Synthesis of hydrocarbons from CO and H2 on supported nickel-palladium catalysts

Abstract

The use of an Ni-Pd/Al2O3 catalyst in the synthesis of C1-C4 hydrocarbons from CO and H2 permits us to increase the selectivity and total yield of these products by a factor of 1.5–2.0 relative to the corresponding nickel and palladium catalysts. The optimal temperatures and CO/H2 ratios for obtaining hydrocarbons were determined. A structure was proposed for the active sites of the bimetallic catalyst.