EthanolReactionGasolineOlefinsSelectiveAromaticFuelsCatalystsTolueneCatalystCarbonFeedstocksSelectivityMixtureConcentrationsReactivePropyleneSyngasPoisonousSynthesisBlindnessProductionAbundant natural gasVolatileAlcoholChemicalsReadilyOdorAerosolKeroseneDetectorCompoundBlendsWindshieldSteamBiomassSoft drinksWaterMethodsSolventCharacteristicsHighOccurProductsLungs
Ethanol4
- Comparative catalytic experiments between ethylene and ethanol showed a higher C 2 -conversion, X C2 , the latter defined as the combined conversion of ethanol and ethylene to C 3+ hydrocarbons, when feeding ethylene compared to ethanol at identical site times. (aiche.org)
- Examples are methanol, ethanol and tertiary butyl alcohol. (opisnet.com)
- He is also working on other catalysts and similar processes that turn carbon dioxide into valuable industrial chemicals, like olefins used to make plastics, methanol, and the Holy Grail, ethanol, all of which can sequester carbon without returning carbon dioxide to the skies. (eurekalert.org)
- In another reaction carbon dioxide can be converted to carbon monoxide, which then combines with hydrogen to make hydrocarbons such as methanol, ethanol, and even gasoline or diesel fuel. (ieee.org)
Reaction10
- This thesis work explores the effects of a supercritical fluid reaction medium on the catalytic performance of the methanol-to-hydrocarbons (MTH) reaction. (auburn.edu)
- The MTH reaction allows for the conversion of cheap and readily available methanol to light olefins and/or high octane gasoline. (auburn.edu)
- The results of this investigation suggest that, compared to operation in a gas phase environment, conducting the MTH reaction in the presence of supercritical isooctane led to improved catalyst maintenance, as evidenced in part by increased hydrocarbon production with increasing time-on-stream as well as decreased coke accumulation. (auburn.edu)
- The well-studied methanol to hydrocarbons reaction over a ZSM-5 zeolite catalyst has been used to develop a spectro-kinetic approach to obtain an overall reaction mechanism involving both retained species and gas-phase products. (ehu.eus)
- Specifically, our work focusses on the effect of the space time (key parameter in any kinetic study) and how to tune other parameters such as partial pressure of methanol to resolve, from the spectroscopic and gas-phase points of view, the mechanisms of reaction and deactivation. (ehu.eus)
- The reaction mechanism of its conversion to hydrocarbons is still a matter of debate [ 1-3 ], particularly with respect to the role of water and ethylene. (aiche.org)
- So far, these methods have been inefficient, resulting in low methanol production because the reaction tends to proceed all the way to carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide-effectively "eating up" the hydrocarbon intermediates that could serve as building blocks for useful products. (bnl.gov)
- Reaction schematic: At room temperature (300 Kelvin, or 80° Fahrenheit), hydrogen from the methane binds to oxygen in the ceria particles, freeing reactive hydrocarbon intermediates. (bnl.gov)
- APR of oxygenated hydrocarbons can also be performed at low reaction temperatures, for example, 500 K, thermodynamically favoring hydrogen formation with low carbon monoxide content. (hindawi.com)
- We offer different reforming technologies to fit various operating conditions, creating syngas by the reaction of hydrocarbon feeds with water, CO 2 or via combustion. (matthey.com)
Gasoline8
- Methanol is one of a number of fuels that could substitute for gasoline or diesel fuel in passenger cars, light trucks, and heavy-duty trucks and buses. (ccar-greenlink.org)
- With economies of scale, methanol could be produced, distributed, and sold to consumers at prices competitive with gasoline. (ccar-greenlink.org)
- The reactor in his lab would need only greater pressure to produce all the long-chain hydrocarbons for gasoline, and they are in the process of building a higher pressure reactor. (eurekalert.org)
- Hydrocarbons are petroleum products, such as gasoline and kerosene, and are also ingredients in many paint thinners, solvents, glues, and some cleaning products. (msdmanuals.com)
- Lung involvement is a particular problem with thin, easy-flowing hydrocarbons such as mineral spirits, which is a solvent used in paint thinner and for cleaning tools, and others, including gasoline. (msdmanuals.com)
- The hydrocarbons in gasoline are readily absorbed by the lungs, less readily absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract, and poorly absorbed by intact skin. (cdc.gov)
- At room temperature, gasoline is a colorless to pale brown or pink liquid with a wide range of boiling points: 90°F to 399°F (39°C to 204°C). Many of the hydrocarbons found in gasoline vaporize readily at room temperature. (cdc.gov)
