CATALYTIC OXIDATION OF ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL OVER PLATINUM BASED CATALYST: A STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF METHYL CELLULOSE ON Pt PARTICLES DISPERSION OVER MULLITE

Abstract Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) catalytic oxidation remains one of the most popular techniques to remove volatile organic compounds from indoor places. In our study, catalytic oxidation of IPA was investigated on catalysts based on platinum deposited on mullite (Al6Si2O13), known for its excellent thermal stability. Pt/Al6Si2O13 catalysts were prepared by impregnation with and without methyl cellulose (MC) and were tested in order to study the influence of MC on the platinum particle dispersion over the support. The catalytic reactivity was compared with Pt/α-alumina and Pt/SiO2. Moreover, t...