Catalyst Structure and Method of Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis

Abstract

The present invention includes Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, reactions using Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, methods of making Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, processes of hydrogenating carbon monoxide, and fuels made using these processes. The invention provides the ability to hydrogenate carbon monoxide with low contact times, good conversion rates and low methane selectivities. In a preferred method, the catalyst is made using a metal foam support.

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         13 . A catalyst monolithic insert, comprising:
 a porous metal support;   an interfacial layer disposed over the porous metal support;   wherein the interfacial layer comprises a nitride, carbide, sulfide, metal oxide, or combinations thereof;   wherein the monolithic insert has a width of 0.1 mm to 2.0 cm, and a thickness of 1.0 cm or less.   
     
     
         14 . A catalyst monolithic insert, comprising:
 a porous metal support having an average pore size of 1 um to 1000 um;   an interfacial layer disposed over the porous metal support;   wherein the interfacial layer comprises a nitride, carbide, sulfide, metal oxide, or combinations thereof;   wherein the monolithic insert has a thickness of 1.0 cm or less.