- Gasoline is flammable at temperatures above -51°F (-46°C). Most of the hydrocarbons in gasoline are insoluble in water and soluble in some organic solvents. (cdc.gov)
Olefins3
- To gather detailed physicochemical insights of these materials, a wide variety of bulk and local characterization methods will be used, while their performance is studied in the methanol-to-olefins (MTO) process as showcase. (bertweckhuysen.com)
- By further reducing the steps necessary to efficiently convert methane to olefins, the scientists at Loker may have brought us that much closer to realizing one of the original steps laid out in "The Methanol Economy. (manufacturing.net)
- Just how important is methanol-to-olefins (MTO/MTP)? (argusmedia.com)
Selective9
- More recently, SAPO-34 and SSZ-13 with the CHA structure became important catalysts in e.g. methanol-to-hydrocarbon process and selective catalytic reduction of NOx. (bertweckhuysen.com)
- Thermochemical conversion of methanol to C 2 -C 10 hydrocarbons in the presence of shape-selective zeolites has been reported. (sigmaaldrich.com)
- Here, a handheld, nanostructured sensor is presented for highly selective methanol detection in less than 2 min. (rsc.org)
- These simulations helped us identify the underlying mechanism and the active sites that enable such high activity at low temperature and the selective production of methanol. (bnl.gov)
- The selective oxidation of methane to methanol and formaldehyde over a series of supported molybdenum catalysts and vanadium catalysts has been investigated for a wide range of experimental conditions. (europa.eu)
- Formaldehyde is the only selective oxidation product observed at ambient pressure, but a mixture of this product and methanol forms at pressures of 5 bar and above. (europa.eu)
- Research was carried out into development of selective oxidation catalysts for the transformation of methane to methanol or formaldehyde. (europa.eu)
- The factors which determine the propensity of the catalyst system to yield formaldehyde only, or a mixture of formaldehyde and methanol, as the selective oxidation product(s) have been established. (europa.eu)
- The rates of formation and the gas phase pressures of formaldehyde or methanol produced compare with those produced in many conventional selective oxidation processes. (europa.eu)
Aromatic2
- Fuel oils are mixtures of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons (Air Force 1989). (cdc.gov)
- Food can be contaminated by PAHs because of the contamination of air, water or soil, and during industrial process, as heating, drying and Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of over 200 smoking process. (bvsalud.org)
Fuels5
- Refining this catalyst could lead to a major commercial breakthrough-an inexpensive way to convert methane into methanol and other fuels or feedstocks for the synthesis of commodity goods such as plastics, paints, and textiles. (bnl.gov)
- As with many other fuels, methanol can be highly toxic and should never be taken orally. (ccar-greenlink.org)
- For additional information about methanol and other alternative fuels, write the lab's Regulatory Programs and, Technology Staff at 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, or call 313-668-4454. (ccar-greenlink.org)
- Methanol offers a renewable alternative to many fossil fuels that can be a raw material for the synthetic hydrocarbons and their products. (sbir.gov)
- Matteo Cargnello , a chemical engineer at Stanford University, is working to turn it into other useful chemicals, such as propane, butane, or other hydrocarbon fuels that are comprised of long chains of carbon and hydrogen. (eurekalert.org)
Catalysts3
- This research, published in JACS Communications , helps identify key principles for low-temperature catalysts that could eventually be used to capture methane and convert it to methanol at natural gas wells, thus producing an easy-to-transport, stable liquid. (bnl.gov)
- The performances of catalysts which show diminishing selectivity to methanol and/or formaldehyde for increasing methane consumption are compared at ambient pressure and at elevated pressure. (europa.eu)
- New catalysts of Pt, PtNi, PtCo, and NiCo supported on Al 2 O 3 were developed for producing hydrogen by aqueous phase reforming (APR) of oxygenated hydrocarbons. (hindawi.com)
Toluene1
- Personal breathing zone (PBZ) samples were also collected on five workers on the de-icer filling line to assess employee exposure to toluene, heptane, trichloroethylene , ethyl ether, and total hydrocarbons. (cdc.gov)
Catalyst10
- The compound can be prepared by reacting phenol with methanol at elevated temperatures over a suitable solid catalyst such as alumina. (wikipedia.org)
- Upon hydrogenation of cyclic carbonates in the presence of a homogenous Ru-PNP catalyst, a 1 : 1 mixture of methanol and glycol is produced. (osti.gov)
