Reaction network of the chloromethane conversion into light olefins using a HZSM-5 zeolite catalyst

Monica Gamero, Beatriz Valle, Pedro Castaño*, Andrés T. Aguayo, Javier Bilbao

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Abstract

The second step of chlorine-mediated methane valorization into hydrocarbons has been investigated using a HZSM-5 zeolite catalyst. A parametric study has enabled to set the reaction network, which is dominated by the dual cycle mechanism and secondary reactions of light olefins. This network explains the formation of methane, light olefins, C5+ aliphatics, paraffins, aromatics and coke. Under the optimal conditions, the light olefin selectivity is >70%, of which >40% corresponds to propylene. Coke is originated in the zeolite micropores and then grows within the matrix meso- and macropores.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)427-436
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
Volume61
DOIs
StatePublished - May 25 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Chloromethane
  • Dual cycle mechanism
  • HZSM-5 zeolite
  • Hydrocarbon pool
  • Light olefins
  • Methane

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemical Engineering

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