Comparison of Co3O4 Nanorods and Nanoparticles as Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Catalysts

In this study, Co₃O₄ nanorods and nanoparticles are synthesized. The morphology of nanorods and nanoparticles are characterized with TEM, and both have the same crystal structures. The Co₃O₄ nanorods show high C₅₊ yield compared with nanoparticles in FTS. Thus, by finely controlling the structure, catalytic performance can be adjusted.