journal article·2026-02Open access

Recent Advances in Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis: Catalyst Design, Reaction Mechanisms, and Process Engineering

Tianxing Xing, Shumao Yuan, Ziyi Zheng, Xun Zhao, Weiliang Zhong, Yuxing Yan, Yafu Wang, Zhenlin Zhao, Rui Ren, Jiangwei Zhang

Advanced Sustainable Systems· Volume 10· Issue 2

Abstract

ABSTRACT Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS) offers a versatile route for converting syngas from coal, natural gas, and biomass into liquid fuels and chemical intermediates, and remains central to the development of cleaner carbon‐conversion technologies. This review provides an integrated overview of recent progress in FTS, with emphasis on advances in catalyst design, mechanistic understanding, and process engineering. Developments from conventional Fe‐ and Co‐based catalysts to single‐atom and carbon‐supported systems are discussed, together with insights gained from in situ/operando studies and density functional theory. Emerging strategies in reactor architecture and techno‐economic analysis are also summarized. By linking molecular‐level understanding with engineering considerations, this review identifies key challenges and outlines opportunities for guiding FTS toward higher efficiency and greater sustainability.
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OpenAlex topics: Catalysts for Methane Reforming · Subcritical and Supercritical Water Processes · Heat and Mass Transfer in Porous Media

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Affiliations

College of Energy Material and Chemistry Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Catalysis Inner Mongolia Advanced Research Institute Inner Mongolia University Hohhot P. R. China

Department of Joint and Sports Medicine First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University Dalian P. R. China

WellRun Technology Co., Ltd. Beijing P. R. China

Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin P. R. China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · National Key Research and Development Program of China

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