Methods and apparatus for the synthesis of useful compounds
US7964084B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2523/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for activation of a low reactivity, non-polar chemical compound. In one example embodiment, the method comprises introducing the low reactivity chemical compound to a catalyst. At least one of (a) an oxidizing agent or a reducing agent and (b) a polar compound is provided to the catalyst and the chemical compound. An alternating current is applied to the catalyst to produce an activation reaction in the chemical compound. This activation reaction produces a useful product.
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