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The isomerization reaction of xylene was simulated by means of the Monte Carlo method based on the experimentally observed parameters, including the diffusivity, equilibrium adsorption constant and intrinsic rate constant. The dependence of the product selectivity upon the Thiele modulus was examined and the results were satisfactorily consistent with those of the continuous model as well as the experiments. This suggests that the Monte Carlo method is helpful for investigating the nature of shape selectivity in zeolite-catalyzed reactions.
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Wang, J.G., Li, Y.W., Chen, S.Y. et al. Monte Carlo simulation of xylene isomerization over zeolite catalysts. Catal Lett 26, 189–193 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00824044
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