Abstract:
A catalyst comprises gold particles and titanium-containing particles. The catalyst comprises gold particles that are within at least 15 nm of at least one titanium-containing particle. The gold particles have an average diameter of less than 15 nm and a standard deviation of +/-5 nm. A method for preparing methyl methacrylate from methacrolein and methanol using the catalyst is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A process comprising catalytically converting ethane to ethylene and acetic acid in the presence of oxygen at a temperature of 450°C or less in the gas phase wherein the catalyst has the empirical formula MoV a Nb b Te c Z d O n .