Preparation and extrusion of ZSM-5 based on biomass templates for enhanced mechanical properties and catalytic pyrolysis performance

doi:10.1016/j.cjche.2024.12.013

Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering ›› 2025, Vol. 80 ›› Issue (4): 47-60.DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2024.12.013

Preparation and extrusion of ZSM-5 based on biomass templates for enhanced mechanical properties and catalytic pyrolysis performance

Meiting Guo^1,2, Youting Wang^1,2, Ziliang Xie^1,2, Kok bing Tan^1,2, Fangsong Guo^1,2, Kang Sun^1,3, Jianchun Jiang³, Guowu Zhan^1,2

1 Academy of Advanced Carbon Conversion Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China;
2 Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomass Low-Carbon Conversion, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China;
3 Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry (CAF), Nanjing 210042, China

Received:2024-10-22 Revised:2024-12-20 Accepted:2024-12-26 Online:2025-03-07 Published:2025-04-28
Contact: Fangsong Guo,E-mail:fsguo@hqu.edu.cn;Kang Sun,E-mail:sunkang0266@163.com;Guowu Zhan,E-mail:gwzhan@hqu.edu.cn
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This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U21A20324, 22278167, 22350410389 and 22322806), the Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (2024J01100) and we would like to thank the Instrumental Analysis Center of Huaqiao University for material characterization.

Preparation and extrusion of ZSM-5 based on biomass templates for enhanced mechanical properties and catalytic pyrolysis performance

Meiting Guo^1,2, Youting Wang^1,2, Ziliang Xie^1,2, Kok bing Tan^1,2, Fangsong Guo^1,2, Kang Sun^1,3, Jianchun Jiang³, Guowu Zhan^1,2

1 Academy of Advanced Carbon Conversion Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China;
2 Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomass Low-Carbon Conversion, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China;
3 Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry (CAF), Nanjing 210042, China

通讯作者: Fangsong Guo,E-mail:fsguo@hqu.edu.cn;Kang Sun,E-mail:sunkang0266@163.com;Guowu Zhan,E-mail:gwzhan@hqu.edu.cn
基金资助:
This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U21A20324, 22278167, 22350410389 and 22322806), the Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (2024J01100) and we would like to thank the Instrumental Analysis Center of Huaqiao University for material characterization.

Abstract

Abstract: The fabrication of monolithic ZSM-5 catalysts via extrusion is pivotal for industrial catalytic processes; nevertheless, the addition of adhesives might affect their catalytic performance. Herein, the rice husk-derived bio-SiO₂, serving as a silicon source and natural adhesive, was introduced in the synthesis and extrusion of ZSM-5 catalysts denoted as BioZSM-5, thereby enhancing their industrial viability and catalytic performance. The f-n-BioZSM-5 (obtained by extrusion of n-BioZSM-5) showcased enhanced butene and pentene selectivity, exhibiting robust stability, achieving an impressive 84.8% olefin selectivity (over 10 cycles). The biomass template significantly improved porosity, acidity, and anti-coking properties. Moreover, the f-n-BioZSM-5 exhibited a compressive strength 4.3 times superior to that of f-n-ZSM-5 without using bio-template, achieving better abrasion resistance and enhanced mechanical properties even using 1/3 of the adhesive dosage. These results will provide valuable guidance for developing shaped zeolite catalysts for industrial catalytic pyrolysis applications, especially for the production of olefin from fatty acids.

Key words: ZSM-5, Biomass, Olefins, Adhesives, Mechanical properties

摘要： The fabrication of monolithic ZSM-5 catalysts via extrusion is pivotal for industrial catalytic processes; nevertheless, the addition of adhesives might affect their catalytic performance. Herein, the rice husk-derived bio-SiO₂, serving as a silicon source and natural adhesive, was introduced in the synthesis and extrusion of ZSM-5 catalysts denoted as BioZSM-5, thereby enhancing their industrial viability and catalytic performance. The f-n-BioZSM-5 (obtained by extrusion of n-BioZSM-5) showcased enhanced butene and pentene selectivity, exhibiting robust stability, achieving an impressive 84.8% olefin selectivity (over 10 cycles). The biomass template significantly improved porosity, acidity, and anti-coking properties. Moreover, the f-n-BioZSM-5 exhibited a compressive strength 4.3 times superior to that of f-n-ZSM-5 without using bio-template, achieving better abrasion resistance and enhanced mechanical properties even using 1/3 of the adhesive dosage. These results will provide valuable guidance for developing shaped zeolite catalysts for industrial catalytic pyrolysis applications, especially for the production of olefin from fatty acids.

关键词: ZSM-5, Biomass, Olefins, Adhesives, Mechanical properties

Meiting Guo, Youting Wang, Ziliang Xie, Kok bing Tan, Fangsong Guo, Kang Sun, Jianchun Jiang, Guowu Zhan. Preparation and extrusion of ZSM-5 based on biomass templates for enhanced mechanical properties and catalytic pyrolysis performance[J]. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2025, 80(4): 47-60.

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