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Title

Selectivity Descriptors of Methanol‐to‐Aromatics Process over 3‐Dimensional Zeolites.

Authors

Zhang, Xin; Gong, Xuan; Abou‐Hamad, Edy; Zhou, Hexun; You, Xinyu; Gascon, Jorge; Dutta Chowdhury, Abhishek

Abstract

The zeolite‐catalyzed methanol‐to‐aromatics (MTA) process is a promising avenue for industrial decarbonization. This process predominantly utilizes 3‐dimensional 10‐member ring (10‐MR) zeolites like ZSM‐5 and ZSM‐11, chosen for their confinement effect essential for aromatization. Current research mainly focuses on enhancing selectivity and mitigating catalyst deactivation by modulating zeolites′ physicochemical properties. Despite the potential, the MTA technology is at a low Technology Readiness Level, hindered by mechanistic complexities in achieving the desired selectivity towards liquid aromatics. To bridge this knowledge gap, this study proposes a roadmap for MTA catalysis by strategically combining controlled catalytic experiments with advanced characterization methods (including operando conditions and "mobility‐dependent" solid‐state NMR spectroscopy). It identifies the descriptor‐role of Koch‐carbonylated intermediates, longer‐chain hydrocarbons, and the zeolites′ intersectional cavities in yielding preferential liquid aromatics selectivity. Understanding these selectivity descriptors and architectural impacts is vital, potentially advancing other zeolite‐catalyzed emerging technologies.

Subjects

TECHNOLOGY assessment; HETEROGENEOUS catalysis; CATALYST poisoning; TECHNOLOGICAL innovations; CATALYST selectivity

Publication

Angewandte Chemie, 2024, Vol 136, Issue 43, p1

ISSN

0044-8249

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1002/ange.202411197

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