Controlling cobalt Fischer–Tropsch stability and selectivity through manganese titanate formation
James Paterson, David R. Brown, Sarah J. Haigh, Philip Landon, Qizhen Li, Matthew Lindley, Mark Peacock, Hendrik van Rensburg, Zhuoran Xu
Abstract
Mn promotion in FT can direct products between oxygenates and paraffins. A simple in situ treatment forms MnTiO 3 while an ex situ support is demonstrated with the benefits of Mn inclusion while controlling activity and inhibiting alcohol selectivity.
Topics & Concepts
Fischer–Tropsch processSelectivityOxygenateManganeseCobaltChemistryCatalysisIn situChemical engineeringInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionCatalysts for Methane ReformingCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts