Fischer–Tropsch synthesis: a review of water effects on the performances of unsupported and supported Co catalysts

AK Dalai, BH Davis - Applied Catalysis A: General, 2008 - Elsevier
Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS) process aims at converting synthesis gas to liquid fuels.
Due to high activity and long catalyst life, cobalt-based catalyst is currently the catalyst of …

Fischer–Tropsch catalysts for the production of hydrocarbon fuels with high selectivity

Q Zhang, K Cheng, J Kang, W Deng, Y Wang - ChemSusChem, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Fischer–Tropsch synthesis is a key reaction in the utilization of non‐petroleum carbon
resources, such as methane (natural gas, shale gas, and biogas), coal, and biomass, for the …

Water-mediated heterogeneously catalyzed reactions

G Li, B Wang, DE Resasco - Acs Catalysis, 2019 - ACS Publications
Nature takes advantage of the pervasive presence of water to control many enzymatic
reactions by utilizing the unique properties of water, which in turn help regulating reaction …

ε-Iron carbide as a low-temperature Fischer–Tropsch synthesis catalyst

K Xu, B Sun, J Lin, W Wen, Y Pei, S Yan, M Qiao… - Nature …, 2014 - nature.com
Abstract ε-Iron carbide has been predicted to be promising for low-temperature Fischer–
Tropsch synthesis (LTFTS) targeting liquid fuel production. However, directional carbidation …

Chemical insights into the design and development of face-centered cubic ruthenium catalysts for Fischer–Tropsch synthesis

WZ Li, JX Liu, J Gu, W Zhou, SY Yao, R Si… - Journal of the …, 2017 - ACS Publications
Ruthenium is a promising low-temperature catalyst for Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS).
However, its scarcity and modest specific activity limit its widespread industrialization. We …

A mini review of cobalt-based nanocatalyst in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis

Z Qi, L Chen, S Zhang, J Su, GA Somorjai - Applied Catalysis A: General, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis, converting syngas to hydrocarbons, provides a
green alternative for fuel production. Cobalt is one of the most intensively studied FT …

Ruthenium nanoparticles supported on carbon nanotubes as efficient catalysts for selective conversion of synthesis gas to diesel fuel

J Kang, S Zhang, Q Zhang… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Diesel do nicely: The title system is a highly selective Fischer–Tropsch catalyst for the
production of C10–C20 hydrocarbons (diesel fuel). The C10–C20 selectivity strongly …

In situ magnetometer study on the formation and stability of cobalt carbide in Fischer–Tropsch synthesis

M Claeys, ME Dry, E Van Steen, E Du Plessis… - Journal of catalysis, 2014 - Elsevier
While carbides are always present in iron-based Fischer–Tropsch synthesis, very little is
known about the presence and the role of carbides in cobalt-based CO hydrogenation …

Recent advances in the investigation of nanoeffects of Fischer-Tropsch catalysts

W Chen, T Lin, Y Dai, Y An, F Yu, L Zhong, S Li, Y Sun - Catalysis Today, 2018 - Elsevier
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) is a structure-sensitive reaction for sustainable production
of green fuels and value-added chemicals via syngas derived from coal, biomass, shale gas …

Design and development of catalysts for Biomass-To-Liquid-Fischer–Tropsch (BTL-FT) processes for biofuels production

R Luque, AR de la Osa, JM Campelo… - Energy & …, 2012 - pubs.rsc.org
BTL-FT processes for hydrocarbon production from syngas obtained from biomass
gasification are becoming increasingly trendy as suitable alternatives to produce various …