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Yan,Q. (2024). A review of process of methanol carbonylation to produce acetic acid. Applied and Computational Engineering,61,216-221.
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A review of process of methanol carbonylation to produce acetic acid

Qingyi Yan *,1,
  • 1 JINAN UNIVERSITY

* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

https://doi.org/10.54254/2755-2721/61/20240959

Abstract

Acidic corrosion plays a significant part in the compound business, particularly in the production of new substance fiber. As of now, the primary technique for creating acidic corrosive is the carbonylation of methanol utilizing iridium or rhodium organometallic edifices. The delegate techniques and the most recent advancement of methanol carbonylation to deliver acidic corrosion from two parts of homogeneous catalysis and heterogeneous catalysis are explored efficiently. The present homogeneous catalytic method and heterogeneous catalytic synthesis method using two different catalytic systems are introduced, followed in chronological order by the traditional method of producing acetic acid by carbonylation of methanol in the history of the chemical industry. The primary issues with producing acetic acid using conventional techniques are examined, including the product separation and the costly catalyst recovery. These issues can be resolved by developing and perfecting heterogeneous catalytic systems. The benefits and drawbacks of conventional techniques are broken down, the comprehensive summary and critical analysis of previous research provide comprehensive background knowledge, and the future exploration bearing is to work on the heterogeneous synergist framework to accomplish higher selectivity and preservation rate and work on financial proficiency.

Keywords

Acetic acid, Methanol carbonylation, Homogeneous catalysis, Heterogeneous catalysis

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Yan,Q. (2024). A review of process of methanol carbonylation to produce acetic acid. Applied and Computational Engineering,61,216-221.

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Volume title: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Materials Chemistry and Environmental Engineering

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ISBN:978-1-83558-407-1(Print) / 978-1-83558-408-8(Online)
Conference date: 13 January 2024
Editor:Seyed Ghaffar
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