Deposition of Au/Pt on Co/SiO 2 for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis

Includes bibliographical references. === Cobalt Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, which are used when the desired products are long chain, linear waxes and diesel [1], are promoted with noble metals [2].This is to primarily increase the reducibility of the cobalt oxide (Co3O4) phase present in the supporte...

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Main Author: De Beer , Martin Patrick
Other Authors: Van Steen, Eric
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13227