Project Details
Description
The proposed research, aims at developing a catalyst formulation based on utilizing metal oxide supported
catalysts for CO2/n-butane conversion to ethylene, propylene and BTX aromatics. Metal oxide supported
catalysts will be synthesized and modified to introduce optimal acidity/basicity to the catalysts. Conventional
and modified supports will be tested to modify catalyst properties like surface site functionality, water
resistivity and acidity/basicity. The prepared catalysts will be detailed characterized using XRD, BET surface
area, NH3/CO2-TPD, H2-TPR, SEM/TEM and ICP-OES measurements. Catalyst testing will be performed
using a fixed-bed flow reactor system. Converted products will be identified by online GC analysis.
Furthermore, the effect of the reaction conditions, and CO2/n-butane ratio on the performance of the catalyst
and the yield of the desired products will be determined.
The proposed study will be completed in eighteen (18) month period
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 1/07/21 → 1/01/23 |
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