Abstract
The oriented conversion of CO 2 into target high-value chemicals is an effective way to reduce carbon emissions, but still presents a challenge. In this communication, we report the oriented conversion of CO 2 into value-added aromatics, especially para-xylene, in a single pass by combining core–shell structured Zn-doped H-ZSM-5 (Zn-ZSM-5@SiO 2 ) and a Cr 2 O 3 component. Through precise regulation of the acidity of Zn-ZSM-5@SiO 2 , high para-xylene selectivity (38.7 % in the total products) at a CO 2 conversion of 22.1 % was achieved. Furthermore, a CO 2 -assisted effect in the synthesis of aromatics during the tandem process has been clarified through a control experiment. The CO 2 reactant can act as a hydrogen acceptor to accelerate the dehydrogenation of alkenes, intermediates in the synthesis of aromatics, thereby increasing the driving force towards aromatics in the tandem reaction process.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5149-5153 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Chemistry - A European Journal |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 20 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2019/04/05 |
Keywords
- CO conversion
- bifunctional catalysts
- green chemistry
- xylenes
- zeolites
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Organic Chemistry