Publications by authors named "Mukhtar Bello"
Article Synopsis
- Hierarchical ZnO/ZSM-5 catalysts were synthesized through desilication and the addition of 2 wt % ZnO, maintaining the zeolite structure despite some loss in crystallinity and acidity.
- The catalysts demonstrated impressive performance over 5 hours, with the selectivity for aromatics (benzene, toluene, xylenes) showing a trend favoring higher NaOH concentrations, while propane conversion rates decreased as NaOH concentration increased.
- Compared to a reference catalyst, the hierarchical ZnO/ZSM-5 catalysts achieved better aromatic selectivity (up to 61.0%) and significantly lower production of heavier aromatics (C9+) during the reaction.
