Issue 5, 2011
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Catalysis Science & Technology

The main catalytic challenges in GTL (gas-to-liquids) processes

Eduardo Falabella Sousa-Aguiar,*ab   Fabio Bellot Noronhac  and  Arnaldo Faro, Jr.d  

* Corresponding authors

a Petrobras Research Centre (CENPES), Ilha do Fundão, Q7, Cidade Universitária, CEP 21949-900, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
E-mail: efalabella@petrobras.com.br
Fax: +55-21-38657484
Tel: +55-21-38656643

b Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), School of Chemistry, Department of Organic Processes, Centro de Tecnologia, Bloco E, Ilha do Fundão, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

c National Technology Institute (INT/MCT), Av. Venezuela 82/518, CEP 21081-312, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

d Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Institute of Chemistry, Department of Physical Chemistry, Centro de Tecnologia, Bloco A, Ilha do Fundão, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Abstract

In the present review the main catalytic challenges for GTL processes are discussed. It is considered that GTL comprises three main catalytic areas, namely synthesis gas generation, Fischer–Tropsch synthesis and upgrade. Each one is analysed and the main characteristics of traditional and innovative catalysts are presented. For syngas generation, steam methane reforming, non-catalytic partial oxidation, two-step reforming, autothermal reforming and catalytic partial oxidation of methane are discussed. For Fischer–Tropsch, we highlight the role of nanocatalysis, hybrid zeolite-containing catalysts, diffusion limitations and selectivity to high molecular weight hydrocarbons. Also, new reactors technologies such as micro reactors are presented. Finally, special attention is paid to the main upgrade steps (Hydrocracking and Hydroisomerisation/Dewaxing), the new mechanisms of isomerisation being discussed for bifunctional zeolitic catalysts.

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/C1CY00116G
Article type
Perspective
Submitted
31 Mar 2011
Accepted
16 May 2011
First published
21 Jun 2011

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2011,1, 698-713

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The main catalytic challenges in GTL (gas-to-liquids) processes

E. F. Sousa-Aguiar, F. B. Noronha and A. Faro, Jr., Catal. Sci. Technol., 2011, 1, 698 DOI: 10.1039/C1CY00116G

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