Issue 21, 1993

Effect of the support on the fischer–tropsch synthesis with Co/Nb2O5 catalysts

Abstract

Niobia-supported cobalt catalysts reduced at temperatures between 553 and 773 K have been compared with alumina-supported cobalt catalysts. The hydrogen adsorption capacity and the catalytic properties for the CO–H2 reaction were independent of the temperature of reduction of the alumina-supported catalyst. In contrast, the amount of hydrogen chemisorbed and the activity for CO conversion decreased with increasing reduction temperature for the niobia-supported catalyst. The results are interpreted in terms of the strong metal–support interaction (SMSI) effect, established for Co/Nb2O5 after reduction at 673 and 773 K and not fully destroyed during the catalytic reaction. Higher temperatures of reduction of Co/Nb2O5 catalysts results in a better selectivity towards C5+ compounds and a low selectivity towards C1, in the CO–H2 reaction performed at 533 K.

Article information

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Paper

J. Chem. Soc., Faraday Trans., 1993,89, 3975-3980

Effect of the support on the fischer–tropsch synthesis with Co/Nb2O5 catalysts

R. R. C. M. Silva, M. Schmal, R. Frety and J. A. Dalmon, J. Chem. Soc., Faraday Trans., 1993, 89, 3975 DOI: 10.1039/FT9938903975

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