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2007inGAPInnovative Natural Gas Processes and Products P.O. box 1033 Blindern0317 OsloNorway
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ANNUAL REPORT
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2008inGAPInnovative Natural Gas Processes and Products P.O. box 1033 Blindern0317 OsloNorway
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Foreword by Centre Director Energy, nutrition and security are basic human needs. Providing the tools to fill those needs – in the most sustainable way – is a continuous scientific and industrial challenge.
inGAP’s main goal was to enhance the sustainability of processes aimed at converting natural gas into consumer products – at the benefit of mankind, as well as the competitiveness of our industrial partners. Our main tool was catalysis – materials that make reactions proceed under milder conditions, with lower energy consumption and less waste production.
On the global scale, natural gas is a main energy source and a preferred raw material for a wide range of consumer products such as fertilizers, packaging materials, clothes, car interiors, laptops, and so on. Natural gas is also Norway’s most important natural resource, today and in the foreseeable future.
In this report, we will present highlights of the inGAP centre. Detailed technical descriptions are found elsewhere, in the annual inGAP reports (2007-13) and in the publications listed in the Appendix. Here, you will find selected snapshots showing how inGAP’s impact was built – stone by stone - towards the ultimate goal: Rational catalyst design by fundamental insight.
Unni Olsbye
Centre Director
Schematic illustration of the energy requirement of a catalyzed process (running through the tunnel) compared to an un-catalyzed process (running over the mountain).
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Foreword by leader of host institution inGAP was the first Centre of Research-based Innovation (SFI) at the University of Oslo (UiO), and the centre has served as a driving force in extending our collaboration with important industrial partners. inGAP has over the years conducted research aligned with UiOs strategy for long term research efforts addressing industrial challenges. In particular, we are proud that large and globally oriented companies have chosen our Department of Chemistry as a preferred research partner when addressing challenges within the realm of chemistry.
inGAP has produced important results within catalysis and conversion of natural gas for the production of fuel and various consumables. Natural gas is one of Norway´s most important natural resources, and the results within catalysis have contributed to energy savings, more prudent management of natural resources, and reduced waste management in preparation of a number of products. In the future we may also see that the results provided by inGAP will be used within other areas like processing of biomass from wood and other biological materials.
inGAP has provided results that represent important steps towards a society built on renewable energy resources and better waste management. The contributions from inGAP have been very well aligned with UiOs strategy and plans for providing new and important knowledge pointing towards a sustainable future.
Ole Petter Ottersen
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword by centre director .................................................................... 3
Foreword by head of host institution ...................................................... 4
Summary / Sammendrag (norsk) ............................................................. 8
Facts about the Centre ............................................................................ 10
• Organisation ..........................................................................................10
• Scientific Advisory Board ......................................................................11
Cooperation within the centre .................................................................13
Finances .....................................................................................................14
Results - Key figures .................................................................................14
Research ....................................................................................................15
International cooperation .........................................................................36
Training of researchers ............................................................................38
Communication .........................................................................................42
Effects of the centre for the host institution and research partners ..... 43
Future prospects .......................................................................................43
Success stories and Feedback from some active
company and public partners .................................................................... 43
Conclusions ...............................................................................................49
Supplements ..............................................................................................50
• Lists of Postdocs, PhD Candidates and Master Students ...................50
• Senior Personnel ...................................................................................59
• Statement of accounts for the centre financing period ........................61
• Publications, Presentations and Patent Applicatiions ..........................62
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Background of the inGAP Centre of Research-based Innovation within Innovative Natural gas Processes and Products inGAP is one of 14 National Centres of Research-based Innovation, appointed by the Norwegian Research Council for a period of 8 years, starting in 2007. inGAP comprises the leading institutions within catalysis research in Norway; the University of Oslo (UiO), the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and SINTEF. Our industry partners, Haldor Topsøe, INEOS and Statoil, are global players within energy and petrochemicals production, a field in which catalysis plays a major role. Catalysis is thus the focal point in our research.
inGAP’s strategy is to establish a cross-disciplinary centre that integrates experiments, theory and technology within the field of catalytic processes related to chemical conversion of natural gas.
Each industry partner has defined a process of particular interest to them, and identified technical challenges in these processes which are addressed on a fundamental level in joint industry-institute-academia projects. To support the projects that directly address each of these processes, several fundamental projects have been defined; addressing topics such as synthesis of model materials and methods development. Further, investments are made in instruments and equipment of particular importance for the study of each of the processes.
inGAP’s approach to research-based innovation: Large-scale technical challenges are addressed at the fundamental level, where the insight gained will be used to design improved catalysts and processes.
Background of the inGAP Centre of Research-based Innovation within Innovative Natural gas Processes and ProductsinGAP is one of 14 National Centres of Research-based Innovation, appointed by the Norwegian Research Council for a period of 5-8 years, starting in 2007. inGAP comprises the leading institutions within catalysis research in Norway; the University of Oslo (UiO), the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and SINTEF. Our industry partners, Haldor Topsøe, INEOS and Statoil, are global players within energy and petrochemicals production, a field in which catalysis plays a major role. Catalysis is thus the focal point in our research.
inGAP’s strategy is to establish a cross-disciplinary centre that integrates experiments, theory and technology within the field of catalytic processes related to chemical conversion of natural gas.
Each industry partner has defined a process of particular interest to them, and identified technical challenges in these processes which are addressed on a fundamental level in joint industry-institute-academia projects. To support the projects that directly address each of these processes, several fundamental projects have been defined; addressing topics such as synthesis of model materials and methods development. Further, investments are made in instruments and equipment of particular importance for the study of each of the processes.
inGAP’s approach to research-based innovation: Large-scale technical challenges are addressed at the fundamental level, where the insight gained will be used to design improved catalysts and processes.
Cover by P.V. Daham S. Gunawardana, Postdoctoral Fellow at NTNU. SEM images of steel samples showing different states of Metal Dusting.2
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Centre vision The inGAP Centre vision is:
Value creation in natural-gas processes through rational design of processes and products based on atomistic and mechanistic insight in catalyst and reactor parameters under operative conditions
Centre goals The following Centre goals have been defined:
• To provide advanced methodology and fundamental insight into catalyst technology to industry partners, thereby promoting higher productivity in existing plants, a systematic approach to development of improved catalysts and processes and the basis for creating new natural gas processes and products.
• Funding and research training of at least 18 PhD students and 10-12 temporary researchers.
• At least 80 publications in high-ranked journals, and 80 oral and poster presentations at conferences.
• Hosting 3 (biannual) International Schools of Catalysis.
• Personnel exchange (8 man-years) between industry and academia.
• 3-5 patent applications, of which at least one should be subjected to commercialisation measures.
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Summary During the past 8 years,
• inGAP has created synergy between previously competing research groups, making the center a world-class scientific environment for producing high-impact research
• inGAP has improved the competitiveness of the industry partners, by introducing them to cutting edge research methods and techniques
• inGAP has enhanced the industrial impact of catalysis research at the research partners, by creating a mutually confident collaboration environment where the industry partners could discuss their process challenges
More specifically, inGAP has made the following main achievements:
1. Optimisation of the catalyst portfolio for a VCM (Vinyl Chloride Monomer) plant within INEOS based on an improved understanding of the role of different types of promoters by in-situ EXAFS (Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure) measurements combined with catalytic measurements.
2. Demonstration of rational catalyst design; production of a novel product spectrum, i.e. low-aromatic fuel components, over a 1D 10-ring zeolite which was selected based on mechanistic understanding of the methanol-to-gasoline (MTG – Haldor Topsøe’s RTA project) reaction over conventional zeolites.
3. Fundamental insight into how various gas impurities affect F-T (Fischer-Tropsch) catalysts, more specifically that some impurities which were considered poisons do not harm the catalyst. This insight can give substantial savings in gas cleaning costs and reduced catalyst consumption of a commercial Gas to Liquids (GTL – Statoil’s RTA project) plant.
4. Increased understanding of MTO (Methanol to Olefin) catalyst deactivation phenomena, notably the tetrahedral atom mobility in zeolite/zeotype lattices during methanol-to-olefins (MTO – INEOS’ RTA project) test cycle (calcination – operation – regeneration), based on NMR measurements. Driving forces for the mobility have been identified by DFT calculations.
5. Creation of a novel series of metal-organic framework (MOF) s with unprecedented chemical and thermal stability, the UiO-66 series. Patent covers the essential building block of the materials, and has been granted in US and Europe. A license agreement for production of these materials has been signed.
6. Educated 17 PhD students (6 will graduate in 2016), 11 postdoctoral researchers and 38 MSc students
7. Published more than 100 papers in scientific journals, of which several have been cited more than 100 times.
8. Given close to 200 oral presentations at international conferences, of which 6 were plenary and 19 keynote lectures.
9. Invested 23 million NOK in state-of-the-art instrumentation and methods, which enabled us to lift the scientific impact of research carried out by the inGAP partners, within and beyond the inGAP centre.
10. Organised 2 schools; one aimed at introducing inGAP students to state-of-the-art catalysis research, and the other at mutually benefitting from the hands-on experience of each inGAP partner with advanced instrumentation and techniques.
Number of papers, presentations, patents and school (cumulative) Number of master students, PhD degress and Postdoctoral man year
0 20 40 60 80
100 120 140 160 180 200
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Papers (101)
Oral presenta7ons (194 (236))
Invited presenta7ons (42)
Popular science contribu7ons (9)
Patents (5)
Schools (2)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Master's degrees (cumula9ve)
PhD degrees (cumula9ve)
Postdoctoral man years (cumula9ve)
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Sammendrag (norsk)
I løpet av de siste 8 årene har inGAP
• skapt et vitenskapelig senter i verdensklasse gjennom å bringe sammen, løfte og utnytte synergien mellom tidligere konkurrerende miljøer
• bedret konkurranseevnen til våre industripartnere ved å introdusere dem for «cutting edge» forskningsmetoder og -teknikker
• forbedret den industrielle relevansen av katalyseforskningen hos våre forskningspartnere ved å skape et tillitsfullt samarbeidsklima der industripartnerne kunne diskutere sine prosessutfordringer
Mer spesifikt har inGAP oppnådd:
1. Optimalisering av katalysatorporteføljen for et VCM-anlegg innen INEOS basert på en bedre forståelse av hvilken effekt ulike typer tilsetningsstoffer til katalysatoren har, basert på in-situ EXAFS målinger kombinert med katalytiske målinger.
2. Demonstrasjon av rasjonell katalysator-design; produksjon av ikke-aromatiske bensinkomponenter over en småporet zeolitt som ble valgt på grunnlag av mekanistisk forståelse av metanol-til-bensin reaksjonen (MTG - Haldor Topsøe’s RTA prosjekt) over konvensjonelle zeolitter.
3. Grunnleggende innsikt i hvordan ulike urenheter i fødegassen påvirker katalysatorer for fremstilling av diesel, nærmere bestemt at noen forurensninger som ble betraktet som gift ikke skader katalysatoren. Denne innsikten kan gi betydelige besparelser i gassrensekostnader og redusert katalysatorforbruk i en kommersiell Gas to Liquids prosess (GTL - STATOIL’s RTA prosjekt).
4. Økt forståelse av aktivitetstap i MTO katalysator, særlig mobiliteten av tetraeder-atomer i zeolitt / zeotype gitter under metanol-til-olefiner testing (MTO - INEOS’ prosjekt) (forbehandling - bruk - regenerering). Insikten er basert på NMR-målinger. Drivkreftene for mobiliteten har blitt identifisert ved hjelp av DFT beregninger.
5. Oppdagelse av en ny serie av metall-organiske nettverksstrukturer (MOF) med enestående kjemisk og termisk stabilitet, UiO-66-serien. Patentet, som er godkjent i USA og Europa, omfatter den viktigste byggestenen i materialene. En lisensavtale om produksjon av materialene er signert.
6. Utdannet 17 doktorgradsstudenter (6 vil uteksamineres i 2016), 11 postdoktorer og 38 masterstudenter
7. Publisert mer enn 100 artikler i vitenskapelige tidsskrifter, hvorav flere har blitt sitert mer enn 100 ganger.
8. Gitt nærmere 200 muntlige presentasjoner på internasjonale konferanser, hvorav seks var plenarforedrag og 19 keynote foredrag.
9. Investert 23 millioner kroner i state-of-the-art instrumentering og metoder, som har gjort oss istand til å løfte den vitenskapelige betydningen av forskning utført i og utenfor inGAP.
10. Organisert to skoler; en rettet mot å gi inGAP-studentene innblikk i state-of-the-art katalyseforskning, og en rettet mot gjensidig utveksling av kunnskap om avanserte instrumenter og teknikker mellom inGAP-partnerne.
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Organisation Structure The inGAP centre was organized through a project based matrix. Each project was allocated to an Innovation Area, with an Innovation Area Manager. The Areas are:
• NG (Natural Gas) to syngas
• NG to fuels
• NG to petrochemicals
• New chemistry
• Methods
The Innovation Area Managers were part of inGAP’s management team, together with the Managing Director and the Administrative Leader. The Innovation Area Managers reported to the Managing Director.
Steering Board Board leader:
Erling Rytter (2007 -11)Steinar Kvisle (2012 -15)
NG to syngasLeader:
Bjørnar Arstad(2007 - 15)
NG to fuelsLeader:
Edvard Bergene (2007)Morten Rønnekleiv (2008 - 10)
Øyvind Borg (2011)Torhild H. Skagseth (2011 - 13)
New chemistryLeader:
Edd Blekkan (2007 - 10)Torbjørn Gjervan (2011 - 15)
MethodsLeader:
Poul Norby (2007 - 08)Magnus Rønning (2009 - 15)
NG to petrochemicalsLeader:
Richard Bloom (2007 - 09)Stian Svelle (2009 - 12)
Anja Sjåstad (20012 - 15)
InternationalAdvisory Board
Management teamManaging Director: Unni Olsbye (2007 - 15)
Acting Managing Director: Stian Svelle (2012 - 13)Administrator: Sigurd Brændeland (2007 - 09)
Søren Jakobsen (2008 - 09)Gloria Bostick (2010 - 15)
There are two types of projects within inGAP:
1. Each industry partner has defined a Restricted Technology Area (RTA) project, for which they are given priority to intellectual property rights (IPR).
2. Non-RTA projects, which are of global interest to the Centre partners, mainly focusing on method development as well as preparation, characterization and testing of model materials.
The Steering Board had members from each of the consortium partners and had the overall responsibility for all inGAP’s activities. In 2007-11 Erling Rytter (Statoil) was Head of the Board. In 2012-15, the Head of the board was Steinar Kvisle (INEOS). Tronn Øystein Hansen was The Research Council of Norway’s observer to the Board.
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The inGAP Steering Board
The inGAP Scientific Advisory Board
Partner Representative Deputy
Haldor Topsøe Pablo Beato Jesper Nerlov
INEOS Steinar Kvisle Terje Fuglerud
NTNU Edd Blekkan Hilde Venvik
SINTEF Duncan Akporiaye Arne Karlsson
UiO Helmer Fjellvåg Vebjørn Bakken
The ingap Steering Board -Arne Karlsson; Unni Olsbye, Managing Director; Helmer Fjellvåg, Steinar Kvisle, Chairman of the Board; Tronn Hansen; Hilde J. Venvik, Pablo Beato
• Prof. Ferdi Schüth, Max-Planck institute für Kohlenforschung (Nanomaterials)
• Prof. Gabor Somorjai, University of California at Berkeley (Surface characterization)
• Prof. Bert Weckhuysen, University of Utrecht (In-situ characterization)
The S.A.B. assisted the Steering Board in evaluating activities and recommending long-term strategies and priorities.
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The inGAP Work Package Leaders
Work Package Representative
Natural Gas to Syngas Bjørnar Arstad
Natural Gas to Fuels Anja Sjåstad
Natural Gas to Petrochemicals Stian Svelle
New Chemistry Torbjørn Gjervan
Methods Magnus Rønning
The inGAP Scientific Advisory Board – Bert Weckhuysen, Gabor Somorjai and Ferdi Schüth
Leaders of work packages - Unni Olsbye, Bjørnar Arstad, Magnus Rønning, Stian Svelle, Torbjørn Gjervan, Anja Sjåstad was not present when photograph was taken.12
Cooperation within the centre
Cooperation in inGAP was ensured by three elements: Project collaboration. One very important goal for inGAP was to combine the partners’ expertise and knowledge to advance understanding of selected processes. To achieve this goal all innovation areas and most projects involved several partners. In this way the transfer of competence between partners was assured and, hence, a united Centre accomplished.
Personnel exchange. All Ph.D. students employed within the Centre spent 6 months in one of the industry partners’ research facilities. Since the exchange took place in the last part of the Ph.D. program, the industry partner got a highly skilled chemist/chemical engineer in the laboratory and one that had been working on problems related to that partner’s processes. At the same
time the exchange scheme gave the student a chance to experience the challenges in large scale production chemistry and boost motivation even further.
Internal seminars. A 2-days internal seminar was organized each year. During the inGAP seminar, each project was introduced by the project leader, while detailed scientific presentations were given by the personnel carrying out the research. A main purpose of the seminar was exchange of skills and knowledge between the various projects and partners. The members of the International Scientific Board participated actively by giving plenary lectures during the seminar and by contributing to the discussions.
Dr. Bjørnar Arstad lectures during the final inGAP seminar
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Financing through the life of the centreSummary sheet for the main categories of partners (KNOK)
Distribution of resources
Results – Key figures
Contributor Cash In-kind Total
Host UiO 190 59 836 60 026
NTNU 30 892 30 892
STATOIL 9 507 23 114 32 621
INEOS 3 857 10 289 14 146
Haldor Topsøe 5 018 4 926 9 944
Borealis 4 399 0 4 399
SINTEF 13 167 13 167
RCN 80 000 80 000
SUM 102 971 142 224 245 195
Type of activity KNOK
Research projects 203 015
Equipment 23 602
Administration 16 789
Common centre activities 1 789
Total 245 195
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014-15 Total
Scientific publications
Scientific/scholary publications (peer reviewed) Articles published in anthologies 5 6 30 19 2 62
Scientific/scholary publications Articles published in scientific/ scolary journals or series 2 15 20 17 16 16 9 95
Total 5 8 45 39 19 16 16 9 157
Information spread to the general public
Dissemination measures for users / reports, memoranda, articles, presentations held at meetings/conferences 10 13 60 40 0 53 50 91 317
Dissemination measures for the general public/popular science publications 1 4 1 2 1 9
Commercial results
Number of new/improved methods/models/prototypes finalised 0
Number of new/improved products/processes/services finalised 1 1
PhD-degrees completed 2 3 2 10 17
Master degrees 3 4 5 2 13 5 6 38
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Research
Research planThe main advantage of a CRI Centre is the stable, long-term funding and the freedom to operate. Both aspects are essential to reach beyond the short- and medium-term goals and visions of each partner. For inGAP, a highly ambitious goal was set from the start, and may be shortened to: “Innovation through fundamental insight”.
The ultimate innovation we were seeking was rational catalyst design. In order to rationally design a catalyst, it is necessary to know which atomic position and state (a so-called “site”) are responsible for catalyzing the desired reaction – and which are responsible for producing unwanted products. Therefore, a range of model materials with different sites need to be prepared and compared for the target reaction. Furthermore, each model material must be thoroughly characterized, under reaction conditions, to distinguish between desired and undesired sites.
