Table 2. Comparison of Catalytic Activities of VPO/β-SiC Materialsa.
| entry | catalyst | conversion (%) | formaldehyde sel. (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | without catalyst | 3 | 0.1 |
| 2 | β-SiC | 61 | 5 |
| 3 | VPO | 87.2 | 51.5 |
| 4 | 5 wt % VPO/β-SiC | 100 | 62.3 |
| 5 | 10 wt % VPO/β-SiC | 100 | 76.4 |
| 6 | 15 wt % VPO/β-SiC | 100 | 70 |
Conditions: Amount of catalyst, 0.05 g; Temp., 80 °C; time, 6 h; oxidant, tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP); methanol/oxidant ratio, 1:1.