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Processing of High Performance Catalysts

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Silica and alumina are used commonly for catalyst supports. They have a role in metal-supported and metal oxide-supported catalyst applications. Because the sol-gel process produces high surface area materials, it is an excellent method for preparing catalyst supports. Surface areas need to be between 150 and 850 m2/g in most cases. The surface has to be thermally stable, as well. The surface has to have the right acid/base chemistry to sustain the catalytic activity. Besides silica and alumina, cerates, titanates, and zirconates by the sol-gel process are important components of catalysts supports.

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Ueno, A. (2018). Processing of High Performance Catalysts. In: Klein, L., Aparicio, M., Jitianu, A. (eds) Handbook of Sol-Gel Science and Technology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-19454-7_24-1

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