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US 6,753,353 B2Granted
Method for production of mixed alcohols from synthesis gas
AssigneePowerEnerCat. Inc.
InventorsGene R. Jackson, Devinder Mahajan
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Abstract
A method for production of mixed alcohols by using a sulfided transition metal catalyst selected from Group VI metals; nano-sizing the metal catalyst during its synthesis; suspending the catalyst in solvents to form a slurry; adding, a sulfur containing material to extend catalyst life; and contacting this slurry with carbon monoxide and hydrogen at 200-325° C. and 500-3000 psig pressure.
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Methods for the production of mixed alcohols including the steps of:
- using a sulfided, nanosized transition metal catalyst selected from Group VI metals;
- nanosizing the Group VI transition metal catalyst by selecting Group VI metals, and mixtures thereof, and then nanosizing said Group VI metals and mixtures thereof to a mean particle diameter of about 100 nm;
- suspending the Group VI transition metal catalyst in a liquid to form a slurry;
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- contacting said slurry with gases including carbon monoxide and hydrogen at a temperature in the range of about 250° C. to about 325° C. and at a pressure in the range of about 500 psig to about 3000 psig, to thereby produce mixed alcohols.
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