Innovative ZSM-5-based catalyst design via 3D printing for methanol dehydration to DME

Key Points

• The aim is to develop innovative ZSM-5-based catalysts using 3D printing for the methanol dehydration process.
• Utilized 3D printing technology to fabricate ZSM-5 catalysts
• Assessed catalytic activity in methanol-to-DME reaction
• Evaluated resistance to coke formation and mechanical strength
• Achieved high catalytic activity in the methanol-to-DME reaction
• Demonstrated good resistance to coke formation
• Showed high mechanical strength of fabricated catalysts