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Optimization of the Synthesis Conditions of a DBD Plasma Reactor for the Synthesis of Hybrid Silica‐Based Catalysts
Author(s) -
Witvrouwen Toon,
Dijkmans Jan,
Paulussen Sabine,
Sels Bert
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
plasma processes and polymers
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.644
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1612-8869
pISSN - 1612-8850
DOI - 10.1002/ppap.201300135
Subject(s) - catalysis , isomerization , materials science , chemical engineering , process (computing) , characterization (materials science) , chemistry , nanotechnology , organic chemistry , computer science , engineering , operating system
The conventional synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts usually is a complex and time‐consuming process. PECVD proves to be a promising technique for a one‐step synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts. In the present paper, the production efficiency for hybrid silica‐based powders is optimized using a DoE approach. Afterwards, a set of hybrid silica‐based metal catalysts are produced using the optimized reaction conditions. The synthesized catalysts are evaluated for their catalytic properties (isomerization of glucose to fructose) and are characterized by several physicochemical characterization methods.