Recent advances in catalyst design for light olefin production via the direct Fischer–Tropsch process

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  • Grzegorz Przemyslaw Brudecki Redtech Global (F.Z.E.), Lisence 50462, Ajman Free Zone C1 Building, Ajman Free Zone, UAE
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https://doi.org/10.18686/cest565

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catalyst , catalyst selectivity , Fischer–Tropsch synthesis , light olefins , material design , support , syngas

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Light olefins are critical building blocks in chemical industry and can be produced using different technologies. Among various approaches, Fischer–Tropsch synthesis from syngas has been considered to be the most attractive due to its obvious advantages, such as achieving carbon neutrality, net-zero emissions, and possibility to produce specific light olefins. However, relatively low conversion, selectivity to olefins, and stability remains a key issue for the proposed heterogeneous catalysts. This review highlights the recent achievements in the conversion of syngas into light olefins in the presence of different catalysts, including conventional Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, promoted catalysts, bifunctional catalysts, and supported metal-based catalysts. The effect of promoters and supports nature as the most critical factor affecting the catalytic performance is discussed meticulously. Incorporation of various promoters is an attractive solution to improve catalysts activity. A significant increase in the chemical and mechanical stability of catalysts is possible by dispersing catalysts on a support material. This work also aims to provide comprehensive insights into mechanistic aspects as well as the challenges, which remain open and need to be addressed in the near future to obtain new efficient materials for Fischer–Tropsch synthesis. The insights gained will help direct future research and development efforts towards more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable light olefin production processes.

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2025-11-28

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Brudecki, G. P. (2025). Recent advances in catalyst design for light olefin production via the direct Fischer–Tropsch process. Clean Energy Science and Technology, 3(4), 565. https://doi.org/10.18686/cest565

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