Catalytic Oxidation of Dimethyl Ether to Dimethoxymethane over Cs Modified H_3PW_(12)O_(40)/SiO_2 Catalysts

The attractive utilization route for one-step catalytic oxidation of dimethyl ether to dimethoxymethane was successfully carried out over the H3PW12O40（40%）/SiO2 catalyst, modified by Cs, K, Ni, and V. The Cs modification of H3PW12O40（40%）/SiO2 gave the most promising result of 20% dimethyl ether conversion and 34.8% dimethoxymethane selectivity. Dimethoxymethane could be synthe- sized via methoxy groups decomposed from dimethyl ether through the synergistic effect between the acid sites and the redox sites of Cs modified H3PW12O40（40%）/SiO2.

Conversion from Dimethyl Ether to Dimethoxymethane and Dimethoxyethane Using Dielectric-Barrier Discharge Plasma

Experimental investigation was conducted to convert dimethyl ether (DME) in the presence of steam using dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) at atmospheric pressure and 373 K. The flow rate of DME was 20 ml/min. The introduction of steam resulted in an increase in the DME conversion and the selectivity of oxygenates. Plasma steam-enhanced dimethyl ether (DME) conversion led to a direct synthesis of DMMT and DMET, with a high selectivity of 5.78% and 17.99%, respectively. The addition of steam promoted the formation of 'plasma aerosol' that was favored for the formation of liquid oxygenates. The reaction pathway of plasma DME conversion was proposed.

Dimethoxymethane production via CO_(2)hydrogenation in methanol over novel Ru based hierarchical BEA

Dimethoxymethane(DMM),a diesel blend fuel,is being researched with high interest recently due to its unique fuel properties.It is commercially produced via a two step-process of methanol oxidation to make formaldehyde,followed by its condensation with methanol.This study presents a one-pot method of DMM synthesis from methanol mediated carbon dioxide hydrogenation over novel heterogeneous catalysts.The effect of catalyst pore structure was investigated by synthesizing 3 wt%Ru over novel hierarchical zeolite beta(HBEASX)and comparing against Ru doped commercial zeolite beta(CBEA)and desilicated hierarchical zeolite beta(HBZDS).The results showed that 3%Ru/HBEASX provided the best activity for DMM production due to its large average pore size.It also showed the decisive role of SiO_(2)/Al_(2)O_(3)molar ratio,with SiO_(2)/Al_(2)O_(3)=75 providing the highest DMM yield of 13.2 mmol/gcat.LMeOH with ca.100%selectivity.The activity of 3%Ru/HBEAS3 after 5 recycle steps demonstrated the reusability of this catalyst.

A review on direct synthesis of dimethoxymethane

Polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers are recognized as the prospective diesel additive to decrease the pollutant emission from the light-duty vehicles,which can be polymerize form the monomer of dimethoxymethane(DMM).The industrial synthesis of DMM is mainly involved two-step process:methanol is oxidized to form the formaldehyde in fixed bed reactor and then reacted with the generated formaldehyde through acetalization in continuous stirred-tank reactor.Due to huge energy consumption,this typical synthesis route of DMM needs to be upgraded and more green routes should be determined.In this review,four state-of-the-art one-step direct synthetic routes,including two upgrading routes(methanol direct oxidation and direct dehydrogenation)and two green routes(methanol diethyl ether direct oxidation and carbon oxides direct hydrogenation),have been summarized and compared.Combination with the reaction mechanism and catalytic performance on the different catalysts,the challenges and opportu nities for every synthetic route are proposed.The relationships between catalyst structu re and property in different synthesis strategy are also investigated and then the suggestions of the design of catalyst are given about future research directions that efforts should be made in.Hopefully,this review can bridge the gap between newly developed catalysts and synthesis technology to realize their commercial applications in the near future.