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Separation of isomeric dimethylnaphthalene mixture in supercritical carbon dioxide by using zeolite

Journal Article · · Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ie00033a019· OSTI ID:7137289
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  1. Kyushu Univ., Fukuoka (Japan). Dept. of Chemical Engineering
  2. Glastic Corp., Cleveland, OH (United States)
  3. Kobe Steel, Ltd., Hyogo (Japan). Polymer and Chemical Technology Lab.

Separation methods for automatic compounds in coal liquefaction products have received considerable attention recently for use for the raw materials of fine chemicals. The adsorption separation of the isomeric dimethylnaphthalene (DMN) mixture of 2,6- and 2,7-DMN in supercritical carbon dioxide was performed. The experiment was carried out by using various zeolites as the adsorbent at the temperature 308.2 K and the pressures 12.0, 14.8, and 19.8 MPa. It was found that a suitable zeolite exists for the separation of the DMN mixture and that the zeolite can adsorb 2,7-DMN selectivity. It shows the possibility for the adsorption separation of the DMN mixture in supercritical carbon dioxide.

OSTI ID:
7137289
Journal Information:
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research; (United States), Journal Name: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research; (United States) Vol. 33:9; ISSN IECRED; ISSN 0888-5885
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English