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Development of hydrous metal oxide catalysts for direct coal liquefaction

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OSTI ID:7061206
Improved efficiency in direct coal liquefaction processes could be realized if catalysts with better activity, selectivity and life were available. In previous research supported by the Department of Energy at Sandia National Laboratories, the properties and activities of catalysts prepared via hydrous metal oxide (HMO) ion exchangers were explored and found to have potential for application to a number of reactions associated with the conversion of coal to liquid fuels. The objective of our current work is to develop catalysts, based on hydrous titanium oxide (HTO) ion exchangers, for use in coal liquefaction processing. The ultimate goal of the program is an improved coal liquefaction catalyst produced in quantities that allow for testing in a large-scale process development unit such as the Advanced Coal Liquefaction R and D Facility at Wilsonville, Alabama. 8 refs., 12 figs.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
7061206
Report Number(s):
SAND-88-2704C; CONF-8810170-1; ON: DE89000300
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English