The rationale behind this strategy is simple, but its implementation is complex and requires access to a wide range of sophisticated instruments and methods. Therefore, the first element of inGAP, for which we decided to spend 1/3 of the RCN funding, was investments in equipment which would enable operando studies of catalysts under operating conditions.
The four elements of inGAP
Element 1: Establish advanced (in situ/operando) characterisation laboratories
• In-house• At the synchrotron in Grenoble, France
Element 2: Preparation of model catalysts
• Metal-support• Zeolite/zeotype• Metal-organic frameworks
Element 3: Elucidation of structure-activity/selectivity/stability relations. Measurements and modelling of gas phase – surface interactions
Element 4: Design and testing of new and improved catalysts and processes
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The selection of model materials (Element 2) and target reactions (Element 3) represent another challenge. Industrial catalysts comprise several length scales and levels of complexity; active sites possibly being influenced by promoters (modifiers), possibly interacting with the support (or framework), all being incorporated into a formulated matrix. The very type of active site (acidic, metal, redox), promoters, supports (high surface, porous, crystalline, basic), binders is strongly process dependent. Therefore, focus was set on systems of particular relevance for natural gas conversion processes, metal-support catalysts and microporous catalysts; and on processes of particular interest to the industrial partners.
There were two types of projects within inGAP:
1. Each industry partner defined a Restricted Technology Area (RTA) project, for which they were given priority to intellectual property rights (IPR).
2. Non-RTA projects, which are of global interest to the Centre partners, mainly focusing on method development as well as preparation, characterization and testing of model materials.
To ensure the dedication of all partners, research funding was distributed evenly between the research partners. To ensure general progress towards fundamental understanding, the RTA projects were supported by fundamentally oriented projects. The supporting projects were aimed at developing methods and equipment to elucidate key properties of catalysts and reaction mechanisms for all processes. As far as practically possible, all inGAP partners collaborated with at least two other partners in each project. Furthermore, all data which were not strictly covered by an RTA agreement (> 2/3 of the Centre budget was allocated to non-RTA activities) were discussed openly among the partners.
Natural Gas conversion processes studied in inGAP NG to Syngas
High-Temperature Monolith ReactorsSorption-Enhanced Methane ReformingMetal Dusting
NG to FuelsFischer-Tropsch synthesis (RTA)Methanol to Gasoline (RTA)
NG to PetrochemicalsOlefin technology (RTA)Ethene oxychlorinationMethanol to Olefins (RTA)
New ChemistryMetal-Organic FrameworksMetal nanoparticlesDirect methane conversion processes
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Adjustments of research plans inGAP operated according to the original visions and goals throughout the Centre period, with only a few adjustments. Some were initiated by Centre partners, while others were a response to the Mid-Term evaluation. In the following, the internally initiated changes will be mentioned first, and the mid-term evaluation thereafter.
Centre partnersThe original inGAP partners were UiO (leader), Borealis, Norsk Hydro, Statoil, NTNU and SINTEF. In 2007, the oil and gas division of Norsk Hydro was merged with Statoil to form StatoilHydro (later Statoil). The same year, Statoil sold their share of Borealis, which subsequently closed or sold most of their production sites in Norway. Finally, the petrochemical division of Norsk Hydro was acquired by INEOS, who became a new inGAP partner.
In sum, before the centre had even started, the research portfolio of the industry partners was changing, and strategic decisions in two out of three industry partners were moved out of Norway. To secure the industry funding of inGAP, negotiations were started with Haldor Topsøe AS, who became new inGAP partner in 2009.
Due to changing company strategies, Borealis left inGAP by the end of 2011. Statoil left inGAP towards the end of 2014, after deciding to close all R&D on natural gas conversion.
Process selectionWith one exception (sorption-enhanced methane reforming), all processes were selected by the industrial partners. Due to strategic changes in StatoilHydro compared to the original Norsk Hydro partner, the HTMR project was gradually replaced by the Metal Dusting project (2009-10). Methanol to Gasoline was added as a new process with the entrance of Haldor Topsøe in 2009. When Borealis pulled out in 2011, the olefin technology project (Borealis RTA) had already come to a natural termination point. In sum, changing company strategies had little impact on the general progress of the inGAP centre.
Material selectionA third class of materials, Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), was added to the inGAP portfolio one year into the centre, after UiO researchers patented and published the most stable MOF material series to date, the UiO-66 series. At that point in time, the ambition to develop MOFs into single site catalysts was so novel that a project application to RCN was turned down by the referees as “improbable”. Without inGAP’s freedom to operate, UiO would not have been able to maintain an activity in the field. Today, all targets of the 2008 application have been reached.
Mid-term evaluation The mid-term evaluation in 2010 gave inGAP excellent score:
“inGAP has very successfully developed research on natural gas processing in the international frontline and maintains excellent contacts and technology transfer with partner industries. The Centre is led by a dynamic managing director in a way that resulted in excellent cooperation between those involved in inGAP research.
The evaluation team concludes that it is highly likely that this excellent development will continue during coming years. In some aspects there is room for improvement and we recommend:
• that measures be taken to improve the international visibility of inGAP as a Centre
• that the Centre endeavour to expand the facilities for in-situ spectroscopic investigations
• that the issue of “novel chemistry” for catalytic upgrading of natural gas be dealt with at an increased intensity
• that in coming activities the Centre pay more attention to patenting than presently
• that the possibilities of PhD students to discuss their research with senior scientists be increased
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• that the mobility of senior personnel between the university and the companies and vice versa be either strongly stimulated or wholly downplayed
• that the Centre as soon as possible start planning of how to ensure preservation of cooperation, skills and resources after 2014.”
In response to the Mid-Term evaluation, the following adjustments were made:
The spectroscopy issue was pursued by the employment of an internationally leading spectroscopist, Prof. Silvia Bordiga (University of Torino) as adjunct professor at UiO from 2011. Furthermore, in-situ cells for FTIR–DRIFTS/ATR were installed at NTNU. Finally, a strategic project was dedicated to IR spectroscopy studies at SINTEF.
The novel chemistry issue was targeted by organizing a “novel chemistry” competition in 2011. Furthermore, a PhD student and two MSc students were dedicated to
work on metal-organic framework compounds at UiO. A PhD student, and subsequently a post-doc researcher, was allocated to work on metal nanoparticle synthesis.
The student supervision issue was addressed by the decision to reduce the number of processes under study when Borealis would leave the centre in 2011. Furthermore, the host institution (UiO) made a huge contribution to strengthening the field of functional materials by hiring two new, permanent professors; Prof. Anja Olafsen Sjåstad (Materials synthesis) and Assoc. Prof. Stian Svelle (Catalysis).
The final issue, planning of the post-inGAP period, was undertaken by the decision to make a new CRI application in 2013. The application, named ICSI, was successful and will ensure continued collaboration between the inGAP partners, as well as new industry partners, in the years to come. We are confident that the expertise, equipment and methods built and developed during the inGAP centre will boost the progress of the ICSI centre.
Prof. Karl Petter Lillerud with a model of the UiO-66 material
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Highlights of Scientific Results
General highlights 1. Optimisation of the catalyst portfolio for VCM plant within INEOS based on an improved understanding of the role of different types of promoters by in-situ EXAFS measurements combined with catalytic measurements.
2. Demonstration of rational catalyst design; production of a novel product spectrum, i.e. low-aromatic fuel components, over a 1D 10-ring zeolite which was selected based on mechanistic understanding of the methanol-to-gasoline (MTG – Haldor Topsøe’s RTA project) reaction over conventional zeolites.
3. Fundamental insight into how various gas impurities affect F-T catalysts, more specifically that some impurities which were considered poisons do not harm the catalyst. This insight can give substantial savings in gas cleaning costs and reduced catalyst consumption of a commercial Gas to Liquids (GTL – Statoil’s RTA project) plant.
4. Increased understanding of MTO catalyst deactivation phenomena, notably the tetrahedral atom mobility in zeolite/zeotype lattices during methanol-to-olefins (MTO – INEOS’ RTA project) test cycle (calcination – operation – regeneration), based on NMR measurements. Driving forces for the mobility have been identified by DFT calculations.
5. Creation of a novel series of metal-organic framework (MOF) s with unprecedented chemical and thermal stability, the UiO-66 series. Patent covers the essential building block of the materials, and has been granted in US and Europe. An innovation project was recently launched on synthesis scale-up .
Highlights year by year
2007
Negotiations, agreement and signature of the Consortium Agreement. The Centre was officially launched.
A first-in-its-kind operando system for studying catalysts under operating conditions up to 1000 °C and 20 bar pressure was constructed at the Swiss-Norwegian beamline at ESRF, France.
2008
A laboratory scale circulating fluidized bed reactor was constructed and used to demonstrate the Sorption-Enhanced Steam Reforming process; i.e. conversion of methane to hydrogen with direct separation of CO2.
Conversion of syngas to higher hydrocarbons (Fischer-Tropsch synthesis) was successfully carried out in a microstructured reactor.
The operando system at ESRF enabled studies showing that cell expansion in a microporous catalyst during reaction is a measure of product accumulation in the pores.
A correlation between catalyst activity for methanol conversion and the acid site strength of the microporous catalyst was demonstrated.
The first publication on Zr-based metal-organic frameworks, the so-called UiO-66 series, appeared. The paper has currently been cited 612 times (Web of Science 17.06.15).
“The challenge of the 21st Century is to produce catalysts that are capable of 100% selectivity for the desired reactions, often called “green chemistry”.”
Gabor Somorjai, inGAP Scientific Advisor, ChemCatChem 4 (2012) 1512
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Patent application filed on thin films containing molybdenum oxide, deposited by the ALD method
Haldor Topsøe AS joined inGAP as new industrial partner
inGAP hosted its first school, the inGAP-NANOCAT summer school with 60 attendees
A hybrid MP2:DFT with dispersion corrections was used to successfully model alkene methylation reactions inside a microporous catalyst, with near chemical accuracy
Demonstration of rational catalyst design: A narrow-pored zeolite was used to convert methanol to branched C5+ alkanes with high selectivity, free of aromatics and suitable for gasoline and alkylation purposes
2010
A review article on deactivation mechanisms of cobalt-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts was published. The paper has currently been cited 154 times (Web of Science 17.06.15)
The catalyst portfolio of the VCM plant of INEOS was optimized based on fundamental insight gained by a combination of in-situ EXAFS and catalytic measurements
An experimental set-up was constructed which allowed studies of ethane conversion to form mainly ethylene in the presence of oxygen.
2012
A review article on shape selectivity in the Methanol To Hydrocarbons reaction was published. The paper has currently been cited 154 times (Web of Science 17.06.15).
Operando time- and space-resolved diffraction studies, combined with molecular dynamics and micro-kinetic modelling led to unprecedented insight in the activation and deactivation of a H-SAPO-34 catalyst during methanol conversion to light alkenes (MTO).
2013
The first industrial production plant using UOP/INEOS MTO technology was successfully started in China. Two other commercialization agreements were signed.
Advanced characterization suggested that sintering of cobalt crystallites is an important deactivation mechanism when the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis is performed in slurry reactors.
Full-scale modelling of an oxychlorination reactor was achieved, using input parameters obtained by operando spectroscopy and kinetic measurements
2014
Patent covering the essential building block of the UiO-66 series materials was granted in US and Europe. A commercial license agreement for the materials was signed.
Haldor Topsøe signed the first agreement for commercialization of their TIGAS (MTG) process.
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Awards Professor Anders Holmen, NTNU, received the prestigious Award for Excellence in Natural Gas Conversion in 2010. The Award announcement is shown below.
Invited lectures During the centre period, inGAP personnel have given a total of 42 invited lectures, of which 29 were plenary and keynote lectures at international scientific conferences.
The plenary/keynote lecturers and events are listed below.
Unni Olsbye3 Plenary lectures at GECAT conference (Cluny 2014), ABC-7 conference (Tokyo 2013), XIX Zeolite Forum (Male Ciche 2012)
8 Keynote lectures at 15th International Congress of Catalysis (Munich 2012), EECAT-1 (Tianjin 2014), Syngas convention (Cape Town 2012), XVth ISHHC (Berlin 2011), 22nd NAM Meeting (Detroit 2011), 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium (Lyon 2010), ABC-6 conference (Genova 2009), 13th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis (Gothenburg 2008).
Anders Holmen2 Plenary lectures at the 2010 Novel Gas conversion symposium (Lyon 2010) and the ISOSCAR-4 conference (Beijing 2013).
3 Keynote lectures at EuropaCat-VIII (Åbo 2007), the conference on catalyst deactivation (Delft 2008) and the ACS National meeting (New Orleans 2013).
Karl Petter Lillerud1 Plenary lecture at ISHHC-XIV (Stockholm 2009)
1 Keynote lecture at XAFS XIV (Camerino 2009)
Magnus Rønning4 Keynote lectures at Nordic Catalysis Symposium (Helsingør 2010), Synfuels 2012 (Munich 2012), 7th International conference on environmental catalysis (Lyon 2012), E-MRS Spring meeting (Strasbourg 2013).
Stian Svelle2 Keynote lectures at 14th int conf on theoretical aspects of catalysis (Vlissingen, Nederland 2012) and Nordic Catalysis Symposium (Åland 2012).
Edd Blekkan1 Keynote lecture at 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium (Lyon 2010).
Anders Holmen Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim, Norway
Professor Anders Holmen was presented with the NGCB’s Award for Excellence in Natural Gas Conversion in 2010 at the 9th Natural Gas Symposium in Lyon, France.
Professor Holmen is recognized for his achievements in advancing concepts and practical applications of direct and indirect routes for the efficient utilization of natural gas. He has contributed fundamental concepts for the conversion of methane to acetylene in high-temperature short-contract time reactors. His research group has developed and used methods for measuring
the dynamics of carbon formation during methane reactions at conditions to industrial practice, and for the elucidation of the kinetics and mechanism of partial oxidation of light alkanes.
Throughout his career, Holmen has contributed to the understanding and practice of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, specifically by unravelling the complex effects of water on reaction rate and selectivity and the role of Co crystallite size and of supports on catalyst reactivity and stability.
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SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES AND RESULTS inGAP’s vision can be shortened to: “Innovation through fundamental insight”. Catalysis is the workhorse of petrochemical industry, and fundamental insight is primarily obtained by studying catalysts under working conditions (Operando/ in-situ), in combination with mechanistic and kinetic reaction studies as well as quantum-chemical modeling.
Innovation is achieved whenever our findings are implemented as process improvements in industry.
In the following, main challenges to natural gas conversion, as well as our approach to solving them, are presented, grouped by product and process areas.
Insight at the fundamental level enables industrial scale improvements - inGAP research improves processes economically and environmentally.
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NATURAL GAS TO SYNGAS Synthesis gas (Syngas, a mix of CO and H2) is the common first step from natural gas, biomass or coal to a host of hydrocarbon products and others, via methanol, ammonia, or Fisher-Tropsch products. The processes for making synthesis gas are therefore highly relevant to any type of natural gas utilization that does not involve complete combustion.
Projects High Temperature Monolith Reactor (HTMR)
Metal Dusting Corrosion
Sorption Enhanced Methane Steam Reforming
In this area it was decided to focus on hardware and reactor solutions. The first topic was to study the corrosive effects on operational equipment taking place during syngas production (known as Metal Dusting). The next topics were two reactor concepts relevant for gas conversion to syngas or hydrogen. These reactor concepts are examples of so-called process intensification by their virtue of being more compact compared to traditional process equipment. These three topics are all related to cost reduction and reduced energy consumption when producing syngas/H2 gas from biomass, gas, oil, or coal and are therefore relevant for potential innovations in syngas/H2 production.
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Metal Dusting Metal dusting is a corrosive degradation process on metals and alloys that proceeds by a gradual breakdown of materials into fine dust like particles. It is a hazard in the chemical and petrochemical industries, where metals and alloys are exposed to carbon gaseous environment with low oxygen or steam partial pressures at temperatures above 400°C. Metal dusting carries significant cost associated with precautionary measures and, ultimately, replacement of process units and equipment. The overall objective of this project was to obtain a better understanding of the initial stages in metal dusting corrosion. This was done by preparing surface oxide layers of representative alloys, which was then exposed to a high carbon activity gas at high temperature. The samples were characterized in detail before and after the exposure. The initial carbon formation, as well as the progress of the metal dusting, was found to be affected by the gas flow pattern, material stress, structure and composition of the exposed alloy surface, temperature, pressure, and composition of the gas stream. The presence of reducible Ni and Fe phases within Cr-rich oxides on the metal were associated with carbon formation and Ni−Fe alloy particles have acted as catalysts for the formation of filamentous carbon. Carbon filament size effects were attributed to the temperature dependent sintering of the Ni−Fe particles upon their reduction. We were therefore able to reach a much higher understanding of crucial parameters influencing this unwanted phenomenon.
High Temperature Monolith ReactorCompact units for chemical processes are important for process intensification and reduced cost. In this project we developed further catalyst coatings to be on the surface wall inside monolith reactors, previously developed by inGAP partners. The developed monolith reactor unit had the added advantage of particularly good heat integration, i.e. how heat is transferred between reaction zones to better utilize and therefore save energy. Due to changes in dispositions of industrial partners this project was stopped after a few years.
Metal dusting attack on a tube and weld in process equipment at the methanol production plant at Tjeldbergodden
A monolith reactor. The whole unit is heated and the gas flows through the channels. The catalyst is on the channel walls.
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Sorption Enhanced Steam Methane Reforming (SE-SMR)While converting natural gas (reforming) using a Ni-catalyst one may also add a material (metal oxide) to the reactor that reacts selectively with CO2, i.e. a CO2 sorbent. As the added sorbent reacts with the generated CO2 the product gas will become more and more hydrogen rich, hence the name Sorption Enhanced Steam Methane Reforming. However, the sorbent must be regenerated in a subsequent step to release captured CO2 before reuse. A process like this can be an alternative
Schematic presentation of the SE-SMR process utilizing a circulating fluidized bed reactor. The plot to the right shows thermodynamic yield of H2 gas and about 80 % CO2 separation efficiency in a demonstration run.
to regular syngas production with subsequent catalytic conversion and separation steps as mentioned above. inGAP collaborators have developed, and demonstrated at lab-scale, a so called circulating fluidized bed reactor system enabling this concept in a continuous way, which is advantageous because it simplifies the process layout. This practical continuous demonstration over several hours was the first of its kind for this concept of hydrogen production.
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NATURAL GAS TO FUELS High quality liquid fuels can be produced from any carbon-containing feedstock, including natural gas, biomass and coal. The Fischer-Tropsch and Methanol-to-Gasoline processes are viable processes for such production. The catalyst and reaction conditions have a large impact on the product spectrum. With extensive knowledge within this area, inGAP contributes to development of alternative routes for production of transportation fuels.
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Conversion of natural gas to value added products in the liquid range
Advanced in situ characterisation of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts
Fundamental study of cobalt-based Fischer Tropsch catalysts using SSITKA
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Advanced catayst preparation and characterization Synthesis gas derived from carbon sources such as natural gas, coal or biomass, is converted into liquid hydrocarbons, lubricant oils, waxes, synthetic fuel etc. by the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) based GTL process. The FT process has been known for nearly 100 years and has been used in several situations when crude oil was a limited or very expensive resource. Now the world oil resources are diminishing and alternative routes to produce petrochemical derivatives are receiving increased attention. The FT technology provides a route for natural gas resources to enter the existing transportation fuel market.
