A dynamic mass transfer model of isobutane/butene alkylation over solid acid catalysts in a fixed bed reactor was established. In the model, a modified equation for the relationship between point activity and effectiv...A dynamic mass transfer model of isobutane/butene alkylation over solid acid catalysts in a fixed bed reactor was established. In the model, a modified equation for the relationship between point activity and effective diffusion coefficient was proposed. It is found that the simulation results fit the experimental data well and the breakthrough time of the bed layer is predicted accurately. By modeling the alkylation process, the time-space distribution of butene and point activity profiles of catalysts can be obtained. Furthermore, the reasons for the deactivation of solid acid catalysts were investigated. It indicates that the main reason for the deactivation of catalysts is the site coverage near the inlet of the reactor, while it is ascribed to the steric effect in the region far away from the inlet.展开更多
The complicated reaction mechanism and the character of competitive reactions lead to a stringent requirement for the catalyst of C_4 alkylation process. Due to their unique properties, ionic liquids(ILs) are thought ...The complicated reaction mechanism and the character of competitive reactions lead to a stringent requirement for the catalyst of C_4 alkylation process. Due to their unique properties, ionic liquids(ILs) are thought to be new potential acid catalysts for C_4 alkylation. An analysis of the regular and modified chloroaluminate ILs, novel Br?nsted ILs and composite ILs used in isobutane/butene alkylation shows that the use of either ILs or ILs coupled with mineral acid as homogeneous catalysts can help to greatly adjust the acid strength. By modifying the structural parameters of the cations and anions of the ILs, the solubility of the reactants could also be adjusted, which in turn displays a positive effect on improving the activity of ILs. Immobilization of ILs is an effective way to modulate the surface adsorption/desorption properties and acid strength distribution of the solid acid catalysts. Such a process has a tremendous potential to reduce the deactivation of catalyst and enhance the activity of the solid acid catalyst. The development of novel acid catalysts for C_4 alkylation is a comprehensive consideration of acid strength and its distribution, interfacial properties and transport characteristics.展开更多
Lanthanum-containing(LaX)and cerium-containing X zeolites(CeX)were prepared by a doubleexchange,double-calcination method.By changing the calcination atmospheres between nitrogen and air,the Ce^(IV) contents in CeX ze...Lanthanum-containing(LaX)and cerium-containing X zeolites(CeX)were prepared by a doubleexchange,double-calcination method.By changing the calcination atmospheres between nitrogen and air,the Ce^(IV) contents in CeX zeolites were adjusted and their impacts on physicochemical properties and catalytic performance in isobutane alkylation were established.The crystallinity of CeX zeolite was found to be negatively correlated with the Ce^(IV) content.This i s believed to be due to the water formed during the oxidation of Ce^(III),which facilitates the framework dealumination.As a consequence,calcining in air resulted in a great elimination of strong Brønsted acid sites while under nitrogen protection,this phenomenon was mostly hindered and the sample’s acidity was preserved.When tested in a continuously flowed slurry reactor,the catalyst lifetime for isobutane alkylation was found to be linearly related to the strong Brønsted acid concentration.In addition,Ce^(3+)was found more benefit for the hydride transfer compared with La^(3+),which is ascribed to the stronger polarization effect on the CH bond of isobutane.Moreover,the decline of hydride transfer activity can be slowed down by the catalytic cracking of the bulky molecules.Based on the product distribution,a new catalytic cycle of dimethylhexanes(DMHs)involving a direct formation of isobutene rather than tert-butyl carbocation was proposed in isobutane alkylation.展开更多
A BrΦnsted-Lewis (B-L) conjugated solid superacid HPW-SbF5/SiO2 was synthesized by a two-step method. This B-L acid shows high acid strength, high activity, good selectivity and moderate stability in alkylation of is...A BrΦnsted-Lewis (B-L) conjugated solid superacid HPW-SbF5/SiO2 was synthesized by a two-step method. This B-L acid shows high acid strength, high activity, good selectivity and moderate stability in alkylation of isobutane/butene due to strong interaction between the BrΦnsted acid and the Lewis acid, as confirmed by the results of IR, NMR and XPS. Under a mild reaction condition (30℃, 15-35x105 Pa), the conversion of butene was maintained at 100% for 1 10 hours on stream and the main products were C8 and TMP. The results of alkylation conducted under various operating conditions indicated that the activity was improved by increasing the loading content of HPW and SbF5. The selectivity of TMP in the products was enhanced when the isobutane/butene ratio in the feedstock was increased. The existence of some intermediates was also reported.展开更多
