Influence of basicity in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over supported iron-based catalysts

Includes bibliographical references (leaves 115-124). === The Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalyzed by iron is a well-established process for the production of synthetic fuels, waxes and high-value chemicals, such as α-olefins. A draw-back of the currently used iron-based catalysts is their short life...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Blignaut, Annalie
Other Authors: Van Steen, Eric
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/7477