Operando modeling of zeolite-catalyzed reactions using first-principles molecular dynamics simulations

V Van Speybroeck, M Bocus, P Cnudde… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Within this Perspective, we critically reflect on the role of first-principles molecular dynamics
(MD) simulations in unraveling the catalytic function within zeolites under operating …

Kinetics of chemical processes: From molecular to industrial scale

GB Marin, VV Galvita, GS Yablonsky - Journal of Catalysis, 2021 - Elsevier
Combining spectroscopic and transient kinetic techniques provides access to the
identification and quantification of active sites and corresponding turnover frequencies of …

Ca cations impact the local environment inside HZSM-5 pores during the methanol-to-hydrocarbons reaction

A Liutkova, H Zhang, JFM Simons, B Mezari… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The methanol-to-hydrocarbons (MTH) process is an industrially relevant method to produce
valuable light olefins such as propylene. One of the ways to enhance propylene selectivity is …

Experimental and Theoretical Evidence for the Promotional Effect of Acid Sites on the Diffusion of Alkenes through Small‐Pore Zeolites

P Cnudde, EA Redekop, W Dai, NG Porcaro… - Angewandte …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The diffusion of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons is of fundamental importance for
many zeolite‐catalyzed processes. Transport of small alkenes in the confined zeolite pores …

MAPO-18 Catalysts for the Methanol to Olefins Process: Influence of Catalyst Acidity in a High-Pressure Syngas (CO and H2) Environment

J **e, DS Firth, T Cordero-Lanzac, A Airi, C Negri… - ACS …, 2022 - ACS Publications
The transition from integrated petrochemical complexes toward decentralized chemical
plants utilizing distributed feedstocks calls for simpler downstream unit operations. Less …

Suitable location of Lewis acid over ZnOH+/HZSM-5 catalysts effectively enhance dehydrogenation activity and catalyze the aromatization process of C6 olefins in …

P Liu, J Wang, L Ling, X Shen, X Li, R Zhang, B Wang - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
The aromatization of long-chain olefins is a critical step in the methanol to aromatics (MTA)
process, which determines the formation of aromatic products. The role of Lewis (L) acid and …

Correlation of Brønsted acid strengths and species substituted Si in ZSM-5 and their effects on propylene polymerization in MTA reaction

P Liu, J Han, L Ling, X Shen, P Liu, R Zhang… - Microporous and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Methanol to aromatics (MTA) is regarded as an efficient process to generate benzene,
toluene, xylene (BTX), and other important chemical raw materials, and the polymerization of …

[HTML][HTML] Ca/ZSM-5 catalysts for the methanol-to-hydrocarbons reaction: Activity–Selectivity trade-off?

A Liutkova, N Kosinov, EJM Hensen - Journal of Catalysis, 2023 - Elsevier
Establishing structure–activity relationships for the methanol-to-hydrocarbons reaction can
help to identify better catalysts and optimal reaction conditions. Modification of ZSM-5 …

Generating TON zeolites with reduced [0 0 1] length through combined mechanochemical bead-milling and porogen-directed recrystallization with enhanced catalytic …

M Zhai, W Wu, E **ng, Y Zhang, H Ding, J Zhou… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
Mechanochemical bead-milling of micron-meter sized zeolites to nanometers provides an
effective route to enhance their diffusion and catalytic properties. This post-synthetic method …

Challenges in modelling dynamic processes in realistic nanostructured materials at operating conditions

V Van Speybroeck - … Transactions of the Royal Society A, 2023 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The question is addressed in how far current modelling strategies are capable of modelling
dynamic phenomena in realistic nanostructured materials at operating conditions …