Fundamentals and application potential of the synergy effect between ZnO and Mo/SiO2 for propene production in the metathesis of ethylene and trans-2-butene

The enhancing effect of ZnO on the activity of Mo/SiO 2 in the metathesis of ethylene with 2-butene is investigated. The strength of the effect depends on the reaction temperature and the manner in which ZnO and Mo/SiO 2 are located in the reactor.