Evaluation of the performance of catalysts for joint deep oxidation of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide under the action of UHF radiation

Abstract

A series of Сu–Cr–Co/Al₂O₃/Al catalysts were synthesized under conditions of both traditional heat treatment and action of UHF field, with determination of the thermal transformation properties and degree of radiation penetration into the catalyst bulk. The performance of the catalysts in joint deep oxidation of n-butane and carbon monoxide, stimulated by microwave radiation, was evaluated. The use of the generalized Harrington desirability function reflecting the whole set of definite different-dimension partial responses facilitates the visualization of the expert evaluation of the results and can be recommended for preparing heterogeneous catalysts for related reactions, stimulated by microwave radiation, and for ranking them with respect to performance.