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Transition Metal Cluster Complexes as Catalysts for the Conversion of
Coal-Derived Synthesis Gas Into Organic Feedstocks and Fuels.
Annual Research Report - 1978

Geoffrey, Gregory L.

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Pennsylvania State University

Table of Contents

I Research Scope and Objectives 5
II Progress 5
  A Evaluation of Clusters as Homogeneous Catalysts for Carbon Monoxide Reduction 5
B Reaction of Metal Carbonyl Clusters with CO 6
C Metal Clusters as Precursors for Supported Heterogeneous Catalysts 9
D Metal Clusters as Models for Fischer-Tropsch and Methanol Synthesis Catalysts 11
III Future Research 12
  A Evaluation of the Ability of Metal Clusters to Homogenously Catalyze Carbon Monoxide Reduction 12
B Reaction of Clusters with Carbon Monoxide 12
C Metal Carbonyl Clusters as Precursors for Supported Heterogeneous Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts 13
D Metal Clusters as Models for Fischer-Tropsch and Methanol 13