Influence of Cr/Zr Ratio on Activity of Cr–Zr Oxide Catalysts in Non-Oxidative Propane Dehydrogenation
Two series of chromium–zirconium mixed oxide catalysts with different Cr/Zr molar ratio are prepared by co-precipitation method. Porous structure of the catalysts is studied by low-temperature N<sub>2</sub> adsorption–desorption. Phase composition and chromium states in the catalysts are...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-11-01
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| Series: | Crystals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/11/11/1435 |
| Summary: | Two series of chromium–zirconium mixed oxide catalysts with different Cr/Zr molar ratio are prepared by co-precipitation method. Porous structure of the catalysts is studied by low-temperature N<sub>2</sub> adsorption–desorption. Phase composition and chromium states in the catalysts are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-visible spectroscopy, and temperature-programmed reduction with hydrogen (TPR-H<sub>2</sub>). The mixed catalysts are tested in non-oxidative dehydrogenation of propane at 550 °C. The catalysts synthesized without ageing of precipitate show higher activity in propane dehydrogenation due to the higher content of reducible Cr<sup>+5</sup>/<sup>+6</sup> species due to its stabilization on the ZrO<sub>2</sub> surface. |
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| ISSN: | 2073-4352 |