NAPP study of Co(Ru)/TiO2 and Co(Ru)/Al2O3 catalysts for Emerging renewable fuels: Influence of Reduction temperature on performance

Fischer-Tropsch process has been a long pursued route for production of light olefins via
CO hydrogenation over transition metals. In addition, can be considered as one way for valorisation
of green hydrogen, facilitating the storing of photovoltaic electricity excedents. Co is among most
active metals for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Some parameters such as preparation route, operation
conditions or pretretment can strongly affect the selectivity of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. With
respect to preparation variables, parameters such as preparation method or use different supports or
influence of promoters (as for example presence of small amounts of noble metals) are still being
studied. Some other conditions, including pretreatment parameters (gas temperature, etc) are crucial.
The stability of the Co-based catalyst is one of the most important characteristics for a further
understanding and optimisation of these catalysts.