Dehydrogenation of alkanols to increase yield of aromatics
US9878966B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2035 |
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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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