Dehydrogenation of alkanols to increase yield of aromatics
US8969640B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P30/20
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting alkanols to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.
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