Size dependence on reduction kinetic of iron based Fischer–Tropsch catalyst

Catalyst structure has a significant influence on its kinetic behavior. In this work, effect of nanoparticle size on reduction kinetics of iron FTS catalyst [0] has been studied. Fe/Cu/La catalysts were prepared via bulk precipitation and microemulsion methods to produce a series of iron oxides with different particle size. In microemulsion method, the catalyst particle size was changed with type of surfactant such as SDS, Triton X-100, and SDBS. Size dependence on reduction rate constant (kr) was evaluated using the formation and growth of nuclei model (3D). The results showed that when the catalyst particle size increased, the reduction rate of iron catalyst decreased. A value of 3.11 nm and 0.53 h−1were obtained for η parameter and size independent part of reduction rate constant (k∞), which are consistent with the values reported in literatures.