Catalyst and systems incorporating the catalyst

US7972569B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC · US

Inventors

• Jeffrey W. Elam · Elmhurst, US
• Michael J. Pellin · Naperville, US
• Joseph A. Libera · Clarendon Hills, US
• Peter C. Stair · Northbrook, US
• Gerry W. Zajac · Warrenville, US
• Steven A. Cohen · Chanhassen, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 28, 2009
• Grant date: Jul 5, 2011
• Expiry date: Jan 3, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B01J2523/00
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A catalyst includes a carrier body and a catalytic portion carried by the carrier body. The catalytic portion includes a plurality of distinct layers of catalytic material, which layers may be deposited through atomic layer deposition techniques. The catalyst may have a selectivity for the conversion of alkanes to alkenes of over 50%. The catalyst may be incorporated in a reactor such as a fluidized bed reactor or a single pass reactor.