Abstract:
A Fischer-Tropsch catalyst comprising a catalytically active first metal selected from the group consisting of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of iron, nickel, cobalt, chromium, and mixtures thereof, at least one second metal selected from the group consisting of silver, iron, zinc, copper, platinum, zirconium and combinations thereof; and a matrix structure comprising a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyacrylates and polymethacrylates. The first and second metals are incorporated into the polymer.
Abstract:
A method is disclosed for converting light alkanes (e.g. methane or natural gas) to synthesis gas employing a stabilized Ni-based catalyst that is active for catalyzing the net partial oxidation of the hydrocarbon, in the presence of O2 to CO and H2. Certain preferred catalysts comprise Ni alloyed with a Ni-stabilizing amount of gold or silver, and a lanthanide element, carried on a refractory support.
Abstract:
A process for producing hydrocarbons by the Fischer-Tropsch process is provided in which a cobalt-containing catalyst is supported on a modified zirconia support selected from among silica-zirconia, tungstated zirconia, and sulfated zirconia. The catalyst shows improved performance of up to 70% in the Fischer-Tropsch reaction as compared to a corresponding catalyst supported on unmodified zirconia.