Selective production of light olefins over zeolite catalysts: Impacts of topology, acidity, and particle size

Compared to conventional steam cracking, catalytic cracking of naphtha and methanol-to-olefins (MTO) over zeolite catalysts have been proved as the most successful processes for producing light olefins. To achieve the maximum light olefins yield and the longest lifetime, zeolite catalysts with excellent catalytic performance should be designed, by choosing suitable structure and regulating their physicochemical properties. In this review, the impacts of topology, acidity, and particle size of zeolites on the catalytic performance of naphtha cracking and MTO reactions, especially the light olefins selectivity and lifetime are systematically discussed. We hope that this review can be helpful not only to deeply understand the structure–property-performance relationship of various zeolite catalysts, but also to design more excellent zeolite catalysts for these two processes.