The effects of sulfation on the activity of Fe2O3 catalysts for methane oxidation

Brown, A.S.C., Hargreaves, J.S.J. and Rijniersce, B. (2000) The effects of sulfation on the activity of Fe2O3 catalysts for methane oxidation. Topics in Catalysis, 11/12(1/4), pp. 181-184. (doi: 10.1023/A:1027290201560)

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Abstract

The effects of sulfation on iron oxides prepared from goethite and ferrihydrite for methane oxidation have been investigated. Reaction performance has been shown to be influenced by the iron oxide precursor. Sulfation produces a number of general effects, in addition to enhancing catalyst surface area, it suppresses the oxidation activity of Fe2O3 observed at 400°C and below, whilst enhancing that at higher temperatures. Selective partial oxidation products – CH3OH and C2H6 – are also observed in some instances with sulfated systems.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Hargreaves, Professor Justin
Authors: Brown, A.S.C., Hargreaves, J.S.J., and Rijniersce, B.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
Journal Name:Topics in Catalysis
Publisher:Springer
ISSN:1022-5528
ISSN (Online):1572-9028

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