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Papers by Tomas Viveros

Research paper thumbnail of Efecto del soporte en la hidrogenación selectiva de citral sobre catalizadores de platino soportados en sílice-circonia y sílice-titania

Avances En Ciencias E Ingenieria, 2012

Research paper thumbnail of Synthesis, characterization and catalytic properties of La2?x Sr x NiO4??

Research paper thumbnail of Synthesis and characterization of mesoporous materials: Silica�zirconia and silica�titania

Catalysis Today, Oct 30, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Caracterización de nanocatalizadores Ni/SiO2 sintetizados por el método de microemulsión inversa

El uso del método de micro-emulsión permitió obtener nano-catalizadores de Ni/SiO2 con la estruct... more El uso del método de micro-emulsión permitió obtener nano-catalizadores de Ni/SiO2 con la estructura requerida, debido a la interacción entre los componentes que forman la micro-emulsión (tensoactivo, fase acuosa y fase orgánica) y las sales precursoras disueltas en la fase acuosa, produce catalizadores que presentan propiedades texturales sobresalientes, basado en los resultados mostrados, por las diferentes técnicas usadas que indican que la descomposición térmica de los sólidos obtenidos, ocurre en diferentes etapas hasta obtener como producto final, óxidos de níquel (II) estables y dispersos en sílice, produciendo una opción atractiva para ser aplicadas en reacciones de hidrogenación.

Research paper thumbnail of Hidrodesulfuración profunda de 4,6-Dimetil Dibenzotiofeno sobre NiMo/Al2O3-ZrO2

Se observa una clara ventaja de actividad HDS de 4,6-DMDBT para los catalizadores NiMo soportados... more Se observa una clara ventaja de actividad HDS de 4,6-DMDBT para los catalizadores NiMo soportados en alúmina con un contenido de óxido de zirconio del 10 y 15% respectivamente.

Research paper thumbnail of An Integrated Reactive Distillation Process for Biodiesel Production

Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 2015

ABSTRACT An integrated reactive distillation process for the production of biodiesel is proposed.... more ABSTRACT An integrated reactive distillation process for the production of biodiesel is proposed. The reactive separation process consists of two coupled reactive distillation columns considering the kinetically controlled reactions of esterification of the fatty acids (FFAs) and the trans-esterification of the tri-di and mono glycerides with methanol, respectively. The conceptual design of each reactive distillation column was performed through the construction of reactive residue curve maps in terms of elements. The design of the esterification reactive distillation column consisted of one reactive zone loaded with a solid catalyst (titanium oxide supported on silica TiO 2 /SiO 2) and for the trans-esterification reactive column two reactive zones loaded with solid catalyst (hydrotalcites (CHT) and MgO). Intensive simulation of the integrated reactive process including the complex kinetic expressions for the different reactions and the Cubic-Plus Association (CPA) thermodynamic model was performed using the computational environment of ASPEN Plus. Results showed that the amount of fatty acids (FFAs) and water in the oil fed play a key role on the performance of the trans-esterification reactive distillation column while for the esterification column is not significant.

Research paper thumbnail of Structural studies of supported tin catalysts

Research paper thumbnail of Approximate Isothermal Global Effectiveness Factor Aproximacion Isotermica Del Coeficiente Global De Efectividad

An approximate method to evaluate global effectiveness factor has been developed. It results from... more An approximate method to evaluate global effectiveness factor has been developed. It results from the inclusion of external mass transfer in an earlier method, which considered intraphase effectiveness factor estimations. The method, based on the approximation of the reaction rate above the surface concentrations, requires only the solution of an algebraic equation, instead of solving the differential one that defines

Research paper thumbnail of Deactivation by sintering and coking of Sol-Gel NiO-Al2O3-TiO2 hydrogenation catalysts

Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, 1997

... 0.2 0.0 o. 1 0.2 oe 0.0 lectivity to the intermediate action product. re-Coke Content (rr~rng... more ... 0.2 0.0 o. 1 0.2 oe 0.0 lectivity to the intermediate action product. re-Coke Content (rr~rng cat.) Figure 5. Influence of the reduction temperature on ethylene selectivity. ... 13 JA Montoya, JC Rodriguez, I. Schifter, A. Monzon and T. Viveros, Stud. Surf. Sci. and Catal., 88 (1994) 531. ...

