Abstract
The slurry-phase reactor system is of interest in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis owing to the ability of the reactor system to efficiently remove the heat produced by the exothermic reaction. Iron-based catalysts are active for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and for the water-gas shift reaction, and, in addition, are inexpensive. Hence, they have been examined in slurry-phase Fischer-Tropsch synthesis with CO-rich synthesis gas. The role of promoters, carbide phases, and oxide phases in iron-based catalysts is not well understood. The article reviews current knowledge of iron-based catalysts with reference to their application in slurry-phase Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Areas of investigation requiring further research are identified.
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