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    X-ray absorption, X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy study of spent cobalt based catalyst in semi-commercial scale Fischer–Tropsch synthesis
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    This chapter contains sections titled: Basics of Fischer–Tropsch Chemistry and BTL Cobalt Fischer–Tropsch Catalysis Fischer–Tropsch Reactors Biomass Pretreatment and Gasification Biomass-to-Liquids Process Concepts BTL Pilot and Demonstration Plants XTL Energy and Carbon Efficiencies BTL Summary and Outlook References
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