Abstract
In this paper we report the utility of a variety of silica impregnated bi- and trimetallic catalysts for the conversion of ethanol into 1,3-butadiene. The highest selectivity observed was 67%. The catalysts have been characterised via29Si solid-state NMR spectroscopy, TEM, XPS, pXRD and nitrogen adsorption studies. Different silica materials have been investigated as supports and there appears to be a relationship between the pore diameter and the selectivity to 1,3-butadiene. When the same metals were impregnated on non-acidic supports the conversion dramatically reduced.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 267-272 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Catalysis Science and Technology |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Early online date | 14 Feb 2011 |
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| Publication status | Published - 31 May 2011 |