Catalyst Reduction Temperature Research Articles

Selective Hydrogenolysis of Furfuryl Alcohol to Pentanediol over Pt Supported on MgO

The catalytic conversion of naturally rich and renewable biomass into high-value chemicals is of great significance for pursuing a sustainable future and a green economy. The preparation of pentanediol from furfuryl alcohol is an important means of high-value conversion of biomass. The Pt-based catalyst supported on MgO was applied to the selective hydrogenation of biomass furfuryl alcohol to prepare pentanediol. By adjusting parameters such as catalyst loading, reduction temperature, reaction temperature, and pressure, a highly active catalyst was designed and the optimal catalytic hydrogenation conditions were determined. The hydrogenation experiment results showed that the selectivity of the 2Pt/MgO-200 catalyst for 1,2-pentanediol and 1,5-pentanediol reached 59.4% and 15.2%, respectively, under 160 °C and 1 MPa hydrogen pressure. The catalyst was characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS), CO2-temperature programmed desorption (CO2-TPD), and other methods. The characterization results indicate that the reduction temperature has a significant impact on the metal Pt, and an appropriate reduction temperature is beneficial for the hydrogenation performance of the catalyst. In addition, the basic sites on the carrier are also another important factor affecting the activity of the catalyst. In addition, stability tests were conducted on the catalyst, and the reasons for catalyst deactivation were studied using methods such as thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The results showed that the activity of the catalyst decreased after five cycles, and the deactivation was due to the hydrolysis of the carrier, the increase in metal particle size, and the surface adsorption of organic matter.

A stable flow hydrogen production of sodium borohydride hydrolysis using millimeter-scale Ru/Al2O3 spheres as catalyst

In this study, we investigated the performance of continuous flow hydrogen production from NaBH4 hydrolysis by loading Ru onto millimeter-scale Al2O3 spheres (0.5–1 mm in diameter) (Ru/m-Al2O3) using a simple impregnation method. The results from transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and N2 adsorption and desorption revealed that Ru particles, with an average size of 2.73 nm, were evenly distributed on the Al2O3 spheres, and the catalysts exhibited a typical mesoporous structure. The study investigated the impact of Ru loading, catalyst quantity, catalyst reduction temperature, hydrogen production temperature, feeding rate, and concentrations of NaBH4 and NaOH on the rate of hydrogen production (HPR). The evaluation of hydrogen production revealed that the top-performing Ru/m-Al2O3 catalyst achieved a HPR of 22.44 L min–1 gRu–1 at 30 °C, with an apparent activation energy (Ea) of 33.98 kJ mol–1. The catalyst could continuously produce hydrogen for 1700 min with a 20 % decrease in activity. The characterization results before and after hydrogen production revealed that Ru/m-Al2O3 exhibited excellent structural stability after a prolonged period of hydrogen production, with no apparent changes in its morphology, crystal structure, Ru particle size, and pore structure. In addition, the X-ray diffraction (XRD), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), and hydrogen production performance results showed that the flow system could effectively prevent the aggregation of NaBO2 on the catalyst's surface, thereby significantly improving the hydrogen production activity.

Selective hydrogenation of acetylene over Pd/In2O3@SiO2: The effect of the catalyst reduction temperature

Tuning the hydrogenation activity of Pd is an effective method to achieve selective hydrogenation of acetylene. The previous study shows that Pd has a strong interaction with In2O3, causing a significant change in the electronic structure of the palladium catalyst. Herein, Pd/In2O3@SiO2 was prepared by a deposition-precipitation method for selective hydrogenation of acetylene. After the reduction by flowing hydrogen, Pd-In intermetallic compounds can be formed. The concentration of the formed intermetallic compounds is closely associated with the reduction temperature. The Pd-In intermetallic compounds suppress the hydrogen activation ability of Pd and significantly weaken the adsorption of ethylene. Especially, a weak adsorption of di-σ-bonded ethylene is observed, which facilitates the desorption of ethylene and promotes the ethylene selectivity in the semi-hydrogenation of acetylene. The experimental study confirms that there exists an optimum reduction temperature (250 °C) for the formation of the Pd-In intermetallic compounds, with which ∼ 80 % ethylene selectivity and 100 % acetylene conversion have been achieved at 140 °C.

