Catalysts and processes for producing butanol

A catalyst composition for converting ethanol to higher alcohols, such as butanol, is disclosed. The catalyst composition comprises at least one alkali metal, at least a second metal and a support. The second metal is selected from the group consisting of palladium, platinum, copper, nickel, and cob...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors ZHANG CHENG, BALLIET KENNETH, JOHNSTON VICTOR J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 05.05.2015
Subjects
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

Loading…
More Information
Summary:A catalyst composition for converting ethanol to higher alcohols, such as butanol, is disclosed. The catalyst composition comprises at least one alkali metal, at least a second metal and a support. The second metal is selected from the group consisting of palladium, platinum, copper, nickel, and cobalt. The support is selected from the group consisting of Al2O3, ZrO2, MgO, TiO2, zeolite, ZnO, and a mixture thereof.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201213719870