Catalysis Letters, Vol.55, No.3-4, 169-172, 1998
Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene with carbon dioxide on alkali-promoted Fe active carbon catalysts
The catalytic behavior of iron supported on activated carbon was investigated in the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene. CO2 was applied as oxidant. High ethylbenzene conversion (>70%) and selectivity towards styrene (>90%) were observed at 550 degrees C. Apart from styrene, benzene, toluene, carbon monoxide and water were formed as products.