The effect of pore size or iron particle size on the formation of light olefins in Fischer–Tropsch synthesis

Abstract

The surface modification of a silica support was applied in solely comparing the effects of iron particle size or pore size on the formation of light olefins. Smaller iron or iron carbide particles are advantageous in forming light olefins and O/P of C₂–C₄ is more sensitive to the pore size of the catalysts.