Chinese scientists have achieved significant success in chemical engineering by finding a method that forms the basis of propane dehydrogenation/dehydrogenation, Tianjin University announced on Friday, July 28.
Propylene; It has a fundamental role in the global petrochemical industry as an important raw material used in the manufacture of plastic products, medical equipment, automotive parts and building materials. While the direct dehydrogenation of propane is an interesting and attractive technology, the reaction process absorbs high temperatures and results in high carbon dioxide emissions.
Tianjin University's research team has tested thousands of catalysts and discovered the effect of catalyst structure on the propane conversion process. Ultimately, the team went beyond the known technical limitations of the direct dehydrogenation process of propane.
Compared to the process applied to date, the new process proposed by the research team not only reduces the reaction temperature by 30 to 50 degrees, but also reduces energy consumption by 20 to 30 percent, greatly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The research on the subject was published in the journal Science last week.