High-temperature Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over FeTi mixed oxide model catalysts: Tailoring activity and stability by varying the Ti/Fe ratio

tA series of Fe-Ti mixed oxide model catalysts containing different Ti/Fe ratios were synthesized andapplied as catalysts for the High Temperature Fischer-Tropsch reaction (HTFTS). XRD, H2-TPR and in situMössbauer and XAFS spectroscopy were applied to evaluate the role of Ti on the physical and chemicalproperties of Fe within the mixed metal...

Carbon/H-ZSM-5 composites as supports for bi-functional Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts

Mesoporous H-ZSM-5-carbon composites, prepared via tetrapropylammonium hydroxide (TPAOH) post treatment of H-ZSM-5 followed by deposition of pyrolytic carbon, have been used as the support for the preparation of Co-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts. The resulting catalysts display an improved performance during Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS),...

Carbon/H-ZSM-5 composites as supports for bi-functional Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts

Mesoporous H-ZSM-5–carbon composites, prepared via tetrapropylammonium hydroxide (TPAOH) post treatment of H-ZSM-5 followed by deposition of pyrolytic carbon, have been used as the support for the preparation of Co-based Fischer–Tropsch catalysts. The resulting catalysts display an improved performance during Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS),...

Catalysis engineering of bifunctional solids for the one-step synthesis of liquid fuels from syngas: A review

The combination of acidic zeolites and Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS) catalysts for one-step production of liquid fuels from syngas is critically reviewed. Bifunctional systems are classified by the proximity between FTS and acid functionalities on three levels: reactor, catalyst particle, and active phase. A thorough analysis of the published...

Six-flow operations for catalyst development in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: Bridging the gap between high-throughput experimentation and extensive product evaluation

Design and operation of a “six-flow fixed-bed microreactor” setup for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) is described. The unit consists of feed and mixing, flow division, reaction, separation, and analysis sections. The reactor system is made of five heating blocks with individual temperature controllers, assuring an identical isothermal zone of...

Insights into the Catalytic Performance of Mesoporous H-ZSM-5-Supported Cobalt in Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis

Mesoporous H-ZSM-5 (mesoH-ZSM-5) was used as a carrier for a series of bifunctional Co-based catalysts for Fischer–Tropsch synthesis with ZrO2 and/or Ru added as promoters. The reducibility of the catalysts was studied in detail by using temperature-programmed reduction and X-ray absorption spectroscopy. A comparison of the catalytic performance...

Breaking the Fischer–Tropsch synthesis selectivity: Direct conversion of syngas to gasoline over hierarchical Co/H-ZSM-5 catalysts

We report the combination of Fischer–Tropsch catalyst with acid functionality in one single catalyst particle. The resulting bifunctional catalyst is capable of producing gasoline range hydrocarbons from synthesis gas in one catalytic step with outstanding activities and selectivities.