Fischer–Tropsch synthesis: support, loading, and promoter effects onthereducibility of cobalt catalysts

Gary Jacobs, Tapan K. Das, Yongqing Zhang, Jinlin Li,Guillaume Racoillet,Burtron H. Davis*

CenterforAppliedEnergyResearch,UniversityofKentucky,2540ResearchParkDrive,Lexington,KY40511,USA

Received30October2001;receivedinrevisedform5March2002;accepted9March2002