SSZ-33 based-catalyst, after modification with Mo and alumina binder, was evaluated in long-run tests in the toluene disproportionation in the presence of hydrogen as a carrier gas. The activity and selectivity of this catalyst were compared with those of ZSM-5 and mesoporous ZSM-5 prepared with the same concentration of Mo and alumina. Formation of the final catalysts decreased the void volume of micropores in order SSZ-33 [ ZSM-5 [ ZSM-5/Meso. Simultaneously, the concentration of Lewis acid sites increased due to the addition of alumina to the catalyst. The highest toluene conversion was achieved with SSZ-33 catalyst comprising 12-12-10-ring channels, which is the result of high acidity of this zeolite together with increased mass transport through large pores. ZSM-5 zeolite exhibited lower toluene conversion while only a low activity was found for mesoporous ZSM-5 probably due to the limitations of the access to the zeolite channels after modification with alumina.
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