| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66185 | Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical | 2012 | 6 Pages |
A ruthenium catalyst supported on the cheap bentonite with high activity has been prepared by impregnation-hydrothermal method and characterized by TEM, XRD, and XPS. The catalytic performance for selective hydrogenation of benzene to cyclohexene was investigated. The effect of additives NaOH and ZnSO4 on the catalytic performances was studied. It was demonstrated that both NaOH and ZnSO4 could significantly enhance the selectivity to cyclohexene over Ru/bentonite catalyst. The influences of reaction temperature, pressure, amounts of catalyst and additives, and reaction time on the selective hydrogenation of benzene were studied in detail.
Graphical abstractA ruthenium catalyst supported on the bentonite for selective hydrogenation of benzene to cyclohexene was prepared by impregnation-hydrothermal method and characterized. NaOH and ZnSO4 significantly enhanced the selectivity to cyclohexene. The influences of reaction conditions were studied in detail.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (132 K)Download as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Catalysts for selective hydrogenation of benzene to cyclohexene. ► Bentonite, as the low-cost and environmentally friendly support, was employed. ► Ru/bentonite prepared by impregnation-hydrothermal method showed high active. ► Both ZnSO4 and NaOH significantly improved selectivity. ► Water played an important role in enhancing the selectivity.
