Abstract
Inelastic neutron scattering (INS) is used to investigate a ZSM-5 catalyst that has been exposed to methanol vapour at elevated temperature. In-line mass spectrometric analysis of the catalyst exit stream confirms methanol-to-gasoline chemistry, whilst ex situ INS measurements detect hydrocarbon species formed in/on the catalyst during methanol conversion. These preliminary studies demonstrate the capability of INS to complement infrared spectroscopic characterisation of the hydrocarbon pool present in/on ZSM-5 during the MTG reaction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1242-1248 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Catalysis Letters |
Volume | 146 |
Issue number | 7 |
Early online date | 15 Apr 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2016 |
Keywords
- Hydrocarbon pool
- Inelastic neutron scattering
- Methanol
- ZSM-5