Dr Andrea Zachariou andrea.zachariou@durham.ac.uk
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Neutron scattering studies of the methanol-to-hydrocarbons reaction
Zachariou, Andrea; Hawkins, Alexander P.; Collier, Paul; Howe, Russell F.; Parker, Stewart F.; Lennon, David
Authors
Alexander P. Hawkins
Paul Collier
Russell F. Howe
Stewart F. Parker
David Lennon
Abstract
The methanol-to-hydrocarbons reaction uses a zeolite catalyst (typically H-ZSM-5 or SAPO-34) to produce light olefins (mainly C2–C4) for chemical feedstocks and methylated benzenes for use as fuels. The reaction is a major industrial process world-wide, and consequently it has been extensively studied by a wide range of physical methods (e.g. reaction testing) and spectroscopic methods. One approach that has been used relatively little to-date is neutron scattering. Neutron methods can provide information about structure, diffusion at the microscopic scale and vibrational spectra that are not limited by selection rules, fluorescence or absorption. In this mini-review we give a short introduction to neutron scattering, then describe how neutron scattering provides insight into the Brønsted acid sites of the catalyst, then consider each of the three stages of the process; induction, steady-state and deactivation. We conclude with a perspective on how neutron scattering can further support studies of MTH chemistry.
Citation
Zachariou, A., Hawkins, A. P., Collier, P., Howe, R. F., Parker, S. F., & Lennon, D. (2023). Neutron scattering studies of the methanol-to-hydrocarbons reaction. Catalysis Science & Technology, 13(7), 1976-1990. https://doi.org/10.1039/d2cy02154d
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
Online Publication Date | Mar 7, 2023 |
Publication Date | 2023 |
Deposit Date | May 3, 2023 |
Publicly Available Date | May 3, 2023 |
Journal | Catalysis Science & Technology |
Print ISSN | 2044-4753 |
Electronic ISSN | 2044-4761 |
Publisher | Royal Society of Chemistry |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 13 |
Issue | 7 |
Pages | 1976-1990 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1039/d2cy02154d |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1173600 |
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