Research paper thumbnail of A model for catalyst deactivation in industrial catalytic reforming

Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, 1997

Research paper thumbnail of Sol-Gel Al2O3 structure modification by Ti and Zr addition. A NMR study

Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, 2000

In order to assess the effect of various synthesis parameters and the presence of a second oxide ... more In order to assess the effect of various synthesis parameters and the presence of a second oxide (TiO2 or ZrO2) at different concentrations on the Al2O3 structure, the corresponding samples were prepared by low-temperature sol-gel method. The oxides were characterized by N2 physisorption, XRD and 27A1 MAS-NMR. In all samples calcined at Tc≤973 K four-, five- and six-coordinated aluminum were

Research paper thumbnail of Compensation in the isopropyl alcohol dehydration over sol–gel Al2O3–TiO2 oxides: Effect of calcining temperature

Fuel, 2014

ABSTRACT Compensation effects were found in isopropanol dehydration over alumina (A), titania (T)... more ABSTRACT Compensation effects were found in isopropanol dehydration over alumina (A), titania (T) and corresponding mixed oxides (Al/Ti = 2 and 25 mol ratio, AT2 and AT25, respectively) synthesized by low-temperature sol-gel. Prepared materials (calcined in the 573-1173 K) range were characterized by several techniques (N2 physisorption, XRD, thermal analysis and SEM). In general, Al2O3 had the highest reaction rate (at 473 K) in propylene formation meanwhile both mixed oxides had much lower activity. TiO2 had minimal dehydrating activity that, nevertheless, was the highest intrinsic one (in areal basis). Constable plots were obtained for materials annealed at various temperatures, but for titania series. A clear isokinetic temperature (Tθ) was observed for alumina series whereas for AT25 materials, a Tθ pole was registered but for the sample calcined at the most severe condition. Meanwhile, two Tθ poles were identified for AT2 solids, the first one corresponding to materials calcined at moderate temperature whereas the other set apart solids annealed under severe conditions. As expected, no isokinetic temperature was observed in Arrhenius plots corresponding to alcohol dehydration over TiO2 materials.

Research paper thumbnail of Alumina support modified by Zr and Ti. Synthesis and characterization

Alumina-zirconia and alumina-titania mixed oxides were prepared by coprecipitation of their corre... more Alumina-zirconia and alumina-titania mixed oxides were prepared by coprecipitation of their corresponding chlorides. Samples were synthezised at several concentrations, dried and calcined at temperatures between 400°C and 800°C. All dried samples showed the bayerite structure, which upon calcination became first amorphous and later Al2O3. Anatase was observed only on the high content, high calcination temperature sample, but no crystalline phase

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of the support on the structural characteristics of tin

Research paper thumbnail of Structural behavior of Pt-Sn supported on MgO

Pt–Sn supported on magnesia and alumina were characterized, before and after treatment with hydro... more Pt–Sn supported on magnesia and alumina were characterized, before and after treatment with hydrogen, by Mssbauer spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. For the calcined samples on both supports tin is present as SnO2 and platinum as metal. After reduction with hydrogen, platinum and tin diffuse into the magnesia lattice to form a solid solution. On alumina Sn(IV), Sn(II), Sn(0), Pt, Pt3Sn, PtSn and PtSn2 alloys are formed. The SnO interacts strongly with the alumina support. The catalytic activity of both Pt–Sn catalysts is strongly affected by the support. On alumina the dehydrogenation of cyclohexane is very high, whereas that on magnesia is almost non-active.

Research paper thumbnail of Design of a Reactive Distillation Process for Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Production

Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 2002

... of a Reactive Distillation Process For Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Production Eduardo S. Perez-Ci... more ... of a Reactive Distillation Process For Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Production Eduardo S. Perez-Cisneros^^'^^ Salvador A. Granados-Aguilar^*'^ Pedro Huitzil ... out carefully, because of the presence of Hi and H2S in the reacting mixture and a modified Peng-Robinson Equation ...