Rice husk-based biogenic silica-anchored Sn-Co bimetallic catalysts for cellulose hydrogenolysis: Structural regulation and mechanism study

The production of high value-added chemicals and materials from renewable biomass is significant for the sustainable development of chemical industry. Herein, rice husk-based biogenic silica-anchored Sn-Co catalysts with adjustable activity are successfully prepared for biomass valorization. By regulating the pretreatment method and carbothermal reduction temperature of catalysts, the interaction between Co, Sn and biogenic silica can be regulated, thereby regulating the catalytic activity of the catalyst for cellulose hydrogenolysis. 50.7 % yield of acetol and 63.4 % yield of C3 products can be obtained. A series of characterizations show that the hydrothermal pretreatment in CoCl2 solution promotes the combination of Co2+ and biogenic silica, which inhibits the excessive doping of Sn4+ and promotes the formation of Co3Sn2 alloy. The Sn-O-Si and Co3Sn2 species in 3Sn-5Co@RHC are the key active sites catalyzing glucose isomerization and fructose retro-aldol condensation. The intermediates experiments show that controlling the hydrolysis rate of cellulose to avoid excessive concentration of monosaccharide intermediates in the reaction system is crucial for inhibiting side reactions and improving the yield of acetol. The use of agroforestry waste-based catalytic materials for biomass conversion in this work can provide inspiration for exploiting the intrinsic characteristics of biomass to develop high value-added materials and chemicals.

Catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-dimethylfuran over Pd-Co bimetallic catalysts supported on MoCx

Dimethylfuran is a promising liquid fuel that can be derived from sustainable biomass sources. Obtaining dimethylfuran from biomass through an efficient catalytic hydrodeoxygenation process is an effective way to achieve carbon neutrality. Herein, we report a catalytic system employing a highly dispersed Pd-Co bimetallic catalyst supported on molybdenum carbide for the conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to dimethylfuran. Bimetallic catalysts with varying Co loading were prepared via co-precipitation and temperature-programmed carburization, followed by a series of hydrodeoxygenation performance evaluation. The results reveal that, at 180 °C and 2 MPa hydrogen pressure, the 0.5Pd10Co/MoCx catalyst achieves a remarkable 5-hydroxymethylfurfural conversion of 99.9 % with a dimethylfuran selectivity exceeding 97 %. Comprehensive characterizations confirm the role of bimetallic active sites and suggest the reaction mechanism. Pd doping enhances the surface area and promotes hydrogen dissociation, and consequently lowering the reduction temperature of catalyst. The unique electronic structure of Mo in the carbide support promotes charge transfer from the support to the Pd-Co bimetallic site, thereby promoting the generation of more Coδ+ and Co2+. The presence of a high oxygen vacancy content facilitates the cleavage of C-O bonds, while the synergy effect of bimetallic sites changes the reaction path and promotes the hydrogenation of the aldehyde group, thus greatly improving the reaction efficiency.

Influence of Synthesis Conditions on the Performance of Palladium–Copper Ethanol-to-Butanol Conversion Catalysts

The influence of the synthesis conditions on the performance of Pd–Cu ethanol-to-butanol conversion catalysts was studied. The optimum conditions for forming the most active system 0.2%Cu/0.3%Pd/Al2O3 are as follows: sample synthesis by Al2O3 impregnation from aqueous solutions of Pd and Cu nitrates; deposition of the metal precursors in succession; total content of Pd and Cu in the sample 0.5 wt %; Pd : Сu molar ratio 1 : 1; catalyst reduction temperature 200○С. As shown by TEM, XPS, TPD-NH3, TPR-H2, XRD, and N2 adsorption, the surface of the most active catalyst contains Pd0Cu0 particles with the mean size of 4 ± 2 nm. The bimetallic particles are an alloy with the fcc structure and Pd : Cu ratio of 40 : 60. At 275○C, the performance of 0.2%Cu/0.3%Pd/Al2O3 is 182 × 10–4 mol h–1 g–1. The value obtained is higher by several orders of magnitude than the performance of the reference catalysts M1/Al2O3 (M1 = Fe, Ni, Co) and by an order of magnitude than that of the reference catalysts M2/Al2O3 (M2 = Ru, Rh, Pt, Pd, Pt–Re, Ni–Mo).

