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Title: Molecular catalytic coal liquid conversion

Conference ·
OSTI ID:198285
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  1. Univ. of Chicago, IL (United States)

This research, which is relevant to the development of new catalytic systems for the improvement of the quality of coal liquids by the addition of dihydrogen, is divided into two tasks. Task 1 centers on the activation of dihydrogen by molecular basic reagents such as hydroxide ion to convert it into a reactive adduct (OH{center_dot}H{sub 2}){sup {minus}} that can reduce organic molecules. Such species should be robust withstanding severe conditions and chemical poisons. Task 2 is focused on an entirely different approach that exploits molecular catalysts, derived from organometallic compounds that are capable of reducing monocyclic aromatic compounds under very mild conditions. Accomplishments and conclusions are discussed.

Research Organization:
USDOE Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center (PETC), PA (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-91PC91056
OSTI ID:
198285
Report Number(s):
CONF-9508133-; ON: DE96001664; TRN: 95:008316-0042
Resource Relation:
Conference: Coal liquefaction and gas conversion contractor review meeting, Pittsburgh, PA (United States), 29-31 Aug 1995; Other Information: PBD: [1995]; Related Information: Is Part Of Coal liquefaction and gas conversion contractors review conference: Proceedings; PB: 733 p.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English