Research paper thumbnail of Deactivation of Ni supported on alumina-titania: Modelling of coke deposition in the phenylacetylene hydrogenation

Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, 1999

The deactivation by coke of Ni supported on alumina-titania was studied in the hydrogenation of p... more The deactivation by coke of Ni supported on alumina-titania was studied in the hydrogenation of phenylacetylene. The method of preparation of the support, precipitation or sol-gel, had an important effect on the activity, selectivity and deactivation rate. The process was modelled using a consecutive reaction scheme and assuming the parallel formation of coke with phenylacetylene as the precursor.

Research paper thumbnail of Hydrogenation and dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons over Ni supported on alumina-and silica-promoted titania

Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, 2000

The strong metal support interaction for Ni catalysts supported on alumina-and silica-promoted Ti... more The strong metal support interaction for Ni catalysts supported on alumina-and silica-promoted TiO2 was studied in hydrogenation of phenylacetylene and dehydrogenation of cyclohexane. The catalytic performance is modified by the nature of promotor. The activity and selectivity in the consecutive hydrogenation of phenylacetylene is sensitive to the Al-and Si-promotion into the TiO2 matrix. The cyclohexane dehydrogenation shows that the differences in the SMSI behaviour of these catalysts are related to the modification of the metal support interaction by the presence of Al and Si. Additionally, the effect of Al and Si on the structural, textural, and acid-base surface properties of TiO2 was studied.

Research paper thumbnail of Catalytic Activity of Ni/(P)Ti-HMS Catalysts with Varying Phosphorous Concentration in The reaction Of dehydrogenation of Cyclohexane

MRS Proceedings, 1998

Ni/(P)Ti-HMS catalysts were prepared and characterized by several physicochernical techniques. Th... more Ni/(P)Ti-HMS catalysts were prepared and characterized by several physicochernical techniques. The addition of phosphorous to the original mesoporous materials modified the acid-base surface properties. The activity in cyclohexane dehydrogenation is higher than on conventional catalysts.

Research paper thumbnail of Biodiesel Current Technology: Ultrasonic Process a Realistic Industrial Application

Biodiesel - Feedstocks, Production and Applications, 2012

Research paper thumbnail of Efecto del soporte en la hidrogenación selectiva de citral sobre catalizadores de platino soportados en sílice-circonia y sílice-titania

Avances En Ciencias E Ingenieria, 2012

Research paper thumbnail of Synthesis, characterization and catalytic properties of La2?x Sr x NiO4??

Research paper thumbnail of Synthesis and characterization of mesoporous materials: Silica�zirconia and silica�titania

Catalysis Today, Oct 30, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Caracterización de nanocatalizadores Ni/SiO2 sintetizados por el método de microemulsión inversa

El uso del método de micro-emulsión permitió obtener nano-catalizadores de Ni/SiO2 con la estruct... more El uso del método de micro-emulsión permitió obtener nano-catalizadores de Ni/SiO2 con la estructura requerida, debido a la interacción entre los componentes que forman la micro-emulsión (tensoactivo, fase acuosa y fase orgánica) y las sales precursoras disueltas en la fase acuosa, produce catalizadores que presentan propiedades texturales sobresalientes, basado en los resultados mostrados, por las diferentes técnicas usadas que indican que la descomposición térmica de los sólidos obtenidos, ocurre en diferentes etapas hasta obtener como producto final, óxidos de níquel (II) estables y dispersos en sílice, produciendo una opción atractiva para ser aplicadas en reacciones de hidrogenación.

Research paper thumbnail of Hidrodesulfuración profunda de 4,6-Dimetil Dibenzotiofeno sobre NiMo/Al2O3-ZrO2

Se observa una clara ventaja de actividad HDS de 4,6-DMDBT para los catalizadores NiMo soportados... more Se observa una clara ventaja de actividad HDS de 4,6-DMDBT para los catalizadores NiMo soportados en alúmina con un contenido de óxido de zirconio del 10 y 15% respectivamente.

