Wilkinson-type catalysts in ionic liquids for hydrogenation of small alkenes: understanding and improving catalyst stability
Eva Kratzer, Simon Schötz, Sven Maisel, Dominik Blaumeiser, Sharmin Khan Antara, Leon Ewald, Daniel Dotzel, Marco Haumann, Andreas Görling, Wolfgang Korth, Andreas Jess, Tanja Retzer
Abstract
We apply supported ionic liquid phase (SILP) catalysts to hydrogenate small 1-alkenes in a continuous fixed-bed reactor. We rationalize the origin of catalyst decomposition via IR spectroscopy and adapt the catalyst design for improved stability.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisIonic liquidDecompositionChemistryPhase (matter)Ionic bondingChemical engineeringCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryIonEngineeringIonic liquids properties and applicationsCatalysis and Oxidation ReactionsCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts