ISSN:
1572-879X
Keywords:
$${\text{Pd/}}\gamma {\text{ - Al}}_{\text{2}} {\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$$
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inorganic membrane
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catalytic membrane reactor
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acetylene hydrogenation catalyst
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1,3-butadiene hydrogenation catalyst
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract A $${\text{Pd/}}\gamma {\text{ - Al}}_{\text{2}} {\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$$ membrane supported on a macroporous $$\alpha {\text{ - Al}}_{\text{2}} {\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$$ tube was prepared by sol–gel processing and used in the partial hydrogenation of acetylene and 1,3-butadiene. The average pore diameter of the $${\text{Pd/}}\gamma {\text{ - Al}}_{\text{2}} {\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$$ membrane was 3.6 nm. The gases were separated by Knudsen diffusion. The activity and selectivity of the $${\text{Pd/}}\gamma {\text{ - Al}}_{\text{2}} {\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$$ membrane was compared to that of $${\text{Pd/}}\gamma {\text{ - Al}}_{\text{2}} {\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$$ catalysts used in a conventional packed bed reactor. The highest selectivity to the partially hydrogenated products occurred when the reactant was premixed with H2 and was passed through the membrane wall.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1019027027792
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