FischerTropschsyntes
Fischer–Tropsch synthesis is a family of chemical reactions that converts synthesis gas, a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, into liquid hydrocarbons. The process is catalyzed by transition metals, most commonly cobalt or iron, supported on oxides or other carriers. Nickel and ruthenium can also be used in some variants. The synthesis gas is typically produced from coal, natural gas, or biomass, and the operating conditions vary with the catalyst and desired products.
Two main process regimes are recognized: low-temperature Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (LTFT) and high-temperature Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (HTFT). LTFT
Products and applications vary from light gases to long-chain paraffins and olefins. In practice, the process