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Influence of the reaction conditions and catalytic properties on the liquid-phase hydrodechlorination of chlorobenzene over palladium-supported catalysts: Activity and deactivation

Journal Article · · Journal of Catalysis

The liquid-phase hydrodechlorination of chlorobenzene with molecular hydrogen was studied over palladium-supported catalysts. The reaction takes place at a gradually decreasing rate through progressive poisoning of the active phase by chloride ions. It is found that the correct choice of the metallic precursor (free of chloride ions) is crucial for the optimum performance of the final solid obtained. In addition, a better resistance to chlorine is observed when the size of the metallic particle increases. The supports tested, viz. SiO{sub 2}/AlPO{sub 4}, ZrO{sub 2}, and MgO, significantly affected catalyst deactivation. Thus, supports that can capture chloride species (e.g., ZrO{sub 2}) allow the reaction to finalize within relatively short times. The reaction appeared to be structure-sensitive in regard to the initial activity. Changing dispersion from 54 to 7% was accompanied by an increase in catalytic activity by a factor of 20.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Cordoba, Cordova (ES)
OSTI ID:
20003840
Journal Information:
Journal of Catalysis, Journal Name: Journal of Catalysis Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 187; ISSN 0021-9517; ISSN JCTLA5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English