Impact of medium-pore zeolite topology on <i>para</i>-xylene production from toluene alkylation with methanol
Deependra Parmar, Seung Hyeok, Chenfeng Huang, Hsu Chiang, Seth Washburn, Lars C. Grabow, Jeffrey D. Rimer
Abstract
This study compares seven different medium-pore zeolites as catalysts for toluene alkylation with methanol, revealing the superior performance of MCM-22 at high pressure is attributed to coke accumulation, contrary to conventional expectations.
Topics & Concepts
AlkylationTolueneZeoliteMethanolCatalysisCokeXyleneChemistryOrganic chemistryChemical engineeringEngineeringZeolite Catalysis and SynthesisCatalysis and Oxidation ReactionsMesoporous Materials and Catalysis