Process and catalyst for converting alkanes
US7812201B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P30/40
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and catalysts for producing alcohols, ethers, and/or alkenes from alkanes are provided. More particularly, novel caged, or encapsulated, metal oxide catalysts and processes utilizing such catalysts to convert alkanes to alcohols and/or ethers and to convert alcohols and/or ethers to alkenes are provided.
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