Development and Up‐scaling of Iron‐based Catalysts for Fischer‐Tropsch Synthesis of Higher Alcohols

Abstract For sustainable production of chemicals like hydrocarbons and oxygenates from renewable carbon sources electricity Fischer‐Tropsch synthesis is focused in current research. Aiming for this purpose, the development supported powdered shaped catalysts low‐temperature value‐added higher alcohols was addressed study. Promising support materials α‐Al 2 O 3 , SiO ZrO SiC were assessed influence electrochemical promoters on product formation investigated. The results show an outstanding promoting effect lithium conversion alcohol selectivity. A beneficial synergistic occurred combination 1 % Li Cu each could be exploited both catalysts. Furthermore, effects surface, shape, porosity Fe content pellet Exploiting found, first monometallic Fe‐based catalyst – outperforming state‐of‐the‐art powder selectivity presented.