Carbon Formation on Pt/Al2O3 Catalysts from Dodecane Oxidation in a Short Contact Time Reactor

We investigate carbon formation on Pt/Al₂O₃ through oxidation of dodecane (as a surrogate for jet fuels) in a short contact-time reactor. Carbon formation on catalystwas determined to be attributed to reactions occurring during the transition period from ignition to steady state. The carbon island model provided a valid explanation.