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Nickel-metal oxidative support catalysts: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Inconsistent saturation in fatty acid processing leads to batch rejection and high energy costs. Precisely engineered catalyst droplet morphology ensures uniform hydrogenation and easier separation from the final product.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Nickel-metal oxidative support catalysts?

Low catalytic selectivity and yield

(8)evidences

Active site poisoning and thermal degradation during dehydrogenation and oligomerization. Restoring catalytic productivity extends operational lifecycles.

Low space-time yield

(6)evidences

The focus on molded bodies and specific preparation methods addresses the physical breakdown and structural instability of catalyst particles during high-pressure gas-phase reactions. Improving structural integrity prevents pressure drops and extends reactor operational lifespan.

Catalyst structural disintegration

(6)evidences

Hydrocarbon conversion processes suffer from rapid loss of catalytic activity due to carbon deposition or thermal instability. Preventing this degradation ensures continuous synthesis gas production and operational longevity.

Uncontrolled epoxidation reaction thermal instability

(5)evidences

Thermal and chemical fluctuations during reactor shutdown cycles cause irreversible catalyst deactivation and sintering. Mitigating this degradation extends the operational lifespan of the epoxidation system and reduces downtime for catalyst replacement.

Mechanical catalyst structural failure

(5)evidences

The keywords explicitly highlight the need for mechanically stable catalysts during the hydrogenation of fatty materials. Preventing structural breakdown or attrition during high-pressure processing ensures consistent flow and catalyst longevity.

Low ethylene oxide selectivity

(3)evidences

Incomplete conversion and side reactions during gas-phase oxidation reduce yield. Improving selectivity prevents the formation of unwanted byproducts like carbon dioxide.