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The oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane over sulfated-zirconia-supported lithium chloride catalysts has been systematically investigated. The optimal experimental parameters were obtained. It is found that sulfation of zirconia increases the catalytic activity. 2–3.5 wt% lithium chloride on sulfated zirconia catalysts exhibit high catalytic activity for oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane, with particularly high activity for ethene production. 70% selectivity to ethene at 98% ethane conversion, giving 68% ethene yield, is achieved over 3.5 wt% LiCl/SZ at 650°C.
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Wang, S., Murata, K., Hayakawa, T. et al. Lithium-chloride-promoted sulfated zirconia catalysts for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane. Catalysis Letters 59, 173–178 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1019016404052
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