Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
55305 Catalysis Today 2012 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

The influence of cobalt loading and titania addition to the silica support on Fischer–Tropsch synthesis activity is investigated over two series of catalysts with Co loading of 6 wt% and 12 wt%. The pure silica support is prepared by sol–gel procedure in acid conditions. The modification by TiO2 is performed by grafting with titanium isopropoxide. The catalysts are prepared by wet-impregnation over amorphous SiO2 and over SiO2 modified by TiO2 (5 wt%). The samples, characterized by N2-adsorption–desorption analyses, X-ray diffraction (XRD), temperature programmed reduction (TPR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), are tested in the low-temperature Fischer–Tropsch synthesis using the conditions of 483 K, 20 bar and H2/CO = 2.1. The improved conversion rate and the increased SC5+ of the titania containing catalysts are discussed in terms of the stronger interaction between cobalt and titania affecting the cobalt oxide reducibility.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (126 K)Download as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Co3O4 crystallite sizes do not depend on the cobalt loading. ► Co3O4 particle sizes are smaller in the presence of grafted TiO2 over SiO2. ► Reducibility of cobalt oxides is hindered in the presence of TiO2 over SiO2. ► The catalytic performance of cobalt catalyst in FT reaction is improved by the presence of TiO2.

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