Nanosized of zeolites with one-dimensional (1D) pore systems and their applications in catalytic cracking

Oki Muraza*, Idris Bakare, Teruoki Tago, Hiroki Konno, Adnan M. Al-Amer, Zain H. Yamani, Takao Masuda

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Abstract

MTT zeolites with better catalytic properties were developed by optimization of synthesis parameters, surfactant mediated synthesis, seeded-assisted synthesis, and alkaline post-treatment. The MTT zeolites were used to produce propylene with high selectively in n-hexane cracking. The n-hexane was chosen as model compound for naphtha. For conventional MTT zeolite, rapid deactivation was observed. With modified MTT nanocrystals, the propylene yields were higher than ethylene without significant deactivation. The propylene/ethylene (P/E) ratio surpassed 2:1. The high P/E ratio made MTT zeolite suitable as selective catalyst for catalytic cracking of naphtha to produce high yield propylene, petrochemical-FCC, a dedicated fluid catalytic cracking unit for propylene production, and related shape-selective applications in petroleum and petrochemicals. This is an abstract of a paper presented at the 22nd Annual Saudi-Japan Symposium on Catalysts in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals 2012 (Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 11/25-26/2012).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationKing Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Research Institute - 22nd Annual Saudi-Japan Symposium on Catalysts in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals 2012
PublisherKing Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Pages70-72
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9781622769421
StatePublished - 2012

Publication series

NameKing Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Research Institute - Annual Catalysts in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Symposium Papers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry
  • Fuel Technology
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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