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2008-02-01
chemical processes, since CO2 and water are, perhaps, the only two
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adipic acid phenol
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teraphthalic acid caprolactam.
These examples are also the objects of the larger endeavour to modify
log (mass transfer coefficient ratios) vs. CO2 fraction in total feed
>> The CO2 proposition was experimentally tested in the
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Nought for nought
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“even with non-polar substrates” [ref. P]. Naturally, “there are limits to
pressures” [ref. P]. The downside or price one has to pay (for) is the
solvent, it may not allow for the dissolution of the same amount of a
[ref. P.7]. However, the cost, for the additional chemistry required
principle drawback.
An oft overlooked advantage...
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not observed [ref. P.8]; it was, however, observed when water was
employed as solvent.
CASE STUDIES
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oxide :
generates its own waste stream (and is rather energy intensive as well).
is water, it is far from the ideal option for this additional reason of
being un-economical in terms of cost [ref. P.23].
oxide by reaction with O2 (g). This is not viable due to the presence of
(palladium) catalyst [ref. P.27]. For this particular case, CO2 is unique
substances, are under research. A process that has come from the
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support for the deployment of CO2. E.g., in the "Dupont" process for
could allow for higher oxygen concentration and hence more efficient
fin
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REFERENCES
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[ref. P.5] Hancu, D.; Beckman, E. J. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2000, 39, 2843.
[ref. P.7] Jessop, P. G.; Ikariya, T.; Noyori, R. Chem. Rev. 1999, 99, 475.
[ref. P.21] Lu, G.; Zuo, X. Catal. Lett. 1999, 58, 67 (b) Murata, K.; Kiyozumi,
[ref. P.27] Danciu, T.; Beckman, E. J.; Hancu, D.; Cochran, R.; Grey, R.;
[ref. P.41] Emig, G.; Liauw, M. A. Top. Catal. 2002, 21, 11.
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[ref. S] Sievers, R., Karst, U., Milewski, P., Sellers, S., Miles B., Schaefer J.,