Controlled on-pot design of mixed copper/zinc oxides supported aluminum oxide as an efficient catalyst for conversion of syngas to heavy liquid hydrocarbons and alcohols under ambient conditions feasible for the fischer-tropsch synthesis

Abstract

Set forth herein is a Fischer-Tropsch catalytic system that allows for the efficient and selective conversion of syngas to useful hydrocarbons (nC-nC) as well as heavy alcohols (nC-nC) under ambient conditions. The instantly disclosed catalytic system is more practical and scalable than other known Fischer-Tropsch catalytic systems. Also set forth herein new catalysts which comprise supported metal-oxide-based catalysts. These catalysts are useful for the conversion of syngas into liquid hydrocarbon fuels under ambient reaction conditions. The instantly disclosed catalytic system can be made in a one-pot high mass production method, which is commercially practical and scalable. A variety of reaction products can be produced by making minor adjustments to the processes disclosed herein, e.g., by adjusting catalyst composition, reaction temperature and/or reaction pressure. The instantly disclosed process(es) produce Fischer-Tropsch products, heavy hydrocarbons (e.g., paraffin's, olefins, and their derivatives), and alcohols.