Effect of Modified Zeolite on One-Step Process of DME Synthesis

摘要

HZSM-5 zeolites modified by MgO, CaO, and ZnO were prepared by impregnation and bifunctional catalysts were prepared by modified HZSM-5 zeolites and JC207 catalyst (a catalyst for methanol synthesis, which has been industrialized in China). Evaluation of catalytic activity was conducted in a fixed-bed reactor. Results show, with proper basic oxide-modified zeolite, a Brfinsted acid site (strong acid sites) shift to Lewis acid site (weak acid sites). Weak and less strong acid sites on HZSM-5 zeolite are activity centers for the formation of dimethyl ether (DME), whereas strong acid sites for by products such as hydrocarbons. Consequently, the selectivity of CO_2 and hydrocarbons decrease, especially with zeolite modified by CaO.