Catalysts and methods for reforming oxygenated compounds
US8231857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P30/20
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are catalysts and methods that can reform aqueous solutions of oxygenated compounds such as ethylene glycol, glycerol, sugar alcohols, and sugars to generate products such as hydrogen and alkanes. In some embodiments, aqueous solutions containing at least 20 wt % of the oxygenated compounds can be reformed over a catalyst comprising a Group VIII transition metal and a Group VIIB transition metal, preferably supported on an activated carbon-supported catalyst. In other embodiments, catalysts are provided for the production of hydrogen or alkanes at reaction temperatures less than 300° C.
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