Stabilized Fe7C3 catalyst with K–Mg dual promotion for robust CO2 hydrogenation to high-value olefins

Fei Qian, Maolin Wang, Zidu Wei, Yi Cai, Zeping Sun, Ruikang Liang, Guangbo Liu, Ming Qing, Hong Wang, Jinjia Liu (), Xing-Wu Liu (), Yong Yang and Xiao-Dong Wen ()
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Fei Qian: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Maolin Wang: Peking University
Zidu Wei: Synfuels China Co. Ltd.
Yi Cai: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Zeping Sun: Synfuels China Co. Ltd.
Ruikang Liang: Synfuels China Co. Ltd.
Guangbo Liu: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Ming Qing: Synfuels China Co. Ltd.
Hong Wang: Synfuels China Co. Ltd.
Jinjia Liu: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Xing-Wu Liu: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Yong Yang: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Xiao-Dong Wen: Chinese Academy of Sciences

Nature Communications, 2025, vol. 16, issue 1, 1-9

Abstract: Abstract Iron carbide catalysts, particularly the Fe7C3 phase, hold significant potential for efficient CO2 hydrogenation to olefins, yet stabilizing this phase under reactive conditions remains a major challenge. Herein, we report a robust and efficient synthesis of nearly phase-pure Fe7C3 catalysts derived from Prussian blue analogues, whose stability is significantly enhanced by strategically incorporating K and Mg promoters. Comprehensive characterization reveals that K accelerates the carbonization process and markedly enhances olefin selectivity, whereas Mg effectively suppresses water-induced oxidation, preserving the structural integrity of the Fe7C3 phase. Under optimized reaction conditions (340 °C, 2 MPa, H2/CO2 = 3), the Fe7C3-KMg catalyst achieves a high CO2 conversion of 41.5% and an olefin selectivity of 67.1%, maintaining exceptional catalytic stability for over 1000 hours. These findings offer valuable new insights into the rational design of robust iron carbide catalysts for sustainable and efficient CO2 conversion into high-value chemicals.

Date: 2025
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