| abstract |
An alumina-supported cobalt catalyst for use in a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reaction is provided. A method for producing an alumina-supported cobalt catalyst includes calcining an initial γ-alumina support material at a temperature of at least 550 ° C. to produce a modified alumina support material; A method comprising impregnating a source of the catalyst, calcining the impregnated support material at a temperature of 700 ° C. to 1200 ° C., and activating the catalyst. [Selection figure] None |