SELECTIVE OXIDATION OF LIQUID TOLUENE OVER SPINEL CoCreO4 CATALYST

Abstract

Spinel CoCrFeO₄ catalyst was prepared by Pechini method to obtain high surface area spinel powders. These material was characterised by XRD, SEM and TEM. Catalysis of CoCrFeO₄ for selective liquid toluene oxidation of toluen with air is reported. The main products of this process are benzaldehyde and benzyl alcohol. The Researchers show that the reaction time, temperature influenced the toluene conversion and the selectivity of benzaldehyde and benzyl alcohol.