Summary

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Background and Objectives

4

Thermogravimetric Results and Discussion

13

Copper and Potassium Promoted Catalysts

14

Molybdenum Promoted Catalysts

27

Microreactor Testing

37

Single Stage

38

On-Line

43

Future Studies

50

Bibliography

52

Appendix A Preparation and Composition of Catalysts

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Appendix B Thermogravimetric Analysis Procedures

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Appendix C Microreactor Testing Procedures

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