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• Authors: Mai, Khiet; Elder, Thomas; Groom, Les; Spivey, James J.
• Publication Year: 2015
• Publication Series: Scientific Journal (JRNL)
• Source: Catalysis Communications
• DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2015.02.027

Abstract

Two 100Fe/4Cu/4K/6Zn catalysts were prepared using two different methods: coprecipitation or impregnation methods. The effect of the preparation methods on the catalyst structure, catalytic properties, and the conversion of biomass-derived syngas via Fischer–Tropsch synthesis was investigated. Syngas was derived from gasifying Southern pine woodchips and had the composition of 3.1% CH₄, 11% CO₂, 17%H₂, 22%CO, and47%N₂. The results show that the coprecipitated Zn-promoted catalyst had higher extent of reduction and carburization, which led to higher carbon conversion and C₅+ selectivity of this CO₂-rich syngas than the impregnated catalyst.

• Citation: Mai, Khiet; Elder, Thomas; Groom, Leslie H.; Spivey, James J. 2015. Fe-based Fischer Tropsch Synthesis of biomass-derived syngas: Effect of synthesis method. Catalysis Communications. 65: 76-80. 5 p.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.catcom.2015.02.027
• Keywords: Biomass syngas, Fischer Tropsch, Fe-based, Coprecipitation; Impregnation
• Posted Date: September 14, 2015
• Modified Date: November 17, 2016

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