Catalysts for Production and Conversion of Syngas

Dear Colleagues,

Synthesis gas or, briefly, syngas, is a mixture of CO, CO₂, and H₂. Syngas is a crucial platform for the production of a variety of products including synthetic hydrocarbons and oxygenates fuels. This Special Issue compiles and reviews the latest advances in catalytic production from several sources (fossil, biomass) and the conversion of syngas into value-added products. Catalytic processes for Syngas production will be revised including production from natural gas, coal, biomass, or virtually any hydrocarbon feedstock, by reaction with steam or oxygen.  with an emphasis on the selective production of low molecular weight alcohols (C_nOH, n = 1 − 5), dimethyl ether (DME), light olefins (C2-C4, which are key building block chemicals), and hydrocarbons (C5+ as liquid fuels). Recent advances in understanding and developing active phases, supports, promoters, and reactor configurations to control the selectivity in the syngas production and conversion are the most challenging subjects for scientific research in syngas conversion. This Special Issue provides insight into the challenges surrounding syngas conversion and the initiatives in catalysis research undertaken to overcome those. Submissions are welcome in the form of original research papers or short reviews that reflect the state-of-the-art of this research area.

Dr. Rufino M. Navarro Yerga
Prof. Dr. Jose Luis García Fierro
Guest Editors

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