Fischer–Tropsch synthesis on a ruthenium catalyst in two-phase systems: an excellent opportunity for the control of reaction rate and selectivity

Abstract

The activity and selectivity of Fischer–Tropsch synthesis over hydrophobic Ru/C catalysts were efficiently controlled in the reaction medium consisting of organic and aqueous phases. A higher reaction rate was observed in two-phase systems compared to Fischer–Tropsch synthesis in the organic phase; however, catalyst localization in the organic phase leads to higher and tuneable selectivity to long-chain hydrocarbons.