Production of hydrogen from alcohols

Details Production of hydrogen from alcohols Production of hydrogen from alcohols

2007-08-14

2007-08-14

Bos, Steven (Department: 1754)

Chemistry of inorganic compounds

Hydrogen or compound thereof

Elemental hydrogen

C252S373000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10676324

ABSTRACT:
A process for producing hydrogen from ethanol or other alcohols. The alcohol, optionally in combination with water, is contacted with a catalyst comprising rhodium. The overall process is preferably carried out under autothermal conditions.

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