This book is based on a symposium held during the 248th American Chemical Society meeting that focused on use of the Fischer-Tropsch process in producing synthetic fuels. Its contents reflect the four dominant subjects of the meeting: catalyst preparation and activation, catalyst activity and reaction mechanisms, catalyst characterization and related reactions, and topics concerning commercializing the Fischer-Tropsch process. It covers recent developments related to renewable resources and green energy and provides a glimpse of the commercial potential of the Fischer-Tropsch process in synthetic fuel production.

Rising oil costs have stimulated significant interest in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) as a method for producing a synthetic petroleum substitute. Drawn from the proceedings at a symposium held during the 236th meeting of the American Chemical Society in Philadelphia in August 2008, Advances in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis, Catalysts, and Cataly

The declining supply of crude oils worldwide and the ever increasing demand for petroleum products from China, India, Europe and the US have recently propelled crude prices to unprecedented levels. The future availability of traditional crudes is becoming a source of discussion and debate.Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis, Catalysts and Catalysis offers a timely and comprehensive report on the processing of relatively inexpensive coal deposits into transportation fluids using Fisher-Tropsch process Technology. In addition to recent catalysts and process developments, the book contains the history of the Fisher-Tropsch in Germany and Japan based on captured documents by allied forces. * Increase the understanding of FT process development* Addresses four major areas of interest in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS)

The declining supply of crude oils worldwide and the ever increasing demand for petroleum products from China, India, Europe and the US have recently propelled crude prices to unprecedented levels. The future availability of traditional crudes is becoming a source of discussion and debate. Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis, Catalysts and Catalysis offers a timely and comprehensive report on the processing of relatively inexpensive coal deposits into transportation fluids using Fisher-Tropsch process Technology. In addition to recent catalysts and process developments, the book contains the history of the Fisher-Tropsch in Germany and Japan based on captured documents by allied forces. * Increase the understanding of FT process development * Addresses four major areas of interest in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS)

Fischer-Tropsch Technology is a unique book for its state-of-the-art approach to Fischer Tropsch (FT) technology. This book provides an explanation of the basic principles and terminology that are required to understand the application of FT technology. It also contains comprehensive references to patents and previous publications. As the first publication to focus on theory and application, it is a contemporary reference source for students studying chemistry and chemical engineering. Researchers and engineers active in the development of FT technology will also find this book an invaluable source of information. * Is the first publication to cover the theory and application for modern Fischer Tropsch technology * Contains comprehensive knowledge on all aspects relevant to the application of Fischer Tropsch technology* No other publication looks at past, present and future applications

Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis converts syngas into liquid hydrocarbons over cobalt catalyst for new ultraclean alternative fuels. The syngas can be produced from both fossil and renewable resources. The catalysts for FT synthesis are currently prepared by chemical ways like impregnation etc. All these routes involve toxic solvents and high temperature retreatment. Because of lower cost, reduced energy requirements and environmental pollution, the mechano-chemistry has a number of advantages for the synthesis of heterogeneous catalysis compared to conventional techniques. In this study, the mechano-chemical method was used to prepare alumina supported cobalt catalysts for FT synthesis. Differently to the conventional catalyst preparation, the deposition of active phase did not involve any solvent in the proposed method. The goal of this work is to obtain efficient FT catalysts and to simplify catalyst synthesis by reducing the number of preparation steps. The project involves innovative method of synthesis of catalysts in three different mechanical working processes in dry context. The process of mechano-chemistry to synthesize the catalyst for FT reaction was developed. The operating conditions for the control of the coating technique were identified through optimal conditions study by statistical analysis. Moreover, characterizations were studied to understand the basic mechanisms behind deposition of particles on the interface. Catalytic performance tests were estimated in a mili-fixed bed reactor; Optimization algorithm of parameters in a mechanical process was carried out via deriving target formula about energy and material size.

Advances in Catalysis fills the gap between the journal papers and the textbooks across the diverse areas of catalysis research. For more than 60 years Advances in Catalysis has been dedicated to recording progress in the field of catalysis and providing the scientific community with comprehensive and authoritative reviews. This series in invaluable to chemical engineers, physical chemists, biochemists, researchers and industrial chemists working in the fields of catalysis and materials chemistry. In-depth, critical, state-of-the-art reviews Comprehensive, covers of all aspects of catalysis research