Research paper thumbnail of An Integrated Reactive Distillation Process for Biodiesel Production

Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 2015

ABSTRACT An integrated reactive distillation process for the production of biodiesel is proposed.... more ABSTRACT An integrated reactive distillation process for the production of biodiesel is proposed. The reactive separation process consists of two coupled reactive distillation columns considering the kinetically controlled reactions of esterification of the fatty acids (FFAs) and the trans-esterification of the tri-di and mono glycerides with methanol, respectively. The conceptual design of each reactive distillation column was performed through the construction of reactive residue curve maps in terms of elements. The design of the esterification reactive distillation column consisted of one reactive zone loaded with a solid catalyst (titanium oxide supported on silica TiO 2 /SiO 2) and for the trans-esterification reactive column two reactive zones loaded with solid catalyst (hydrotalcites (CHT) and MgO). Intensive simulation of the integrated reactive process including the complex kinetic expressions for the different reactions and the Cubic-Plus Association (CPA) thermodynamic model was performed using the computational environment of ASPEN Plus. Results showed that the amount of fatty acids (FFAs) and water in the oil fed play a key role on the performance of the trans-esterification reactive distillation column while for the esterification column is not significant.

Research paper thumbnail of Structural studies of supported tin catalysts

Research paper thumbnail of Approximate Isothermal Global Effectiveness Factor Aproximacion Isotermica Del Coeficiente Global De Efectividad

An approximate method to evaluate global effectiveness factor has been developed. It results from... more An approximate method to evaluate global effectiveness factor has been developed. It results from the inclusion of external mass transfer in an earlier method, which considered intraphase effectiveness factor estimations. The method, based on the approximation of the reaction rate above the surface concentrations, requires only the solution of an algebraic equation, instead of solving the differential one that defines

Research paper thumbnail of Deactivation by sintering and coking of Sol-Gel NiO-Al2O3-TiO2 hydrogenation catalysts

Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, 1997

... 0.2 0.0 o. 1 0.2 oe 0.0 lectivity to the intermediate action product. re-Coke Content (rr~rng... more ... 0.2 0.0 o. 1 0.2 oe 0.0 lectivity to the intermediate action product. re-Coke Content (rr~rng cat.) Figure 5. Influence of the reduction temperature on ethylene selectivity. ... 13 JA Montoya, JC Rodriguez, I. Schifter, A. Monzon and T. Viveros, Stud. Surf. Sci. and Catal., 88 (1994) 531. ...

Research paper thumbnail of A model for catalyst deactivation in industrial catalytic reforming

Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, 1997

Research paper thumbnail of Sol-Gel Al2O3 structure modification by Ti and Zr addition. A NMR study

Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, 2000

In order to assess the effect of various synthesis parameters and the presence of a second oxide ... more In order to assess the effect of various synthesis parameters and the presence of a second oxide (TiO2 or ZrO2) at different concentrations on the Al2O3 structure, the corresponding samples were prepared by low-temperature sol-gel method. The oxides were characterized by N2 physisorption, XRD and 27A1 MAS-NMR. In all samples calcined at Tc≤973 K four-, five- and six-coordinated aluminum were

Research paper thumbnail of Compensation in the isopropyl alcohol dehydration over sol–gel Al2O3–TiO2 oxides: Effect of calcining temperature

Fuel, 2014

ABSTRACT Compensation effects were found in isopropanol dehydration over alumina (A), titania (T)... more ABSTRACT Compensation effects were found in isopropanol dehydration over alumina (A), titania (T) and corresponding mixed oxides (Al/Ti = 2 and 25 mol ratio, AT2 and AT25, respectively) synthesized by low-temperature sol-gel. Prepared materials (calcined in the 573-1173 K) range were characterized by several techniques (N2 physisorption, XRD, thermal analysis and SEM). In general, Al2O3 had the highest reaction rate (at 473 K) in propylene formation meanwhile both mixed oxides had much lower activity. TiO2 had minimal dehydrating activity that, nevertheless, was the highest intrinsic one (in areal basis). Constable plots were obtained for materials annealed at various temperatures, but for titania series. A clear isokinetic temperature (Tθ) was observed for alumina series whereas for AT25 materials, a Tθ pole was registered but for the sample calcined at the most severe condition. Meanwhile, two Tθ poles were identified for AT2 solids, the first one corresponding to materials calcined at moderate temperature whereas the other set apart solids annealed under severe conditions. As expected, no isokinetic temperature was observed in Arrhenius plots corresponding to alcohol dehydration over TiO2 materials.

