Hierarchical mesoporous Pd/ZSM-5 for the selective catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of m-cresol to methylcyclohexane. Issue 8 (19th January 2016) - Hunns, James A.
Abstract : Mesopore incorporation into ZSM-5 enhances the dispersion of Pd nanoparticles significantly accelerating m -cresol conversion relative to a conventional microporous ZSM-5, and dramatically increasing selectivity towards the desired methylcyclohexane deoxygenated product. Abstract : Mesopore incorporation into ZSM-5 enhances the dispersion of Pd nanoparticles throughout the hierarchical framework, significantly accelerating m -cresol conversion relative to a conventional microporous ZSM-5, and dramatically increasing selectivity towards the desired methylcyclohexane deoxygenated product. Increasing the acid site density further promotes m -cresol conversion and methylcyclohexane selectivity through efficient dehydration of the intermediate methylcyclohexanol.