Chapter 5 Recent Developments in Fischer-Tropsch Catalysis

摘要: Publisher Summary This chapter presents the recent developments in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (FTS). FTS, production of liquid hydrocarbons from synthesis gas (CO, CO2 ,and H2), is a promising, developing option for environmentally sound chemicals and fuels coal. In view large coal reserves dwindling petroleum reserves, it projected to play an ever increasing role coming decades. The primarily focuses on catalyst process during 70s 80s with emphasis examples late 1980s. discussion three important areas FT catalysis: chemical modifications (additives, promoters, supports, pretreatments, preparation methods), interception intermediates (dual functionalism secondary reactions), limitation chain growth by shape selectivity. Fundamental principles design are also emphasized chapter. Significant progress toward solution deactivation, heat removal, thermal efficiency problems has been realized past two With these innovations, improvements economics 30–40% realizable. Of equal or perhaps even greater significance made same period understanding relationship structure activity selectivity properties. provides scientific basis design, which discussed