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from 41 to 23 %, while the C5+ selectivity increased from 28 to 45 % (Fig. 2B). Although
MnO covered up some of the Co surface the activity increased at low loadings but dropped at
more elevated (> 0.1 %wt Mn) loadings. The very low loading of promoter to be effective in
FT is a consequence of the nature of the carbon nanofiber support material.
In sum, carbon nanofiber supports are useful for fundamental studies in catalysis, in this
case metal partice size and promoter effects in the Fischer Tropsch synthesis.
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