Abstract
A series of ruthenium-zinc catalysts with various Ru/Zn ratios were synthesized. These catalysts were characterized with elemental analysis, nitrogen sorption and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results of nitrogen sorption and TEM show that these samples were nano-size. Partial hydrogenation reaction of benzene over these catalysts was carried out in a batch reactor at 625 psig and 425 K. Large amount of water and zinc sulfate were used to have high yield of cyclohexene. The activity of benzene hydrogenation decreased with an increase of the Zn content. However, the selectivity and the yield to cyclohexene significantly increased with an increase of the Zn content. Ruthenium and zinc should be in a close proximity so that the catalytic behavior of ruthenium is altered in a delicate way.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of the Chinese Institute of Chemical Engineers
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
