Process for the photocatalytic oxidation of alkanes and aromatic hydrocarbons

Summary of the technology

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.

Universitat de Girona

Details of the Technology Offer

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.

Competitive advantages

  • Adaptable, ecological, efficient, fast, and inexpensive process
  • No need for high pressures and/or temperatures or contaminating reagents.
  • Water as a solvent and solar radiation as an energy source.

Intellectual property status

Patent application number : EP23382576.9

Current development status

Working prototypes

Desired business relationship

Technology development

Related Keywords

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Agriculture and Marine Resources
  • Agriculture
  • Agrofood Industry
  • Technologies for the food industry
  • Protecting Man and Environment
  • Environment
  • Water Management
  • Water Resources Management
  • Sustainability
  • Energy Market
  • agricultural wastes
  • circular economy

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