Fourier-transform i.r. gas chromatography—mass spectrometry study of varying light olefin reactivity on dealuminated ZSM-5

Olefin oligomerization and alkylation (by methanol) of ethene, propene, and isobutene on HZSM-5 have been studied in typical conditions of the catalytic Mobil methanol to gasoline (MTG) process. This has been to identify the most likely light olefin involved as a key intermediate and the most likely mechanism by which such a light olefin propagates to gasoline in the MTG process. Reactions involving bulky intermediates are restricted within the narrow channels of ZSM-5. The oligomerization of ethene and isobutene appears to be an example of such restricted reactions. Zeolite dealumination seems to assist in overcoming the steric barrier by increasing both the zeolite pore volume and the population of the site (silanol) hosting the adsorbate. Spectral i.r. evidence reveals a role of zeolite Lewis acidity as a precursor in initiating olefin protonation by the zeolite Brønsted acidity. Both i.r. and GC—MS data consistently reveal a product distribution similar to that obtained in the MTG process, which suggests a dominant oligomerization and/or alkylation to be the mechanism leading to gasoline in the MTG process. However, the higher reactivity detected for olefin alkylation indicates alkylation to be the favoured mechanism. Propene is more likely to be a key intermediate, whereas isobutene contributes with a role being increasingly dominant over the more dealuminated ZSM-5 surfaces. Ethene, in contrast, shows poor reactivity, which can be enhanced by the zeolite dealumination.     

四丙基氢氧化铵改性纳米HZSM-5分子筛及其在甲醇制汽油中的催化性能

采用四丙基氢氧化铵(TPAOH)溶液对纳米ZSM-5分子筛进行改性, 运用X射线衍射、扫描电镜、²⁷Al和²⁹Si固体核磁、X射线光电子能谱、N₂物理吸附脱附法和NH₃程序升温脱附等手段对所制样品进行了表征, 并评价了其催化甲醇制汽油反应性能. 结果表明, 改性后的HZSM-5相对结晶度增加, 晶体形貌更加规整, 表面硅铝比增加, 比表面积和微孔表面积增大, 强酸位酸量增多. 同时, TPAOH改性不仅可以使分子筛脱硅脱铝, 而且伴有二次晶化补硅补铝, 改变了分子筛的硅铝分布. 改性的HZSM-5在甲醇制汽油反应中的稳定性大幅度提高, 其寿命由70h增至170h以上, 随着TPAOH处理时间的增加, 催化剂寿命增加, 氢转移反应加快, 导致油相产品中异构烷烃增多, 烯烃减少.     

硅烷化改性对纳米ZSM-5甲醇制汽油催化剂性能的影响

对比了水热处理后微米ZSM-5和纳米ZSM-5分子筛的物化性质和催化甲醇制汽油(MTG)的反应性能,发现采用纳米ZSM-5分子筛催化剂能得到较高的汽油收率和较长的寿命,但汽油中均四甲苯含量较高.对纳米ZSM-5分子筛进行硅烷化处理,利用低温N_2吸附-脱附、X射线衍射(XRD)、氨气程序升温脱附(NH_3-TPD)对改性前后的样品进行表征.在温度380℃、压力2.0 MPa、空速3.0 h~(-1)的反应条件下进行MTG反应,对硅烷化改性后的催化剂进行评价.结果表明,负载SiO_2后催化剂的强酸中心降低,比表面积和孔容降低.纳米ZSM-5分子筛合适的SiO_2负载量为2%,硅改性后用于MTG反应,催化剂的寿命和汽油收率分别由改性前的144 h和33.6%显著增加到180 h和34.4%.当SiO_2负载量继续增加时,催化剂寿命和汽油收率逐渐降低.另外,随SiO_2负载量的增加,其催化MTG所得汽油产品中的异构烷烃和芳烃含量降低,烯烃和正构烷烃含量增加,均四甲苯含量显著降低,改善了油品质量.     

Methanol to Gasoline over ZSM-5 Zeolite Treated with Alkaline Mixture with Different Ratios of TBA<Superscript>+</Superscript>/OH<Superscript>–</Superscript>

The influence of ZSM-5 (SiO₂/Al₂O₃ = 50) treatment with a tetrabutylamine hydroxide (TBAOH)/NaOH mixture having different mole ratios on its physicochemical properties and catalytic performance in the reaction of methanol to gasoline (MTG) was investigated. It was found that, with increasing ratio TBA⁺/OH^–, the crystallinities, micropore surface areas, micropore volumes, the amounts of strong acid sites and Brönsted acid sites gradually increased, and the mesopore volumes decreased. The treatment with pure TBAOH (TBA⁺/OH^– = 1.0) ensured the formation of narrow and uniform intracrystalline mesoporosity and the large amounts of strong or Brönsted acid sites on the zeolite, which contribute to the highest liquid hydrocarbon yield in the reaction of MTG.     

