This seminar will discuss a newly patented catalytic process and catalyst for the selective, oxidative dehydrogenation (ODH) of ethane to ethylene.  Recent advances in shale gas technology, especially as practiced in the United States, has significantly improved the economics around producing ethylene and has revolutionized manufacturing approaches to basic chemicals, polymers and materials.  Ethane is second to methane as a major hydrocarbon component of shale gas, serving as the precursor to ethylene.  This selective ODH process provides an alternative to ethylene production via naphtha or ethane cracking.  The synthesis, characterization and catalytic applications of the new, M1 structured, mixed metal oxide catalyst will be reviewed.<br/> <br/>

Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane to ethylene

249th National Meeting (2015)

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