Abstract
For the first time, highly selective Pt/H3PW12O40/SBA–15 trifunctional catalysts were evaluated for n-heptane hydroisomerization. Both Lewis (L) and Brønsted (B) acid sites were present in these catalysts. Reduction treatment led to heteropolyacid dispersion better and Pt nanoparticles smaller. With the best 1wt%Pt/20wt%H3PW12O40/SBA–15 catalyst, 100% isomerization selectivity and 56.74% n-heptane conversion were obtained at 320 °C. Among the products, the dibranched isomers concentration faction was > 50% and 2,2-dimethylpentane was predominant. Pt/H3PW12O40/SBA–15 catalysts with Pt nanocrystals, proper acidity strength and a balanced ratio of B/L acid sites, and highly ordered large mesopores were chiefly responsible for the high isomerization selectivity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 93-97 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Catalysis Communications |
Volume | 102 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- Heteropolyacid
- Isomerization
- SBA-15
- Trifunctional catalyst
- n-Heptane