Several metals may be used as catalysts in the FT process and Cobalt (Co) has many advantages compared to the commonly used Iron (Fe), but the relatively high price of Co compared to Fe requires careful design and optimization of the catalysts in order to gain commercial advantages. We have therefore chosen to study deactivation processes in detail, a task that is particularly challenging because the particles are encapsulated by long hydrocarbons (wax) during the process. Catalysts used in a semi-commercial demonstration GTL unit with production capacity of 1000 bpd has been analysed and compared to fresh catalysts. The Co-Re/γ-Al2O3 catalyst was extracted from the slurry reactor after a month of operation at commercial FT synthesis conditions. Ex situ and quasi in situ characterisation techniques were employed in order to reveal changes that occurred during operation and assist towards the understanding of the deactivation mechanism at the industrial scale. Results from the nanoparticle size determination suggest that sintering of the cobalt crystallites is an important deactivation mechanism in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis performed in slurry reactors. In addition, a higher degree of reduction is observed for the spent catalyst.
Another issue is the location and state of rhenium in rhenium-promoted Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts. Rhenium addition plays an active role to the catalyst performance. Both catalytic activity and desired selectivity can be enhanced by addition of small amounts of rhenium. The exact mechanism of the Re influence on the catalytic activity is debated. A specially designed experiment with the use of high-energy X-rays has been realized. The high-energy X-ray experiment has been shown to be an attractive option for performing in situ catalytic studies since results from such an experiment can be directly compared with the results from the
conventional laboratory scale fixed-bed reactor. Results obtained from the high-energy experiment (Re K edge) have been compared with the results from the traditional way of studying rhenium with X-ray absorption spectroscopy (Re LIII edge). Both experiments confirmed that Re is atomically distributed inside the bulk cobalt particles. The presence of Re atoms induce a local cobalt distortion while being in close contact with cobalt which can be a reason for the observed increase in catalytic activity.
Usually during in situ studies with the use of X-ray absorption spectroscopy, large data sets are collected. Extraction of useful information may therefore be very time consuming. A Multivariate Curve Resolution (MCR) method has been applied to the XAS data set as a blind separation method. MCR is capable of extracting in a highly automated manner component spectra with distinct kinetic evolution together with their respective concentration profiles without the use of reference spectra. It has been demonstrated that the components extracted with MCR have a clear chemical meaning and together with their concentration profile can be used for the explanation of the chemical process.
Steady-state isotopic transient kinetic analysis (SSITKA) is a powerful method to investigate the mechanism of CO activation and methane formation, by studying the transient response of a switch from 12CO/H2 to 13CO/H2 syngas under reaction conditions using a mass spectrometer. This allows us to get parameters like the adsorption equilibrium of the adsorbed CO, the site coverage of CO and carbon pools, the reactivity of adsorbed CO, surface resident times of CO and CH4, the number of surface intermediates and other parameters.
To get accurate results, highly defined catalysts are necessary. Therefore, new methods to synthesize well defined cobalt catalysts have been developed. Colloidal solutions of monodisperse, well-defined cobalt nanoparticles with sizes in the range of 4 and 15 nm have been synthesized and deposited on mesoporous supports. A highly integrated approach to combine advanced synthesis and characterization, detailed kinetic study including steady-state and transient experiments, as well as density functional theory is employed to gain a better understanding of the reaction mechanism including CO activation, methane formation and C-C bond formation.
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Microstructured reactorsOn the reactor technology side, progress has been made in the application of microstructured reactors. Microstructured reactors have a large number of small, parallel channels with enhanced mass transfer properties and intensified heat transfer enabling isothermal operation of the highly exothermic Fischer-Tropsch reaction. In inGAP, SINTEF and Statoil researchers showed that undiluted CoRe/Al2O3 catalyst used in a microstructured reactor gave similar product yield and distribution as diluted CoRe/Al2O3 catalyst tested in conventional lab-scale reactors. Furthermore, the microstructued reactor gave very low pressure drop and slow deactivation. Especially offshore production and biogas conversion could benefit from the use of microstructured reactors.
Methanol-to-Gasoline (MTG) At present, the world is dependent on oil for production of both fuels and raw materials for plastics. Gasoline production by the MTG process was started at industrial scale during the oil crisis in the 1980s, but the subsequent drop in oil price led to plant shut down. Today’s economy, however, leads to renewed interest and boosts in the industrial sector for this process.
Methanol is a versatile intermediate, which can be converted to different hydrocarbons e.g. by means of the MTG process. Under optimal conditions, high octane clean gasoline is produced. As methanol is easily produced from natural gas, biomass or coal, the MTG process offers an important alternative route for fuel supply to the existing transportation market. This forms the background for the Topsøe Improved Gasoline Synthesis (TIGAS) process, which is currently being commercialized in a natural gas based plant in Turkmenistan. Within inGAP, the fundamental aspects of the MTG process were investigated by UiO and Haldor Topsøe A/S.
The catalysts: ZeolitesZeolites are the catalysts used in the MTG process. Zeolites are microporous crystalline structures. These solids look like powders or pellets to our eyes, but at the atomic level they can be considered to be molecular scale labyrinths. Each crystal contains cavities and channels which the reactant methanol can diffuse into, and inside these channels, reactions occur. The resulting product mixture depends on the type of zeolite we use as well as reaction conditions. For gasoline production the product molecules must be allowed to diffuse trough channels consisting of at least 10 framework cations. A major objective for the inGAP work was to provide a more detailed understanding of how the exact size, shape and dimensionality of these channels influence the catalyst performance, i.e. the shape selectivity of the zeolite catalysts. This can be considered to be a rather general topic, as zeolites are employed as catalysts in a wide range of other processes, such as catalytic (hydro)cracking for fuel and gasoline production.
Reaction mechanism studiesWithin inGAP, the mechanism of the MTG reaction has been studied down to the molecular level in order to learn how to tune processes into producing only the desired products. As the reaction mechanisms involved
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are highly complex, a range of advanced techniques had to be utilized in combination. This requires a research team mastering a wide range of disciplines within chemistry and materials science. The diversity of experience and specialties developed within the inGAP center has allowed the researches to evolve to become world-leading in studies of this highly complex and important reaction. Specifically, it has been found that both alkenes and aromatic compounds may act as reaction intermediates, following the dual cycle concept, which has been greatly refined by inGAP research.
Detailed insight gives new possibilitiesWith the long term commitment to a single topic afforded by a center such as inGAP, we have achieved a lot. The choice to investigate the shape selectivity of several different materials, combined with deep mechanistic studies, allowed us to discover a type of catalyst that provide a unique product in this process. By employing catalysts with unidirectional rather than three dimensional pore systems, a product rich in branched alkenes is produced. This may offer process flexibility; as such a product is lighter and contains much less aromatics than the traditional MTG product but still in the gasoline range.
During the systematic studies of the effects of zeolite topology on catalyst performance, two separate instances where we are convinced that the catalyst performance is determined predominantly by particle morphology, and in particular how the framework topology is structurally related to the morphology, were encountered. This led to the broader and probably general idea that it might be possible to tune the shape selective properties of a zeolite catalyst by altering the particle morphology rather than the framework topology. If it were possible by design to make sure that certain crystal facets of a catalyst are preferentially exposed, a new approach by which to manipulate the shape selectivity of zeolite catalysts becomes evident. We refer to this as morphology induced shape selectivity. This is a novel concept we believe should be added to the conceptual toolbox of researchers working within zeolite synthesis and shape selective catalysis. Together, researchers at UiO and Haldor Topsøe A/S were recently awarded a European Industrial Doctorate project called ZeoMorph to pursue this idea in depth. This new project is a direct consequence of the research alliance forged by the dedicated, long term effort made possible within the CRI framework.
The ZeoMorph candidates, from left to right: Andrea Molino, Juan Salvador Martinez Espin, Malte Nielsen, Kasia Lukaszuk, Pablo del Campo, Dani Rojo Gama. Pablo is funded by HTAS via inGAP, whereas the five others are funded by the ZeoMorph project.
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NATURAL GAS TO PETROCHEMICALS The large majority of (petro)chemical products are produced from petroleum (oil) or natural gas. Among the petrochemical products, we find plastics, such as polyvinylchloride (PVC), polyethene, polypropylene; synthetic fibers such as polyesters, nylons; elastomers which are rubber-type materials; fertilizers; pharmaceuticals; paints; detergents; insecticides; vitamins; etc. Most of these products are made from surprisingly few chemical intermediates, such as chemically functionalized light alkenes, aromatic compounds, or synthesis gas (CO + H2). The main component in natural gas is methane, CH4, which is composed of only one carbon atom, while petrochemicals consist of many carbon (C) atoms connected in various conformations. Within inGAP, a few areas in which we focus on the production of building blocks for petrochemicals from natural gas were chosen, based on the interests of the industrial partners INEOS and Borealis.
inGAP focuses on developing new and improving existing technologies for making monomers for polymer production.
Projects Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO)
Olefin technology
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Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO) Zeolites are solids with tiny holes and channels which allow molecules in and out according to their size and shape. This property is used in methanol-to-olefins technology: methanol diffuses into the zeolite and is converted into ethene and propene which are small enough to escape. These products are the basis for a whole range of chemical products, particularly plastics. Olefins (a common name for light alkenes) are currently produced from oil. The UOP-Norsk Hydro MTO technology offers a flexible and specific route from raw materials like gas and biomass to the high value alkenes, and the MTO process is currently licensed by UOP. Researchers at UiO, SINTEF, NTNU and INEOS have played a major role in the development of the process, using the SAPO-34 catalyst, which is currently being commercialized in China. Within inGAP, a key topic for INEOS has been to understand the long term, permanent deactivation of the catalyst during many reaction-regeneration cycles.
Olefin technology Ethene is currently produced in the endothermic thermal steam cracking of ethane (or naphtha). Oxidative dehydrogenation may be operated nearly isothermally, and this process was investigated within inGAP as a consequence of interest from Borealis. Oxygen is added to the feed to produce heat for the reaction by oxidation of the hydrogen produced. However, oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane (ODE) is a complex process involving extremely fast reactions at high temperature. Heat and reaction modelling in interplay with experiment are our tools to select the best reactor and conditions for the process.
The reactions involved in the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane (ODE) are extremely fast and occur at high temperature. There is therefore a need to develop special reactors for this application. Heat and reaction modeling of these reactors was carried out at NTNU, and is necessary to choose the best reactor and the best conditions for the process. A better understanding of the reaction kinetics for dehydrogenation of ethane, in the presence and absence of oxygen containing species, is important in optimizing the process conditions and the reactor model.
The high reaction temperatures (up to 800-900 °C) involved leads to considerations regarding the choice of analytical method, sample and sample environment. In the current project, an analytical technique based on infrared emission spectroscopy has been developed, primarily at SINTEF, which makes it possible to quantitatively study the components involved at high temperatures
VCM Technology – Ethene oxychlorination Oxychlorination of ethene is a key process step in the production of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) a thermoplastic produced by polymerisation of VCM (vinyl chloride monomer). INEOS ChlorVinyls is the leading producer of PVC in Europe, and has production facilities at Rafnes, Norway. The production is almost entirely based on LPG from the Norwegian continental shelf, representing a significant value creation for Norwegian natural gas resources.
PVC is a thermoplastic (it can be melted and frozen into desired shapes repeatedly), its versatility ranging from building and aerospace products to pharmaceuticals. This makes PVC the second largest commodity plastic after polyethene, and the PVC world production is expected to exceed 40 million tonnes per year by 2016.
Oxychlorination of ethene is a catalytic process performed over a copper based heterogeneous catalyst in either a fluidized bed or a multitubular fixed bed reactor. This was a long term commitment where the original objective was to study the kinetics and implement them in a reactor model for multitubular reactors. A study of the effect of additives and support on activity and selectivity was initiated by UiO. Our approach was to use a multi technique approach combined, both in situ and operando, with expertise from industrial and academic partnerships afforded by the center configuration. The work was carried out in collaboration between University of Oslo, NTNU, University of Turin and INEOS. Indeed, an improved understanding of the kinetics of the oxychlorination reaction and the impact of additives and support on selectivity was achieved, and the results have been utilised in INEOS’ continuous efforts to improve the performance of the oxychlorination reactors and thereby the company’s competitiveness.
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NEW CHEMISTRY Much of inGAPs resources are focused on developing and improving existing processes in close collaboration with industrial partners. However, we are also dedicating ourselves to new chemistry, with the aim of developing completely novel catalytic systems.
The innovation area “New Chemistry” aims to identify new catalysts, new processes and new chemical conversion routes for natural gas to products based on generic insight gained in the center. In addition, promising new (radical) ideas reported in the literature are evaluated. ”New Chemistry” can include new methods, new characterization techniques, new materials and synthesis routes, and radically new technology/new routes to products. The innovation area pursues ideas and concepts not natural for the other innovation areas to follow up.
The innovation area focuses on new materials and catalysts, which includes catalytic MOFs (Metal Organic Frameworks) as well as cobalt nanoparticles and zeolites with well-defined size and morphology.
Projects
Understanding the synthesis of the UiO-66 MOF
Zeolite crystal growth in the presence of surfactants
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Cobalt nanoparticle based catalystsCo based catalysts are of particular interest for e.g. diesel production via the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis route. In order to optimize industry processes to give high reaction rates and no undesired by-products we need to understand how the small catalytic particles must be designed with respect to size, shape, chemical composition and atomic arrangement. We also need to know how the surface of the catalyst changes with changing reaction conditions, such as pressure and temperature.
Synthesis and characterization of cobalt nanoparticles and development of well-defined model catalyst systemsIn the inGAP projects devoted to Co and Co(Re) particle synthesis, we have succeeded in developing a synthetic route that gives monodisperse cobalt nanoparticles. Thorough characterization shows that the atomic arrangement of large cobalt particles changes at temperatures around 420 °C. However, when the cobalt particle size becomes smaller than approximately 20 nm, the atomic arrangement does not change with temperature, and this may in turn affect the catalytic properties in a cobalt based ”metal-on-support” catalyst.
Recently, the studies of Co nanoparticle synthesis were extended to include Co(Re) nanoparticles. Stable colloidal solutions of monodisperse, well-defined cobalt-rhenium nanoparticles with sizes in the range of 4 and 10 nm have been produced and subsequently deposited on mesoporous supports. The free standing nanoparticles are fully characterized with respect to size and size distribution, chemical composition as well as structural aspects.
Free standing Co(-Re) nanoparticles and the corresponding Co(-Re)/Al2O3 metal-on-support catalysts are investigated by means of in-situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction and total scattering analysis. Thereby we have been able to correlate effect of stacking disorder and rhenium distribution between free standing NPs and particles deposited on the support material.
In another project, Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) and Low Energy Electron Diffraction (LEED) have been used to investigate CO adsorption (the first step in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis) on the surface of ideal Co surfaces. Reconstruction of the surface is observed at higher CO loadings. Temperature-cycling studied using environmental XPS are in progress.
Metal organic framework compounds (MOFs)Understanding the synthesis of UiO-66 The UiO-66-series of metal organic framework materials (MOFs) is among the handful MOFs that are currently being studied for various applications by many groups internationally, due to its exceptional stability. Following the original publication on the parent UiO-66 material in 2008, a multitude of synthetic procedures have been reported for UiO-66. These variations lead to a situation where a given UiO-66 sample can differ in composition from that of the idealised, non-defective structure. Of most consequence is the fact that the thermal and chemical stability, defectiveness, and concentration and nature of surface sites of the material can vary significantly depending on the synthesis method used. In this project, we have systematically varied synthesis conditions and established six characterization criteria to determine whether or not a UiO-66 synthesis has led to a “perfect” material. The study has demonstrated the logical impact that simple changes to the synthesis conditions can have on the properties of UiO-66. We are now in a position where we understand how the synthesis parameters (ratio of reagents and synthesis temperature) influence the quality of the product. Armed with these insights, we are currently taking the first steps towards developing the UiO series of metal organic frameworks towards a commercial application.
Studies of zeolite crystal growth
Mesoporous or hierarchical zeolite catalysts are among the most rapidly expanding research fields within zeolite synthesis and catalysis. The general concept is to improve the access to and from the zeolite active sites by the introduction of mesoporous “super highways” while still maintaining the highly desirable shape selective properties induced by the micropores. The most obvious advantages with respect to catalyst performance are a more efficient utilization of the entire internal surface of the zeolite (i.e. a smaller reactor might be employed) and a higher coking resistance due to the substantially larger external surface (i.e. less frequent catalyst regeneration is need). Recent literature demonstrated that a combination of the quaternary amine structure directing agent (SDA) with a long surfactant chain may lead to the formation of single unit cell thick nanosheets of zeolite MFI, with remarkable catalytic longevity and unaltered shape selective properties. However, the universality of this approach (i.e. to couple the SDA to a surfactant chain) has not been demonstrated. Therefore, the current project focuses on systematic, fundamental studies of zeolite crystal growth in the presence of such multifunctional SDAs.
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METHODS AND EQUIPMENT A main challenge in today’s catalysis research is to study the processes at molecular level while running at realistic conditions. Method development is an inGAP focus area targeted towards state-of-the-art in-situ techniques. In addition, new methods for making and studying model systems receive high priority.
Scientists are trying to find out in detail which reactions take place during industrial processes and with this knowledge we want to design more active and stable catalyst materials. Common industrial processes such as the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and the methanol to olefins process operate at demanding pressures and temperatures. Not long ago, the only way to study these catalyst systems was restricted to ex-situ characterisation methods. These are not necessarily reliable since their behaviour and chemical state is highly dependant on the reaction environment. For example, cobalt metal particles can be re-oxidised when exposed to air. In-situ methods offer the possibility to work with sample environments where the reaction conditions can be reproduced (i.e. high temperature, reaction gas mixture and also high pressures). InGAP has invested in advanced equipment for further development and refinement of a wide range of techniques which allow scientists to get information on different aspects of catalyst structure, such as the nature of crystalline phases, sizes of metal and oxide nanoparticles, and the oxidation state of the atoms in the catalysts. Synchrotron-based X-ray techniques are directly combined with more conventional methods, such as Raman and infrared spectroscopy.
The main characterisation methods used by inGAP are XRD (X-ray diffraction), XAS (X-ray absorption spectroscopy), diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier-transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS), Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and microcalorimetry. The centre has also a strong emphasis on advanced synthesis methods such as atomic layer chemical vapour deposition (ALCVD).
inGAP has been a leading contributor to the building of in-situ equipment at the Swiss-Norwegian Beam Line (SNBL) at ESRF in Grenoble. It is now possible to study the surface reactions on the catalyst at high temperature, high pressure and with a reactant gas flow.
ESRF in Grenoble, where inGAP has been a leading contributorto the building of in-situ equipment.
“Chemists are like detectives: they like to know ‘whodunit’ during a catalytic reaction.”
Bert Weckhuysen, inGAP Scientific Advisor, Nature Chemistry, 1 (2009) 690
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Equipment The following equipment has been purchased as part of the inGAP Centre.
