Enhanced performance of nano-crystalline ZSM-5 in acetone to gasoline (ATG) reaction

► Nano-crystalline ZSM-5 (NZ) exhibits a twofold increase in pore volume. ► Enhanced catalytic performance of NZ in acetone to gasoline reaction. ► Cracking and remaking based mechanism to form toluene-rich aromatics. ► As high as 120 RON of product suitable for gasoline blending. ► Low C9+ hydrocarbon formation and enhanced catalyst stability of NZ.