Catalytic oxidation of butane to maleic anhydride enhanced yields in the presence of CO2 in the reactor feed

Erzeng Xue, Julian R.H. Ross, Reyes Mallada, Miguel Menendez, Jesus Santamaria, Jens Perregard, Poul E. Hojlund Nielsen

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Abstract

Maleic anhydride is produced via catalytic oxidation of butane over a vanadium-phosphorus oxide (VPO) catalyst using a feed containing about 1.5% nB in air. The addition of CO2 to the reaction mixture for the oxidation of butane over VPO is investigated. Results showed that the process gives rise to significantly improved yields of maleic anhydride.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)271-274
Number of pages4
JournalApplied Catalysis A, General
Volume210
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Mar 2001

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