Uncovering the Crystal Phase Dependence of MgGaOₓ for Syngas to Olefins Conversion
A new study, published in Nature Communications, has revealed that the crystal phase of MgGaO₃ catalysts can dramatically affect the conversion of syngas to olefins. Syngas, a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, is usually converted to olefins – a family of hydrocarbons – through a process called Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS). However, the efficiency of the conversion process is heavily dependent on the catalyst used.
In this study, scientists explored the effect of crystal phase on the performance of MgGaO₃ catalysts in syngas conversion to olefins. The scientists found that the conversion of syngas to olefins was significantly higher when the MgGaO₃ catalyst was in the rhombohedral phase. This result suggests that the crystal phase of MgGaO₃ catalysts is a crucial factor to consider when attempting to optimize the FTS process and increase the efficiency of syngas conversion to olefins.
source: Phys.org