La改性HZSM-5分子筛催化剂甲醇转化制汽油反应性能研究

采用浸渍法制备了La改性HZSM-5分子筛催化剂,利用X射线衍射（XRD）、氮气吸附-脱附、氨气程序升温脱附（NH₃-TPD）以及吡啶吸附红外光谱（Py-FTIR）技术对催化剂进行表征,并在固定床微型反应评价装置上,在反应温度350℃,系统压力0.1 MPa,甲醇质量空速4.74 h^-1的条件下,考察La改性HZSM-5分子筛催化剂的甲醇转化制汽油反应性能。结果表明,La改性HZSM-5分子筛催化剂的酸量降低,比表面积和孔容减小。La负载量为4%时,其MTG反应性能最佳,催化剂的寿命和汽油收率分别由改性前的12 h和52.69%增加到16 h和59.28%。此外,随着La负载量的增加,汽油中芳烃含量显著降低,降幅达18%。     

ZSM-5分子筛催化甲醇制汽油反应中的晶粒粒径效应研究

通过调控水热合成ZSM-5凝胶液中H_2O/Si物质的量比,实现了粒径为70、200、400和650 nm四种单分散ZSM-5的可控合成。采用XRD、TEM、BET和NH_3-TPD等多种表征对其微观结构进行分析,结合催化性能评价,考察了晶粒粒径对其催化甲醇制汽油反应性能的影响机制。结果表明,整体上随着ZSM-5晶粒粒径的增加,其外比表面积减小,结晶度提高,酸量呈现出先增加后基本不变的趋势。但外表面附着小晶粒的粒径为650 nm的分子筛体现出了大的外表面积和强的酸性。ZSM-5晶粒粒径的增加整体上降低了其催化MTG反应的寿命和最高收率。晶粒粒径为70 nm时,ZSM-5体现出了96 h的催化寿命和30.8%的最高收率。晶粒粒径为650 nm样品由于其大的外比表面积和较强的表面酸性,也体现出91 h的寿命。在大晶粒ZSM-5外表面附着生长小晶粒ZSM-5,是一种制备高性能催化剂的新方法。     

Conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons: how zeolite cavity and pore size controls product selectivity

Liquid hydrocarbon fuels play an essential part in the global energy chain, owing to their high energy density and easy transportability. Olefins play a similar role in the production of consumer goods. In a post-oil society, fuel and olefin production will rely on alternative carbon sources, such as biomass, coal, natural gas, and CO(2). The methanol-to-hydrocarbons (MTH) process is a key step in such routes, and can be tuned into production of gasoline-rich (methanol to gasoline; MTG) or olefin-rich (methanol to olefins; MTO) product mixtures by proper choice of catalyst and reaction conditions. This Review presents several commercial MTH projects that have recently been realized, and also fundamental research into the synthesis of microporous materials for the targeted variation of selectivity and lifetime of the catalysts.     

Inevitable revival of C1 chemistry in the first half of the twenty-first century

The future of fuel production via C₁ chemistry is discussed in this paper. Four different processes from coal or natural gas to methanol or gasoline are compared with the present commercialized process from crude oil to gasoline on the aspects of economics, environmental friendliness and energy. Considering the future trend of crude oil price, it is believed that C₁ chemical technologies, especially indirect conversion technologies, will become economically feasible by the year 2030.     

In situ transmission difference FTIR spectroscopic investigation on anodic oxidation of methanol in aqueous solution

In situ transmission difference FTIR spectroscopy method was introduced for studying the anodic oxidation of methanol in acid aqueous solution. A minigrid Pt optically transparent thin layer electrode was used as working electrode. This method has the ability to clarify the identity of species involved in the oxidation process both in solution and adsorbed at the surface of electrode. From the results of in situ transmission difference FTIR spectroscopy measurement it was found that HCHO, HCOOH, HCOOCH₃ and CH₂(OCH₃)₂ could be formed in the oxidation process of methanol. The final product was CO₂. The adsorbed poisonous intermediate CO was detected. It was formed at near 0.6 V and became significant at 0.9 V, where the oxidation current was inhibited. The in situ transmission difference FTIR spectroscopy method is a very convenient, relative simplicity and efficient method for investigating the electrochemical process, and could be as a good candidate for further application.     

Autoassembly of nanofibrous zeolite crystals via silicon carbide substrate self-transformation

ZSM-5 zeolite nanofibers with a size of 90 nm and lengths up to several micrometers were prepared via in-situ silicon carbide support self-transformation. The morphology and aggregation degree of these zeolite nanofibers could be modified by adjusting the pH conditions, the nature of the mineralizer (OH- or F-), or the synthesis duration. The novelty consists of the preparation of zeolite nanowires without the use of any organogelating agent, along with controlled macroscopic shapes (extrudates, foam monolith) for direct use as a structured reactor. Finally, these materials are catalytically active in the conversion of methanol to gasoline range hydrocarbons (MTG process) and hence exhibit the typical solid acidity of zeolitic materials.     

