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CO Hydrogenation I


Description:
We are seeking contributions (both experimental and theoretical) on all aspects of CO hydrogenation including: F-T synthesis (GTL, CTL and BTL); methanol and DME synthesis, production of olefins, and other chemicals from synthesis gas.

Sponsor:
Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Division


Chair:
Dragomir B. Bukur
Professor
Texas A & M University at Qatar
Department of Chemical Engineering
P.O. Box 23874
Doha Phone Number: 979-845-3361
Fax Number: 979-845-6446
Email: d-bukur@tamu.edu

Co-Chair:
Dady Dadyburjor

Papers:
Feasibility Study - the Benefits and Drawbacks of Group 11 Promoted Co/Alumina Catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
Gary Jacobs, University of Kentucky; Wenping Ma, University of Kentucky; Mauro Ribeiro, University of Kentucky; Yaying Ji, University of Kentucky; Burtron Davis, University of Kentucky
CO Hydrogenation On a Model Co/SiO2 Catalyst
Zhen Yan, Texas A&M University; Zhoujun Wang, Texas A&M University; Dragomir B. Bukur, Texas A&M University at Qatar; D. Wayne Goodman, Texas A&M University
Effects of Promoter Deposition Order and Solvent On Preparation of Cobalt Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts
Kari M. Cook, Brigham Young University; Robson P. S. Peguin, Brigham Young University; William C. Hecker, Brigham Young University; Calvin H. Bartholomew, Brigham Young University
Effect of Pre- and Post-Reaction Measurement of Cobalt Particle Size and Metal Fraction On the Turnover Frequency of Silica Supported Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts
Isaac T. Ghampson, University of Maine; Keith D. Hurley, University of Maine; Rachel Pollock, University of Maine; Brenna Walsh, University of Maine; Brian G. Frederick, University of Maine; Eric Pier, Bates College; Rachel Austin, Bates College; M. Clayton Wheeler, University of Maine; Adriaan Van Heiningen, University of Maine; William J. DeSisto, University of Maine
Application of Microfiber Entrapped Catalyst in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
Min Sheng, Center for Microfibrous Materials Manufacturing; Don Cahela, Center for Microfibrous Materials Manufacturing; Hongyun Yang, Center for Microfibrous Materials Manufacturing; Tunde Dokun, Auburn University; Bruce J. Tatarchuk, Center for Microfibrous Materials Manufacturing
Development of a Microchannel Methanation Reactor Using Metal Decorated Carbon Nanotubes-Supported Catalyst
Jane Hitomi Fujiyama-Novak, Pennsylvania State University; Chung-Hsuan Huang, Pennsylvania State University; Randy L. Vander Wal, Pennsylvania State University; Susana Carranza, Makel Engineering, Inc.
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