Activity and selectivity of transition metal (Fe, Mo and W) carbides in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis

This study focused on the Fischer-Tropsch activity and selectivity of transition metal (iron, molybdenum and tungsten) carbides. The carbide catalysts were prepared by a temperature programmed method. The properties of the materials were characterised by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), BET measurements and temperature programmed desorption of carbon monoxide (CO-TPD). The performance of the materials was tested in a Berty reactor. A reduced, precipitated iron oxide catalyst was used as a reference catalyst.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Chemical Engineering

Year dc:date.issued

2007

Author dc:creator

• Patterson, Veronica A

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Van Steen, Eric

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14729

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/14729