晶化时间对ZSM-5/MCM-48复合分子筛结构及MTG反应性能的影响

采用两步晶化法制备ZSM-5/MCM-48微介孔复合分子筛,通过调变前驱体溶胶的晶化时间获得不同结构的ZSM-5/MCM-48基分子筛催化剂。采用XRD、N₂-吸附、SEM、TEM、FT-IR和Py-FTIR等手段进行表征,结果表明,前驱体溶胶的晶化时间对ZSM-5/MCM-48复合分子筛的结构和表面酸性产生重要的影响,而特定结构的复合分子筛基催化剂可以显著改变甲醇制汽油（MTG）反应的产物分布,与ZSM-5基催化剂相比显著降低了油品中芳烃和均四甲苯的含量。阐明了其催化作用机制是由于介孔结构的MCM-48对微孔结构的ZSM-5界面或表面的修饰作用。     

固相萃取-气相色谱法测定甲醇制烯烃副产汽油及甲醇制汽油产物中的含氧化合物

采用纯硅胶柱固相萃取技术对甲醇制烯烃副产汽油或甲醇制汽油产物进行预处理,将产物中的含氧化合物与烃类进行色谱分离,采用质谱鉴定产物中的含氧化合物。使用标准溶液优化纯硅胶小柱的洗脱条件,比较预处理方法的回收率,考察预处理方法的重复性。结果表明,标准溶液的各含氧化合物组分回收率为87.7%~95.3%。采用气相色谱-火焰离子化检测器(GC-FID)通过内标法对实际样品中除甲醇和乙醇外的含氧化合物进行定量分析,使用丁酮、叔戊醇、戊酮和己酮的响应因子作为同碳数醛、酮、醇的FID响应因子,定量甲醇制烯烃副产汽油和甲醇制汽油产物中的含氧化合物。对于甲醇和乙醇,采用GC-MS分析提取特征离子用外标法定量。结果表明,甲醇制烯烃副产汽油和甲醇制汽油产物中的含氧化合物以酮类、醛类为主,并有少量的醇类。     

Preparation of hierarchical mesoporous Zn/HZSM-5 catalyst and its application in MTG reaction

The hierarchical mesoporous Zn/ZSM-5 zeolite catalyst was prepared by NaOH treatment and Zn impregnation, and its application in the conversion of methanol to gasoline (MTG) was studied. N2 adsorption-desorption results showed that the mesopores with sizes of 2–20 nm in HZ5/0.3AT was formed by 0.3 M NaOH alkali treatment. The zeolite samples after modification were also characterized by XRF, AAS, XRD, SEM and NH3-TPD methods. Zn impregnated catalyst Zn/HZ5/0.3AT exhibited dramatic improvements in catalytic lifetime and liquid hydrocarbons yield. The selectivity of aromatic hydrocarbons was also improved after Zn impregnation. It is suggested that the mesopores of Zn/HZ5/0.3AT enhanced the synergetic effect of Zn species and acid sites and the capability to coke tolerance, which were confirmed by the results of catalytic test and TGA analysis, respectively.     

Effects of metal–ligand coordination on the self-assembly behaviour of a crown ether functionalised perylenetetracarboxylic diimide

A novel perylenetetracarboxylic diimide (PDI) derivative, N,N′-di(4′-benzo-15-crown-5-ether)-1,7-di(4-tert-butyl-phenoxy)perylene-3,4;9,10-tetracarboxylic diimide (CRPDI), has been synthesised and characterised. Dimerisation of CRPDI is induced by the presence of K⁺ in CHCl₃ or spontaneously occurs in methanol, as revealed by absorption and emission spectroscopy. In particular, the formation of co-facial dimer in the presence of K⁺ proceeds in a three-stage process, as indicated by absorption spectroscopy. The belt- and rope-like nanostructures of CRPDI fabricated from methanol and CHCl₃ solution in the presence of K⁺ are obtained by scanning electron microscopy. Furthermore, the conductivity of the rope-like nanostructures from the cation-induced dimeric species is more than ca. 1 order of magnitude higher than the belt-like nanostructures from the solvent-induced dimeric species. The present result represents the further effort towards realisation of controlling and tuning the morphology of self-assembled nanostructures of PDI derivatives through molecular design and synthesis. It will be valuable for the design and preparation of PDI-based nano-(opto)electronic devices with good performance due to the close relationship between the molecular ordering and dimensions of nanostructures and the performance of nanodevices.     

