Various catalysts are employed in syngas conversion processes:
- Nickel-based Catalysts: Widely used in steam reforming due to their high activity and selectivity for hydrogen production. - Iron and Cobalt Catalysts: Essential in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis for producing long-chain hydrocarbons. - Copper-based Catalysts: Predominantly used in methanol synthesis due to their high activity and selectivity. - Ruthenium Catalysts: Though expensive, they are highly effective in certain syngas conversion processes, such as ammonia synthesis.