Operando equipment at the Swiss-Norwegian beamline at the ESRF synchrothron in Grenoble (France). The equipment is used in the Fischer-Tropsch and Methanol-to-olefins projects, as well as in the HTMR and MOF for catalysis projects.
Mass spectrometer at UiO. This unit is used for e.g. mechanistic studies of the Methanol-to-olefins reaction, as well as for TPD studies in the MOF for catalysis project.
3D option for Transmission Electron Microscopy at SINTEF. This unit is used in the Fischer-Tropsch project.
Atomic Layer Deposition reactor at UiO. Such equipment is used in the Ph.D. project: “Model compounds – metal/support” as well as in the HTMR project.
Microcalorimeter at NTNU. This unit is developed and used in the Ph.D. project: “Chemisorption studies”.
Catalytic pre-treatment cell for XPS at SINTEF. This unit is used e.g. in the HTMR, Fischer-Tropsch and Metal particles projects.
In-situ cell for IR instrument at SINTEF. The unit is used for e.g. studying working syngas-producing catalysts.
NMR equipment at SINTEF. The unit is used for e.g. studying MTO catalysts.
Mass spectrometer for in-situ IR/Raman rig at NTNU. The unit is used in e.g. the Fischer-Tropsch project.
Chemisorption instrument at NTNU. The unit is used in a variety of metal-based catalysis projects at NTNU.
Microscope for single crystal XRD at UiO. The unit is used mainly for studying MOF materials.
Micromeritics Tri-Star gas adsorption apparatus at NTNU. This unit is used on a regular basis e.g. in the Fischer-Tropsch project to characterize the porosity of catalysts and catalyst supports.
High-Resolution Scanning Electron Microscopy (HRSEM) instrument at UiO. This instrument is used to study the morphology of metal nanoparticles and microporous materials.
Temporal Analysis of Products (TAP) instrument at UiO: This instrument is used to study the kinetics of single catalytic reactions.
Dr. Evgeniy Redekop with the TAP instrument at UiO.
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inGAP was international in nature, with 3 out of 4 industry partners being based outside Norway. During the Centre period, Statoil had a partnership with Lurgi (Germany) and PetroSA (South-Africa) on the F-T process and Johnson Matthey (England) on catalyst manufacture, while INEOS had partnership with UOP (USA) on the MTO process.
inGAP benefited from the wide and active international network of its partners; e.g.; the host institution being part of IDECAT and SINTEF being part of ENMIX, the only two European Networks of Excellence within catalysis. The Centre partners have a long tradition of sending Ph.D. students abroad for a 6 month training period, and this tradition was continued within inGAP. The receiving institution for such stays were selected based on the priorities and needs of the project. As
International cooperation
such, the University of Utrecht (in-situ spectroscopy), the University of Berkeley (metal nano-particles), the University of Versailles (in-situ solid-state NMR) and IRCE (TAP studies) were new collaboration partners during the Centre period.
Among the fruitful collaborations we had during the past 8 years, we would like to highlight the collaboration with Dr. Carlo Lamberti at the University of Turin, Italy, related to ethene oxychlorination. Ethene oxychlorination is a core process of inGAP partner INEOS, and a project was allocated to this process. However, none of the inGAP research partners had experience with this experimentally highly challenging process. Dr. Lamberti was recognized as a leading expert in the field, and we invited him to join the project and host one of our PhD students for a year. Dr. Lamberti accepted, and
Prof. De Chen discussing with a group of scientists during the Nordic Catalysis Symposium in Oslo, 2014.
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contributed actively to the project throughout the duration of the Centre. His involvement soon lifted the project group to world class level, and was essential for the successful outcome of the project.
inGAP further extended the partner institutions’ collaboration with the European Synchrothron Research facilities in Grenoble, France (ESRF), by the investment of a state-of-the-art system for in-situ catalyst studies under industrial working conditions (20 bars, 1000 °C).
Sabbatical leavesK.P. Lillerud at Univ. Versailles (2007-08), H.J. Venvik at University Wisconsin (2008-9), D. Chen at University of California, Berkeley (2009-10), E. Blekkan at Univ. Cambridge (2009-10), U. Olsbye at University of California, Berkeley (2012) and IRCE Lyon (2013), S. Svelle at Haldor Topsøe AS (2014-15), A.O. Sjåstad at University in Leiden (2014-15).
Visiting students and scientistsinGAP partners hosted several visiting students and researchers. With the enhanced visibility of the Centre, the number of visiting students and researchers increased year by year, from 4 in 2010, to 15 in 2012 and 8 in 2014. The visiting students and researchers came from Europe, US and Asia.
inGAP recruited internationally, and strong post-doctoral researchers were coming from e.g. University of Aveiro, Portugal; University of St. Andrews, Scotland; IRCE-Lyon, France.
Scientific Advisory BoardinGAP’s Advisory board consisted of three internationally leading scientist in core fields for inGAP: Prof. Gabor Somorjai, University of California, Berkeley; Prof. Bert Weckhuysen, University Utrecht, Prof. Ferdi Schüth, Max Planck Institute für Kohlenforschung.
EU project participation inGAP partners participate(d) in 8 EU projects under the 7th Research Programme, i.e. OCMOL (UiO, SINTEF, HTAS) NextGTL (SINTEF), NANOMOF (SINTEF), Forest biorefineries MOFCAT (SINTEF, HTAS, UIO), Green syngas (NTNU), MONACAT (NTNU) and ZeoMorph (UiO, HTAS). At least two of them (OCMOL, ZeoMorph) were a direct result of inGAP.
In Horizon 2020, inGAP centre partners (SINTEF, UiO) have already landed one project (ProDIA). Several ERC applications have been submitted, and two (one starting, one consolidating application) have passed the first step evaluation.
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inGAP had a goal of educating 18 Ph.D. students and 10-12 Postdoc fellows or researchers during the 8 year lifespan of the Centre. The final numbers were 17 PhD students (of which 11 have graduated and 6 will graduate before the end of 2016) and 11 postdoctoral researchers. The overall female share of PhD students in inGAP was 35 %.
Two schools were organized during the inGAP Centre period; the inGAP-NANOCAT summer school in 2009 and the inGAP Winter School in 2012.
MSc students have been a vital part of the inGAP centre, and 5 MSc students continued as inGAP-financed PhD students.
PhD candidate Knut Tormodssønn Hylland
*) “Others” means PhD students who have not yet graduated (17.06.2015)
Employment of PhD-candidates (number)
By centre
company
By other
companies
By public
organisations
By university By research
institute
Outside
Norway
Other* Total
1 6 2 2 3 6 17
Training of researchers
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PhD students - graduation
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 -‐ 16
Madeleine Diskus
Nikolaos Tsakoumis
Hassan Dar
Mahsa Zokaie
Eleni Patanou
Shewangizaw Teketel
Naresh Muddada
17 PhD students, Web of science Feb : 22 papers, 246 citaOons
Daham Gunawardana
Wegard Skistad
Marius W. Erichsen
Alexey Voronov
MarOne Baidoo
Greig Shearer
Eirini Zacharaki
Marie Strømsheim
Michael Wycisk
Pablo del Campo
Postdocs / researchers – start of contract
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Sandrine Benard
Murugan Balasandaram
Erwan Rauwel
David Wragg
Miroslav Surma
Jun Zhu
Mohamed Karmaoui
Susmit Kumar
Nataliia Kasian
Rune Johnsen
Merete H. Nilsen
11 postdoc/researchers
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Nikolaos TsakoumisBefore joining the inGAP family to obtain a PhD degree in the Chemical Engineering department of NTNU, Nikolaos held a Bachelor degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering and a Master degree in Applied Catalysis from Greece. His selection of NTNU for his PhD studies had several reasons:
• previous positive experience with the Nordic culture as Erasmus student
• his background in downstream processes and
• the good reputation of the Catalysis group in Trondheim
A very productive period at NTNU including a short stay at Statoil research centre eventually led to a PhD degree in the inGAP Centre in 2011. Nikolaos continued as a Postdoctoral researcher in the same group focusing on similar topics. Now, in his last year as Postdoc, he is searching for opportunities in industrial and academic research with longer perspective and a more permanent character.
Madeleine DiskusWhy did you choose to start working on the inGAP project at UiO?
I wanted to do a PhD in nano-material science, I met Professor Helmer Fjellvåg to discuss about the different possibilities for a PhD in his group and he described the different PhD topics. The one on model materials by ALD for catalysis was the one which interested me the most and I chose to work on that topic.
What was it like to work at the inGAP center at UiO?
It was a very nice environment, the office and equipment was new and very comfortable and people were nice to talk to. However, working wise, my topic being much focused on ALD, I was working mainly together with people from the thin film group and using the thin film groups laboratories and facilities.
What have you done since you took your PhD and what are plans in a 5-10 year perspective.
After I graduated, I had a 6 months post-doc position in the thin film group at UiO in collaboration with the Danish company Haldor Topsøe. After that postdoc position, I got hired as Catalyst Engineer in Technical Support at Haldor Topsøe. I stayed there for 20 months before going back to France for private reasons. Hired in November 2014 ,I am currently working as Technologist in Alternative Fuels for a company called Axens near Paris. I plan to stay at Axens, I wish to evolve towards a management career in the Alternative Fuels field.
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Wegard Skistad Why did you choose to start your PhD work at the inGAP centre?
I was a master student in the same research group and wanted to continue working with zeolite catalysis and synthesis. As a result of being a CRI center the research group was investing in new laboratories and equipment. This together with extensive international collaboration within industry and academia made it interesting to continue.
How did you experience working at the centre?
In close collaboration with colleagues and one of our industrial partners, we were working on converting methanol into gasoline over zeolite catalysts. During the Ph.D. more than 6 months was spent in the laboratories at Haldor Topsøe outside Copenhagen. Unfortunately Norwegian companies cannot compare with Haldor Topsøe in research activities. Thus, working in such an R&D based industrial company is a privilege.
The University of Turin is one of our academic partners with expertise in material characterisation. I visited this university two times during the period as a student to perform advanced in situ characterisation of the methanol to hydrocarbon process.
The three part collaboration between University of Oslo, University of Turin and Haldor Topsøe is therefore strong as expertise in synthesis and catalysis is combined with expertise in characterisation on both academic and industrial level.
I have gathered valuable experience from all partners during both the master degree period and the Ph.D. period.
Looking back at the facilities we had at the University of Oslo before becoming an CRI center, it is now clear how much the InGAP period has meant to the research group.
What are your plans professionally for the next 5-10 years?
Currently, I am working as a teacher in chemistry, mathematics and science. I teach students in our new research program at Kongsberg videregående skole. I will continue working as a teacher and do my best to prepare young students for a career as researchers.
Mahsa ZokaieMy ambition to do a PhD was to push myself to new heights, achieve a difficult goal, explore and learn new things. I also wanted to do research with specific application for industry. Therefore InGAP with collaboration between universities, a research institute and industrial partners was an attractive choice for me.
During my research at inGAP, I had close collaboration with scientists at SINTEF and senior engineers at INEOS which was my industrial partner during my studies. People working on the same subject but in different environment were brought together by inGAP. It was highly valuable for me to discuss my results and get input from all these different people. inGAP internal seminars also helped me to get in touch with other people (students and academics) who were working on related topics.
After finishing my PhD I work as an engineer in oil and gas industry. Although I chose not to continue the academic route, I have acquired valuable transferable skills and knowledge during my time at inGAP which is helping me to conduct my job with better quality.
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Communication Scientific communication within inGAP was mainly achieved through project meetings within each subproject, about 3-6 per year per project. Knowledge exchange between projects and research areas was secured through the annual inGAP seminars, where all inGAP personnel gathered for 2 days of scientific lectures and strategic discussions. Furthermore, the two inGAP schools contributed to knowledge exchange between the partners.
Dissemination of project results to a wider audience
Eirini Zacharaki and Susmit Kumar in the synthesis lab.
was secured through oral and poster contributions at national and international workshops and symposia, and through scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. The annual production of scientific papers and conference contributions from inGAP increased throughout the Centre period, and so did the average citation numbers for each contribution. The evolution is illustrated by two selected examples (one from UiO, the other from NTNU) which are schematically depicted below, as well as by the number of plenary and keynote lectures given by inGAP personnel at international conferences.
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Annual citation numbers for two inGAP professors, one from UiO, the other from NTNU, showing the increased visibility and impact of research in the two partners since the start of inGAP.
Number of keynote and plenary lectures given by inGAP personnel at international conferences, 2007-14.
UiO
NTNU
Effects of centre for the host institution and research partnersThe vision and strategy of inGAP is in full accordance with the research strategy of the host institution, UiO. The enhanced impact of catalysis research performed in inGAP has led to a higher visibility of the Centre partners in the international scientific community, and to a high number of keynote and plenary lecture invitations. In turn, such exposure has led to more requests for research visits by international students and researchers, and to highly qualified applicants for PhD, postdoc and researcher positions at inGAP’s research partners. Better students and researchers further contribute to the positive evolution of Norwegian catalysis research.
Future prospects After 8 years of inGAP research, the Centre partners have strengthened their expertise, research equipment and methodological skills, and built a strong network. The competitive strength of each partner, as well as the ensemble of partners, has thereby been enhanced.
Recently, the inGAP partners jointly made a successful application for another CRI, ICSI, which will be launched later this year. The interest from new industry partners to join the inGAP team in the new Centre is a further confirmation of inGAP’s success. Individually, inGAP partners have successfully applied for RCN- and EU-funded projects. The host institution, UiO, continues to fund the inGAP team internally to secure the team’s continued positive evolution. We are confident that the inGAP partners will aim and reach even higher in the years to come.
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inGAP has been a great success inGAP was part of the Chemistry Department at UiO. The Centre had its final day on March 18 after 8 years of cooperative research between partners from industry, UiO, NTNU and SINTEF. The partners are very pleased with the results and with how it has been run.
“New methods and techniques”
“Challenges to our way of thinking”
“Optimized operation of reactors”
“Better understanding of chemistry in production processes”
“Big savings”
“New technology that gives license revenues”
“ Working knowledge of catalysis of international format”
“Innovation”
Snapshot of audience during the final inGAP Seminar, March 2-3, 2015.
Words of praise were directed toward the inGAP project, which over the past eight years has been headed by Unni Olsbye, Department of Chemistry, University of Oslo. Here is a summary from interviews with 3 industrial and 2 public partners:
Savings in the millions INEOSINEOS is the world’s largest petrochemicals company with factories in numerous countries. The Norwegian branch of INEOS is situated in Grenland. Their motivation to participate in inGAP was INEOS’s desire for better understanding of the basic chemistry of production processes and to learn through cooperation with strong national research groups.
INEOS want to ensure that the factories can run efficiently and without interruption through improved energy efficiency, better utilization of raw materials and continuous improvement in production processes. This will help to put INEOS on the top in completion with other companies.
-We are very satisfied with our participation in inGAP and also how inGAP has been run administratively.
The academic environment represents expertise in methods and techniques that we ourselves do not have. They often use a different approach, and we have been challenged in our way of thinking, says Steinar Kvisle, INEOS, Director Technology & Production Support and head of the inGAP Steering Board.
A central issue in this project has been catalysis. Production processes have reactors containing catalysts. These catalysts need to be regularly replaced due to deactivation.
-We have increased our knowledge of catalysts allowing us to optimize the operation of reactors and thereby our production processes. This could mean significant economic gains. We understand the processes better and things run more smoothly. In our industry with large production processes and volumes even small process improvements provide savings in the millions each year, says Kvisle.
Success stories and Feedback from some active company and public partnersGunhild M. Haugnes
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In inGAP, INEOS has also worked on a new technology called Methanol-To Olefins (MTO). This is a technology that INEOS has developed together with the American company UOP, with professional support both from the University of Oslo and SINTEF. With the help of inGAP, we have concentrated on understanding aspects of technology that reduces the risk of problems when the technology is used commercially. -This technology is licensed in China, and our license revenue is quite large on an annual basis, says Kvisle which also states that INEOS has expanded its network through inGAP.
Now we can just pick up the phone if new issues arise. We know that there is a knowledge person at the other end. We also had three doctoral students with us in Porsgrunn. It is stimulating to get input from such smart youth, he says.
Steinar Kvisle
A commercial success and technical enlightenment Haldor Topsøe A/SDanish Haldor Topsøe A /S is among the largest methanol synthesis catalyst companies in the world. The company joined the inGAP project due to UiO’s expertise in the conversion of methanol to gasoline process.
-We wanted to explore the use of methanol as a base for fuels and chemicals. The oil industry is changing; we need to look at options other than crude oil. The group of Unni Olsbye, Karl Petter Lillerud and Stian Svelle at the University of Oslo has some of the foremost knowledge and understanding of the methanol to hydrocarbon process, says Pablo Beato, inGAP board member and senior scientist at Haldor Topsøe.
He believes the inGAP Centre has been an ideal platform for developing new knowledge about this area and helped increase their network. Not least he praises the uniqueness of the project that allows the partners to openly discuss an enormous range of matters.
-For us inGAP been a great success, both in terms of knowledge and commercially speaking. inGAP participation has increased our fundamental understanding of the process of converting methanol to gasoline, and also coal into hydrocarbons - which is a hot topic in China. It enables us to develop better catalysts. Here even small details have a major impact on performance, he says.
This knowledge is used directly in a newly opened giant plant in Turkmenistan to produce synthetic gasoline. As a result of this knowledge, inGAP contributes to the Danish company’s bottom line.
Pablo Beato
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STATOIL avoids down-timeStatoil was active in the inGAP project in developing expertise in two areas:
• Gas-to-liquids (GTL) with emphasis on catalyst technology. This is about converting natural gas into liquid fuels (diesel) and the catalyst is very focal in the last phase of the process where synthesis gas (H2, CO and CO2) is converted to diesel.
• Metal dusting, which is a special type of material corrosion. This occurs when natural gas is converted to either of diesel and methanol. The conditions for metal dusting are particularly favorable in the first phase of the process when natural gas is converted to synthesis gas.
Statoil is very pleased with the expertise that was developed in both GTL catalysis and Metal dusting. - inGAP has contributed greatly to our current understanding of Metal dusting. We know more about the choice of materials and process conditions to hinder that kind of corrosion, says Morten Rønnekleiv, former inGAP board member and Research Leader Oil and Gas refining at Statoil.
This knowledge contributes to better production regularity and operating safety at Statoil’s methanol plant at Tjeldbergodden, a plant in operation since 1997 and Europe’s largest with a capacity of 2,500 tons of methanol per day.
- Any additional production stop, outside the planned stops for maintenance, represents huge additional costs. The knowledge we have gained through the inGAP project helps us to more easily avoid such unwanted stops. Required maintenance is concentrated to planned revision breaks in production, and operations can be optimized better in terms of process conditions and material in the most exposed corrosion areas, he said.
Rønnekleiv also points out that Statoil got considerably more knowledge in the GTL project. A number of people took their PhDs and produced numerous publications. One year before inGAP project was to finish, Statoil’s closed its GTL division. This was a strategic decision in the company and had nothing to do with inGAP . - It means that we currently have not utilized GTL catalysis results we got through inGAP directly in our own business, but we should not underestimate the knowledge we gained in the years we were with inGAP. This knowledge is transferable to other projects and technologies, says Rønnekleiv.