Research paper thumbnail of Alumina support modified by Zr and Ti. Synthesis and characterization

Alumina-zirconia and alumina-titania mixed oxides were prepared by coprecipitation of their corre... more Alumina-zirconia and alumina-titania mixed oxides were prepared by coprecipitation of their corresponding chlorides. Samples were synthezised at several concentrations, dried and calcined at temperatures between 400°C and 800°C. All dried samples showed the bayerite structure, which upon calcination became first amorphous and later Al2O3. Anatase was observed only on the high content, high calcination temperature sample, but no crystalline phase

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of the support on the structural characteristics of tin

Research paper thumbnail of Structural behavior of Pt-Sn supported on MgO

Pt–Sn supported on magnesia and alumina were characterized, before and after treatment with hydro... more Pt–Sn supported on magnesia and alumina were characterized, before and after treatment with hydrogen, by Mssbauer spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. For the calcined samples on both supports tin is present as SnO2 and platinum as metal. After reduction with hydrogen, platinum and tin diffuse into the magnesia lattice to form a solid solution. On alumina Sn(IV), Sn(II), Sn(0), Pt, Pt3Sn, PtSn and PtSn2 alloys are formed. The SnO interacts strongly with the alumina support. The catalytic activity of both Pt–Sn catalysts is strongly affected by the support. On alumina the dehydrogenation of cyclohexane is very high, whereas that on magnesia is almost non-active.

Research paper thumbnail of Design of a Reactive Distillation Process for Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Production

Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 2002

... of a Reactive Distillation Process For Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Production Eduardo S. Perez-Ci... more ... of a Reactive Distillation Process For Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Production Eduardo S. Perez-Cisneros^^'^^ Salvador A. Granados-Aguilar^*'^ Pedro Huitzil ... out carefully, because of the presence of Hi and H2S in the reacting mixture and a modified Peng-Robinson Equation ...

Research paper thumbnail of Deactivation of Ni supported on alumina-titania: Modelling of coke deposition in the phenylacetylene hydrogenation

Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, 1999

The deactivation by coke of Ni supported on alumina-titania was studied in the hydrogenation of p... more The deactivation by coke of Ni supported on alumina-titania was studied in the hydrogenation of phenylacetylene. The method of preparation of the support, precipitation or sol-gel, had an important effect on the activity, selectivity and deactivation rate. The process was modelled using a consecutive reaction scheme and assuming the parallel formation of coke with phenylacetylene as the precursor.

Research paper thumbnail of Hydrogenation and dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons over Ni supported on alumina-and silica-promoted titania

Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, 2000

The strong metal support interaction for Ni catalysts supported on alumina-and silica-promoted Ti... more The strong metal support interaction for Ni catalysts supported on alumina-and silica-promoted TiO2 was studied in hydrogenation of phenylacetylene and dehydrogenation of cyclohexane. The catalytic performance is modified by the nature of promotor. The activity and selectivity in the consecutive hydrogenation of phenylacetylene is sensitive to the Al-and Si-promotion into the TiO2 matrix. The cyclohexane dehydrogenation shows that the differences in the SMSI behaviour of these catalysts are related to the modification of the metal support interaction by the presence of Al and Si. Additionally, the effect of Al and Si on the structural, textural, and acid-base surface properties of TiO2 was studied.

Research paper thumbnail of Catalytic Activity of Ni/(P)Ti-HMS Catalysts with Varying Phosphorous Concentration in The reaction Of dehydrogenation of Cyclohexane

MRS Proceedings, 1998

Ni/(P)Ti-HMS catalysts were prepared and characterized by several physicochernical techniques. Th... more Ni/(P)Ti-HMS catalysts were prepared and characterized by several physicochernical techniques. The addition of phosphorous to the original mesoporous materials modified the acid-base surface properties. The activity in cyclohexane dehydrogenation is higher than on conventional catalysts.

Research paper thumbnail of Biodiesel Current Technology: Ultrasonic Process a Realistic Industrial Application

Biodiesel - Feedstocks, Production and Applications, 2012