| abstract |
The present invention relates to a method for preparing molybdenum sulphide-based catalysts, incorporating an alkaline promoter, said catalysts being used in the production of alcohols, especially ethanol, from synthesis gas. The method involves the reaction of molybdenum hexacarbonyl (Mo(CO) 6 ) with sulphur such as to generate molybdenum sulphide, into which an alkaline promoter is then incorporated such as to result in a solid catalyst for use in processes for producing alcohols from synthesis gas, and selectively ethanol. |