Micellar catalysis for selective epoxidations of linear alkenes

J.H.M. Heijnen, V.G. Bruijn, de, L.J.P. Broeke, van den, J.T.F. Keurentjes

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Abstract

The application of surfactant systems is an excitingly new concept to perform reactive sepns. One of the applications is the incorporation of homogeneous catalysts in micelles to perform reactions: micellar catalysis. Nonpolar reactants are converted into polar products, using the micelles as nano-reactors. The polar products are extd. towards the surrounding water phase, allowing for selectivity tuning. In this study, propene and 1-octene have been successfully epoxidized by hydrogen peroxide, catalyzed by micelle-incorporated porphyrin catalysts. Preliminary expts. show that an ultrafiltration membrane can retain the micelles contg. the homogeneous catalyst. This opens up the industrial application of homogeneous catalysis for the prodn. of commodity chems
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)223-230
Number of pages8
JournalChemical Engineering and Processing : Process Intensification
Volume42
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003

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