Development of Solid Catalyst Synthesis

C-atoms. Data from 1940 to 2010 with data points from left to right at years 1940,1990, and 2010, respectively. 

One could easily put forward many other examples where catalyst preparation has been the basis for new and improved processes, such as methanol synthesis, ethene epoxidation, and acrylic acid production. However, for the topic of this book it is more important to discuss in which ways catalyst preparation has allowed these new developments. 

Depending on the apphcation, macroscopic catalyst bodies differ in size and shape. For slurry and fluid-bed applications the size is in the range of 

In catalyst manufacturing a final catalyst is usually obtained in multiple steps. Building blocks of the final catalyst may be obtained from sol-gel type processes with support materials such as alumina and silica as prime examples. Also, zeolites and carbon are relevant catalyst building 

Period Material type Key production step Example - material and process 

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Development of Solid Catalyst Synthesis Table 1.3 Generations of solid catalysts according to manufacturing techniques. 

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