Table 2.
Total ester conversion with supported Pd on two different morphologies of SBA-15
| Catalyst | BET surface area (m2/g) | Pd dispersiona (<) | Total ester conversion (<) |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1 |
482.2 |
39.2 |
95 |
| S1 | 431.9 | 18.5 | 94.3 |
aMetal dispersion determined by H2 pulse chemisorptions.
N1: 3.8 wt< Pd/SBA-15-necklacelike.
S1: 3.8 wt< Pd/SBA-15-spherelike.