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Hydrogenation catalysts

US8865609B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2012
Grant dateOct 21, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/584
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to catalysts, to processes for making catalysts and to chemical processes employing such catalysts. The catalysts are preferably used for converting acetic acid to ethanol. The catalyst comprises a precious metal and one or more active metals on a modified support. The modified support may comprise cobalt tungstate.

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