Iranian Nanotechnology Society International Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 1735-7004 6 1 2010 03 01 Investigation of the Activity of Nano Structure Mn/γ-Al2O3 Catalyst for Combustion of 2-Propanol 23 30 3978 EN D. Salari Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, I. R. Iran A. Niaei Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, I. R. Iran S. A. Hosseini Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, I. R. Iran R. Aleshzadeh Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, I. R. Iran H. Afshary Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, I. R. Iran Journal Article 2009 09 01 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. https://www.ijnnonline.net/article_3978_a8badd37c221a3f19d9ad0ac2196849a.pdf