Investigation of Parameters Influencing the Activity and Selectivity of Ru-Sn Catalyst for Chemoselective Hydrogenation of Benzoic Acid to Benzyl Alcohol

This study assessed the Ru-Sn catalyst’s performance in benzoic acid hydrogenation to benzyl alcohol, highlighting the optimal Sn/Ruratio of 5 for peak activity in a Ru-Sn/Al2O3 system. TiO2 support outperformed Al2O3 and SiO2, achieving a 72% conversion rate and 83% selectivity towards benzyl alcohol. Increasing the reduction temperature enhanced catalyst activity and selectivity. While Ru remained stable, tin showed leaching; this decreased with reuse of catalyst and higher catalyst reduction temperatures. Notably, TiO2 support minimized Sn leaching and benzoic acid’s acidity did not induce Sn leaching. The findings provide key insights into optimizing the Ru-Sn catalyst for hydrogenation of benzoic acid.

Catalyst optimization and reduction condition of continuous growth of carbon nanotubes on carbon fiber surface

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs)/carbon fiber (CF) reinforcements were synthesized under different catalyst compositions and reduction conditions. The effects of the catalyst, reduction temperature and reduction time on the surface morphology, graphitization, and single filament tensile strength of the prepared CNTs/CF samples were investigated. When nickel was used as the catalyst and copper as the catalyst promoter, with the increase of copper concentration, the catalytic activity increased. Thus, the carbon source was consumed more completely, improving the abundance of CNTs with good graphitization. And the effect of repairing CF defects was more obvious, hence the single filament tensile strength accordingly increased. Besides, the increase of catalyst reduction temperature and reduction time intensified the etching of CF by catalyst, and decreased the single filament tensile strength of CF. With the deposition of CNTs, the tensile strength of CF was enhanced in varying degrees. When the concentration of cooper was 0.01 mol/L with the reduction time of 10 min and reduction temperature of 450 °C, CNTs/CF had the highest tensile strength, which can reach up to 4.51 GPa. We determined that bimetallic catalysts could adjust the catalytic activity of nickel. The change of reduction time and temperature would affect the quality of CNTs, which was helpful to obtain high quality CNTs on CF surface and improve the mechanical properties of CNTs/CF and its composites.

Production of syngas by methane dry reforming over the catalyst ZNi1‐xCex: effects of catalyst calcination and reduction temperature

AbstractBACKGROUNDA nickel‐based catalyst is active in the dry reforming of methane. However, the nickel‐metal particles' sintering at high reaction temperatures and the rapid catalyst deactivation due to coke deposition are still significant issues.RESULTSA series of catalysts, Ni1‐xCex, was prepared by the sol–gel technique and the synthesized catalysts were used for the methane dry reforming reaction considering various parameters, such as the ceria to nickel ratio, total loading, catalyst calcination, and reduction temperature. The addition of ceria to nickel increased the CH4 and CO2 percent conversion. The catalyst 40Ni0.75Ce0.25/Al2O3 calcined at 700 °C possessed a high conversion of CO2 and CH4. The reduced catalyst (40Ni0.75Ce0.25/Al2O3) showed better catalytic activity than the calcined catalyst. However, the reduced catalyst's performance declined due to coke deposition. The calcined catalyst was more stable than the reduced catalyst. The time‐on‐stream study (up to 16 h) reflected that the percent conversion and yield dropped more sharply for the reduced catalyst (% CO2 Conversion dropped: 100% to 94%) than for the calcined catalyst (% CO2 conversion dropped: 94% to 93%). The accumulation of ceria and support (alumina) increased the catalyst surface area, which improved the overall activity and stability of the catalyst. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Raman spectroscopy analyses detected the formation of Multi Walled ‐ Carbon Nanotubes (MW‐CNT) on the used catalyst. They also show the formation of a smaller diameter of MW‐CNT (60–70 nm) over the calcined catalyst than the reduced catalyst (80–139 nm).CONCLUSIONThe calcined catalyst, 40Ni0.75Ce0.25/Al2O3–700 °C, was very active with high methane (91%) and CO2 (94%) conversions; also, the reduced catalyst was active and possessed high methane (88%) and CO2 (100%) conversions at low reaction temperatures. Overall, the calcined catalyst was comparatively more stable than the reduced catalyst. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).

