METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CATALYST CONTAINMENT IN MULTIPHASE MEMBRANE REACTOR SYSTEMS

摘要

Apparatus for catalysis in multiphase reaction systems is provided in which catalysts are confined within various membranes without the use of covalent coupling. Confinement of the catalysts is achieved by a combination of a small-pore skin on one side of the membrane and the use of a solvent in which the catalysts are not appreciably soluble on the other. Methods are also provided for the preparation of such apparatus and for their regeneration by incorporation of fresh catalyst.