- Our group has developed a catalyst for converting methane, the main component of abundant natural gas, directly to methanol at fairly low temperatures. (bnl.gov)
- Based on this fundamental understanding, we are exploring other low-cost metal compounds to see if we can improve this catalyst in terms of methane conversion and methanol selectivity. (bnl.gov)
- Lead author Patrice T. D. Batamack, senior author G. K. Surya Prakash and Thomas Mathew of the USC Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute used a catalyst called H-SAPO-34, derived from a class of nanoporous crystals called zeolites. (manufacturing.net)
- On the right, the uncoated catalyst produces the simplest hydrocarbon, methane. (eurekalert.org)
- On the left, the coated catalyst produces longer chain hydrocarbons, like butane, propane and ethane. (eurekalert.org)
- A new catalyst, invented by Cargnello and colleagues, moves toward this goal by increasing the production of long-chain hydrocarbons in chemical reactions. (eurekalert.org)
- It produced 1,000 times more butane - the longest hydrocarbon it could produce under its maximum pressure - than the standard catalyst given the same amounts of CO 2 , hydrogen, catalyst, pressure, heat and time. (eurekalert.org)
- An uncoated catalyst works just fine, he said, but only produces methane, the shortest chain hydrocarbon, which has just a single atom of carbon bonded to four hydrogens. (eurekalert.org)
Carbon13
- The Methanol Institute, which advocates for the adoption of Methanol as a fuel in marine and other transport modes, has welcomed the announcement that A.P. Moller - Maersk will operate the world's first carbon neutral liner vessel by 2023 - seven years ahead of schedule. (hydrocarbonengineering.com)
- Chris Chatterton, Chief Operating Officer of the Methanol Institute, said: "Maersk is once again showing industry leadership in adopting renewable Methanol as a key plank in its strategy towards carbon neutrality. (hydrocarbonengineering.com)
- Methanol is proven as a clean, efficient and safe marine fuel that offers immediate decarbonisation benefits to vessel operators with substantial net GHG reductions, full compliance with IMO2020 and a pathway that leads to net carbon neutrality as production of renewable Methanol grows. (hydrocarbonengineering.com)
- While the vessel will be able to operate on standard VLSFO, the plan is to operate the vessel on carbon neutral e-methanol or sustainable bio-methanol from day one. (hydrocarbonengineering.com)
- It will be a significant challenge to source an adequate supply of carbon neutral methanol within our timeline to pioneer this technology. (hydrocarbonengineering.com)
- The hydrocarbons are extracted from the tubes by thermal desorption or with a liquid solvent such as carbon disulfide and analyzed on the gas chromatograph. (cdc.gov)
- Methane is a naturally occurring gas and the simplest one-carbon compound containing hydrocarbon. (manufacturing.net)
- Methanol is the simplest alcohol, 24 hour loan containing one carbon atom. (ccar-greenlink.org)
- Methanol can be manufactured from a variety of carbon-based feedstocks such as natural gas, coal, and biomass (e.g., wood). (ccar-greenlink.org)
- To capture as much carbon as possible, you want the longest chain hydrocarbons. (eurekalert.org)
- While long-chain hydrocarbons are an innovative use of captured carbon, they are not perfect, Cargnello acknowledges. (eurekalert.org)
- It can be used as a fuel for vehicles in its pure form (B100), but it is usually used as a diesel additive to reduce levels of particulates, carbon monoxide , and hydrocarbons from diesel-powered vehicles. (wikipedia.org)
- Petroleum products, cleaning products, and glues contain hydrocarbons (substances composed largely of hydrogen and carbon). (msdmanuals.com)
Feedstocks1
- LSF has a developed a unique chemical recycling process, fast electrochemical process, to convert used hydrocarbon containing feedstocks and produce circular outputs that can used to make new plastics, rubbers, chemicals and other industrial products. (rsc.org)
Selectivity2
Mixture2
- Because fuel oils are composed of a mixture of hydrocarbons, there are few methods for the environmental analysis of fuel oils as a whole, but methods are reported for the analysis of their component hydrocarbons. (cdc.gov)
- The Front Altair, loaded with the flammable hydrocarbon mixture naphtha from the United Arab Emirates, radioed for help as it caught fire. (truthdig.com)
Concentrations2
- In the industrial setting, inhalation of high concentrations of methanol vapor and absorption of methanol through the skin are as effective as the oral route in producing toxic effects. (cdc.gov)
- It should be noted that the human body can metabolize and eliminate low concentrations of methanol with no ill effects. (ccar-greenlink.org)
Reactive2
- At room temperature, hydrogen from the methane binds to oxygen in the ceria particles, freeing reactive hydrocarbon intermediates. (bnl.gov)
