The CO2 hydrogenation over Cu·ZnO supported on Al2O3 and Nb2O5 was studied.
Catalysts were prepared by precipitation or impregnation of the metals over the supports.
Catalysts were characterized by XRF, XRD, TPR, BET area, TPD of n-butylamine.
The catalyst prepared by impregnation of the metals on Al2O3 was the most active and selective to DME.
Results may be explained in terms of the reducibility of the Cu species.