Catalytic activity of a ceria-lanthana system for 4-methylpentan-2-ol dehydration

Author: Cutrufello Maria   Ferino Italo   Rombi Elisabetta   Solinas Vincenzo   Colón Gerardo   Navío José  

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

ISSN: 0133-1736

Source: Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters, Vol.79, Iss.1, 2003-05, pp. : 93-99

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Abstract

A ceria-lanthana catalytic system prepared by the sol-gel technique proved to be active in 4-methylpentan-2-ol conversion, mainly leading to 4-methylpent-1-ene, a monomer for manufacturing polymers of high technological properties. The product distribution strongly depends on the acid-base features of the catalyst. The catalytic behavior of the samples was examined in the light of their acid-base properties.