Issue 15, 2016

Optimizing the dehydrogenation catalyst of higher normal paraffins supported on a nanocrystalline gamma alumina

Abstract

This study presents an optimization of dehydrogenation catalyst components including platinum, indium, and lithium using response surface methodology (RSM). The catalysts were supported on a synthesized nanocrystalline gamma alumina and evaluated in the dehydrogenation reaction of higher normal paraffins (C10–C15). The best catalytic performance was obtained with the following material ratios: 0.22 of Pt, 0.5 of In, and 0.31 of Li. Comparison of the performance of the optimized catalyst to an industrial catalyst showed the improved catalytic activity of the optimized sample. The obtained results revealed the excellent potential of the optimized catalyst in the dehydrogenation reaction of higher normal paraffins.

Graphical abstract: Optimizing the dehydrogenation catalyst of higher normal paraffins supported on a nanocrystalline gamma alumina

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
16 Nov 2015
Accepted
24 Apr 2016
First published
25 Apr 2016

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2016,6, 5982-5991

Author version available

Optimizing the dehydrogenation catalyst of higher normal paraffins supported on a nanocrystalline gamma alumina

M. Akia, H. Arandiyan, K. Lozano and S. M. Alavi, Catal. Sci. Technol., 2016, 6, 5982 DOI: 10.1039/C5CY01963J

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