R. Byggningsbacka et al., Comparison of the catalytic properties of Al-ZSM-22 and Fe-ZSM-22 in the skeletal isomerization of 1-butene, CATAL LETT, 58(4), 1999, pp. 231-234
The catalytic activities of Al-ZSM-22 (Al in the framework) and Fe-ZSM-22 (
Fe in the framework) were compared in the skeletal isomerization of 1-buten
e to isobutene. The catalysts synthesized in the laboratory were characteri
zed by means of XRD, FTIR spectroscopy, SEM and surface area measurements.
The activity of the zeolites was investigated using a fixed-bed microreacto
r system. Al-ZSM-22 demonstrated higher activity in 1-butene transformation
compared to Fe-ZSM-22, while the selectivity to isobutene, on the other ha
nd, was higher over Fe-ZSM-22. Coke formation was monitored using a microba
lance and the results showed that the weight gain of Fe-ZSM-22 was slightly
higher compared to Al-ZSM-22.