OXIDATION CATALYSIS IN A SUPERCRITICAL FLUID MEDIUM.
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
12-1-1986
Abstract
The supercritical fluid (SCF) extraction technique was extended by its application to SCF-solid catalyzed reactions that otherwise take place in a two-fluid-phase reactor. Using CO//2 as a solvent, an alkylaromatic hydrocarbon such as toluene was contacted with air in the presence of solid metal redox or acid catalysts, and underwent partial oxidation to benzaldehyde, benzyl alcohol, and cresols. Catalysts that affected the desired transformations included layered mixed-metal oxide redox pairs on Al//2O//3. This technique represents a possible alternative to extensive hydroprocessing in the upgrading of coal liquids.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
American Institute of Chemical Engineers, National Meeting
Recommended Citation
Dooley, K., & Knopf, F. (1986). OXIDATION CATALYSIS IN A SUPERCRITICAL FLUID MEDIUM.. American Institute of Chemical Engineers, National Meeting Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/chem_engineering_pubs/384