Production of light olefins and C5+ hydrocarbons in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis by using inorganic precursor

The role of the synthetic route in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) over the Ba-Co-Mn catalysts was investigated in the fixed bed micro reactor. Synthesis of catalysts through inorganic complex [Ba0.5Co0.34Mn0.66(btc)(2)(H2O)(5)] (1) led to enhancement of the surface area and decreased particle sizes. Therefore, the catalytic activity of catalysts prepared this way was improved as well as their olefins and C-5(+) selectivity. The synthesised catalysts prepared by inorganic precursor had higher selectivity to heavier hydrocarbons at high pressure in comparison to lower pressure.

Automated summary

The role of the synthetic route in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over Ba-Co-Mn catalysts was investigated. Catalysts synthesized with an inorganic precursor showed increased surface area and decreased particle sizes, leading to improved catalytic activity and selectivity to olefins and C-5(+) products.