CO2 Methanation of Biogas over Ni-Mg-Al: The Effects of Ni Content, Reduction Temperature, and Biogas Composition

Biogas is mainly composed of CH4 and CO2, so it is used as an alternative energy to CH4 with high energy density by separating and removing CO2 from biogas. In addition, it can be utilized by producing synthesis gas (CO and H2) through thermal decomposition of biogas or by synthesizing CH4 by methanation of CO2. The technique of CO2 methanation is a method that can improve the CH4 concentration without CO2 separation. This study aims to produce more efficient methane through CO2 methanation of biogas over Ni-Mg-Al catalyst. So, the effect of Ni contents in catalyst, catalyst reduction temperature, CO2 concentration in biogas, and the initial concentration of CH4 on CO2 conversion rate and CH4 selectivity was investigated. In addition, the effect of increasing CO2 concentration, H2/CO2 ratio, and GHSV (gas space velocity per hour) on H2 conversion, CH4 productivity, and product was investigated. In particular, the durability and stability of CO2 methanation was tested over 60 wt% Ni-Mg-Al catalyst at 350 °C and 30,000/h for 130 h. From the long-term test results, the catalyst shows stability by maintaining a constant CO2 conversion rate of 72% and a CH4 selectivity of 95%.

Amination of Ethylene Glycol to Ethylenediamine Catalyzed by Co‐Cu/γ‐Al2O3

AbstractEthylenediamine is an important organic chemical and commercially produced from non‐renewable starting material. In the present work, amination of ethylene glycol to ethylenediamine was studied using an aqueous ammonia as ammonia source. A series of supported bimetallic catalysts were prepared by impregnation method and characterized by means of H2‐TPR, H2‐TPD, XRD, XPS and N2 adsorption‐desorption. Their catalytic performance for amination of ethylene glycol was investigated and Co−Cu/γ‐Al2O3 catalyst exhibited high activity and good selectivity to ethylenediamine. There exists obvious interaction and synergistic effect between Cu and Co in Co−Cu/γ‐Al2O3 for lowering catalyst reduction temperature and improving catalytic performance separately. The selectivity of ethylenediamine and ethanolamine respectively attained 45.7 % and 23.7 % at an ethylene glycol conversion of 41.5 % under the suitable reaction conditions. On this basis, a majority of by‐products in the amination of ethylene glycol were identified by gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry analysis and a reaction network was proposed.

Catalysts Derived from Nickel-Containing Layered Double Hydroxides for Aqueous-Phase Furfural Hydrogenation

Changes in the structural and textural properties of NiAl-layered double hydroxides (LDHs) (with 2–4 molar ratios of metals) and state of nickel that occur in different steps of the synthesis of nickel catalysts were studied using XRD, thermal analysis, TPR, low-temperature nitrogen adsorption, XANES, EXAFS, and electron microscopy methods. Relations between nickel content, catalyst reduction conditions, state of nickel, and its catalytic properties were revealed. It was shown that the use of NiAl LDH as the catalyst precursor even at a high content of active metal allows for the obtaining of the dispersed particles of supported nickel that are active in the aqueous-phase hydrogenation of furfural. The catalyst activity and conversion of furfural were found to increase with elevation of the catalyst reduction temperature and the corresponding growth of the fraction of reduced nickel. However, a lower reduction temperature (500 °C) makes it possible to form smaller nickel particles with the size of 4–6 nm, and a high Ni content (Ni:Al = 4) can be used to obtain the active Ni@NiAlOx catalyst. Under mild reaction conditions (90 °C, 2.0 MPa), the furfural conversion reached 93%, and furfuryl alcohol was formed with the selectivity of 70%. Under more severe reaction conditions (150 °C, 3.0 MPa), complete conversion of furfural was achieved, and cyclopentanol and tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol were the main hydrogenation products.

Influence of Catalyst Reduction Temperature on Autogenous Glycerol Hydrogenolysis over NiAl Catalyst

AbstractAutogenous glycerol hydrogenolysis to 1,2‐propanediol by aqueous phase reforming (APR) was investigated over supported nickel catalysts. Effect of reduction temperature on physico‐chemical properties of catalysts played a significant role in tuning conversion and product selectivities. The formation of nickel aluminate (NiAl2O4) spinel phase during catalyst reduction led to rearrangement of Ni species to obtain small and stable Ni particles. The catalyst activation temperature alters the extent of reduction of multivalent Ni species (Ni0, Ni+2/+3) which facilitated glycerol dehydration and hydrogenation while suppressing C−C cleavage and thus avoiding undesirable side products. Additionally, presence of moderate BrØnsted/Lewis acid ratio of the catalyst promoted higher 1,2‐PDO selectivity. In‐situ glycerol hydrogenolysis involves glycerol dehydration to acetol with simultaneous reforming to H2 and CO2 and this hydrogen converts acetol to 1,2‐PDO.

