Research demonstrates efficient reversible dehydrogenation-hydrogenation in cyclohexanol-cyclohexanone using Ru/HZ4A catalyst, indicating promising hydrogen storage applications.
Key Points
The aim is to explore the efficiency of a Ru/HZ4A catalyst for reversible dehydrogenation-hydrogenation processes of cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone.
Conducted dehydrogenation at 160°C and hydrogenation at 60°C
Evaluated catalyst performance for selectivity and conversion
Tested durability and recyclability under bulk conditions
Applied protocol to other cycloalkanol-cycloalkanone pairs
High activity observed for both dehydrogenation and hydrogenation
Achieved 156 L H2/g Ru in hydrogen productivity
Demonstrated excellent selectivity and conversion rates
Catalyst maintained durability across multiple cycles