Polymeric and ceramic membranes in three-phase catalytic membrane reactors for the hydrogenation of methylenecyclohexane

This work investigates the hydrogenation of methylenecyclohexane using catalytic membrane reactors. Flat polymeric (PVDF) and tubular ceramic (γ-Al2O3) membranes were prepared and the hydrogenation catalyst, palladium, was deposited into their porous structure. Characterisations were carried out on the membrane morphology and on the deposited catalyst. Preliminary data on their reactivity are reported.

From the reported preliminary work the following conclusions can be drawn: • Both polymeric and ceramic membranes with catalytic properties were prepared and used in a three phase catalytic reactor exhibiting interesting features to study in depth. • The addition of PVP to PVDF solution increases