Abstract A nanosized ZSM-5 zeolite and a novel material composed of ZSM-5 nanoparticles and silicon carbide were synthesized directly in the proton form via a microwave-assisted hydrothermal method and tested for the first time as catalysts for rapeseed oil conversion. Both catalysts achieved 100% conversion of rapeseed oil to C 2 –C 4 olefins and aromatic hydrocarbons, which are applicable as “green” components of fuels and intermediates for petrochemical synthesis. The results demonstrate that the composite of silicon carbide and nanosized ZSM-5 modifies the catalytic performance in rapeseed oil conversion.
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