Ruthenium-Bismuth Mixed Oxide Hydrogenation Catalysts and Processes for Producing Ethanol

A process is disclosed for producing ethanol, comprising contacting acetic acid and hydrogen in a reactor in the presence of a catalyst comprising a binder, a mixed oxide, and at least two promoter metals comprising ruthenium and bismuth. The mixed oxide preferably also comprises cobalt and tin.

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Hauptverfasser: Zhou Zhenhua, Weiner Heiko, Johnston Victor J
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A process is disclosed for producing ethanol, comprising contacting acetic acid and hydrogen in a reactor in the presence of a catalyst comprising a binder, a mixed oxide, and at least two promoter metals comprising ruthenium and bismuth. The mixed oxide preferably also comprises cobalt and tin.