Programmable synthesis of mesoporous ZSM-5 nanocrystals as selective and stable catalysts for the methanol-to-propylene process

Abstract

Mesoporous ZSM-5 nanocrystals with an optimized Si/Al ratio and mesoporosity were facilely synthesized without involving additional template in high yield, exhibiting high stability and high propylene selectivity for the methanol to propylene reaction. Kilogram-scale production of mesoporous ZSM-5 nanocrystals ensured their possible applications as catalysts in industry.