Catalytic Organic Synthesis: An Eco-Friendly Approach

Abstract

Ni/Kieselguhr represents an important class of catalysts that offer an attractive alternative to the conventional Friedel-Crafts catalyst used for alkylation, which are corrosive and environmentally hostile. Exchanged Ni/kieselguhr catalyst is extensively used for alkylation, isomerization and molecular transformation. The techniques
of electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction are used for
obtaining information regarding the microstructure and interplanar
spacing in the catalyst. Study of kinetics of reaction in the presence
of catalyst provides parameters needed for reactor design.