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In this study, EU-1 zeolite was successfully synthesized via a quasi-solid state approach and assembled to catalyst for the C8 aromatics isomerization process. The catalytic properties were tuned through careful modification of the acidity of EU-1 zeolites and metal-doping of the catalyst. It was shown that EU-1 was an excellent candidate for the C8 aromatics isomerization process due to its unique structure. In addition, steam treatment of EU-1 at 450–500 °C could optimize the acidic properties of the catalyst, hence enhance its catalytic performance. The effect of the amount of Pt on ethylbenzene conversion was studied and the optimum amount was determined to be about 0.3–0.4 wt%. It was confirmed that EU-1 zeolite prepared via a quasi-solid state approach and then dealuminated by steam treatment had better activity and selectivity than conventional mordenite (MOR) zeolite and could be an excellent candidate for C8 aromatics isomerization.
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Gui, P., Li, X., Zhang, S. et al. Quasi-solid state synthesis of EU-1 zeolite and its catalytic properties for the isomerization of C8 aromatics. Pet. Sci. 9, 544–550 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12182-012-0241-6
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