Convert low-carbon molecules into high-value products using zeolite catalysis
 
Converting abundant low-carbon molecules like CO, CO2, methane, and methanol into valuable chemicals requires robust catalysts with precise control over activity and selectivity. Zeolite Catalysis for Low-Carbon Molecule Conversion: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications provides researchers and engineers with detailed guidance on designing metal-zeolite bifunctional catalysts that outperform single-function alternatives in activity, selectivity, and stability.
 
This reference covers synthesis and characterization of zeolite-encapsulated catalysts and hierarchical zeolites, then examines catalytic conversion of CO, CO2, methane, and methanol over various zeolite types. Additional chapters address hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, and oxidation reactions. Novel preparation methods enable tailoring zeolite pores and properties for specific applications, connecting fundamental principles with industrial implementation.
 
The book also covers:
 
* Detailed methods for synthesizing zeolite-encapsulated catalysts and hierarchical zeolites with tunable acidities and uniform micropore structures
* Characterization techniques for analyzing zeolite properties including pore structure, thermal stability, and catalytic performance under operating conditions
* Catalytic conversion pathways for C1 chemicals and light alkenes derived from fossil fuels and biomass feedstocks
* Metal-zeolite bifunctional catalyst design using impregnation, ion exchange, and in-situ synthesis to optimize activity and selectivity
I* ndustrial applications in heterogeneous catalytic processes including hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, and selective oxidation reactions
 
Catalytic chemists, materials scientists, chemical engineers, and industrial researchers seeking to advance zeolite-based catalysis will benefit from this reference. By connecting catalyst design principles with practical conversion processes, Zeolite Catalysis for Low-Carbon Molecule Conversion supports both fundamental research and commercial development of sustainable chemical production technologies.

Contents
 
1 CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF ZEOLITES IN THE CONVERSION OF LOW-CARBON
molecules
2 SYNTHESIS OF ZEOLITE-ENCAPSULATED METAL CATALYSTS FOR CATALYTIC CONVERSION OF
low-carbon molecules
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Synthetic methods of zeolite-encapsulated metal catalysts
2.3 Catalytic conversion of low-carbon molecules
2.4 Conclusion and perspectives

3 CHARACTERIZATION OF ZEOLITE CATALYSTS FOR CATALYTIC CONVERSION OF LOW-CARBON
molecules
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Synthesis methods
3.3 Application of hierarchical zeolites in low-carbon catalytic conversion
3.4 Conclusions and future prospects
 
4 DEACTIVATION AND REGENERATION OF ZEOLITES IN CATALYTIC CONVERSION OF LOW-
carbon molecules
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Deactivation of zeolite catalysts in acid-catalyzed reactions
4.3 Deactivation of metal-zeolite catalysts: metal-catalyzed and bifunctional systems
4.4 Perspectives

5 LOW CARBON MOLECULAR CONVERSION OVER ZEOLITES
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Low temperature of methane oxidation to methanol
5.3 Syngas conversion
5.4 CO2 conversion
5.5 Conclusion and outlook

6 ZEOLITES FOR LOW-CARBON HYDROCARBON CONVERSION: MECHANISTIC INSIGHTS
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Conversion of low-carbon alcohols over zeolites
6.3 Transformation of low-carbon alkanes over zeolites
6.4 Conclusion

7 APPLICATION OF ZEOLITE IN FISCHER-TROPSCH SYNTHESIS
7.1 What is Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
7.2 Zeolite-based FTS catalysts
7.3 Zeolite-based membrane reactor
7.4 Conclusions and Outlook

8 APPLICATION OF ZEOLITES IN SYNGAS TO OXYGENATED HYDROCARBONS
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Production of C2 Oxygenates Mediated by Carbonylation
8.3 Production of DME Mediated by Dehydration
8.4 Production of Aldehydes Mediated by Hydroformylation
8.5 Conclusion of Outlook

9 APPLICATION OF ZEOLITE IN CARBONYLATION
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Dimethyl ether carbonylation reaction
9.3 Methanol carbonylation reaction
9.4 Methanol oxidative carbonylation reaction
9.5 Ethanol carbonylation reaction
9.6 Ethanol oxidative carbonylation reaction
9.7 Methane oxidative carbonylation reaction
9.8 Conclusion and Future Outlook

10 APPLICATION OF ZEOLITES IN CO2 TO AROMATICS
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Zeolite Catalysis in Aromatics Production
10.3 Heterogeneous CO2 hydrogenation to Aromatics
10.4 Conclusions and outlook

11 CO2 HYDROGENATION TO ALKENES OVER ZEOLITE-BASED CATALYSTS
11.1 Introduction
11.2 The FT synthesis route for light olefins formation from CO2 hydrogenation
11.3. Methanol-intermediate route for light olefins formation from CO2 hydrogenation
11.4 Control of the product distributions in CO2 hydrogenation to light olefins
11.5 Conclusion and outlook

12 APPLICATION OF ZEOLITES IN CO2 TO OXYGENATES
12.1 Introduction
12.2 CO2 Hydrogenation to Methanol
12.3 CO2 Hydrogenation to Ethanol
12.4 CO2 Hydrogenation to Dimethyl Ether
12.5 CO2 Hydrogenation to Formic acid
12.6 Conclusion and Outlook

13 APPLICATION OF ZEOLITES IN METHANE TO VALUE-ADDED CHEMICALS
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Direct methane conversion to chemicals
13.3 Summary and Prospects

14 APPLICATION OF ZEOLITES IN METHANOL/DIMETHYL ETHER TO FUELS
14.1 Introduction of methanol, dimethyl ether (DME) and zeolites
14.2 Zeolites for methanol/DME conversion to fuels
14.3 Effects of reaction variables for methanol/DME conversions
14.4 Effects of zeolite morphology and pore size distribution
14.5 Effects of zeolite topology and pore size distribution
14.6 Effects of Si/Al ratio and Al distribution in zeolite frameworks
14.7 Effects of Brønsted/Lewis and external/internal acidic sites on the zeolites
14.8 Effects of metal modifications to catalytic activity and stability
14.9 Reaction mechanism