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Mn0.6Zn0.4Fe2O4 ferrites prepared by the modified combustion method as the catalyst for butan-1-ol dehydrogenation

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A noticeable improvement in the structural properties of Mn–Zn ferrite obtained by the solution combustion method was observed when the gel was additionally dried before self-combustion. The catalytic activity of thus prepared nanosized Mn–Zn ferrite has been also studied. The powders after combustion process were analyzed by X-ray diffraction and it was found that they possess pure spinel phase. The ferrite particles were agglomerated wherein powders obtained from the modified solution combustion method (gel additionally dried) characterized sponge-like structure and developed specific surface area. This ferrite material exhibits a significantly higher total acidity and it is reduced in the lower temperature. As a ferrite catalyst, prepared by the modified solution combustion method, possesses both acid and base centers, which allows to proceed the bimolecular ketonization reaction. The yield and selectivity of ketone increase with temperature with a maximum at 440 °C. Taking into account the obtained yield and selectivity results in the butan-1-ol conversion the Mn0.6Zn0.4Fe2O4 ferrite prepared in low temperature can be used as potential dehydrogenation catalyst.

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The authors are grateful to Professor Leszek Kępiński from Institute of Low Temperature and Structural Research (Polish Academy of Science) for the TEM investigations.

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    Katarzyna Winiarska & Irena Szczygieł

  2. Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Okólna 2, 50-422, Wrocław, Poland

    Roman Klimkiewicz

  3. Department of Advanced Material Technologies, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370, Wroclaw, Poland

    Juliusz Winiarski

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Winiarska, K., Klimkiewicz, R., Winiarski, J. et al. Mn0.6Zn0.4Fe2O4 ferrites prepared by the modified combustion method as the catalyst for butan-1-ol dehydrogenation. Reac Kinet Mech Cat 120, 261–278 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11144-016-1095-5

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