Abstract
The hydration of α-pinene over catalytic PDMS membranes loaded with a USY zeolite is studied. The concentration profiles of reagent and products exhibited a pronounced initial induction period followed by a rapid increase of the reaction rate, suggesting an autocatalytic behaviour. The effects of the main reaction product, α-terpineol, on the membrane transport properties are investigated. A simple diffusion-kinetic model which fits experimental concentration data quite well has been developed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 217-223 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Catalysis Today |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 May 2001 |
Event | Catalysis in Membrane Reactors - Zaragoza, Spain Duration: 3 Jul 2000 → … |
Keywords
- α-Pinene hydration
- Modelling
- PDMS membranes
- Zeolite USY