Catalytic conversion of propan-2-ol and butan-2-ol on carbon nanotubes with different carbon structures

Cylindrical and conical carbon nanotubes were used as catalysts for the conversion of C₃–C₄ secondary aliphatic alcohols. The effect of the oxidative and reductive treatment of carbon nanotubes on the catalytic activity, selectivity and the conversion of propan-2-ol and butan-2-ol related to the structure of carbon matrix was revealed.