Microkinetic Model Of Fischer Tropsch Synthesis On Iron Catalysts

Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS), developed in the early 1900[alpha]s, is defined as the catalytic conversion of H2 and CO to hydrocarbons and oxygenates with the production of H2O and CO2. Accurate microkinetic modeling can in principle provide insights into catalyst design and the role of promoters. This work focused on gaining an understanding of the chemistry of the kinetically relevant steps in FTS on Fe catalyst and developing a microkinetic model that describes FTS reaction kinetics.