Isobutane alkylation with 2-butene to produce high-quality gasoline was catalyzed by Nmethylacetamide(NMA)-AlCl3 based ionic liquid(IL) analog with a NMA/AlCl3 molar ratio of 0.75 and CuCl modification,which was marke...Isobutane alkylation with 2-butene to produce high-quality gasoline was catalyzed by Nmethylacetamide(NMA)-AlCl3 based ionic liquid(IL) analog with a NMA/AlCl3 molar ratio of 0.75 and CuCl modification,which was marked as CuCl-modified 0.75 NMA-1.0 AlCl3.The long-term experiment was carried out in the autoclave operated in continuous mode to investigate the distribution of alkylate under different experimental nodes.The result indicated that the long-term alkylation was divided into three stages:rising,stable,and descending regions.C8 selectivity and molar ratio of trimethylpentanes(TMPs) to dimethylhexanes(DMHs) reached the highest level in the stable region,and research octane number(RON) of alkylate was as high as 97.Anionic Al species([AlbCl7]^-,[A1 CuC15]^-) and cationic Al species([AlCl2 L]^+) from IL analog as two active Lewis acidic species played a catalytic role in the long-term alkylation,whereas the neutral Al species did not participate into the alkylation.Moreover,the structure of CuCl-modified 0.75 NMA-1.0 AlCl3 was destroyed after the deactivation,and CuCl was enriched in the CD2 Cl2-insoluble substance,resulting in a decreasing TMP/DMH ratio.The catalytic lifetime of IL analog was similar with CuCl-modified 0.55 Et3 NHCl-1.0 AlCl3 IL,but IL analog had a lower cost.展开更多
Adsorption properties of an adsorbent or a catalyst towards adsorbates are crucial in the process of adsorption separation or catalytic reaction. Surface morphology and structure of adsorbents have a significant impac...Adsorption properties of an adsorbent or a catalyst towards adsorbates are crucial in the process of adsorption separation or catalytic reaction. Surface morphology and structure of adsorbents have a significant impact on the adsorption properties. In this study, a novel acidic ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-(triethoxysilylpropyl)imidazolium hydrogen sulfate(i.e., [BTPIm][HSO_4]), was synthesized and subsequently grafted onto the MCM-36 zeolite for the regulation of its adsorption properties towards isobutane and 1-butene. The resultant [BTPIm][HSO_4]-immobilized MCM-36(i.e., MCM-36-IL) was characterized by FT-IR, XPS, XRD, SEM, TG/DTG and N_2 adsorption–desorption measurement. It was found that the specific surface area, micropore volume and mesopore volume of the MCM-36 support underwent a reduction upon the immobilization of ionic liquid,while the surface density of acid increased from 0.0014 to 0.0035 mmol·m^(-2). The adsorption capacity of isobutane and 1-butene on the MCM-36-IL was determined by a static volumetric method. Results demonstrated that the interaction between isobutane and MCM-36-IL was enhanced and the interaction between 1-butene and MCM-36-IL was reduced. As a result, a tunable adsorption ratio of isobutane/1-butene on MCM-36 was achieved.With the increase in surface density of acid and the tunable adsorption ratio of isobutane and 1-butene on the functionalized MCM-36, the acidic ionic liquid-immobilized zeolites are beneficial to obtain an improved reaction yield and a prolonged catalyst life in the reactions catalyzed by solid acid.展开更多
Alkylation of isobutene/butene was conducted on a Brфnsted-Lewis conjugated solid superacid.It is found that some hydrocarbons accumulated on the catalyst surface.These hydrocarbons,as called coke precursor,played an...Alkylation of isobutene/butene was conducted on a Brфnsted-Lewis conjugated solid superacid.It is found that some hydrocarbons accumulated on the catalyst surface.These hydrocarbons,as called coke precursor,played an intermediate role at the initial stage of the al-kylation before they lead the catalyst to lose its activity.The presence of the intermediate is beneficial to the alkylation between isobutene and butene,while increase the TMP content and TMP/DMH ratio in the products.展开更多
