The molecular-level mechanism by which manganese enhances cobalt catalysts for Fischer−Tropsch synthesis (FTS) of long-chain hydrocarbons from syngas is not well understood. Here, the authors demonstrate that manganese promotes long-chain hydrocarbon production in Co-based FTS catalysts by binding H at basic O sites on MnO, reducing chain termination on Co and thus promoting C5+ products.
- Hao Chen
- Zan Lian
- Miquel Salmeron
