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Ferruccio Trifiro
Bio: Ferruccio Trifiro is an academic researcher from University of Bologna. The author has contributed to research in topics: Catalysis & Vanadium. The author has an hindex of 43, co-authored 209 publications receiving 11331 citations. Previous affiliations of Ferruccio Trifiro include Rhodia & DSM.
Topics: Catalysis, Vanadium, Maleic anhydride, Ammoxidation, Phthalic anhydride
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TL;DR: In this paper, a review examines some aspects in the development of heterogenous catalysts for the oxyfunctionalization of light paraffins, focusing on the reaction of paraffin oxydehydrogenation to olefins and n-butane oxidation to maleic anhydride.
Abstract: This review examines some aspects in the development of heterogenous catalysts for the oxyfunctionalization of light paraffins. Particular attention is devoted to the raction of paraffin oxydehydrogenation to olefins and of n-butane oxidation to maleic anhydride. Most catalyst compositions are based on vanadium oxide as the main component, and the peculiar properties of this element with respect to the catalytic performance are discussed. These properties are also examined in ligh of the stability of the product of partial oxidation towards consecutive unselective oxidation reactions, and with respect to the mechanism of paraffin activation.
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TL;DR: A series of nickel-aluminum mixed hydroxides was prepared by coprecipitation and their structure and composition was examined by X-ray diffraction and thermal analysis as mentioned in this paper.
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TL;DR: In this article, it was suggested that during calcination the alcohol induces the formation of local structural deformations which are responsible for the increase of activity in n-butane, but not in 1-butene, selective oxidation of the catalysts prepared in an organic solvent as compared with those prepared by precipitation in an aqueous solvent.
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TL;DR: Dehydroisomerization of Limonene and Terpenes To Produce Cymene 2481 4.2.1.
Abstract: 3.2.3. Hydroformylation 2467 3.2.4. Dimerization 2468 3.2.5. Oxidative Cleavage and Ozonolysis 2469 3.2.6. Metathesis 2470 4. Terpenes 2472 4.1. Pinene 2472 4.1.1. Isomerization: R-Pinene 2472 4.1.2. Epoxidation of R-Pinene 2475 4.1.3. Isomerization of R-Pinene Oxide 2477 4.1.4. Hydration of R-Pinene: R-Terpineol 2478 4.1.5. Dehydroisomerization 2479 4.2. Limonene 2480 4.2.1. Isomerization 2480 4.2.2. Epoxidation: Limonene Oxide 2480 4.2.3. Isomerization of Limonene Oxide 2481 4.2.4. Dehydroisomerization of Limonene and Terpenes To Produce Cymene 2481
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TL;DR: In this paper, an updated review on fast pyrolysis of biomass for production of a liquid usually referred to as bio-oil is provided, including the major reaction systems.
Abstract: This paper provides an updated review on fast pyrolysis of biomass for production of a liquid usually referred to as bio-oil. The technology of fast pyrolysis is described including the major reaction systems. The primary liquid product is characterised by reference to the many properties that impact on its use. These properties have caused increasingly extensive research to be undertaken to address properties that need modification and this area is reviewed in terms of physical, catalytic and chemical upgrading. Of particular note is the increasing diversity of methods and catalysts and particularly the complexity and sophistication of multi-functional catalyst systems. It is also important to see more companies involved in this technology area and increased take-up of evolving upgrading processes. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
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TL;DR: The concepts of design and the scientific philosophy of Green Chemistry are covered with a set of illustrative examples and the challenge of using the Principles as a cohesive design system is discussed.
Abstract: Green Chemistry is a relatively new emerging field that strives to work at the molecular level to achieve sustainability. The field has received widespread interest in the past decade due to its ability to harness chemical innovation to meet environmental and economic goals simultaneously. Green Chemistry has a framework of a cohesive set of Twelve Principles, which have been systematically surveyed in this critical review. This article covers the concepts of design and the scientific philosophy of Green Chemistry with a set of illustrative examples. Future trends in Green Chemistry are discussed with the challenge of using the Principles as a cohesive design system (93 references).
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TL;DR: Delamination of LDHs is an interesting route for producing positively charged thin platelets with a thickness of a few atomic layers, which can be used as nanocomposites for polymers or as building units for making new designed organic- inorganic or inorganic-inorganic nanomaterials.
Abstract: Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are a class of ionic lamellar compounds made up of positively charged brucite-like layers with an interlayer region containing charge compensating anions and solvation molecules. Delamination of LDHs is an interesting route for producing positively charged thin platelets with a thickness of a few atomic layers, which can be used as nanocomposites for polymers or as building units for making new designed organic-inorganic or inorganic-inorganic nanomaterials. The synthesis of nanosized LDH platelets can be generally classified into two approaches, bottom-up and top-down. It requires modification of the LDH interlamellar environment and then selection of an appropriate solvent system. In DDS intercalated LDHs, the aliphatic tails of the DDS- anions exhibit a high degree of interdigitation in order to maximize guest-guest dispersive interactions. Bellezza reported that the LDH colloids can also been obtained by employing a reverse microemulsion approach.
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