(1) Boreskov Institute of Catalysis, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia;(2) Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia;(3) Leverhulme Centre for Innovative Catalysis, Liverpool, UK
Abstract:
Methods of the preparation of catalysts for alkane skeletal isomerization based on uniform nanoparticles of sulfated zirconia anchored to different supports were investigated. These catalysts were characterized by using the ICP, HRTEM and BET techniques. The activities of the catalysts in the reaction of n-butane isomerization were measured and compared with those of bulk catalysts.