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Title: Design, synthesis, and characterization of novel fine-particle, unsupported catalysts for coal liquefaction. Technical progress report, October 26, 1990--January 26, 1991: Draft

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10157994· OSTI ID:10157994

The first task in our proposed study of catalysts for coal liquefaction was to prepare ultrafine dispersed metal sulfide particles by reactive precipitation from solutions of appropriate metal precursors. At this point, equipment to allow us to prepare these air-sensitive materials in an anaerobic environment has been acquired and assembled. Initial experiments aimed at synthesizing iron sulfide particles have been initiated. As part of the investigation of short contact time catalytic coal liquefaction, initial efforts focused on the noncatalytic pyrolysis reactions of coal and a model compound, Dibenzyl ether (DBE). Two different reactor configurations were examined; catalytic experiments are planned for the coming month.

Research Organization:
Delaware Univ., Newark, DE (United States). Center for Catalytic Science and Technology
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-90PC90050
OSTI ID:
10157994
Report Number(s):
DOE/PC/90050-T1; ON: DE92015535
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 22 Feb 1991
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English