CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR DEOXYGENATION AND CONVERSION OF BIO-DERIVED FEEDSTOCKS

摘要

A catalyst and process for the deoxygenation and conversion of bio-derived feedstocks. The catalyst comprises a silica-alumina support having specifically defined physical properties and a molybdenum component but a material absence of nickel. The process involves the processing of a bio-derived feedstock having an oxygen content to yield a conversion product having an exceptional distillation profile and physical properties and a substantially reduced oxygen content.

主权项

1. A catalyst useful in the deoxygenation and conversion of bio-derived feedstocks, wherein said catalyst comprises:
a support, comprising a silica-alumina component, wherein said support has a mean pore diameter in the range of from 40 Å to 200 Å and a nitrogen surface area in the range of from 200 m2/g to 500 m2/g; and a molybdenum component in an amount such that said catalyst comprises from 5 to 25 wt. % molybdenum, based on the total weight of said catalyst and said molybdenum as metal, regardless of its actual state, and wherein said catalyst has a material absence of nickel.