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Multiple zeolite catalyst and method of using the same for toluene disproportionation

US8653315B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 2012
Grant dateFeb 18, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The multiple zeolite catalyst is a catalytic composition used to convert alkylaromatic hydrocarbons to BTX, particularly to commercially valuable xylenes. The catalyst is formed by mixing at least two zeolites selected from mordenite, beta zeolite, ZSM-5, ZSM-11, ZSM-12, ZSM-22, ZSM-23, MFI topology zeolite, NES topology zeolite, EU-1, MAPO-36, SAPO-5, SAPO-11, SAPO-34, and SAPO-41, and adding at least one metal component selected from Group VI of the Periodic Table of the Elements. The two zeolites have different physical and chemical characteristics, such as pore size and acidity. An exemplary catalyst includes mordenite, ZSM-5, and 3 wt % molybdenum. The multiple zeolite catalyst may further be used to convert toluene to mixed xylene isomers, particularly with a ZSM-5:mordenite ratio of 2:1 by weight.

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