Issue 7, 2012

Selective conversion of butane into liquid hydrocarbonfuels on alkane metathesis catalysts

Abstract

We report a selective direct conversion of n-butane into higher molecular weight alkanes (C5+) by alkane metathesis reaction catalysed by silicaalumina supported tungsten or tantalum hydrides at moderate temperature and pressure. The product is unprecedented, asymmetrically distributed towards heavier alkanes.

Graphical abstract: Selective conversion of butane into liquid hydrocarbon fuels on alkane metathesis catalysts

Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
12 Mar 2012
Accepted
17 Apr 2012
First published
19 Apr 2012

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2012,2, 1336-1339

Selective conversion of butane into liquid hydrocarbon fuels on alkane metathesis catalysts

K. C. Szeto, L. Hardou, N. Merle, J. Basset, J. Thivolle-Cazat, C. Papaioannou and M. Taoufik, Catal. Sci. Technol., 2012, 2, 1336 DOI: 10.1039/C2CY20150J

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