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Abstract : |
Effective conversion of normal heptane to more valuable high octane number aromatics was studied over conventional bimetallic naphtha reforming catalysts physically mixed with pentasil zeolite. The addition of zeolite to the reforming catalyst resulted in an improvement of catalytic activity and stability. Aromatic selectivity was initially improved, even though not considerably, having demonstrated the right direction towards improving aromatic production. A reaction mechanism is discussed in light of the established catalytic behavior of the studied catalysts., |