Novel kinetic modelling of methanol-to-gasoline (MTG) reaction on HZSM-5 catalyst: Product distribution

A new kinetic model of MTG process on HZSM-5 catalyst, which enables us to predict the distribution of the subdivided product, has been proposed. The new model includes four reaction steps with oxygenates, C₂~C₄ unsaturated hydrocarbons, C₅₊ unsaturated hydrocarbons, C₁~C₄ saturated hydrocarbons, C₅₊ saturated hydrocarbons and aromatics as the product lumps. The kinetic parameters have been calculated using this model. The objective function has been introduced to check the availability of calculation. Based on the above kinetic parameters, a MTG fixed bed process has been simulated kinetically by using Aspen Plus.     

Electrocatalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide and methanol at Pt nanoparticles confined in SBA-15: voltammetric and in situ infrared spectroscopic studies

Electrocatalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide and methanol at Pt nanoparticles confined in mesoporous molecular sieve SBA-15 was studied by using cyclic voltammetry and in situ FTIR spectroscopy. Cyclic voltammetric studies revealed that the Pt nanoparticles confined in SBA-15 exhibit a high activity in the presence of hydrated phase consisting of SiO₂ in the SBA-15. In situ FTIR spectroscopy results discovered that IR absorption of CO adsorbed on Pt nanoparticles confined in SBA-15 has been enhanced 11-fold, and the full-width at half-maximum of the CO band is significantly increased, in comparison with IR feature of CO adsorbed on a bulk Pt electrode. The linearly adsorbed CO species is the only intermediate derived from dissociative adsorption of methanol, which is more readily oxidized to form CO₂ in the aid of the active oxide in SBA-15.This paper is dedicated to Professor G. Horanyi on the occasion of his 70th birthday and in recognition of his outstanding contribution to electrochemistry     

Probing the Nature of Zinc in Copper-Zinc-Zirconium Catalysts by Operando Spectroscopies for CO2 Hydrogenation to Methanol

Active Zn species in Cu-based methanol synthesis catalysts have not been clearly identified yet due to their complex nature and dynamic structural changes during reactions. Herein, atomically dispersed Zn on ZrO₂ support is established in Cu-based catalysts by separating Zn and Zr components from Cu (Cu−ZnZr) via the double-nozzle flame spray pyrolysis (DFSP) method. It exhibits superiority in methanol selectivity and yield compared to those with Cu−ZnO interface and isolated ZnO nanoparticles. Operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) reveals that the atomically dispersed Zn species are induced during the reaction due to the strengthened Zn−Zr interaction. They can suppress formate decomposition to CO and decrease the H₂ dissociation energy, shifting the reaction to methanol production. This work enlightens the rational design of unique Zn species by regulating coordination environments and offers a new perspective for exploring complex interactions in multi-component catalysts.     

气相色谱-质谱表征甲醇制烯烃副产汽油中的C5～C7烯烃

采用气相色谱-质谱(GC-MS)对甲醇制烯烃(MTO)副产汽油中的C5~C7烯烃进行了详细的定性表征,对MTO副产汽油中的49个单烯烃、11个二烯烃和9个环烯烃共计69个C5~C7烯烃组分在聚甲基硅氧烷柱上的保留指数进行了测定和定性确认。根据GC-MS定性分析结果建立了MTO副产汽油中C5~C7烯烃的保留指数数据库,采用气相色谱对副产汽油中C5~C7烯烃组分进行了定量分析。定量结果表明:MTO汽油以C5~C7脂肪族烯烃为主,含有少量的二烯烃和环烯烃,烷烃和环烷烃含量很少。MTO副产汽油中C5~C7烯烃的详细表征为其综合利用提供了依据。     

Photoelectron Spectroscopic Study of Methanol Adsorbed Rutile TiO2(110) Surface

Methanol/TiO₂(110) is a model system in the surface science study of photocatalysis where methanol is taken as a hole capture. However, the highest occupied molecular orbital of adsorbed methanol lies below the valence band maximum of TiO₂, preventing the hole transfer. To study the level alignment of this system, electronic structure of methanol covered TiO₂(110) surface has been measured by ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy and the molecular orbitals of adsorbed methanol have been clearly identified. The results indicate the weak interaction between methanol and TiO₂ substrate. The static electronic structure also suggests the mismatch of the energy levels. These static experiments have been performed without band gap excitation which is the prerequisite of a photocatalytic process. Future study of the transient electronic structure using time-resolved UPS has also been discussed.     

Influence of promoter on catalytic properties of Cu-Mn-Fe/ZrO2 catalysts for alcohols synthesis

The addition of iron and manganese has a strong effect on the Cu/ZrO₂ catalyst performance for alcohols synthesis. The structures of catalysts have been investigated using X-ray adsorption spectroscopy and diffuse reflectance FTIR spectroscopy of absorbed CO. It is found that the Cu-Fe species and the interaction between them play an important role in converting the activity center for methanol synthesis to the center for higher alcohols synthesis.This revised version was published online in December 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date.