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Syngas conversion to fuels and chemicals is one of the most challenging subjects in the field of C1 chemistry. It is considered as an attractive alternative non-petroleum-based production route. The direct synthesis of olefins and alcohols as high value-added chemicals from syngas has drawn particular attention due to its process simplicity, low energy consumption and clean utilization of carbon resource, which conforms to the principles of green carbon science. This review describes the recent advances for the direct production of lower olefins and higher alcohols via syngas conversion. Recent progress in the development of new catalyst systems for enhanced catalytic performance is highlighted. We also give recommendations regarding major challenges for further research in syngas conversion to various chemicals.
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This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (91545112, 21573271, 21403278), Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission, China (15DZ1170500), and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (QYZDB-SSW-SLH035).
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An, Y., Lin, T., Yu, F. et al. Advances in direct production of value-added chemicals via syngas conversion. Sci. China Chem. 60, 887–903 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11426-016-0464-1
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