Continuous Transesterification with Acidic Ionic Liquids as Homogeneous Catalysts.

Kuschnerow JC, Titze-Frech K, Schulz P, Wasserscheid P, Scholl S (2013)

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Subtype: other

Publication year: 2013

Journal

Chemical Engineering & Technology Wiley

Book Volume: 36

Pages Range: 1643-1650

Journal Issue: 10

Abstract

Ionic liqs. (ILs) are recyclable acid catalysts for transesterification reactions. In the present study, different acidic ILs were examd. in this reaction, with special focus on their recyclability. Furthermore, the IL-catalyzed transesterification reaction was realized in continuous operation. A miniplant reactor with tech. representative design and operating characteristics was used for this study. The applied rig has a vol. of 5 L and an external thermosyphon reboiler. The miniplant reactor can be operated in batch and in continuous mode. ILs functionalized with a sulfonic acid group were found to be the most suitable IL catalysts for the transesterification reactions under investigation. Using these ILs, reaction rates as high as for H2SO4 could be realized. Moreover, the IL catalyst was demonstrated to be active for at least 1000 h of operation time. [on SciFinder(R)]

Authors with CRIS profile

Karin Titze-Frech Lehrstuhl für Chemische Reaktionstechnik Peter Schulz Lehrstuhl für Chemische Reaktionstechnik Peter Wasserscheid Lehrstuhl für Chemische Reaktionstechnik

Involved external institutions

Technische Universität Braunschweig DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Kuschnerow, J.C., Titze-Frech, K., Schulz, P., Wasserscheid, P., & Scholl, S. (2013). Continuous Transesterification with Acidic Ionic Liquids as Homogeneous Catalysts. Chemical Engineering & Technology, 36(10), 1643-1650.

MLA:

Kuschnerow, Jan C., et al. "Continuous Transesterification with Acidic Ionic Liquids as Homogeneous Catalysts." Chemical Engineering & Technology 36.10 (2013): 1643-1650.

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