Hydrogenation of Xylenes, Ethylbenzene, and Isopropylbenzene on Ni Nanoparticles

Abstract

Kinetic and thermodynamic parameters of the catalysts containing 15% of the Ni nanoparticles prepared by levitation-jet method in hydrogenation of xylenes, ethylbenzene, and isopropylbenzene were studied using a laboratory-made chromatographic setup. At relatively low hydrogen pressure (2 atm) and temperatures of 423-493 K, our catalysts provide a high extent of conversion of the compounds studied and selectivity with respect to p-xylene.