Together we are undefeatable NTNUNTNU professor Hilde Venvik notes that inGAP has enabled catalysis researchers in the public and private sector to collaborate and learn from each other rather than compete.
-It has been very successful. We have stretched ourselves to match each other and lifted us academically many notches. Together we have become almost unbeatable in this field, says Venvik. She also points out that the Centre helped to increase insight and understanding of industrial challenges. -This is very different from conventional contract research. inGAP studied chemistry in a fundamental way so that we could make industrial partners processes better, says Venvik who praises the development of a unique network in this field.
She will head a new CRI, ICSI (Industrial Catalysis Science and Innovation for a competitive and sustainable process industry) which to some extent is a follow-inGAP since the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oslo, SINTEF and some of the industrial inGAP partners will be part of the new center. One new partner will be YARA.
Morten Rønnekleiv
Hilde J. Venvik
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-There will be less focus on natural gas as an input factor, especially because Statoil has decided not to pursue this field. ICSI will focus more on land-based chemical industry, says Venvik who envisions that ICSI will develop more fundamental chemical knowledge, thereby enhancing the competitiveness and innovative spirit of the involved partners even more.
Venvik will also lead an international conference in natural gas conversion in Tromsø next year, where inGAP manager Unni Olsbye will be plenary speaker at The 11th Natural Gas Conversion Symposium.
Innovation and new development SINTEFSINTEF worked together with the University of Oslo through a joint center called; Gemini Center. There was a general interest to formalize cooperation in catalysis research through a CRI. We wanted to coordinate our research communities that worked with catalysis and interact closer with industry, says acting company director Duncan Akporiaye at SINTEF - pointing out that the SPUNG program in the 1980’s formed the basis for this highly specialized academic environment in the field of natural gas in Norway.
Norway has natural gas. -inGAP has professionally been an important long-term commitment to the field of catalysis. Many PhDs and postdoctoral candidates have been educated under the inGAP auspices. Innovation and new development ideas have been a part of inGAP projects.
We have established a good professional environment which has good contact with industry. Industry has come to us with their problems at hand and solutions
have been found in collaboration with universities, says Akporiaye who thinks it could have been initiated even more innovation projects with industry. -We did not exploit the full potential, but we see opportunities for more of it in the new CRI, ICSI, he says.
Feedback from Scientific Advisory Board inGAP’s Scientific Advisory Board gave the following joint statement after the final inGAP seminar:
“The board was overall extremely impressed with the achievements of the inGAP consortium over the whole funding period from 2007 to 2015. The highly beneficial influence of inGAP in various dimensions is obvious, as detailed in the following brief assessment.
The inGAP scientists have been successful in creating a “brand” over last eight years, of course based on the excellent previous, decade-spanning work of the teams involved, especially of Anders Holmen, who had trained many leaders of the current generation. inGAP is known as a very visible activity on the utilization of natural gas and related topics, and has clearly put the consortium on the global map, based on the excellent previous work of different groups at the University of Oslo, NTNU, Sintef and the industrial partners. There is a number of excellent developments resulting from the inGAP activities: In the field of MTG/MTO, the colleagues active in inGAP can be counted among the best in the world, and also in Fischer-Tropsch chemistry the groups have a high level of international visibility. The team is also highly commended for tackling questions which are not in the mainstream of academic research, but are nevertheless industrially of utmost importance, such as the work on oxychlorination or on metal dusting. These are topics with which it is often difficult to earn high academic distinctions, but the inGAP team clearly left its mark in these fields. Moreover, resulting from the early work on zeolites, the group has very successfully branched out into the more recent field of MOFs and succeeded in producing one of the very few materials – UiO-66 and related compounds – which have gained importance beyond a single or only a handful of laboratories, but which are studied in many laboratories all over the world.
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At the same time, the inGAP team was able to build up an excellent infrastructure, perfectly tuned to the needs of the consortium, with powerful equipment and techniques designed and constructed at e.g. the Swiss-Norwegian beamline, the excellent electron microscopy infrastructure with the founding of the center with the locations in Trondheim and Oslo, and the various spectroscopic techniques which have been implemented in the past years, which are now seen as inspiration source for other research groups all over the world. These activities have reached a critical size, so that they do not hinge any more crucially on single scientists; by now a stable configuration has been established where there is expertise in a group, which is thus lasting and does not vanish, if a key person leaves. This capacity building exercise is one of the truly valuable effects inGAP has had. For the inGAP follow-up project iCSI care should be taken to maintain these excellent infrastructural elements, since they will be as valuable to iCSI as they have been to inGAP. If one should identify one element which could be improved, it is the involvement of colleagues from quantum chemistry and molecular simulations in the follow-up activities. Even if quantum chemistry is often not yet in a stage to direct research, it is highly important with respect to capacity building to include such activities early on, so that both sides, experimental and theoretical, can learn from each other and establish fruitful ground for truly collaborative work.
One of the most visible and valuable effects of inGAP was the integration of the topical research between NTNU, UiO, Sintef, and the industrial partners. Over the eight years of the project, the development of a joint spirit and joint responsibility for the overall success of inGAP was clearly noticeable, and in the later phase of the project, the different groups acted as a joint team, not as an assembly of individuals. We hope that iCSI will built on this spirit and develop it even further.
For a project which has been active for eight years, one should ask what remains. inGAP had a major effect in Norwegian catalysis research, and the international committee believes, that the lasting effects will be manifold:
The scientific output of inGAP was excellent and is there to stay. Moreover, it can be expected that both, the momentum of working on these problems and the follow up activities of iCSI, will guarantee a continuation of the flow of interesting results from the team.
It has already been mentioned that inGAP has allowed the creation of joint infrastructure. This will be of highest value far beyond the project, both in producing results and in allowing and fostering further collaboration.
Possibly the most important product of inGAP are its people, the young scientists who were educated and are now working in academia and the industrial sector. It was very enlightening to see that while only three of the young inGAP researchers were Norwegian citizens, now twelve of the young scientists coming out of inGAP are working permanently in Norway. Attractive and visible projects with a high level of excellent science are attractive to young researchers, and thus, projects such as inGAP allow Norway to tap into the global brainpool and attract intelligent minds for its society.
Finally, the scientists working in inGAP have forged relationships which will last. It will be easier now for the companies to call upon the acadamia colleagues for support in trouble shooting or for developing long term fundamental projects for which a high level of trust is needed, or for the academic teams which used to be more competitors, to work jointly on a common vision. Long term projects such as inGAP are perfectly suited to foster such trustful relationships.
A complex project with so many partners as inGAP needs a highly skilled and capable coordinator. Unni Olsbye has been an exemplary coordinator, who was able to bring this group together. We would like to congratulate her and the whole team on the achievements. For all three members of the board it has been a pleasure to see inGAP, the science in inGAP and the people in inGAP developing. We would like to thank the inGAP colleagues for this great opportunity.
Ferdi Schüth Gabor Somorjai Bert Weckhuysen“
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Conclusions The inGAP centre has lifted the quality of Norwegian catalysis research to world-class level. The following parameters were key to this achievement:
Long-term funding and freedom to operate, thereby enabling the Centre to gradually strengthen the Centre instrumentation, expertise and methods towards our long-term goals, and to balance other funding sources where needed. The possibility to fund smaller equipment (500-1000 kNOK), for which other funding sources are scarce, was essential for inGAP’s success.
Strategic, persistent and diplomatic Centre management, which is a necessity to balance the industrial innovation versus scientific leadership requirements of the CRI funding scheme, as well as the diverging ambitions of industrial versus research partners
Security for industry partners to maintain ownership to core technology development, thereby ensuring their continuous interest and active participation in the projects
Proper budget balance between industrially oriented and long-term fundamental projects, where all achievements in the fundamental projects (which constituted more than 2/3 of the Centre budget) were shared openly among the partners and contributed strongly to building a Centre identity.
Predefined funding distribution among research partners, thereby fostering collaboration and avoiding internal competition.
Annual seminars where all inGAP personnel gathered to share recent achievements and discuss current and future challenges.
An active Scientific Advisory Board composed of three world-leading scientists, who participated in all inGAP Annual Seminars, gave plenary lectures and discussed science and strategies with students, researchers and senior scientists.
Centre Director Unni Olsbye
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Postdoctoral researchers with financial support from the Centre budget
Name M/F Nationality Scientific area Years/period in the centre Scientific topic Main contact
Daham Saniya G. P. Vidana M Indian NG to Syngas 2 years 5 months25.01.14-15.6.16
Metal Dusting Hilde J. Venvik
David Wragg M British NG to Petrochemicals
2 yrs. 02.08.08-03.08.10/7 months 01.01.12-31.07.12
MTO technology Helmer Fjellvåg
David Wragg M British Methods 1 yr. 9 months 80%01.12.10-31-07-12
Crystallography Helmer Fjellvåg
Erwan Rauwel M French NG to Fuels 3 yrs. - 66 % 01.03.09-29.02.12
Fischer-Tropsch Helmer Fjellvåg
Jun Zhu M Chinese NG to Petrochemicals
4 months01.09.12-31.12.12
Oxychlorination De Chen
Marius Westgård Erichsen M Norwegian NG to Fuels 4,5 months15.08.14-31.12.14
Methanol to gasoline Unni Olsbye
Merete H. Nilsen F Norwegian New Chemistry 01.03.09-31.12.09 MOF's Karl Petter Lillerud
Mohamed Karmaoui M Algerian/Moroccan
New Chemistry 6 months01.10.09-30.04.10
Metal nanoparticles Unni Olsbye
Murugan Balsandaram M Indian NG to Syngas 2 yrs.01.08.08-31.10.10
HTMR Helmer Fjellvåg
Nataliia Kasian F Ukrainian New Chemistry 01.9.13-31.08.15 Zeolite morphology Stian Svelle
Niels Andersen Højmark M Danish NG to Fuels 7 months01.10.13-30.04.14
Methanol to gasoline Stian Svelle
Nikolaos Tsakoumis M Greek NG to Fuels 3 yrs. 8 months08.08.12-07.04.16
Fischer-Tropsch Magnus Rønning
Rune Johnsen M Danish Methods 2 yrs.01.12.08-30.11.10
In-situ chrystallography
Helmer Fjellvåg
Sandrine Benard F French NG to Fuels 7 months02.02.09-31.08.09
Methanol to gasoline Unni Olsbye
Susmit Kumar M Indian New Chemistry 2 years15.10.13-14.10.15
Model catalysts Anja Sjåstad
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Postdoctoral researchers working on projects in the centre with financial support from other sources
Name M/F Nationality Scientific area Years/period in the centre
Scientific topic Main contact
Andrea Cognigni M Italian NG to Fuels 01.10.2013-30.09.2016 Modulation enhanced XAS (NFR) Magnus Rønning
Anna Lind F Finnish NG to Fuels 2008 Anders Holmen
Bjørn Christian Enger M Norwegian NG to Fuels 2010-2013 Anders Holmen
Bjørn Tore Lønstad Bleken
M Norwegian NG to Petrochemicals
06.05.2013-05.05.2016 Gassmaks/ Oligom Unni Olsbye
Boris Borchevreau M French New Chemistry 08.11.2013-07.11.2015 Climit Karl Petter Lillerud
David Wragg M British Methods 2008 Helmer Fjellvåg
David Wragg 33 % M British Methods 02.08.2009-04.08.2010 Helmer Fjellvåg
Erwan Rauwel 33 % M French New Chemistry 01.03.2009-28.02.2012 Helmer Fjellvåg
Espen Standal Wangen
M Norwegian 2008-2012 EU-FP7 Edd Blekkan
Estelle Vanhaecke F French 2008-2010 EU-FP7 Magnus Rønning
Evgeniy Redekop M Russian Methods 16.03.2015-15.03.2018 TAP Unni Olsbye
Fan Huang M Chinese 2010-2011 De Chen
Fengliu Lou M Chinese 2013 EU-FP7 De Chen
Haito Zhou M Chinese 2012-2013 NFR De Chen
Haiyan Song F Chinese 05.11.2007-22.11.2011 Novel Catalysts Anja Sjåstad
Helge Reinsch M German New Chemistry 16.03.2014-15.03.2015 Future Feedstock Karl Petter Lillerud
Hongmin Wang M Chinese 2008-2010
Ingeborg-Helene Svenum
F Norwegian 4 Statoil/NFR/KOSK Hilde Venvik
Javier Fermoso Dominguez
Spanish 2011-2012
Jia Yang Chinese NG to Fuels 2 Steady-State Isotopic Transient Kinetic Analysis (SSITKA) of Catalytic Reactions
De Chen /Anders Holmen
Jun Zhu M Chinese NG to Petrochemicals
2 Engineering of Pt-based nanoparticles in Propane Dehydrogenation and Co-based nanoparticles in F-T synthesis
De Chen /Anders Holmen
Karima Benyahia F Moroccan 01.11.2008-01.11.2010 Periodic calculations of MgO-surface with Ni-metal.
Linn Edda Sommer F German NG to Petrochemicals
01.11.2010-30.09.2011 Nonoxidative methan activation Unni Olsbye
Lukasz Mentel M Polish NG to Petrochemicals
03.01.2015-14.03.2017 Nanoreactor Unni Olsbye
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Marian Palcut M Solvakian NG to Syngas 01.09.2010-31.08.2012 Perovskite partial oxidation catalysis
Helmer Fjellvåg
Mathivathani Kandiah F Sri Lankan New Chemistry 2009 Functionalised MOFs Karl Petter Lillerud
Mattias Hermann M Swiss 07.07.2014-07.07.2015 UiO Helmer Fjellvåg
Merete Helner Nilsen F Norwegian 01.01.2010-11.09.2011 VISTA: unctionalization and applications of zirconium-containing metal organic framework
Karl Petter Lillerud
Navaneethan Muthuswamy
M Indian 2012-2013 Metal-free catalysis (EU-FP7) Magnus Rønning
Niels Højmark Andersen
M Danish NG to Fuels 2013 Raman Stian Svelle
Nina Hammer M Norwegian 2010-2011 NFR/SYNKROTRON Magnus Rønning
Radostina Palcheva F Bulgarian NG to Syngas 01.12.2010-30.09.2012 Catalysis, metal oxide Unni Olsbye
Rasmus Brogaard M Dansk NG to Petrochemicals
10.01.2014-09.01.2017 Oligom Unni Olsbye
Reynald Henry M French NG to Syngas 15.10.2013-14.10.201415.10.2014-14.10.2017
NFR/ENERGIX Unni Olsbye
Sachin Chavan M Indian New Chemistry 21.05.2013-20.05.2015 Climit Karl Petter Lillerud
Sami Malola M Finnish NG to Fuels 01.09.2010-28.01.2011 Quantum modelling studies Ole Swang
Sandrine Benard F French NG to Fuels 01.09.2009-30.04.2011 EU/OCMOL Unni Olsbye
Sandro Nanot M Italian New Chemistry 2009 IR spectroscopy Karl Petter Lillerud
Santhosh Kumar Matam
M Indian 2008-2009 NFR/KOSK Anders Holmen
Sara Boullosa-Eiras F Spanish 01.02.2011-31.01.2013 Renergi, bio-oils upgrading Anders Holmen
Selene Hernandez F Spanish NG to Petrochemicals
16.03.2012-28.02.2013 GASSMAKS Stian Svelle
Stig Rune Sellevåg M Norwegian IR spectroscopy Stian Svelle
Tiejun Zhao M Chinese 3 NFR/KOSK Magnus Rønning
Torstein Fjermestad M Norwegian 14.12.2011-13.08.2013 Quantum modelling studies Ole Swang
Trung Dung Tran M Vietnamese 2012-2013 NFR/KOSK John Walmsley/ Magnus Rønning
Maria Kalyva F GASSMAKS Anja Sjåstad
Wojiech A. Slawinski M Polish Methods 20.08.2012-20.08.2015 GASSMAKS/Intercat Wojiech A. Slawinski
Zebastian Boström M Swedish NG to Petrochemicals
11.06.2012-10.06.2013 N-Inner Karl Petter Lillerud
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PhD candidates who have completed with financial support from the centre budget
Name M/F Nationality Scientific area Years/period in the centre
Thesis title Main thesis Advisor
Madeleine Diskus F French Model compounds-m/support
4 yrs.08.11.07-07.11.11
On Model materials designed by atomic layer deposition for catalysis purposes
Helmer Fjellvåg
Mahsa Zokaie F Iranian Model compounds-m/microporous
4 yrs.01.10.07-30.09.11
Structural changes of SAPO materials during catalytic reactions
Karl Petter Lillerud
Nikolaos Tsakoumis
M Greek Fishcher-Tropsch Technology
3,5 yrs03.03.08-02.09.11
Deactivation of cobalt based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts.
Anders Holmen
Eleni Patanou F Greek Microkinetics 4 yrs.03.03.08-02.03.12
Microcalorimetry and Microkinetics of heterogeneous catalysts.
Edd Blekkan
Alexey Voronov M Russian Study of deactivation mechanisms
4 yrs.30.04.08-29.04.12
Sensitivity enhancement of X-ray absorption spectroscopy applied to Co-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts.
