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Production of alcohols from synthesis gas

US7449425B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2005
Grant dateNov 11, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a catalyst composition, a method of making the same and its use in a process for converting synthesis gas to alcohols. The catalyst composition comprises an anionic clay hydrotalcite and a catalytically active metal component, such as rhodium, manganese, cobalt, copper, and a mixture thereof.

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