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Recent Advances in Catalytic Conversion of Ethanol to Chemicals

Journal Article · · ACS Catalysis, 4(4):1078-1090
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/cs4011343· OSTI ID:1159010
With increased availability and decreased cost, ethanol is potentially a promising platform molecule for the production of a variety of value-added chemicals. In this review, we provide a detailed summary of recent advances in catalytic conversion of ethanol to a wide range of chemicals and fuels. We particularly focus on catalyst advances and fundamental understanding of reaction mechanisms involved in ethanol steam reforming (ESR) to produce hydrogen, ethanol conversion to hydrocarbons ranging from light olefins to longer chain alkenes/alkanes and aromatics, and ethanol conversion to other oxygenates including 1-butanol, acetaldehyde, acetone, diethyl ether, and ethyl acetate.
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1159010
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-101733; KC0302010
Journal Information:
ACS Catalysis, 4(4):1078-1090, Journal Name: ACS Catalysis, 4(4):1078-1090
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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