Journal of the Chemical Society Chemical Communications · 1983 · 17 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCatalysisInorganic ChemistryReaction EngineeringCatalyst DesignCatalyst PreparationCatalyst SynthesisCatalytic MaterialsCatalytic Reaction EngineeringSupported CatalystsHydrogenationHydrogenation CatalysisHydrogenation ReactionsNickel CatalysisNickel CatalystsNickel ChemistryProduct Species DistributionSupported Hydrogenation Catalysts
A nickel catalyst was more active for CO hydrogenation when supported on niobia (Nb2O5) than on silica and shifted the product distribution to higher hydrocarbons with appreciable olefin yields at low conversion levels.