Catalytic dehydration of 1-phenylethanol over chromia-carbon composite derived from metal organic framework, CrMIL-101

Abstract

The synthesis and characterization of a new composite material containing chromia and carbon using metal organic framework (Cr-MIL-101) is presented. The dispersion of chromia particles on carbon material by direct thermal treatment of Cr-MIL-101 containing terephthalate is also described. The investigation of removal of guest molecules in Cr-MIL-101 leading to the formation of chromia in the temperature range of 373-473 K has been studied. The catalytic activity of the composite material for dehydration of 1-phenylethanol is tested as a possible application. The composite catalytic system can be used  up to 10 h without significant loss of activity.