Showing papers by "Frank S. Stone published in 1982"
01 Jan 1982
TL;DR: In this paper, the principal reactions to be catalyzed are enumerated and the constraints on catalyst choice arising from the particular chemical environment encountered or expected are specified, and existing knowledge and current progress are reviewed, with the selective reactions of synthesis gas (CO + H2), methanol conversion and hydrodesulphurization being chosen for more detailed treatment.
Abstract: The energy sources alternative to oil which are open for development and which primarily involve chemistry are petroleum residua (as in shales and tar sands), coal, biomass and solar energy. It is shown that exploitation of all these sources calls for the application of catalytic processes. The principal reactions to be catalyzed are enumerated, and the constraints on catalyst choice arising from the particular chemical environment encountered or expected are specified. Catalytic action may merely involve acceleration (hydrocracking, gasification) or may comprise sophisticated selectivity. Existing knowledge and current progress are reviewed, with the selective reactions of synthesis gas (CO + H2), methanol conversion and hydrodesulphurization being chosen for more detailed treatment.