Cluster-derived supported catalysts and their use

Journal Article · Mon Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · CHEMTECH; (United States)

OSTI ID:5869169

Ichikawa, M

Concerns studies focused on the direct catalytic production of ethanol from CO and H/sub 2/ at low pressures. Among the C/sub 2/ chemicals, ethanol can be the key compound, not only for the chemical industry but also for transportation fuel. Since ethanol is easily converted, with conventional catalysts such as alumina, to ethylene, direct ethanol synthesis from coal-derived synthesis gas (CO + H/sub 2/) is a possible largescale base for ethylene. Ethanol is conventionally made by fermentation of biomass and green plants and by the hydration of ethylene. But both sources may be insufficient to cover future demands. Topics include metal carbonyl cluster-derived catalysts; preparation and characterization; and synthesis under the elevated pressures of syngas. Presents graph showing variation of the oxygenated product yields by changing the specific velocities of syngas.

• Research Organization: Sagami Chemical Research, Nishi-Ohuma 4-4-1 Sogamahara, Kamagawa 229
• OSTI ID: 5869169
• Journal Information: CHEMTECH; (United States), Vol. 12:11
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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