A Technological Perspective for Catalytic Processes Based on Synthesis Gas |
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Authors: | D L King J A Cusumano R L Garten |
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a Catalytica Associates, Inc., Santa Clara, California |
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Abstract: | Continuously increasing oil prices, a dwindling supply of indigenous petroleum, and the existence of extensive coal reserves has made the conversion of coal to chemicals and clean-burning fuels an increasingly important part of the national energy programs for a number of industrial nations. In particular, there is a growing interest in the production and use of synthesis gas as a feedstock for the manufacture of fuels and chemicals. Most of the proposed routes are catalytic in nature, and are directed at overcoming the limitations of Fischer-Tropsch chemistry, especially selectivity. Over the past several years, research efforts have led to new selective routes to various fuel fractions; to petrochemical feedstocks including light olefins and various aromatics; to commodity chemicals such as ethylene glycol, ethanol, and acetic acid; and to a number of other fuels and chemicals. |
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