- Emissions from methanol cars are low in reactive hydrocarbons (which form smog) and in toxic compounds. (ccar-greenlink.org)
Propylene1
Syngas1
- Syngas is a feedstock for the DAVY gas to liquids (GTL) and methanol processes. (matthey.com)
Poisonous3
- Is Methanol Poisonous? (ccar-greenlink.org)
- Methanol becomes poisonous only when it overwhelms the body's capacity to remove it. (ccar-greenlink.org)
- Some hydrocarbon products also contain poisonous additives such as methanol or lead. (msdmanuals.com)
Synthesis1
- In 1880, Joseph Achille Le Bel and William H. Greene reported what has been described as an "extraordinary" zinc chloride-catalysed one-pot synthesis of hexamethylbenzene from methanol. (wikipedia.org)
Blindness2
- Methanol poisoning causes blindness or even death. (rsc.org)
- A few teaspoons of methanol can cause blindness and a few tablespoons can be fatal, if the exposure is not treated. (ccar-greenlink.org)
Production4
- A substantial part of the world's methanol production capacity is approaching the end of its service life. (hydrocarbonprocessing.com)
- The production rate of C 3+ hydrocarbons, however, is not affected by water. (aiche.org)
- About 30 years ago, Prakash and his mentor Olah first began refining the concept of "The Methanol Economy," a host of methanol-based solutions mitigating the production cycle of the greenhouse gases that are accelerating climate change. (manufacturing.net)
- Steam methane reforming is used for most methanol plant production worldwide. (matthey.com)
Abundant natural gas1
- This has sparked much interest in restarting idled capacity, relocating existing facilities to more abundant natural gas supplies, and/or building new methanol capacity to meet fuel demand and more. (argusmedia.com)
Volatile1
- Citrus-Solv 500 is an environmentally safe, tough acting cleaning solvent designed to replace highly volatile hydrocarbon solvents. (a-onechemicals.com)
Alcohol3
- Methanol is a toxic alcohol that is used industrially as a solvent, pesticide, and alternative fuel source. (cdc.gov)
- The characteristic pungent (alcohol) odor of methanol does not provide sufficient warning of low levels of exposure. (cdc.gov)
- In the course of the past decades, alcohol conversion on zeolites focused primarily on methanol as feed. (aiche.org)
Chemicals1
Readily1
- Effective antidotes to methanol poisoning are readily available and can be administered during this interim period. (ccar-greenlink.org)
Odor1
- Methanol-fueled trucks and buses emit almost no particulate matter (which cause smoke and odor, and can also be carcinogenic), and much less nitrogen oxides than their diesel-fueled counterparts. (ccar-greenlink.org)
Aerosol2
Kerosene1
Detector1
Compound1
- Highly concentrated degassing compound for hydrocarbon tank cleaning. (a-onechemicals.com)
Blends1
- levels, nor to any blends containing methanol or other oxygenated hydrocarbons not covered in note 1. (iso.org)
Windshield1
- Most windshield washer fluids are 50 percent methanol. (ccar-greenlink.org)
Steam1
- I remembered that coal and steam where also used to create methanol. (newmars.com)
Biomass1
- The aqueous phase reforming (APR) of oxygenated hydrocarbons derived from biomass is considered a promising alternative process for supplying great amounts of hydrogen at a conveniently low cost. (hindawi.com)
Soft drinks2
- Foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, fruit juices, fermented beverages, and diet soft drinks containing aspartame are the primary sources of methanol in the human body. (cdc.gov)
- Methanol is present in many cooked vegetables, and the artificial sweetener in diet soft drinks breaks down into methanol during digestion. (ccar-greenlink.org)
Water2
Methods1
Solvent1
- Spectra Clean is a solvent based product that is designed for cutting tough hydrocarbons from vessels. (a-onechemicals.com)
Characteristics1
- Because of its outstanding performance and fire safety characteristics, methanol is the only fuel used in Indianapolis-type race cars. (ccar-greenlink.org)
High3
- Methanol is a high-octane fuel that offers excellent acceleration and vehicle power. (ccar-greenlink.org)
- We offer degassing and degreasing solutions for most high VOC hydrocarbons, as well as environmentally-friendly cutter solutions for thicker asphaltines. (a-onechemicals.com)
- A person who gets high by breathing hydrocarbon fumes may die suddenly from fatal irregular heartbeats or cardiac arrest. (msdmanuals.com)
Occur1
Products1
- Methanol is used in a number of consumer products, including paint strippers, duplicator fluid, model airplane fuel, and dry gas. (ccar-greenlink.org)
Lungs1
- Thick, less-runny hydrocarbons such as lamp oil and motor oil are less likely to enter the lungs but can cause severe and persistent irritation if they do. (msdmanuals.com)