Magnus Rønning
Naresh B. Muddada
M Indian Oxychlorination 4 yrs.23.10.08-22.10.12
catalysts under realistic working conditions
Unni Olsbye
Daham Sanaya G. P. Vidana
M Indian Metal Dusting 3,5 yrs. 28.07.09-27.07.13
New approach to metal dusting corrosion
Hilde J. VenvikDe Chen
Shewangizaw Teketel Forsido
M Ethiopian Methanol to gasoline
3,5 yrs.10.08.09-10.02.13
Shape Selective Conversion of Methanol to Hydrocarbons over Uni-Dimensional 10-ring Zeolites
Stian Svelle
Wegard Skistad M Norwegian Methanol to gasoline
3,5 yrs.01.10.09-31.03.13
Shape selectivity and lifetime in methanol to hydrocarbons conversion over medium pored zeolites
Karl Petter Lillerud
Marius Westgård Erichsen
M Norwegian Methanol to gasoline
4 yrs.15.08.10-14.08.14
Mechanistic studies of acid-catalyzed hydrocarbon reactions in zeolite materials
Unni Olsbye
Hassan Dar M Pakistani Olefin 3,5 yrs.01.01.08-31.01.12
Gas Phase Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Ethane: Kinetics and Reactor Simulation
De Chen
PhD students with financial support from the centre budget who still are in the process of finishing studies
Name M/F Nationality Scientific area Years in the centre Thesis topic Main thesis Advisor
Martine Baidoo F Ghanaian VCM 14 months01.07.13-31.08.14
Kinetic study of the Oxychlorination Process
De Chen
Greig Shearer M British Catalytic MOF's 4 yrs.12.09.11-11.09.15
Spectroscopic Characterisation of the Adsorption of Gaseous Molecules on Metal Organic Frameworks
Stian Svelle
Eirini Zacharaki F Greek Metal Particles 4 yrs.01.10.11-30.09.15
Synthesis and characterisation of Co(-Re) and Ni nanoparticles. Development of well-defined NP/support model catalysts
Anja Sjåstad
Marie Strømsheim
F Norwegian Co. Surface Science
4 yrs.15.06.12-14.06.16
Model systems for Co – based Fischer -Tropsch catalysts
Hilde J. Venvik
Pablo del Campo
M Spanish Methanol to gasoline
3 yrs. 8 months 01.05.13-31.12.16
Improved catalyst performance for unidirectional ZSM-22 zeolite catalyst in the methanol-to-hydrocarbon reaction
Stian Svelle
Michael Wycisk M German Methanol to gasoline
3 yrs.15.10.12-14.10.15
Fundamental study of cobalt-based Fischer Tropsch catalysts using SSITKA
De Chen
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PhD candidates who have completed with other financial support, but associated with the centre
Name M/F Nationality Source of funding
Scientific area Years in the centre
Thesis title Main thesis Advisor
Anastasia Virnovskaia
F Norwegian VISTA NG to Petrochemicals
1 Dehydrogenation of ethane over Pt,Sn/Mg(Al)O catalysts
Unni Olsbye
Andreas Helland Lillebø
M Norwegian Statoil/NFR NG to Fuels 4 Conversion of synthesis gas from biomass to liquid fuels by the
Anders Holmen
Andrey S. Volynkin
M NTNU NG to Petrochemicals
4 The role of carbon in catalytic dehydrogenation of propane
Edd Blekkan/Magnus Rønning
Anh Hoan Dam
M Vietnamese NFR/Renergi 3 De Chen
Astrid Lervik Mejdell
F Norwegian NTNU/Gasstek
2 Properties and application of 1-5 μm Pd/Ag23wt.% membranes for hydrogen separation
Hilde Venvik
Bjørn Christian Enger
M Norwegian NFR/Renergi 2 Hydrogen production by catalytic partial oxidation of methane
Anders Holmen
Bjørn Tore Lønstad
M Norwegian NFR/Gassmaks
NG to fuels 4 Investigation of zeolite crystal size and morphology for application in catalysis and separation
Karl Petter Lillerud
Charitha Udani
F Sri Lankan NTNU 4 Magnus Rønning
Christoph Sprung
M German NFR/Renergi NG to syngas 4 Kinetic investigation in methane steam reforming over a nickel catalyst
Unni Olsbye
Cornelis G. van der Wijst
M Norwegian NFR 1 De Chen
Einar Andre Eilertsen
M Norwegian NFR/KOSK NG to Fuels 3 Synthesis of zeolites with controlled active sites and topology
Karl Petter Lillerud
Eirik Østbye Pedersen
M Norwegian NFR NG to Fuels 4 Edd Blekkan
Eirin Langseth
F Norwegian KD NG to Petrochemicals
4 Synthesis and Reactivity of Gold(III) Complexes
Mats Tilset
Fan Huang M Chinese NFR/Gassmak 3 3D Carbon/polyaniline Nanostructures for Energy Storage
De Chen
Farbod Dadgar
NFR 3 Conversion of Synthesis Gas to Dimethyl Ether in Micro-Structured Reactors
Hilde J. Venvik
Fatemeh Hayer
F Iranian NFR/Gassmak 3 Direct Synthesis of Dimethyl Ether in Microstructured Reactors
Anders Holmen
Federica Mudu
F Italian NFR/Renergi NG to syngas 3 Catalytic partial oxidation of methane to synthesis gas: Materials and reaction mechanisms
Helmer Fjellvåg
Fengliu Lou Chinese Vista NG to Petrochemicals
Advanced Catalysis in Methane Decomposition
De Chen
Francesca Lønstad Bleken
F Norwegian NFR/Frinat NG to Fuels 3 The methanol-to-hydrocarbons process: Towards fundamental understanding by one-parameter studies.
Unni Olsbye
Georg Voss M NFR/KOSK-2 NG to Fuels 3 The State of Promotors in Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts
Magnus Rønning
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Hamidreza Bakhtiary
M Iranian NFR/Petrom 2 Performance assessment of a packed bed microstructured reactor – heat exchanger for methanol synthesis from syngas
Anders Holmen
Hilde Bjørkan F Norwegian NFR/SUP 2 Preparation and characterization of Cu- and Pt-based water-gas shift catalysts
Anders Holmen
Ida Hjort F Norwegian NTNU 2 De Chen
Ilya Gorelkin M Russland NFR/Gassmak 4 Concepts and models of the catalytic dehydrogenation of propane.
Edd Blekkan
Ingeborg-Helene Svenum
F Norwegian NFR NG to Petrochemicals
3 Understanding catalytic effects in Pd alloy model systems and membranes through advanced characterization and modelling.
Hilde J. Venvik
Ingvild Tronstad
F Norwegian NFR/KMB 3 Corrosion of Copper and Oxidation of Dielectric Liquids in High Voltage Transformers
Edd Blekkan
Jasmina Hafizovic
F Norwegian NFR/KOSK New Chemistry 1 Synthesis and characterization of metal-organic frameworks with potential appli-cations in gas adsorption and catalysis
Unni Olsbye
Jia Yang F China NFR/Kosk 2 A steady-State Isotopic Transient Kinetic Study of Cobalt Catalysts: Mechanistic Insights and Effect of Cobalt Particle Size, Supports and Promoters
Anders Holmen
Kai Chung Szeto
M Norwegian NFR/Frinat New Chemistry 1 Synthesis of metal-organic frameworks: materials with potential applications in catalysis
K.P. Lillerud
Li He F Chinese NFR/Climit 2 Sorption enhanced steam reforming of biomass derived compounds
De Chen
Linn Edda Sommer
F German NFR/KOSK NG to Fuels 3 The Effect of Post-Synthesis Modifications on the Catalytic Properties of Zeolite SSZ-13
Unni Olsbye
Mari Alnes 4
Marthe Emelie Melandsjø Buan
F Norwegian EU-FP7 2 Doped CNF as metal-free catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction
Magnus Rønning
Navaneethan Muthuswamy
M India NFR/Nanomat 3 Platinum based Catalysts for Methanol Fuel Cells: Metal Clusters and Carbon Supports
De Chen
Nicla Vicinanxa
F Italian NFR NG to Petrochemicals
3 Palladium based membranes in catalytic reactions
Hilde J. Venvik
Nina Hammer F Norwegian NTNU 2 Au-TiO2 catalysts supported on carbon nanostructures for CO removal reactions
Magnus Rønning
Oana Mihai F Romenia NFR/Kosk 3 Partial Oxidation of Methane by Chemical Looping
De Chen
Paul B. Radstake
M Norwegian NFR/Gassmak NG to Petrochemicals
4 Dehydrogenation of NGL components at very short contact times
Anders Holmen
Punchi Patabandige Charitha Udani
F Sri Lankan NTNU 3 Photocatalytic fuel production by reforming of hydrocarbons and CO2
Magnus Rønning
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Rune Esben Johnsen
M Danish NFR NG to Petrochemicals
4 Characterization of layered and microporous materials: transformation, ion exchange and disorder
Poul Norby
Saima Sultana Kazi
F Bangladesh NFR/Renergi 3 Calcium Based CO2 Acceptors for Sorption Enhanced Steam Methane Reforming
De Chen
Sara Eiras Boullosa
F Spanish NFR/Renergi 3 Comparative study of selected catalysts for methane partial oxidation
Anders Holmen
Shreyas Rane
M India NFR/Gassmak 3 Relation between Catalyst Properties and Selectivity in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
Anders Holmen
Silje Fosse Håkonsen
F Norwegian NFR/Kosk 2 Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane at short contact times
Anders Holmen
Tayyaba Noor F Pakistan NFR/Kosk 4 Sorption Enhanced Water Gas Shift Reaction: Materials and Catalysis
De Chen
Xuehang Wang
F Chinese 1 De Chen
Xuyen Kim Phan
F Vietnamese NFR/Renergi 3 Catalyst formulations for use in microstructured reactors for conversion of synthesis gas to liquids
Anders Holmen
Yanying Qi Chinese NFR NG to Fuels 2 DFT Studies on mechanisms of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
De Chen
Zarka Sarubova
F Tsjekkia NFR/Kosk 2 De Chen
MSc candidates with thesis related to the centre research agenda and an advisor from the centre staff
Name M/F Nationality Scientific area Year in the centre
Thesis title Main thesis Advisor
Aina Elin Karlsen F Norwegian NG to Fuels 2011 Synthesis and Characterisation of Co-based Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts and Supports, using hydrothermal and chemical attrition Method
Anders Holmen
Alexei Pylilo M 2012 Gas-phase pyrolysis and chemical quenching
Amir Shadman Far M 2012 De Chen
Anders Sundsdal M Norwegian 2014 Syntese og karakterisering av organogull(III)komplekser fra organolitiumreagenser
Anette Midttveit F Norwegian 2012 Fischer-Tropsch synthesis Magnus Rønning
Bart P. C. Herijgers M Dutch NG to Petrochemicals
2 On the deactivation mechanism in HSAPO-34 catalyst in Methanol to Olefins Convervsion"
Unni Olsbye
Cecilie Bjørgen F Norwegian 2 One-pot Conversion of Biomass to Ethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol and other Polyols over Carbon Supported Tungsten Catalysts
Edd Blekkan
Christian Ahoba-Sam M Ghanian NG to Petrochemicals
2 Ethene Alkylation: Kinetics and Mechanism
Unni Olsbye
Christina Carlsen F 2012 Catalytic HDO of bio-oils Edd Blekkan
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Claire Barilleau F French 2010 Anders Holmen
Daniel Wolseop Lee M Korean New Chemistry 2014 Formulation and testing of MOF-based adsorbents
Unni Olsbye
Einar Andre Eilertsen M Norwegian NG to Petrochemicals
2 Syntese av høysilika CHA-zeolitter med kontrollert Si/Al-forhold og partikkelstørrelse
Karl Petter Lillerud
Eirik Djuve M Norwegian 2 Production of hydrogen through photoreforming of hydrocarbons
Magnus Rønning
Eirik Østbye Pedersen M Norwegian NG to Petrochemicals
2 Dehydrogenation of propane by carbon supported metal catalysts
Edd Blekkan
Elin-Melina Visur F Norwegian NG to Petrochemicals
2010 Metylering av alkener og aromater med metanol over H-ZSM-5 og H-beta
Stian Svelle
Francesca Bleken F Italian/Norsk NG to Petrochemicals
5 The effect of acid strength on the MTO reaction - Convrsion of methanol to hydrocarbons over H-SAPO-34 and high silica Chabazite (H-SSZ-13)
Unni Olsbye
Frederik Bø Nilsen M Norwegian NG to Petrochemicals
2 Hydrotermisk stabilitet av mikroporøse materialer med CHA topologi
Stian Svelle
Fredrik Lundvall M Norwegian New Chemistry 2009 Nye koordinasjonspolymerer basert på Pt(IV)
Karl Petter Lillerud
Gerard Ayuso Virgili M 2012
Guillermo Martinez Sanchez
M 2012 Hydrogen production from biomass derived compounds by sorption enhanced reforming
De Chen
Ida Lien Bjørnstad F Norwegian 2010 Fotokatalytisk drivstoff-produksjon gjennom fotoreforming av hydrokarboner
Magnus Rønning
Ingunn Andvord Sandberg F Norwegian 2 Effekter av substitusjon i katodematerialer for litiumionebatteri
Ola Nilsen/Helmer Fjellvåg
Ingvild Skeie Liland F Norwegian 2013 One-Pot Conversion of Cellulose to Ethylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol over Nickel Zinc Oxide Catalysts with CNT Support
De Chen
Joan Rodriguez-Recasens F 2012
Juejing Sheng F 2012
Julio Martin Montoya M 2012 Microcalorimetry Edd Blekkan
Katrine S. Biesterfeld Plünnecke
F Norwegian 2010 Edd Blekkan
Kimete Osmani F Norwegian 2011 Water purification by using structured catalysts for hydrogenation of nitrates
Magnus Rønning
Kjetil Gurholt Evensen M Norwegian 2 Comparative investigations of zeolite catalyst deactivation by coking in the conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons
Stian Svelle
Luc Huu Nguyen M 2010
Madan Raj Ascharya M 2 Synthesis of zeotype materials With AFI topology
Karl Petter Lillerud
Marius Westgård Erichsen M Norwegian NG to Fuels 2 Methanol-to-hydrocarbons reaction: Influence of acis strength on the mechanism of olefin formation
Unni Olsbye
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Marte M. Muri F Norwegian New Chemistry 2015 Synthesis and catalytic testing of metal nanoparticles and metal/support catalysts
Anja Sjåstad
Martina Francisca Baidoo F Ghanian 2013 Kinetic Study of Oxychlorination Process
De Chen
Michael Wycisk M German 2012 De Chen
Mustafa Kømurcu M Norwegian NG to Petrochemicals
2014 Ethene oligomerisation over metal-containing zeolites
Unni Olsbye
Nina Tung Gynnild F Norwegian 2012 Fischer-Tropsch synthesis Magnus Rønning
Ole Joachim Svendsen M Norwegian 3 Down shifting of light with thin films Ole NilsenHelmer Fjellvåg
Ole Vaaland Saure M Norwegian NG to Fuels 2008 Omsetning av metylklorid til hydrokarboner over H-SAPO-34 og H-SSZ-13
Unni Olsbye
Ondrej Cesak M 2 Synthesis of Fuels from Biomass Derived Oxygenates
Pablo Saz M Spanish 2012 Large-scale CNF synthesis Magnus Rønning
Raquel Calleja Aguado F 2 Catalytic conversion of biomass Edd Blekkan
Samaneh Etemadi F Iranian NG to Fuels 2014 Stability studies of MTH catalysts - catalyst testing
Unni Olsbye
Shewangizaw Teketel M Ethiopian NG to Fuels 2009 Studies of the Methanol to-hydrocarbon (MTH) reaction over new 8- and 10-ring acidic zeolites
Unni Olsbye
Sigurd Øien M Norwegian New Chemistry 2012 Syntese og karakterisering av modifiserte UiO-67 MOF
Karl Petter Lillerud
Sindre Asphaug M Norwegian 2013 Catalytic Hydrodeoxygenation of Bio-oils with Supported MoP-Catalysts
Sindre Håvik M Norwegian 2012 Fischer-Tropsch synthesis Anders Holmen
So Hyun Kwak F Korean NG to Fuels 2 Spectroscopic Characterization of the Surface Hydroxyls of Zeolitic Catalysts
Stian Svelle
Sophie Anne Amelie Glas F 2 Catalytic partial oxidation of methane at moderate temperatures
Thomas Haukli Fiske M Norwegian 2013 Correlation of Catalyst Morphology with Attrition Resistance and Catalytic Activity of Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts
Magnus Rønning
Tone Colbjørnsen F Norwegian New Chemistry 2012 Optimalisering av synthesis betegnelser for UiO-66
Karl Petter Lillerud
Vegar Evenrud M Norwegian 2013 Nickel Promoted Cobalt Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts
Magnus Rønning
Virginie M.T.Herauville F 2012 Catalytic dehydrogenation of propane
Wegard Skistad M Norwegian NG to Fuels 2009 Optimalisering av syntesebetingelsene for nye 10-ring zeolittstrukturer
Karl Petter Lillerud
Xin Dai F Chinese NG to Syngas 2008 Influence of support material on Ni catalysts for propane dry reforming to synthesis gas
Unni Olsbye
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Partner Name Years Main research area
Haldor Topsøe A/S Claus Christensen 2010 Catalyst testingFinn Joensen 2009-2015 Catalyst testing Jesper Nerlov 2009-2015 Catalyst characterisationPablo Beato 2009-2015 Catalyst synthesis testing and characterisation spectroscopyTon Janssens 2009-2012 Catalyst testing
INEOS /HydroPolymers
Andre Urke Kvamme 2014-205 Reactor modellingArne Grønvold 2007-2015 Catalyst testing and characterisationLola Irene Sanna 2008-2012,14 Catalyst testing and characterisationSiri-Mette Olsen 2008 Catalyst testing and characterisationSteinar Kvisle 2007-2015 Catalyst testing and characterisationTone Kleivane 2008-10,12-15 Catalyst testing and characterisationTorbjørn Herder Kaggerud 2014-2015 Reactor modelling
Norsk Hydro, Oil & Energy
Jens Bradø Smith 2007Linda Tang 2007
NTNU Hilde Venvik 2007-2015 Catalyst testing and characterisationAnders Holmen 2007-2015 Catalyst testing and characterisationMagnus Rønning 2007-2015 Catalyst testing and characterisationDe Chen 2007-2015 Catalyst testing and characterisationEdd Blekkan 2007-2015 Catalyst testing and characterisation
SINTEF Anna Lind 2008-10,12-15 Catalyst synthesis and characterisationAnne Andersen 2007-2008 Catalyst testingArild Andersen 2008 Catalyst testingArne Karlsson 2007-2015 Catalyst synthesis and characterisationAud Spjelkavik 2007 Catalysts synthesisAud M. Bouzga 2008-2010 Catalyst characterisationBritt Sommer 2007 Catalyst characterisationBjørn Christian Enger Catalyst testing and characterisationBjørnar Arstad 2007-2015 Catalyst testing and characterisationDuncan Akporiaye 2007-2015 Catalyst synthesis and characterisationEdvard Bergene 2007 Catalyst testing and characterisationEgil Bakken 2007 Catalyst testing and characterisationElsebeth Tangstad 2007-2010 Catalyst testing and characterisationHilde Meland 2009 Catalyst testing and characterisationIvar M. Dahl 2007-2008 Catalyst characterisationJasmina H. Cavka 2008-10,12-15 Catalyst synthesis and characterisationJesper Bennetsen 2007Joachim M. Graff 2008 Catalyst characterisationJody Veenendaahl 2008 Reactor ContrstructionJohn C. Walmsley 2007-2015 Catalyst characterisationJon Olav Grepstad 2008 Rector ContrstructionJon Tschdi 2008 Catalyst characterisationKar Anne Andrassen 2008 Catalyst testing and characterisationKnut A. Bøe 2007 Reactor ContrstructionKnut Torshaug 2007-2015 Catalyst testing and characterisationLars G. W. Tvedt 2008-2009 Reactor ContrstructionMarit S.Stange 2008 Catalyst testingOdd A. Lindvåg 2008,2011,12 Catalyst synthesis and characterisationRichard Blom 2007-2009 Catalyst characterisationPascial Dietzel 2007 Catalyst synthesis and characterisation
2008 - 2015 Key Researchers
Senior Personnel
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Per Erik Vullum 2008 Catalyst characterisationPer S. Sæther 2008 Reactor ContrstructionRichard Blom 2008-2010 Catalyst testing and characterisationRune Myrstad 2008-2015 Catalyst testing and characterisationRune Lødeng 2011-2015 Catalyst testing and characterizationSabita Sarkar 2008 Rector ContrstructionSandro Y. Nanot 2008-2009 Catalyst testing and characterizationSilje Fosse Håkonsen 2008 Catalyst testing and characterizationSpyridon Diplas 2008 Catalyst characterisationStig Rune Ulla 2008 Reactor ContrstructionThijs Peters 2008 Catalyst testing / Reactor ContrstructionTorbjørn Gjervan 2008-2015 Catalyst testing and characterizationØrnulf Vistad 2008-2010 Catalyst synthesis and characterisationØystein Strand 2007
Statoil Jens Bradø Smith 2007 Catalyst testing and characterisationAlf Olav Larsen 2008 Technical supportAnita Berglund 2009 Catalyst testing and characterisationAstrid Iversen 2008 Technical supportBente Krogh 2010 Materials testing and characterisationEdvard Bergene 2012-2013 Material characterisation/cat.test and characterisationElisabeth Sletvolden 2008-2009 Materials testing and characterisationEmil Edwin 2010-2013 Materials testing and characterisationErling Rytter 2007-2012 Catalyst synthesis, testing and characterisationHoushang Gheshlaghi 2012-2013 MaterialscharacterisationIver E. Pedersen 2010-2012 Materials testing and characterisationJahn Arild Svendsen 2008 Gas conversion process researchJens Bragdø Smith 2008 Gas conversion research and materials R & DJohan Daniel Käck 2008-2009 Catalyst testing and characterisationJorun Z. Albertsen 2008 Materials testing and characterisationKnut Ingvar Åsen 2008 Gas conversion process researchKjersti Wilhelmsen 2008 Gas conversion process researchMichael Budd 2009 Catalyst testing and characterisationMorten Brustad 2010-2013 Materials testing and characterisationMorten Rønnekleiv 2008-2013 Gas conversion R & D managementSigrid Eri 2008-2013 Catalyst testing and characterisationSylfest Myklatun 2012-2013 Catalyst testing and characterisationTorhild Skagseth 2007-2013 Catalyst synthesis, testing and characterisationØyvind Borg 2008-2012 Catalyst synthesis, testing and characterisationPål Søraker 2008-2010 Catalyst synthesis, testing and characterisation
UiO Unni Olsbye 2007-2015 Catalyst testing and characterisationSigurd Brændeland 2007 AdministrationSøren Jakobsen 2008-2009 AdministrationHelmer Fjellvåg 2007-2015 Catalyst synthesis and characterisationOla Nilsen 2007-2015 Catalyst synthesis and characterisationKarl Petter Lillerud 2007-2015 Catalyst synthesis and characterisationAnja Sjåstad 2012-2015 Catalyst synthesis and characterisationSharmala Aravinthan 2007-2015 Catalyst testing and characterisationPoul Norby 2007-2009 Catalyst testing and characterisationStian Svelle 2007 Catalyst testing, characterisation and modelingGloria Bostick 2009 AdministrationOle Swang 2007-2015 Quantum-chemical modelingSilvia Bordiga 2013-15 Catalyst testing and characterisationDavid Wragg 2013-15 Diffraction/Synchrotron60
Activity/Item RCN UiO NTNU SINTEF Statoil Borealis Ineos Haldor Topsøe
Total
WP 1 NG to Syngas 3411 942 2520 1857 10193 0 0 0 18923
WP2 NG to fuels 15021 19538 12324 2528 22427 0 0 9744 81582
WP3 NG to petrochemicals 8060 11895 5195 6722 0 4399 14147 0 50418
WP4 New Chemistry 8527 15587 1738 0 0 0 0 200 26052
WP5 Methods 5069 11729 8722 520 0 0 0 0 26040
Equipment 21853 149 128 1472 0 0 0 0 23602
Management 18061 253 264 0 0 0 0 0 18578
Sum 80002 60093 30891 13099 32620 4399 14147 9944 245195
Activity/Item UiO NTNU SINTEF Statoil Borealis Ineos Haldor Topsøe
Total
WP 1 NG to Syngas 2848 5237 3172 7665 0 0 0 18922
WP2 NG to fuels 31115 19120 10974 15448 0 0 4925 81582
WP3 NG to petrochemicals 13621 11878 14629 0 0 10291 0 50419
WP4 New Chemistry 21136 4139 775 0 0 0 0 26050
WP5 Methods 12298 10420 3321 0 0 0 0 26039
Equipment 8117 7712 7773 0 0 0 0 23602
Management 17897 424 260 0 0 0 0 18581
Sum 107032 58930 40904 23113 0 10291 4925 245195
Funding
Statement of accounts for the complete period of centre financing
Cost
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PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND PATENT APPLICATIONS
2007
Presentations- inGAP associated projectsA. Holmen Recent developments in direct routes for natural gas conversion, Keynote lecture, EuropaCat-VIII, Åbo, Finland
U. Olsbye Natural Gas Conversion - Mechanistic studies as a tool for rational catalyst design, Invited lecture, UOP lecture Series, Chicago, USA
K.P. Lillerud New microporous Pt-metal-organic frameworks, Invited lecture, Berzelli Centre Excelent Symposium, Stockholm, Sweden
U. Olsbye Utvikling av nye prosesser for foredling av naturgass – hvordan samarbeid mellom industri og akademiske miljøer kan bidra til teknologigjennombrudd, Invited lecture, GassArena, Haugesund, Norway
B. Arstad, R. Blom, E. Bakken, I.M. Dahl, J.P. Jakobsen, P. Røkke Development of a circulating fluidized bed reactor system for sorption-enhanced methane steam reforming, Oral presentation, 4th CCS Conference, Trondheim, Norway
F. Bleken, S. Svelle, M. Bjørgen, K.P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye Conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons over H-SAPO-34 and high silica chabazite, Oral presentation NKS Katalysesymposium, Oslo, Norway
B. Arstad, R. Blom, E. Bakken, I.M. Dahl, J.P. Jakobsen, P. Røkke, J. Bennetsen, K.A. Bø, Sorbent enhanced steam methane reforming. Concepts and reactors, Oral presentation, NKS Katalysesymposium, Oslo, Norway
2008
inGAP PublicationsJ. Hafizovic Cavka, S. Jakobsen, U. Olsbye, N. Guillou, C. Lamberti, S. Bordiga, K.P. Lillerud. A New Zirconium Inorganic Building Brick Forming Metal Organic Frameworks with Exceptional Stability. Journal of the American Chemical Society (2008), 130(42), 13850-13851.
