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Density functional theory study on catalytic cracking of n-hexane on heteropoly acid: A comparison with acidic zeolite.
- Source :
- Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering; Aug2012, Vol. 90 Issue 4, p865-872, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- We have performed a direct comparison of n-hexane cracking catalysed by a zeolite (H-ZSM-5) and a heteropoly acid (phosphotungstic acid, HPW). This comparison was examined by employing density functional theory, including dispersion energy, M06-L, for the purpose of understanding these two catalysts for this industrially important reaction. The predicted adsorption energies of hexane are −21.4 and −6.8 kcal/mol for H-ZSM-5 and HPW, respectively. The protolytic cracking mechanism is proposed to proceed via the first step of the C-C activation and is found to be the rate-determining step with activation energies of 42.8 and 41.4 kcal/mol for H-ZSM-5 and HPW, respectively. We also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both catalysts for hydrocarbon cracking and give a perspective of utilising cutting-edge molecular design for a tailor-made hybrid catalyst. © 2011 Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00084034
- Volume :
- 90
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 77499604
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/cjce.21619