촉매의 조건에 따른 수소/산소 혼합 기체의 점화 특성 연구

A fundamental study was conducted to develop a combustor system using hydrogen catalyst reaction as an ignition source. Several variable conditions were selected to analyze the ignition characteristics using the catalyst; the main catalyst component, reduction temperature and reaction surface area of catalysts, and the equivalent ratio of the mixture gas. The platinum(Pt) catalyst was finally selected because of its excellent reactivity. The ignition performance was best when catalysts were reduced at 300°C. Moreover, the ignition performance was improved with a larger surface area and low equivalence ratio of mixture gas. XRD analysis and SEM photography were performed to identify the formation and crystallization of nano Pt particles. The analysis showed that Pt (111) crystals had the highest distribution at a reduction temperature of 300°C. Nano Pt particles were well-formed in the catalysts, but excessive heating degrades the catalysts

TiO2-carbon nanotubes composite supported MnOx-CuO catalyst for low-temperature NH3-SCR of NO: Investigation of SO2 and H2O tolerance

A series of titania-carbon nanotubes (TiO2-CNTs) supported MnOx-CuO catalysts were prepared and investigated for NH3-SCR of NO at low temperature. It was observed that the addition of Cu and/or CNTs to Mn/TiO2 has a beneficial effect in improving the activity of the catalyst. In addition, the effect of Cu loading was also studied and found that the catalyst with 5 wt% Cu (Mn-Cu5/Ti-CNTs) exhibited the best NH3-SCR performance. Remarkably, the Mn-Cu5/Ti-CNTs showed excellent resistance to SO2/H2O in comparison to the Mn/TiO2 catalyst. The addition of CNTs has increased the specific surface area, total pore volume, and reduced the average pore size of the catalyst. Meanwhile, the Cu loading has enhanced the Mn4+ species and chemisorbed oxygen species on the surface of the catalyst. Besides, the incorporation of both Cu and CNTs have decreased the catalyst reduction temperature and increased the amount and strength of acidic sites on the catalyst. All these factors contributed to the superior NH3-SCR activity and SO2/H2O resistance of the catalyst.

Continuous one-pot hydrodeoxygenation of sorbitol to fuel components over Pd/WO –ZrO2 catalysts

The one-pot hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of an aqueous sorbitol solution (20 wt%) was studied over Pd (0.5 wt%)/WOx–ZrO2 catalyst at the variable reaction conditions in a continuous mode focusing on the effect of the calcination temperature of tungstated zirconia (1073 and 1223 К), the Pd containing catalyst reduction temperature, as well as on the correlation between their physical-chemical properties and fuel hydrocarbons yield. It was found that sorbitol HDO under reaction conditions such as temperatures 573 and 613 K, hydrogen pressure 4.0 MPa, and WHSV of 1.0 h–1 resulted in the highest yield of C5+ hydrocarbons 76–81 mol% mainly consisting of isoalkanes, cycloalkanes, n–alkanes and arenes. The maximum yield of the targeted isoalkanes and cycloalkanes with RON>70 (34 mol%) along with the minimum amount of undesirable C6–C8 arenes (2 mol%) were obtained at 613 K. Under these conditions the Pd catalyst reduced at 613 K using tungstated zirconia calcined at 1073 K as a support afforded formation of Pd/WOx–ZrO2 with the optimal microtexture, acidity and dispersion of catalytically active phase. Physicochemical properties of the catalyst and support were studied by XRD, low temperature N2 physical adsorption, NH3–TPD, H2–TPR, CO chemisorption, XPS, and CO2–TPD.

Optimization of CO2 reforming of methane process for the syngas production over Ni–Ce/TiO2–ZrO2 catalyst using the Taguchi method

In the present study, Taguchi method-based design of experiment with L9 orthogonal array was implemented to optimize the process conditions for CO2 reforming of methane over the Ni–Ce/TiO2–ZrO2 catalyst. The catalyst composition, catalyst reduction temperature, reaction operating temperature, and the CO2/CH4 ratio of the reactant gas were the control parameters. The performance index was considered as the response of the Taguchi experiment. The performance index was calculated by considering the product gas H2/CO ratio, deactivation factor, carbon deposition, and maximum CH4 conversion. The catalysts were prepared in two steps using the evaporation-induced self-assembly and urea deposition-precipitation methods. The catalysts were characterized in their fresh and spent stages using various techniques like X-ray diffraction, N2-physisorption, H2 temperature-programmed reduction, inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy, Scanning electron spectroscopy, Transmission electron spectroscopy, and Thermogravimetric analysis. The results showed that the operating temperature had the principal effect on the performance index. The optimal conditions from signal/noise ratio analysis were Cat3 catalyst with Ti/Zr ratio of 1:3, catalyst reduction temperature of 600 °C, the operating temperature of 800 °C, and feed gas ratio as CO2/CH4 = 2. Higher Zr content in the catalyst support and the lower reduction temperature favor enhancing the performance index.

