Direct synthesis of methyl acetate and acetic acid from syngas over tandem catalysts composed of a Cu-based catalyst and a Cu-exchanged mordenite zeolite

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Authors: Katsuya Shimura, Isao Nakamura, Tadahiro Fujitani
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Abstract

Tandem catalysts composed of a Cu-based methanol synthesis catalyst and a mordenite zeolite-based DME carbonylation catalyst converted syngas to methyl acetate and acetic acid with high selectivity at 230 °C and 5 MPa.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Catalysts for Methane Reforming Catalytic Processes in Materials Science Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Catalysis Science & Technology
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
6
Pages
1983–1994
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN