Cobalt catalysts Fischer-Tropsch synthesis rates, metal

B. Metal Crystallite Size and Support Effects on Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Rates—Cobalt Catalysts... 

Fischer Tropsch synthesis is catalyzed by a variety of transition metals such as iron, nickel, and cobalt. Iron is the preferred catalyst due to its higher activity and lower cost. Nickel produces large amounts of methane, while cobalt has a lower reaction rate and lower selectivity than iron. By comparing cobalt and iron catalysts, it was found that cobalt promotes more middle-distillate products. In FTS, cobalt produces... 

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