I. Arslan, J.C. Walmsley, E. Rytter, E. Bergene, P. Midgley, Toward three-dimensional nanoengineering of heterogeneous catalysts. Journal of the American Chemical Society (2008), 130 (17), 5716-5719.
inGAP book chaptersS. Kvisle, T. Fuglerud, S. Kolboe, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud, B. Vora. Methanol-To-Olefins. Handbook of Heterogeneous Catalysis 2ed, Vol 8 2950-2965, Ed Gerhard Ertl, Helmut Knøzinger, Ferdi Schuth and Jens Weitkamp. Wiley-VCH Verlag GbH & Co, 2008
Invited lectures at international conferences U. Olsbye Conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons over acidic zeolite and zeotype catalysts: Mechanistic insight as a first step towards rational design Keynote lecture 13th Nordic Symposium on CatalysisGøteborg, October 5-7, 2008
Presentations at international conferencesB. Arstad,R. Blom,E. Bakken, I. Dahl, J. Jakobsen, P. Røkke. Sorption-Enhanced methane steam reforming in a circulating fluidized bed reactor system. Poster presentation GHGT-9, Washington DC 16-20 November 2008, Poster
B. Arstad, R. Blom, E. Bakken, I. Dahl, J. Jakobsen, P. Røkke. Sorption-Enhanced methane steam reforming in a circulating fluidized bed reactor system. Energy Procedia (2009) 1, 715–720
Popular science lectures U. Olsbye Katalyse gir mer for pengene, Forskningens festaften, Oslo, September 23, 2008
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inGAP associated project pulicationsR.J. Berger, F. Kapteijn, J.A. Moulijn, G.B. Marin, J. De Wilde, M. Olea, D. Chen, A. Holmen, L. Lietti, E. Tronconi, Y. Schuurman. Dynamic methods for catalytic kinetics. Applied Catalysis, A: General (2008), 342(1-2), 3-28.
P. Bichon, G. Haugom, H.J. Venvik, A. Holmen, E.A. Blekkan Steam Reforming of Ethanol Over Supported Co and Ni Catalysts. Topics in Catalysis (2008), 49(1-2), 38-45.
M. Bjørgen, F. Joensen, M. Spangsberg Holm, U. Olsbye,K.P. Lillerud, S. Svelle Methanol to gasoline over zeolite H-ZSM-5: Improved catalyst performance by treatment with NaOH. Applied Catalysis, A: General (2008), 345(1), 43-50.
Ø. Borg, N. Hammer, S. Eri, O.A. Lindvåg, R. Myrstad, E.A. Blekkan, M. Rønning, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over un-promoted and Re-promoted γ-Al2O3 supported cobalt catalysts with different pore sizes. Catalysis Today (2008).
Ø. org, P.D.C Dietzel, A.I. Spjelkavik, E.Z. Tveten, J.C. Walmsley, S. Diplas, S. Eri, A. Holmen, E. Rytter Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: Cobalt particle size and support effects on intrinsic activity and product distribution. Journal of Catalysis (2008), 259(2), 161-164.
Ø. Borg, J.C. Walmsley, R. Dehghan, B.S. Tanem, E.A. Blekkan, S. Eri, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Electron Microscopy Study of γ-Al2O3 Supported Cobalt Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Catalysts. Catalysis Letters (2008), 126(3-4), 224-230.
Ø. Borg, A. Fossan, O.A. Lindvaag, R. Myrstad, S. Eri, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch synthesis on Co supported on modified alumina. Preprints - American Chemical Society, Division of Petroleum Chemistry (2008), 53(2), 64-65.
S. Chytil, L. Haugland, E.A. Blekkan On the mechanical stability of mesoporous silica SBA-15. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials (2008), 111(1-3), 134-142.
B.C. Enger, R. Loedeng, A. Holmen A review of catalytic partial oxidation of methane to synthesis gas with emphasis on reaction mechanisms over transition metal catalysts. Applied Catalysis, A: General (2008), 346(1-2), 1-27.
B.C. Enger, J. Walmsley, E. Bjorgum, R. Lodeng, P. Pfeifer, K. Schubert, A. Holmen, H.J. Venvik Performance and SEM characterization of Rh impregnated microchannel reactors in the catalytic partial oxidation of methane and propane. Chemical Engineering Journal (Amsterdam, Netherlands) (2008), 144(3), 489-501.
B.C. Enger, O. Borg, A.L. Fossan, O.A. Lindvag, R. Myrstad, S. Eri, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch synthesis on Co supported on modified alumina. Abstracts of Papers, 236th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, United States, August 17-21, 2008 (2008)
B.C. Enger, R. Lodeng, A. Holmen. Nickel and nickel-cobalt spinel catalysts in the partial oxidation and steam reforming of methane. Abstracts of Papers, 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, United States, April 6-10, 2008 (2008), PETR-082.
B.C. Enger, R. Lodeng, A. Holmen, Ni and Ni-Co spinel catalysts in the partial oxidation and steam reforming of methane. Preprints - American Chemical Society, Division of Petroleum Chemistry (2008), 53(1), 80-81.
R.E. Johnsen, P. Norby A comparative in situ Rietveld refinement study: thermal decomposition and transformation of CoAl and CoZnAl layered double hydroxides, J. Appl. Cryst. (2008). 41, 991-1002 [doi:10.1107/S0021889808029579]
T. Gao, M. Glerup, F. Krumeich, R. Nesper, H. Fjellvåg, P. Norby Microstructures and spectroscopic properties of cryptomelane-type manganese dioxide nanofibers, JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2008), 112, 1932-7447
T. Gao, H. Fjellvåg, P. Norby Raman scattering properties of a protonic titanate HxTi2-x/4 square
O-x/4(4)center dot H2O (square, vacancy; x=0.7) with lepidocrocite-type layered structure JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B (2008), 112, 1520-6106
T. Gao, Q. Wu, H. Fjellvåg, P. Norby Topological properties of titanate nanotubes JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2008), 112, 1932-7447
S.J. Håkonsen, A. Holmen Oxidative dehydrogenation of alkanes. Handbook of Heterogeneous Catalysis (2nd Edition) (2008), 7 3384-3400.
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F. Huber, J. Walmsley, H. Venvik, A. Holmen The effect of platinum in Cu-Ce-Zr and Cu-Zn-Al mixed oxide catalysts for water-gas shift. Applied Catalysis, A: General (2008), 349(1-2), 46-54.
F. Huber, H. Venvik, M. Ronning, J. Walmsley, A. Holmen Preparation and characterization of nanocrystalline, high-surface area CuCeZr mixed oxide catalysts from homogeneous co-precipitation. Chemical Engineering Journal (Amsterdam, Netherlands) (2008), 137(3), 686-702.
M.S. Kumar, D. Chen, J.C. Walmsley, A. Holmen Dehydrogenation of propane over Pt-SBA-15: Effect of Pt particle size. Catalysis Communications (2008), 9(5), 747-750.
I. Kvande, G. Oye, N. Hammer, M. Ronning, S. Råen, A. Holmen, J. Sjøblom, D. Chen Deposition of Au colloids on plasmachemically modified carbon nanofibers. Carbon (2008), 46(5), 759-765.
I. Kvande, D. Chen, Z. Yu, M. Ronning,A. Holmen Optimization and scale-up of CNF production based on intrinsic kinetic data obtained from TEOM. Journal of Catalysis (2008), 256(2), 204-214.
C. Lesaint, W.R. Glomm, Ø. Borg, S. Eri, E. Rytter, G. Øye Synthesis and characterization of mesoporous alumina with large pore size and their performance in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Applied Catalysis A (2008), 351, 131-135.
W. Mekonnen, B. Arstad, H. Klette, J.C. Walmsley, R. Bredesen, H. Venvik, R. Holmestad Microstructural characterization of self-supported 1.6 _ m Pd/Ag membranes. Journal of Membrane Science (2008), 310(1+2), 337-348.
E. Ochoa-Fernandez, M. Ronning, X. Yu, T. Grande, D. Chen Compositional Effects of Nanocrystalline Lithium Zirconate on Its CO2 Capture Properties. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research (2008), 47(2), 434-442.
M. Rivallan, G. Berlier, G. Ricchiardi, A. Zecchina, M.T. Nechita, U. Olsbye Characterisation and catalytic activity in de-NOx reactions of Fe-ZSM-5 zeolites prepared via ferric oxalate precursor. Applied Catalysis, B: Environmental (2008), 84(1-2), 204-213.
I. Rossetti, L. Fabbrini, N. Ballarini, C. Oliva, F. Cavani, A. Cericola, B. Bonelli, M. Piumetti, E. Garrone, H. Dyrbeck, E.A. Blekkan, L. Forni V2O5-SiO2 systems prepared by flame pyrolysis as catalysts for the oxidative dehydrogenation of propane. Journal of Catalysis (2008), 256(1), 45-61.
M. Ryden, A. Lyngfelt, T. Mattisson, D. Chen, A. Holmen, E. Bjørgum Novel oxygen-carrier materials for chemical-looping combustion and chemical-looping reforming: LaxSr1-xFeyCo1-yO3-δ perovskites and mixed-metal oxides of NiO, Fe2O3 and Mn3O4. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control (2008), 2(1), 21-36.
S. Kolboe, S. Svelle Does an ethene/benzenium ion complex exist? A discrepancy between B3LYP and MP2 predictions, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 112 (2008) 6399-6400.
C.F. Sanz-Navarro, P.O. Åstrand, D. Chen, M. Ronning, A.C.T van Duin, T. Jacob, W.A. Goddard Molecular Dynamics Simulations of the Interactions between Platinum Clusters and Carbon Platelets. Journal of Physical Chemistry A (2008), 112(7), 1392-1402.
C.F. Sanz-Navarro, P.O. Åstrand, D. Chen, M. Rønning, A.C.T van Duin, J.E. Mueller, W.A. Goddard Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Carbon-Supported Ni Clusters Using the Reax Reactive Force Field. Journal of Physical Chemistry C (2008), 112(33), 12663-12668.
L. Shao, T. Zhao, D. Chen, M.B. Hagg Crosslinking and stabilization of carbon nanotubes filled PMP nanocomposite membranes for gas separations. Abstracts of Papers, 236th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, United States, August 17-21, 2008 (2008), PMSE-180.
L. Shao, T. Zhao, D. Chen, M.B. Hagg Crosslinking and stabilization of carbon nanotube filled PMP nanocomposite membranes for gas separations. PMSE (2008), 99 305-307.
H.J. Venvik, E.A. Blekkan Preface. Catalysis Today (2008), 138(3-4),123.
A. Virnovskaia, E. Rytter, U. Olsbye Kinetic and Isotopic Study of Ethane Dehydrogenation over a Semicommercial Pt,Sn/Mg(Al)O Catalyst. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research (2008), 47(19), 7167-7177.
J. Xiong, Ø. Borg, E.A. Blekkan, A. Holmen Hydrogen chemisorption on rhenium-promoted γ-alumina supported cobalt catalysts. Catalysis Communications (2008), 9(14), 2327-2330.
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Z. Yu, D. Chen, M. Rønning, T. Vralstad, E. Ochoa-Fernandez, A. Holmen Large-scale synthesis of carbon nanofibers on Ni-Fe-Al hydrotalcite derived catalysts. I. Preparation and characterization of the Ni-Fe-Al hydrotalcites and their derived catalysts. Applied Catalysis, A: General (2008), 338(1-2), 136-146.
Z. Yu, D. Chen, M. Rønning, B. Totdal, T. Vralstad, E. Ochoa-Fernandez, A. Holmen Large-scale synthesis of carbon nanofibers on Ni-Fe-Al hydrotalcite derived catalysts. II: Effect of Ni/Fe composition on CNF synthesis from ethylene and carbon monoxide. Applied Catalysis, A: General (2008), 338(1-2), 147-158.
Z. Yu, L.E. Fareid, K. Moljord, E.A. Blekkan, J.C. Walmsley, D. Chen Hydrodesulfurization of thiophene on carbon nanofiber supported Co/Ni/Mo catalysts. Applied Catalysis, B: Environmental (2008), 84(3-4), 482-489.
T. Zhao, E. Ochoa-Fernandez, M. Rønning, D. Chen Comparison study onnanocrystalline alkali and alkali-earth based materials as high-temperature CO2 acceptors. Symposia - American Chemical Society, Division of Fuel Chemistry (2008), 53(1), 12-13.
Patents from inGAP associated projectsE. Edwin, M. Brustad, K.I Åser, E. Rytter, Ø. Mikkelsen, J.A. Johansen Carbon nano-fibre production. PCT Int. Appl. (2007), 46pp. CODEN: PIXXD2 WO 2007141558 A2 20071213 CAN 148:56502 AN 2007:1420217 CAPLUS
Popular science lectures by inGAP associated projectsK. Thorshaug, S. Svelle, Katalysesymposiet 2007: Fokus på zeolitter, Kjemi, 2 (2008) 22-23
Presentations on international conferences by inGAP associated projectsB.C. Enger, R. Lødeng, A. Holmen: Modified nickel catalysts in the partial oxidation of methane at moderate temperatures. Poster. 13th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, 5-7 October, Gøteborg, Sweden.
B.C. Enger, R. Lødeng, A. Holmen: Nickel and nickel-cobalt spinel catalysts in the partial oxidation and steam reforming of methane, Oral presentation. 235th ACS National Meeting, April 6-10 2008, New Orleans, LA, USA.
B.C. Enger, R. Lødeng, A. Holmen: Methane activation and syngas formation on low-loading Ni catalysts. Poster. 14. International Congress on Catalysis. July 13-18, 2008, COEX, Seoul, Korea.
