Methanol to Olefins (MTO): From Fundamentals to Commercialization

Methanol to Olefins (MTO): From Fundamentals to Commercialization

Type	Journal Article
Author	Peng Tian
Author	Yingxu Wei
URL	Free Full Text Source:  http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.5b00007
Volume	5
Issue	3
Pages	1922-1938
Publication	ACS Catalysis
Date	March 6, 2015
Abstract	The methanol-to-olefins (MTO) reaction is an interesting and important reaction for both fundamental research and industrial application. The Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) has developed a MTO technology that led to the successful construction and operation of the world’s first coal to olefin plant in 2010. This historical perspective gives a brief summary on the key issues for the process development, including studies on the reaction mechanism, molecular sieve synthesis and crystallization mechanism, catalyst and its manufacturing scale-up, reactor selection and reactor scale-up, process demonstration, and commercialization. Further challenges on the fundamental research and the directions for future catalyst improvement are also suggested.