Efficient conversion of syngas to linear α-olefins by phase-pure χ-Fe₅C₂.

ABSTRACT: Oil has long been the dominant feedstock for producing fuels and chemicals, but coal, natural gas and biomass are increasingly explored alternatives^1-3. Their conversion first generates syngas, a mixture of CO and H₂, which is then processed further using Fischer-Tropsch (FT) chemistry. However, although commercial FT technology for fuel production is established, using it to access valuable chemicals remains challenging. A case in point is linear α-olefins (LAOs), which are important chemical intermediates obtained by ethylene oligomerization at present^4-8. The commercial high-temperature FT process and the FT-to-olefin process under development at present both convert syngas directly to LAOs, but also generate much CO₂ waste that leads to a low

SUBMITTER: Wang P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11541216 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature