Msc prosject on preparation of extra-low loading MAPO-18 for Methanol to Olefin reaction

Fast deactivation of zeotype in Methanol to Olefin process has been a long-lasting problem for industrialization. To improve stability of catalytic activity, multiple synthetic strategy have been developed to produce slow deactivation zeotype such as formation of mesopore or introduction of hetero-atoms other than Si (Mg, Co, Zn, Y). This work will focus on preparation of extra-low loading MAPO-18 with various M atoms to be used in methanol to olefin reaction.

Objectives and scope

  • Develop synthesis strategy to prepare low-metal loading MAPO-18 (M = Si, Mg, …)
  • Characterize the structure and M atoms dispersion to establish structure-activity relationship

Skills to be developed

  • Zeotype synthesis
  • General characterization method, XRD, TPD, BET, MP-AES
  • Fine characterization of M atoms localization ss-NMR, XAS

Contact information

Main supervisor: Prof. Evgeniy Redekop (evgeniyr@smn.uio.no), Co-supervisor: Prof. Unni Olsbye

 

Publisert 7. apr. 2025 10:01 - Sist endret 7. apr. 2025 10:11