Microchannel apparatus and methods of conducting catalyzed oxidative dehydrogenation

US7999144B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Velocys, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Anna Lee Tonkovich · Dublin, US
• Bin Yang · San Diego, US
• Steven T. Perry · Galloway, US
• Terry Mazanec · Solon, US
• Ravi Arora · Dublin, US
• Francis P. Daly · Delaware, US
• Richard Q. Long · New Albany, US
• Thomas Yuschak · Lewis Center, US
• Paul W. Neagle · Westerville, US
• Amanda Glass · Galloway, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 1, 2006
• Grant date: Aug 16, 2011
• Expiry date: Jan 28, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C07C2523/52
• WIPO field: Materials, metallurgy
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Methods of oxidative dehydrogenation are described. Surprisingly, Pd and Au alloys of Pt have been discovered to be superior for oxidative dehydrogenation in microchannels. Methods of forming these catalysts via an electroless plating methodology are also described. An apparatus design that minimizes heat transfer to the apparatus' exterior is also described.