We propose a technology that allows the conversion of alkanes, alkyl fragments and alkenes to alcohols using only water, oxygen/air, ultraviolet light, and a recoverable metal catalyst (Bor-Cat). The process is performed in a single step, with a high production efficiency of between 90 to 99%, which is much higher than current techniques. The dimensions and uses of the photoreactor can be adapted to specific demands, particularly in the environmental, energy, and industrial synthesis sectors.
In the industry, as well as in the primary sector, the produced by-products can be processed to develop alcoholic compounds of high commercial value. However, current methods for this process are expensive and have low efficiencies. To solve that, the present technology allows the conversion of alkanes, alkyl fragments and alkenes to alcohols using only water, oxygen/air, ultraviolet light, and a recoverable metal catalyst (Bor-Cat). The process is performed in a single step, with a high production efficiency of between 90 to 99%, which is much higher than current techniques. The dimensions and uses of the photoreactor can be adapted to specific demands, particularly in the environmental, energy, and industrial synthesis sectors.
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Patent application number : EP23382576.9
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