Method for preparing iron-based catalyst and iron-based catalyst prepared by the same

#This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) of Korean Patent Applications No. 10-2013-0089300, and No. 10-2014-0094950, filed on Jul. 29, 2013, and Jul. 25, 2014, respectively, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.

#Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for preparing an iron-based catalyst and an iron-based catalyst prepared by the same, and more particularly to an economical and environment-friendly method for preparing an iron-based catalyst directly from iron ore, thereby realizing a stable iron-based catalyst exhibiting excellent catalyst performance, and an iron-based catalyst prepared by the same.

#An iron composite may exhibit activity to living radical polymerization. Iron is a low price metal that is abundant on earth, and due to its high level of stability, it is an important metal in putting living radical polymerization to practical use.

#FIG. 1 is a flowchart sequentially illustrating a method for preparing an iron-based catalyst according to an embodiment of the present invention;

#FIG. 2 is a flowchart sequentially illustrating a method for preparing an iron-based catalyst according to another embodiment of the present invention;

#FIG. 3 is a graph of measurements of H2 consumption as a function of temperature of an iron-based catalyst prepared by embodiments 1 to 4 and comparative examples 3 and 4;

#The following detailed description is provided to assist the reader in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the methods, apparatuses, and/or systems described herein. Accordingly, various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the systems, apparatuses and/or methods described herein will be suggested to those of ordinary skill in the art. Also, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions may be omitted for increased clarity and conciseness.

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