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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 427-436 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry |
Volume | 61 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 25 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Chloromethane
- Dual cycle mechanism
- HZSM-5 zeolite
- Hydrocarbon pool
- Light olefins
- Methane
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemical Engineering