Different catalysts are employed at various stages of synfuel production. Common catalysts include:
Iron-based catalysts - Often used in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis due to their ability to handle a wide range of feedstocks. Cobalt-based catalysts - Preferred for producing long-chain hydrocarbons and achieving higher selectivity. Zeolites - Used in methanol-to-gasoline processes to convert methanol into hydrocarbons.
