Greener Fischer-Tropsch Processes for Fuels and Feedstocks provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of this process, from the basic science to commercial issues.

In addition to the chemical and industrial side of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, the book deals with process economics as well as such "green" concepts as sustainability and environmental care.

Contents

Part One Introduction

1. What is Fischer–Tropsch?

Part Two Industrial and Economics Aspects

2. Syngas: The Basis of Fischer–Tropsch
3. Fischer–Tropsch Technology
4. What Can We Do with Fischer–Tropsch Products?
5. Industrial Case Studies
6. Other Industrially Important Syngas Reactions
7. Fischer–Tropsch Process Economics

Part Three Fundamental Aspects

8. Preparation of Iron FT Catalysts
9. Cobalt FT Catalysts
10. Other FT Catalysts
11. Surface Science Studies Related to Fischer–Tropsch Reactions
12. Mechanistic Studies Related to the Fischer–Tropsch Hydrocarbon Synthesis and Some Cognate Processes
13. Fischer–Tropsch Catalyst Life Cycle
14. Fischer–Tropsch Syncrude: To Refine or to Upgrade?
15. Environmental Sustainability

Part Five Future Prospects

16. New Directions, Challenges, and Opportunities

Index

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