Resistance to nitrogen-induced catalytic deactivation in VGO cracking: synergistic effect of hierarchical structuring and zeolite Y content in FCC catalysts

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The combination of hierarchical mesopore structuring and optimized zeolite Y content synergistically enhances nitrogen resistance, stability, and conversion performance in VGO cracking by shielding catalytic acidity. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Jayson Fals; María L. Ospina-Castro; Clara Barragán-Avilez; Roger Valle-Molinares; Dary Mendoza; Jhonnys D. Guerrero; Sonia Bocanegra; Fabián Espitia-Almeida

doi:10.1039/d5dt02992a

January 1, 2026Dalton TransactionsOpen Access

Resistance to nitrogen-induced catalytic deactivation in VGO cracking: synergistic effect of hierarchical structuring and zeolite Y content in FCC catalysts

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Key Points

The study aims to explore how hierarchical structuring and varying zeolite Y content affect nitrogen resistance in VGO cracking.
Utilized hierarchical Y zeolites to investigate catalytic performance under nitrogen exposure.
Analyzed catalyst stability and conversion efficiency with varying zeolite Y content and mesopore structures.
Observed significant improvement in catalyst stability and conversion performance due to mesopore structuring and optimized site density.
Nitrogen resistance was enhanced in hierarchical Y zeolites, suggesting a robust impact on catalytic activity.

Implication

Demonstrates enhanced nitrogen resistance in VGO cracking, indicating improved catalyst stability.

Abstract

Hierarchical Y zeolites synergistically enhance nitrogen resistance in VGO cracking. Mesopore structuring and optimized site density shield catalytic acidity, significantly improving stability and conversion performance.

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Fals et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Resistance to nitrogen-induced catalytic deactivation in VGO cracking: synergistic effect of hierarchical structuring and zeolite Y content in FCC catalysts

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Resistance to nitrogen-induced catalytic deactivation in VGO cracking: synergistic effect of hierarchical structuring and zeolite Y content in FCC catalysts

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