Separation of Branched Alkanes Feeds by a Synergistic Action of Zeolite and Metal-Organic Framework.

ABSTRACT: Zeolites and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are considered as "competitors" for new separation processes. The production of high-quality gasoline is currently achieved through the total isomerization process that separates pentane and hexane isomers while not reaching the ultimate goal of a research octane number (RON) higher than 92. This work demonstrates how a synergistic action of the zeolite 5A and the MIL-160(Al) MOF leads to a novel adsorptive process for octane upgrading of gasoline through an efficient separation of isomers. This innovative mixed-bed adsorbent strategy encompasses a thermodynamically driven separation of hexane isomers according to the degree of branching by MIL-160(Al) coupled to a steric rejection of linear isomers by the molecular sieve zeolite 5A. Their adsor

SUBMITTER: Brantuas PF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9353491 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature