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Selective synthesis of α-olefins on Fe-Zn Fischer-Tropsch catalysts

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Fe/Zn oxides promoted with K and Cu selectively produce α-olefins at typical Fischer-Tropsch synthesis conditions (2/1 H2/CO, 1 MPa, and 270°C). The simultaneous presence of K and Cu introduces a synergistic activity enhancement while maintaining the high olefin selectivity obtained by alkali promotion. Structural and morphological differences in Fe-Zn oxides prepared from ammonium glycolate complexes or precipitated from nitrate solutions have only a small influence on catalytic properties. Catalyst behavior is strongly influenced by synergistic promoter effects (Cu, K) and by the controlled in situ conversion of iron oxide precursors to carbides.

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  1. Exxon Research and Engineering Company, Rt. 22 East, 08801, Annandale, New Jersey, USA

    Stuart L. Soled, Sal Miseo & Bruce A. DeRites

  2. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California, 94720, Berkeley, CA, USA

    Enrique Iglesia

  3. Exxon Research and Engineering Company, PO Box 101, 07932, Florham Park, New Jersey, USA

    Rocco A. Fiato

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Soled, S.L., Iglesia, E., Miseo, S. et al. Selective synthesis of α-olefins on Fe-Zn Fischer-Tropsch catalysts. Top Catal 2, 193–205 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01491967

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