The selective sorption of solvents on sulphonic acid polymer catalyst in binary mixtures

Johanna Lilja, Elena Murzina, Henrik Grénman, Hanna Vainio, Tapio Salmi, Dmitry Murzin

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    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 languageUndefined/Unknown
    Pages (from-to)111–118
    Number of pages8
    JournalReactive and Functional Polymers
    Volume64
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2005
    MoE publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

    Keywords

    • fibre catalyst
    • swelling

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