Ni-containing CeO2 rods for dry reforming of methane: Activity tests and a multiscale lattice Boltzmann model analysis in two model geometries

Experimental and theoretical modeling on low-temperature dry methane reforming over Ni-containing CeO2 rods was studied. The catalyst was characterized by means of N2 physisorption, in-situ XRD, TPR and H2 chemisorption techniques. The characterization studies revealed the distortion of CeO2 flourite structure due to the Ni incorporation. Lattice expansion (due to reduction) and contraction (due to oxidation) suggest the reversible redox nature of CeO2. Ni–O–Ce solid solution formation was evidenced by both XRD and TPR studies. H2 chemisorption study revealed that the catalyst reduction temperature plays a significant role in Ni dispersion. The catalyst showed similar activity trends in two model geometries: a between-two-plates microchannel fixed-bed reactor and a conventional fixed-bed reactor. The activity tests were conducted in the kinetic regime, where conversions of CH4 were not influenced with the gas flow rate. A lattice Boltzmann model for mixed gas flow was developed along with a boundary condition for catalytic sites. The lattice Boltzmann model was used in a multiscale simulation of the studied reaction systems and produced data that qualitatively matched the experiments.

Dehydrogenation of 2,3-Butanediol to 3-Hydroxybutanone Over CuZnAl Catalysts: Effect of Lithium Cation as Promoter

The dehydrogenation of 2,3-butanediol (BDO) to 3-hydroxybutanone (HBO) was studies over Li cation-doped CuZnAl catalysts. The catalyst samples were characterized by XRD, XPS, H2-TPR and SEM techniques. The characterization results showing that doping with Li cation obviously modified the surface morphology of CuZnAl catalysts; decreased the reduction temperature of CuZnAl catalysts; and finally increased the amount of Cu active sites. The reaction results showing that, Li modified CuZnAl catalysts obviously enhanced the selectivity of the dehydrogenation of BDO to HBO by inhibiting the dehydration of BDO. The Li(2%)–Cu(44%)–Zn(38%)–Al(16%) exhibited the highest activity for dehydrogenation of BDO, with the conversion rate of BDO is 72.4% and the selectivity of HBO is 95.9% at 260 °C. This catalyst shows excellent stability for more than 100 h without significant deactivation.

Catalytic Plasma Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis Using Hierarchically Connected Porous Co/SiO2 Catalysts Prepared by Microwave-Induced Co-assembly

Catalytic plasma-enhanced Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS) for gas-to-liquid conversion was investigated using a recently developed novel nanostructured, hierarchically connected micro/meso-porous Co/SiO2 catalyst obtained through microwave irradiation-induced coassembly of the catalyst and catalyst support precursors ( Catalysts 2020, 10, 152). This catalyst structure with its micron-scale morphological and chemical heterogeneity is particularly suitable for catalytic plasma reactions. It is shown that a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) can promote FTS over the catalysts at low temperatures and ambient pressure with 100% conversion without any deactivation over a prolonged time scale (175 h in the current study). In contrast to conventional FTS, the hydrogen conversion is higher in plasma FTS, demonstrating that a DBD can promote FTS for more methane and higher hydrocarbon formation. It is shown that the catalyst is not fully reduced and is a mixture of CoO and Co. Carbon deposition present due to incomplete heat treatment of the catalyst to remove the organic coating on SiO2 support results in catalyst deactivation, which can be eliminated by using high catalyst reduction temperature. Furthermore, the catalytic activity increases during the course of reaction due to the plasma-induced morphological changes in the catalyst structure. In the absence of a plasma, catalyst deactivation is very rapid, which is reversed by burning carbon deposit using DBD plasma in oxygen atmosphere at 150 °C. The results indicate that it is possible to develop a new sustainable, distributed FTS technology operating at low temperatures, ambient pressure, and small scale by optimizing the catalyst property, reactor design, and reaction parameters under plasma conditions.