International Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

International Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Investigation of the Activity of Nano Structure Mn/γ-Al2O3 Catalyst for Combustion of 2-Propanol

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
D. Salari
A. Niaei
S. A. Hosseini
R. Aleshzadeh
H. Afshary
Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, I. R. Iran
Abstract
This paper reports results of a study regarding the activities of nano structure Mn/γ-Al2O3 and γ-Al2O3 catalysts for oxidation of 2-propanol (as a model of volatile organic compound). Nanostructure of catalysts was revealed using XRD, SEM and TEM techniques. Catalytic studies were carried out in U-shaped packed bed reactor under atmospheric pressure and at the reaction temperature of 150- 500°C. Results showed that the introducing of manganese onto γ-Al2O3 improves the activity of Mn/γ-Al2O3 compared to pure γ-Al2O3 for oxidation of 2-propanol. This study confirms that nanostructure Mn/γ-Al2O3 catalysts can be suitable for oxidation of organic compounds. This study, hopefully, holds the promise for the eliminating of 2-propanol contained hazardous materials in industrial application.
Keywords
Nano structure γ-Al2O3
Mn/γ-Al2O3
Isopropanol
VOC
Catalytic oxidation