Abstract
Direct conversion of ethanol to C3+ olefins is an attractive pathway to produce sustainable aviation fuels [1]. We recently reported a copper-containing catalyst supported on dealuminated (DeAl) beta zeolite that is capable of catalyzing cascade ethanol to olefins reactions with high olefins selectivity (88% C3+ olefin selectivity at 100% ethanol conversion). However, one of the deactivation mechanisms of the catalyst is copper sintering [2]. It was found that copper agglomerates can be redispersed through a simple oxidative treatment. To better understand the kinetics and process conditions conducive to redispersion, we studied the atmosphere and temperature dependent Cu species in Cu/DeAl-Beta catalyst under conditions matching those of the working catalyst.
Original language | American English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1614-1615 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Microscopy and Microanalysis |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | Supplement 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2023 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/JA-5100-87467
Keywords
- beta zeolite
- dealumination
- sustainable aviation fuels