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Process for the dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene to styrene

US6841712B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2000
Grant dateJan 11, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/584
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is described for the dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene to styrene in a fluid-bed reactor-regenerator system, which uses a catalyst based on iron oxide supported on a modified alumina and promoted with further metal oxides.

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