| abstract |
An oxidation catalyst for the oxidation of styrene to benzaldehyde and acetophenone, comprising a porous support and an oxygen-activated metal comprising cobalt (Co), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), molybdenum (Mo), or a combination thereof An oxidation catalyst comprising an active phase comprising: A process for forming an oxidation catalyst, contacting the oxidation catalyst with styrene and air in an oxidation reactor to form an oxidation product comprising benzaldehyde and acetophenone, and an additive stream comprising at least a portion of the oxidation product comprising: and by-product divinyl benzene (DVB). Also disclosed are methods and systems for reducing pollution in a styrene production process by introducing it into a stream. |