Synthesis of Au/C Catalysts by Ultrasonic-Assisted Technique for Vinyl Chloride Monomer Production

Authors

  • Wiboon Wittanadecha Chulalongkorn University
  • Navadol Laosiripojana King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
  • Anawat Ketcong Thai Plastic and Chemicals Public Co. Ltd.
  • Niwat Ningnuek Thai Plastic and Chemicals Public Co. Ltd.
  • Piyasan Praserthdam Chulalongkorn University
  • Suttichai Assabumrungrat Chulalongkorn University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4186/ej.2014.18.3.65

Keywords:

Ultrasonic-assisted technique, Acetylene hydrochlorination, Vinyl chloride monomer, Gold catalyst

Abstract

In the present work, the ultrasonic-assisted technique is applied to synthesize Au/C catalysts for vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) production via acetylene hydrochlorination. The catalytic performance of the obtained catalysts is compared with that of the catalyst prepared by a conventional incipient wetness impregnation technique. It was found that all the prepared catalysts show high VCM selectivity (> 99.5%). The use of the ultrasonic-assisted technique can significantly improve the catalytic activity and stability of the synthesized Au/C catalysts. An ultrasonic driven time of 6 hours is found to be a promising catalyst for commercial application regarding the catalyst stability. In addition, the effect of operating parameters is investigated. Suitable operating temperature and HCl/C2H2 feed ratio are 180oC and 1.1, respectively.

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Author Biographies

Wiboon Wittanadecha

Center of Excellence in Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering, Department of  Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Navadol Laosiripojana

The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand

Anawat Ketcong

Thai Plastic and Chemicals Public Company Limited, Bangkok 10120, Thailand

Niwat Ningnuek

Thai Plastic and Chemicals Public Company Limited, Bangkok 10120, Thailand

Piyasan Praserthdam

Center of Excellence in Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering, Department of  Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Suttichai Assabumrungrat

Center of Excellence in Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering, Department of  Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

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Published In
Vol 18 No 3, Jul 10, 2014
How to Cite
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W. Wittanadecha, N. Laosiripojana, A. Ketcong, N. Ningnuek, P. Praserthdam, and S. Assabumrungrat, “Synthesis of Au/C Catalysts by Ultrasonic-Assisted Technique for Vinyl Chloride Monomer Production”, Eng. J., vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 65-72, Jul. 2014.

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