Effect of Ethanol Addition to Synthesis Gas for the Production of Higher Alcohols over Cs-CuO/ZnO Catalysts

Walter, Karin M.

Friday, June 19, 2015: 11:40 AM

301-303 (Lawrence Convention Center)

Karin M. Walter, Martin Schubert, Wolfgang Kleist and Jan-Dierk Grunwaldt, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany.

The synthesis of higher alcohols from CO/H₂ and ethanol over Cs-modified CuO/ZnO catalysts is reported. Using an optimal ethanol:CO ratio of 0.5 high selectivity and yield of higher alcohols were observed. In contrast at higher ethanol:CO ratio the formation of undesired side products was preferred.

Extended Abstracts:

NAM24_Karin Walter.pdf (226.8KB) - Extended Abstract

O-F-301-8 Effect of Ethanol Addition to Synthesis Gas for the Production of Higher Alcohols over Cs-CuO/ZnO Catalysts