Recent advances in iron-based catalysts for Fischer–Tropsch to olefins reaction
Yulong Gao, Long Shao, Shaoqi Yang, Jianjun Hu, Shuheng Zhao, Jiatao Dang, Wei Wang, Xiaoyu Yan, Panbo Yang
Abstract
Fischer–Tropsch to olefins (FTO) reaction is an important non-petrochemical route to produce light olefins. Iron is the most widely used and easily obtainable metal catalyst with great potential in FTO. Combine micro and relatively macro perspectives, this review briefly summarizes the recent research progress related to the synthesis of light olefins via Fe-based FTO catalysts by focusing on the addition of various supports and promoters, while elucidating the effects of novel catalyst configurations and preparation methods on catalytic performance. Finally, the future application and research of Fe-based catalysts applied in FTO are discussed.