Optimization of Catalysts for Fischer‐Tropsch Synthesis by Introduction of Transport Pores

Diffusional restrictions in the porous network of Fischer-Tropsch catalysts strongly affect activity and product selectivity. Especially small pores hamper the diffusion of reactants. In order to overcome the diffusion restrictions, the introduction of transport pores into the catalyst and the resulting effect on reaction rate and selectivities were studied. It was shown that transport pores allow for an increase in diffusion length, maintaining high reaction rate and C5+ selectivity. Overall, the productivity can be increased through optimization of the transport pore fraction.

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