A series of triethylammonium-based chlorogallate(Ⅲ) ionic liquids with varied Lewis acidity was synthesized, characterized, and firstly applied to isobutane alkylation. The [Et3NHCl]-GaCl3 with χGaCl3 = 0.65 display...A series of triethylammonium-based chlorogallate(Ⅲ) ionic liquids with varied Lewis acidity was synthesized, characterized, and firstly applied to isobutane alkylation. The [Et3NHCl]-GaCl3 with χGaCl3 = 0.65 displayed a potential catalytic activity for the alkylation. The addition of copper halide into the chlorogallate(Ⅲ) ionic liquids dramatically enhanced the alkylation reaction. Up to 70.1% C8 selectivity and 91.3 RON were achieved with the [Et3NHCl]-GaCl3-CuCl (χGaCl3 = 0.65, CuCl = 5% mol) under 0.5 MPa, 900 r/min, 15 min, 288 K using the industrial C4 cut (isobutane/butene = 10). These results indicate that the chlorogallate(Ⅲ) system may be used as a promising catalyst for the C4 alkylation.展开更多
文摘A dynamic mass transfer model of isobutane/butene alkylation over solid acid catalysts in a fixed bed reactor was established. In the model, a modified equation for the relationship between point activity and effective diffusion coefficient was proposed. It is found that the simulation results fit the experimental data well and the breakthrough time of the bed layer is predicted accurately. By modeling the alkylation process, the time-space distribution of butene and point activity profiles of catalysts can be obtained. Furthermore, the reasons for the deactivation of solid acid catalysts were investigated. It indicates that the main reason for the deactivation of catalysts is the site coverage near the inlet of the reactor, while it is ascribed to the steric effect in the region far away from the inlet.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21276163,21576168)
文摘The complicated reaction mechanism and the character of competitive reactions lead to a stringent requirement for the catalyst of C_4 alkylation process. Due to their unique properties, ionic liquids(ILs) are thought to be new potential acid catalysts for C_4 alkylation. An analysis of the regular and modified chloroaluminate ILs, novel Br?nsted ILs and composite ILs used in isobutane/butene alkylation shows that the use of either ILs or ILs coupled with mineral acid as homogeneous catalysts can help to greatly adjust the acid strength. By modifying the structural parameters of the cations and anions of the ILs, the solubility of the reactants could also be adjusted, which in turn displays a positive effect on improving the activity of ILs. Immobilization of ILs is an effective way to modulate the surface adsorption/desorption properties and acid strength distribution of the solid acid catalysts. Such a process has a tremendous potential to reduce the deactivation of catalyst and enhance the activity of the solid acid catalyst. The development of novel acid catalysts for C_4 alkylation is a comprehensive consideration of acid strength and its distribution, interfacial properties and transport characteristics.
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFA0206803)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21878315)+3 种基金the Key Programs of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(KFZD-SW-413)the Key Programs of Innovation Academy for Green Manufacture,CAS(IAGM2020C17)K.C.Wong Education Foundation(No.GJTD-2018-04)the Major Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(21890762).
文摘Lanthanum-containing(LaX)and cerium-containing X zeolites(CeX)were prepared by a doubleexchange,double-calcination method.By changing the calcination atmospheres between nitrogen and air,the Ce^(IV) contents in CeX zeolites were adjusted and their impacts on physicochemical properties and catalytic performance in isobutane alkylation were established.The crystallinity of CeX zeolite was found to be negatively correlated with the Ce^(IV) content.This i s believed to be due to the water formed during the oxidation of Ce^(III),which facilitates the framework dealumination.As a consequence,calcining in air resulted in a great elimination of strong Brønsted acid sites while under nitrogen protection,this phenomenon was mostly hindered and the sample’s acidity was preserved.When tested in a continuously flowed slurry reactor,the catalyst lifetime for isobutane alkylation was found to be linearly related to the strong Brønsted acid concentration.In addition,Ce^(3+)was found more benefit for the hydride transfer compared with La^(3+),which is ascribed to the stronger polarization effect on the CH bond of isobutane.Moreover,the decline of hydride transfer activity can be slowed down by the catalytic cracking of the bulky molecules.Based on the product distribution,a new catalytic cycle of dimethylhexanes(DMHs)involving a direct formation of isobutene rather than tert-butyl carbocation was proposed in isobutane alkylation.
