Abstract
The sorption behaviour of a polymer-supported sulphonic acid catalyst, Smopex-101, was studied in different solvent mixtures at 60 and 70 degrees C. The physical characteristics of the catalyst were investigated. Six catalysts with activities, ranging from 2.1 to 3.6 mmol/g, various degrees of cross-linking, 0%, 0.5%, 2% and 4% divinylbenzene as well as dimensions (lengths and diameters) were studied. The analyses of the liquid phase were carried out by using a densitometer. Catalyst swelling was studied with pure solvents as well as in acetic acid-ethyl acetate mixtures. The sorption phenomenon was found to be a complex one depending on the catalyst swelling.
Original language | Undefined/Unknown |
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Pages (from-to) | 111–118 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Reactive and Functional Polymers |
Volume | 64 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- fibre catalyst
- swelling