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Palladium catalysts for making ethanol from acetic acid

US8338650B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2011
Grant dateDec 25, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J23/6522
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Catalysts and processes for forming catalysts for use in hydrogenating acetic acid to form ethanol. The catalyst comprises palladium and chromium on a support.

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