The role of carbon atoms of supported iron carbides in Fischer–Tropsch synthesis

Vitaly V. Ordomsky, Benoît Legras, Kang Cheng, Sébastien Paul, Andreï Y. Khodakov

Catalysis Science & Technology · 2015 · 82 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

High reactivity of iron carbides enhances the Fischer–Tropsch reaction rate on supported iron catalysts. Carbon atoms in iron carbide are involved in the initiation of chain growth in Fischer–Tropsch synthesis.

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