G. W. Roberts, Xiaolei Sun
Aug 29, 2000
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this research is to synthesize, characterize, and evaluate promoted “zinc chromite” catalysts for producing 2-methyl-1-alcohols, such as iso -butanol, from synthesis gas. Promoted commercial “zinc chromite” will be used. Promoters will be selected from Group I elements. The performance of the experimental catalysts will be evaluated at high temperatures, 623 to 673K, high pressure, 6.8 to 13.6 MPa, and in a slurry reactor using a recently-discovered family of liquids that are thermally stable at reaction conditions. Any chemical changes in the slurry liquid over the course of the reaction will be identified and quantified.