Stable, Selective and Active Iron Catalysts for the Production of Lower Olefins from Synthesis Gas

Torres Galvis, Hirsa M.

Thursday, June 6, 2013: 10:20 AM

French (Galt House Hotel)

Hirsa M. Torres Galvis¹, Ard C. J. Koeken^1,2, Matthijs Ruitenbeek², A. Iulian Dugulan³, Johannes H. Bitter¹ and Krijn P. de Jong¹, (1)Utrecht University, Netherlands, (2)Dow Benelux BV, Netherlands, (3)Fundamental Aspects of Materials and Energy Group, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands.

Catalysts with high activity and C₂-C₄ olefins selectivity, low CH₄ production and excellent mechanical stability were prepared by dispersing Na and S promoted iron nanoparticles on α-Al₂O₃. Highly selective promoted bulk catalysts could be obtained, however, they exhibited a poor mechanical stability due to extensive coke formation.

Extended Abstracts:

H. M. Torres Galvis_NAM 2013.pdf (201.5KB) - Extended Abstract

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