Heterogeneously Catalyzed Oxidation Reactions Using ... - CHEC
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5.5 Conclusions<br />
5.5 Conclusions<br />
The phase behavior of ternary systems consisting of benzyl alcohol – O2 – CO2 and benzaldehyde –<br />
H2O – CO2 was modeled using the Cubic plus Association Equation of State. The predicted dew points<br />
were validated against experimental data measured at conditions relevant to the selective catalytic<br />
oxidation of benzyl alcohol in pressurized CO2 as a solvent. A good agreement between model and<br />
experimental dew point measurements was found. The pressure of dew points for substrate<br />
mixtures are in general higher than for the corresponding product mixtures implying that the optimal<br />
pressure is defined by the former mixtures. Since the dew point plays a crucial role in catalytic<br />
studies with pressurized CO2, the model was applied in the catalytic oxidation of benzyl alcohol. The<br />
reaction rate was found to depend on the number of phases present in the reactor, the model thus<br />
supplying valuable information towards the optimal reaction conditions. The model further indicated<br />
that catalytic data especially at higher pressures than in previous studies are required. Biphasic<br />
conditions at pressures close to the dew point resulted in the highest reaction rate with toluene<br />
formed as a side product in noticeable amounts. When operated in a single phase, products from<br />
overoxidation became the dominating side products and long equilibration times where observed<br />
presumably due to surface blocking by benzoic acid. Under biphasic conditions, the organic substrate<br />
accumulated in the reactor (and also in the system in general) causing an enhanced substrate<br />
concentration and a longer residence time which needs to be investigated more thoroughly in the<br />
future.<br />
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