CATALYSTS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ETHER SYNTHESIS

摘要

The present invention relates to methods and catalysts for synthesizing e thers. In an embodiment, the invention includes a process for synthesizing e thers from an alcohol feedstock including heating the alcohol feedstock to a temperature greater than about 100 degrees Celsius; and contacting the alco hol feedstock with a catalyst comprising a metal oxide selected from the gro up consisting of titania and alumina. Other embodiments are also described h erein.