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Ester hydrogenation over Pd-Zn/SiO[sub 2]

Journal Article · · Journal of Catalysis; (United States)
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  1. Eastman Chemical Co., Kingsport, TN (United States)

The activity of bimetallic Pd-Zn/SiO[sub 2] catalysts have been measured for a series of samples prepared by either impregnation or ion-exchange techniques. Catalysts prepared by ion-exchange of Pd(NH[sub 3])[sub 4][sup +] onto SiO[sub 2] followed by reduction and subsequent impregnation of Zn exhibited the highest activity for methyl acetate hydrogenation. Both catalyst activity and selectivity to ethanol were dependent on the Pd:Zn ratio. The presence of PdZn bimetallics was confirmed using controlled atmosphere XRD, XPS, and STEM/EDS analysis. Oxidation at ambient temperatures did not disrupt the bulk Pd-Zn interaction, but did result in changes in the reversible oxidation of the surface. 12 refs., 2 figs., 9 tabs.

OSTI ID:
6201741
Journal Information:
Journal of Catalysis; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Catalysis; (United States) Vol. 140:2; ISSN 0021-9517; ISSN JCTLA5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English