基金supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and SINOPEC are acknowledged
文摘A BrΦnsted-Lewis (B-L) conjugated solid superacid HPW-SbF5/SiO2 was synthesized by a two-step method. This B-L acid shows high acid strength, high activity, good selectivity and moderate stability in alkylation of isobutane/butene due to strong interaction between the BrΦnsted acid and the Lewis acid, as confirmed by the results of IR, NMR and XPS. Under a mild reaction condition (30℃, 15-35x105 Pa), the conversion of butene was maintained at 100% for 1 10 hours on stream and the main products were C8 and TMP. The results of alkylation conducted under various operating conditions indicated that the activity was improved by increasing the loading content of HPW and SbF5. The selectivity of TMP in the products was enhanced when the isobutane/butene ratio in the feedstock was increased. The existence of some intermediates was also reported.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21802047)the Scientific Research Funds of Huaqiao University(No.600005-Z17Y0073)
文摘Isobutane alkylation with 2-butene to produce high-quality gasoline was catalyzed by Nmethylacetamide(NMA)-AlCl3 based ionic liquid(IL) analog with a NMA/AlCl3 molar ratio of 0.75 and CuCl modification,which was marked as CuCl-modified 0.75 NMA-1.0 AlCl3.The long-term experiment was carried out in the autoclave operated in continuous mode to investigate the distribution of alkylate under different experimental nodes.The result indicated that the long-term alkylation was divided into three stages:rising,stable,and descending regions.C8 selectivity and molar ratio of trimethylpentanes(TMPs) to dimethylhexanes(DMHs) reached the highest level in the stable region,and research octane number(RON) of alkylate was as high as 97.Anionic Al species([AlbCl7]^-,[A1 CuC15]^-) and cationic Al species([AlCl2 L]^+) from IL analog as two active Lewis acidic species played a catalytic role in the long-term alkylation,whereas the neutral Al species did not participate into the alkylation.Moreover,the structure of CuCl-modified 0.75 NMA-1.0 AlCl3 was destroyed after the deactivation,and CuCl was enriched in the CD2 Cl2-insoluble substance,resulting in a decreasing TMP/DMH ratio.The catalytic lifetime of IL analog was similar with CuCl-modified 0.55 Et3 NHCl-1.0 AlCl3 IL,but IL analog had a lower cost.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21276163,and No.21576168)
文摘Adsorption properties of an adsorbent or a catalyst towards adsorbates are crucial in the process of adsorption separation or catalytic reaction. Surface morphology and structure of adsorbents have a significant impact on the adsorption properties. In this study, a novel acidic ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-(triethoxysilylpropyl)imidazolium hydrogen sulfate(i.e., [BTPIm][HSO_4]), was synthesized and subsequently grafted onto the MCM-36 zeolite for the regulation of its adsorption properties towards isobutane and 1-butene. The resultant [BTPIm][HSO_4]-immobilized MCM-36(i.e., MCM-36-IL) was characterized by FT-IR, XPS, XRD, SEM, TG/DTG and N_2 adsorption–desorption measurement. It was found that the specific surface area, micropore volume and mesopore volume of the MCM-36 support underwent a reduction upon the immobilization of ionic liquid,while the surface density of acid increased from 0.0014 to 0.0035 mmol·m^(-2). The adsorption capacity of isobutane and 1-butene on the MCM-36-IL was determined by a static volumetric method. Results demonstrated that the interaction between isobutane and MCM-36-IL was enhanced and the interaction between 1-butene and MCM-36-IL was reduced. As a result, a tunable adsorption ratio of isobutane/1-butene on MCM-36 was achieved.With the increase in surface density of acid and the tunable adsorption ratio of isobutane and 1-butene on the functionalized MCM-36, the acidic ionic liquid-immobilized zeolites are beneficial to obtain an improved reaction yield and a prolonged catalyst life in the reactions catalyzed by solid acid.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.29792070)SINOPEC.
文摘Alkylation of isobutene/butene was conducted on a Brфnsted-Lewis conjugated solid superacid.It is found that some hydrocarbons accumulated on the catalyst surface.These hydrocarbons,as called coke precursor,played an intermediate role at the initial stage of the al-kylation before they lead the catalyst to lose its activity.The presence of the intermediate is beneficial to the alkylation between isobutene and butene,while increase the TMP content and TMP/DMH ratio in the products.
基金the financial support from the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation (2122052)Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China (21036007)National Basic Research Program of China (2009CB219904)
文摘A series of triethylammonium-based chlorogallate(Ⅲ) ionic liquids with varied Lewis acidity was synthesized, characterized, and firstly applied to isobutane alkylation. The [Et3NHCl]-GaCl3 with χGaCl3 = 0.65 displayed a potential catalytic activity for the alkylation. The addition of copper halide into the chlorogallate(Ⅲ) ionic liquids dramatically enhanced the alkylation reaction. Up to 70.1% C8 selectivity and 91.3 RON were achieved with the [Et3NHCl]-GaCl3-CuCl (χGaCl3 = 0.65, CuCl = 5% mol) under 0.5 MPa, 900 r/min, 15 min, 288 K using the industrial C4 cut (isobutane/butene = 10). These results indicate that the chlorogallate(Ⅲ) system may be used as a promising catalyst for the C4 alkylation.
