Selective alkane activation with single-site atoms on amorphous support
AssigneeUchicago Argonne, LLC
InventorsAdam S. HOCK, Neil M. SCHWEITZER, Jeffrey T. MILLER, Bo HU
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to catalysts and methods for use in olefin production. More particularly, the present invention relates to novel amorphously supported single-center, Lewis acid metal ions and use of the same as catalysts.
Claims25
A catalyst for use in olefin production comprising one or more single-atom Lewis acid metal ions on the surface of an amorphous support, wherein said catalyst selectively cleaves C—H bonds over C—C bonds in the conversion of alkenes to alkanes.
A method of alkane dehydrogenation comprising the step of preferentially activating C—H alkene bonds by heterolytic splitting of the bond into a surface-bound H+ and a metal-C bond.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.