Insights into the Mechanisms of Isopropanol Conversion on γ‐Al 2 O 3 by Dielectric Barrier Discharge

Mechanisms of isopropanol (IPA) conversion on γ‐Al 2 O 3 by dielectric barrier discharge plasma are elucidated by the means of operando Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy. In that case, it is shown that the IPA conversion proceeds by successive steps. Firstly, via the oxidation of IPA into ac...

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Published in:Plasma processes and polymers 2012-09, Vol.9 (9), p.850-854
Main Authors: Rivallan, Mickaël, Fourré, Elodie, Aiello, Sébastien, Tatibouët, Jean‐Michel, Thibault‐Starzyk, Frédéric
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Language:English
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Summary:Mechanisms of isopropanol (IPA) conversion on γ‐Al 2 O 3 by dielectric barrier discharge plasma are elucidated by the means of operando Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy. In that case, it is shown that the IPA conversion proceeds by successive steps. Firstly, via the oxidation of IPA into acetone by atomic oxygen and ozone produced in the plasma composed of dry air. Secondly, after aldolization of acetone into mesityl oxide at the surface of the γ‐Al 2 O 3 catalyst. Thirdly, after fragmentation of mesityl oxide into acetaldehyde and isobutene. Such cascade reactions are only possible when a catalyst is placed in the discharge zone (in‐plasma catalysis). It initially supports the IPA molecules and then allows products condensation before their fragmentation. magnified image
ISSN:1612-8850
1612-8869
DOI:10.1002/ppap.201200021