Ø. Borg, P. Dietzel, A.I. Spjelkavik, E.A. Tveten, J.C. Walmsley, S. Eri, A. Holmen, E. Rytter Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: Effect of Co particle size and support on product distribution. Poster presentation, 14th International Congress on Catalysis, Seoul, South Korea, 13-18 July 2008.
D. Chen Activities in NTNU network of carbon nanomaterials, oral presentation, Seminar on network of carbon nanomaterials, NFR, Oslo, 28 Aug. 2008.
D. Chen Multifunctional materials for hydrogen production from multifuels, oral presentation, Norwegian Hydrogen seminar, Bergen, 26-28, 2008
D. Chen Engineering of metal nanoparticles on carbon nanofibers, Invited lecture, 3rd. International symposium on carbon for catalysis, Berlin, 9-12, Nov. 2008.
E.A. Blekkan, Ø. Borg, V. Frøseth, A. Holmen. The effects of water on supported cobalt catalysts in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. 14th Int. Congress on Catalysis, Seoul, Korea July 13-18 2008.
E.A. Blekkan Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. GTS Lunch seminar June 17 2008.
E.A. Blekkan Norwegian downstream technology - education, research and industrial development. Gassmaks-seminar on “New business opportunities in a changing gas market” Trondheim – Tjeldbergodden Sep. 23-24 2008.
E.A. Blekkan Chemistry of heavy oil upgrading. VISTA-seminar, StatoilHydro Research Centre, Trondheim Oct. 14, 2008.
E.A. Blekkan Biofuels. MiT-NTNU seminar, MiT, Boston Oct. 28-29, 2008.
E.S. Wangen, A. Hoff, E.A. Blekkan Upgrading of vacuum residue from Athabasca bitumen. 13th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Gothenburg, Sweden Oct. 5-7 2008.
E. Vanhaecke , F. Huang, D. Chen, M. Rønning Synthesis and optimization of carbon nanostructures on foils. Poster, 3rd. International symposium on carbon for catalysis, Berlin, 9-12, Nov. 2008.
F. Huang, E. Vanhaecke, D. Chen Synthesis of a conductive polymer - CNT/CNF composites. Poster, 3rd. International symposium on carbon for catalysis, Berlin, 9-12, Nov. 2008.
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H. Bakhtiary, F. Hayer, H.J. Venvik, A. Holmen: Kinetics and reactor modelling of methanol synthesis from synthesis gas in the fixed-bed reactor. Poster. 13th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, 5-7 October, Gøteborg, Sweden
H. Dyrbeck, K. Østli, E.A. Blekkan Selective hydrogen combustion in the presence of hydrocarbons:Catalysts supported on hydrotalcite-like materials. 14th Int. Congress on Catalysis, Seoul, Korea July 13-18 2008.
I. Kvande, M. Rønning, D. Chen, Structure - Properties - Performance Relationship of Carbon Nanofiber Supported Pt Catalysts, Carbon 228, Proceeding of Carbon 2008, Nagano, Japan, 13-18 July, 2008.
I. Kvande, S. T. Briskeby, T. Zhao, M. Tsypkin, I.M. Skoe, J.C. Walmsley, M. Rønning, R. Tunold, S. Sunde, D. Chen, Investigation of the adsorption strength of O and CO on Pt/CNF catalysts by a kinetic study of the hydrogen oxidation reaction, oral presentation, International Symposium on Creation and Control of Advanced Selective Catalysis, Kyoto, Japan, 8-12 July, 2008. Abstract book.
I. Kvande, J. Yang, S.T. Briskeby, M. Rønning, A. Holmen, D. Chen J.C. Walmsle, S. Sunde, CO adsorption and desorption behaviour of carbon nanofiber supported platinum catalysts, Oral presentation, 3rd. International symposium on carbon for catalysis, Berlin, 9-12, Nov. 2008.
J.P. den Breejen, P.B. Radstake, G.L. Bezemer, V. Frøseth, A. Holmen, J. H. Bitter, K.P. de Jong: Cobalto n carbon nanofibers as model catalyst: On the origin of the cobalt particle size effect in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Lecture. CarboCat III, November 9 – 12 2008, Berlin, Germany
J. Zhu, J. Zhou, T. Zhao, X. Zhou, D. Chen, W. Yuan A novel heterogeneous catalyst for Heck reaction—Study of the metal-support interaction in Pd/CNF catalysts. Poster, The 20th International Symposium on Chemical Reaction Engineering, Kyoto, 7-10 Sep. 2008.
J. Zhu, T. Zhao, I. Kvande, D. Chen, X. Zhou, W. Yuan, Catalysis with various morphology of palldium nanoparticles on carbon nanofiber: Nanoparticle shape dependence and stability, oral presentation, International Symposium on nanocatalysis, Dalian China, 13-18 July, 2008.
L. He, M. Beinset, H. Berntsen, T. Zhao, D. Chen, Multifunctional reactor for hydrogen production from multifuels, Keynote lecture, 12th Asia Pacific confederation of chemical engineering congress, Dalian, China, 4-6 Aug. 2008.
L. Wenxin, S. Zhijun, Z. Jinghong, L. Ping, Z. Xinggui and D. Chen, Effect of hydrogen on the Synthesis of Carbon Nanofibers by CO Disproportionation on Ultra-Fine Fe3O4, Vol. 3, 265, Proceeding of 12th Asia Pacific confederation of chemical engineering congress, Dalian, China, 4-6 Aug. 2008.
M. Rønning, Combining results from XAS, Raman, STEM and TEOM to obtain reliable information about propane dehydrogenation catalysts. Swiss-Norwegian workshop on Simultaneous Raman-X-ray diffraction/absorption studies for the in situ investigations, Grenoble, June 18-19, 2008.
M. Rønning, Nanomaterials in Catalysis -Activities at NTNU. Nanotechnology Workshop; UC Berkeley-StatoilHydro-NTNU, Rotvoll, Trondheim, Sep. 1 2008.
M. Lualdi, S. Løgdberg, S. Nassos, S. Järås, A. Holmen: Direct use of H_2 poor syngas in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Poster. 13th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, 5-7 October, Gøteborg, Sweden.
M. H. Wesenberg. Konvertering av naturgass. Oral Presentation, Petroleumsdagen UiO, Oslo, 8 February 2008.
N. Hammer, M. Schubert, D. Chen, M. Rønning, Carbon-carbon composite material as a catalytic reactor, Carbon 89, Proceeding of Carbon 2008, Nagano, Japan, 13-18 July, 2008.
N. Hammer, M. Schubert, D. Chen, M. Rønning, Carbon-carbon composite material as a catalytic reactor, Invited lecture, Carbon 2008, Nagano, Japan, 13-18 July, 2008.
P. Li, Y.L. Huang , D. Chen , X.G. Zhou , T.J. Zhao , W.K. Yuan, Hydrogen evolution from decalin over precious metal catalysts supported on carbon nanofibers, oral presentation, Carbon 2008, Nagano, Japan, 13-18 July, 2008.
P. Norby. In situ synchrotron powder X-ray diffraction studies of catalytic materials. Invited talk at the IUCr 2008 meeting, XXI Congress and General Assembly of the International Union of Crystallography. Osaka, Japan, 23-31 August 2008
R. Lødeng, E. Bjørgum, B.C. Enger, A. Holmen, B. Krogh, B.T. Børresen, E. Rytter: Oxidative catalyric conversion of CH_4 to H_2 at low temperatures. Poster. 14TH International Congress on Catalysis. July 13-18, 2008, COEX, Seoul, Korea.
M. Rønning Nanostructured materials in environmental catalysis. Invited speaker, 1st Nanotechnology@NTNU; Kavli Seminar. Sep- 11-12, 2008 NTNU.
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E. Rytter, Ø. Borg, S. Eri, T.H. Skagseth Significance of the Olefin to Paraffin Ratio in Cobalt Based Fischer-Tropsch Catalysis. Oral Presentation, CATSA 2008, Khaya Ibhubesi, South Africa, 9-12 November 2008.
S. Løgdberg, Ø. Borg, S. Järås, E.A. Blekkan, A. Holmen. Activity response upon external water addition to a narrow-pore CoRe/ γ-Al2O3 Fischer-Tropsch catalyst. 14th Int. Congress on Catalysis, Seoul, Korea July 13-18 2008.
S. Zarubova, S.J. Sexe, D. Chen, S. Ballance, J.E. Michels, B.E. Christensen, M. Rønning, The application of carbon nanofiber – carbon felt composite in bioseparation. Poster, 3rd. International symposium on carbon for catalysis, Berlin, 9-12, Nov. 2008.
S. Boullosa Eiras, T. Zhao, A. Lind, D. Chen, A. Holmen: Multifunctional oxides with core-shell nanostructure as promising catalyst supports. Lecture. 13. Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, 5-7 October, Gøteborg, Sweden.
S. Løgdberg, Ø. Borg, D. Tristantini, E.A. Blekkan, B. Gevert, S. Järås, A. Holmen: Fuel Production by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis with CO/H_2 from different feeds. 5th International Conference on Environmental Catalysis, 31st August – 3rd September 2008, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
S. Svelle, F. Joensen, P. Beato, M. Kustova, M.S. Holm, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud, M. Bjørgen Desilication of zeolite H-ZSM-5 for improved lifetime and selectivity in the methanol to gasoline reaction, Oral presentation, 13th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Göteborg, Sweden, October 5-7, 2008.
S. Chytil, W.R. Glomm, J.C. Walmsley, E.A. Blekkan Platinum supported on mesoporous silica SBA-15: preparation, characterization and catalytic properties. 1st International Workshop NAPEN 2008 “NAnoPorous materials in ENergy and ENvironment”, October 12-15 (2008) Chania, Greece.
T. Zhao, S. Boullosa Eiras, A. Lind, D. Chen, A. Holmen Multifunctional ceria-zirconia-silica (alumina) nanostructures derived by spray drying- sol-gel method, Poster, International Symposium on nanocatalysis, Dalian China, 13-18 July, 2008.
T. Zhao, J. Zhu, I. Kvande, A. Holmen, D. Chen. X. Zhou, W-K. Yuan: Towards the growth mechanism of well controlled platelet carbon nanofibers. Poster. CarboCat III, November 9 – 12 2008, Berlin, Germany
X.G. Zhou, Y.F. Sun, Z.J. Sui, J.H. Zhou, P. Li, D. Chen Catalytic decomposition of methane over nickel catalysts: A kinetic study. Poster, The 20th International Symposium on Chemical Reaction Engineering, Kyoto, 7-10 Sep. 2008.
X.G. Zhou, W.X. Lu, Z.J. Sui, J.H. Zhou, P. Li, D. Chen Kinetic study on synthesis of platelet carbon nanofiber by CO disproportionation on ultra-fine Fe3O4 powder. Poster, The 20th International Symposium on Chemical Reaction Engineering, Kyoto, 7-10 Sep. 2008.
Y.F. Sun, Z.J. Sui, J. H. Zhou, P. Li, D. Chen, X.G. Zhou A kinetic study on catalytic decomposition of methane over supported Ni catalysts. Poster, 12th Asia Pacific confederation of chemical engineering congress, Dalian, China, 4-6 Aug. 2008.
Y.F. Sun, Z.J. Sui, J.H. Zhou, P. Li, D. Chen, X.G. Zhou, Catalytic Decomposition of Methane over Supported Ni Catalysts with Different Particle Sizes, Poster, 12th Asia Pacific confederation of chemical engineering congress, Dalian, China, 4-6 Aug. 2008.
Yi.A. Zhu, X.G. Zhou, D. Chen, W.K. Yuan First principles study of CH3 dissociation on Ni (100), Vol. 5, 061, Proceeding of 12th Asia Pacific confederation of chemical engineering congress, Dalian, China, 4-6 Aug. 2008.
Ø. Borg, P.D.C. Dietzel, A.I. Spjelkavik, E.Z. Tveten, A. Holmen, S. Eri, E. Rytter: Cobalt particle size effects in sy -Al_2 O_3 supported Fischer-Tropsch catalysts. Poster. 14. International Congress on Catalysis. July 13-18, 2008, COEX, Seoul, Korea.
2009
inGAP PublicationsB. Arstad, R. Blom, E. Bakken, I.M. Dahl, J. Poplsteinova Jakobsen, R.P. Egil Sorption-enhanced methane steam reforming in a circulating fluidized bed reactor system Energ. Proc. 1, 2009, 715-720
M.B. Jensen, L.B. Råberg, A. Olafsen Sjåstad, U. Olsbye Mechanistic study of the dry reforming of propane to synthesis gas over a Ni/Mg(Al)O catalyst, Catalysis Today 145(1-2) (2009) 114-120.
R. Myrstad, S. Eri, P. Pfeifer, E. Rytter, A. Holmen, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis in a microstructured reactor, Catalysis Today 147s (2009)
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M. Rønning, N.E. Tsakoumis, A. Voronov, R.E. Johnsen, P. Norby, W. van Beek, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Combined XRD and XANES studies of a Re-promoted Co/ γ-Al2O3 catalyst at Fischer - Tropsch synthesis conditions, Catalysis Today (2009) accepted
S. Svelle, C. Tuma, X. Rozanska, T. Kerber, J. Sauer, Quantum chemical modeling of zeolite catalyzed methylation reactions: Towards chemical accuracy for barriers, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 131 (2009) 816-825
S. Teketel, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye Shape-selective conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons over 10-ring unidirectional-channel acidic H-ZSM-22 ChemCatChem (2009), 1(1), 78-81.
M. Bjørgen, F. Joensen, K.P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye, S. Svelle The mechanisms of ethene and propene formation from methanol over high silica H-ZSM-5 and H-beta Catalysis Today 142(1-2) (2009) 90-97.
M. Spangsberg Holm, S. Svelle, F. Joensen, C. Hviid Christensen, S. Bordiga, M. Bjørgen Desilication of zeolite H-ZSM-5 by alkaline treatment: Assessing the acidic properties by FTIR using CO and 2,4,6-trimethylpyridine (collidine) as molecular probes, Applied Catalysis A: General, 356 (2009) 23-30.
R.Johansson, S.L. Hruby, J. Rass-Hansen, C.H. Christensen The Hydrocarbon Pool in Ethanol-to-Gasoline over HZSM-5 Catalysts Catalysis Letters, 127 (2009) 1
S. Kolboe, S. Svelle, B. Arstad, Theoretical study of ethylbenzenium ions: The mechanism for splitting off ethene, and the formation of a π complex of ethene and the benzenium ion, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 113 (2009) 917-923.
S. Usseglio, K. Thorshaug, A. Karlsson, I.M. Dahl, C.J. Nielsen, K.J. Jens, E. Tangstad In-situ infrared emission spectroscopy for quantitative gas phase measurement under high temperature reaction conditions. An analytical method for methane by means of an innovative small volume flowing cell Applied Spectroscopy 64 (2) (2009) 141-148.
D.S. Wragg, R.E. Johnsen, M. Balasundaram, P. Norby, H. Fjellvåg, A. Grønvold , T. Fuglerud, J. Hafizovic, Ø.B. Vistad, D. Akporiaye SAPO-34 methanol-to-olefin catalysts under working conditions: A combined in situ powder X-ray diffraction, mass spectrometry and Raman study J. Catalysis 268 (2009) 290–296.
F. Bleken, M. Bjørgen, L. Palumbo, S. Bordiga, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye The effect of acid strength on the conversion of methanol to olefins over acidic microporous catalysts with the CHA topology Topics in Catalysis 52(3) (2009) 218-228.
B.P.C. Hereijgers, F. Bleken, M.H. Nilsen, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud, M. Bjørgen, B.M. Weckhuysen, U. Olsbye
Product shape selectivity dominates the Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO) reaction over H-SAPO-34 catalysts J. Catalysis 264(1) (2009) 77-87.
M.H. Nilsen, S. Svelle, S. Aravinthan, U. Olsbye The conversion of chloromethane to light olefins over SAPO-34: The influence of dichloromethane addition Appl. Catalysis A: General (2009), 367(1-2), 23-31.
PatentsM. Diskus (UiO): Thin films containing molybdenum oxide DLA ref. P60901476NO0009006, date of submission: 30.03.2009
Invited lectures at international conferencesA. Holmen Deactivation of cobalt Fischer-Tropsch catalysts Invited lecture, International Symposium on CATALYST DEACTIVATION, The Netherlands, Delft, October 25 - 28, 2009
Karl-Petter Lillerud, MOFs Tuning Heterogeneous Catalysts towards Enzyme Functionality Plenary lecture, ISHHC_XIV 13-18 September 2009, Stockholm, Sweden
K.P. Lillerud, Combined EXAFS and XRPD in understanding the structure and the reactivity of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) Keynote lecture; XAFS XIV Camerino, Italy 26-31 July 2009
U. Olsbye The methyl halide to hydrocarbons reaction: Mechanistic insight as a first step towards rational catalyst design, Keynote lecture, ABC-6 Congress, Genova, Italy, May 10-14, 2009.
U. Olsbye Site specificity in metal/support catalysts for light alkane activation – the support effect Summer school on: Reactivity of nanoparticles for more efficient and sustainable energy production, Sandbjerg, Denmark, August 2009.
M. Rønning, Characterisation of catalysts at their working conditions, Nanoduramea Summer School - Synthesis and characterisation of carbon supported platinum and platinum alloy catalysts, June 08-09, 2009, Trondheim, Norway
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Oral presentations at international conferences by inGAP and inGAP associated projects F. Bleken, Shape Selectivity in acid catalysis: the methanol-to-Olefins case, ABC-6 Congress, Genova, Italy. May 10-14, 2009.
D. Chen Microkinetic modeling of reactions on metal surfaces International Summer School on Nano-designed catalysts: From molecules to industrial processes, 21-16th June (2009), Trondheim, Norway
M. Diskus, Growth of thin film of Mo-oxide by ALD ALD09 conferences in Monterey.
A. Holmen, Natural gas conversion, International Summer School on Nano-designed catalysts: From molecules to industrial processes, 21-16th June (2009), Trondheim, Norway.
S. Rane, E. Z. Tveten, E. Rytter, Ø. Borg, A. Holmen: Performance of Supported Co Catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis. 21st North American Catalysis Society Meeting, June 7-12, 2009, San Francisco, CA, USA
B.C. Enger, R. Lødeng, S. Boullosa, D. Chen, A. Holmen: Partial Oxidation of Methane. Lecture. 2009 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 8-13, 2009, Nashville, TN, USA
K.P. Lillerud, En ny nanoporøs verden. Universitet i Stavanger, May 4 2009
K.P. Lillerud, The Brønsted site in zeolite materials Fritz Haber institute, Berlin Germany March 16 2009
M. Zokaie, M.H. Nilsen, S. Svelle, O. Swang, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud Tuning the acidity of SAPO-34 by changing the silicon distribution using N,N,N Trimethyl-1-Adamantammonium and TEA-OH as templates. ABC-6 Congress, Genova, Italy, May 10-14, 2009.
U. Olsbye, The Methanol-to-hydrocarbons reaction. Mechanistic insight from isotopic labeling experiments Fritz Haber institute, Berlin Germany March 16 2009, and University of Berkeley, California, October 2, 2009.
U. Olsbye Isotopic labeling studies for elucidation of kinetic and mechanistic details, International Summer School on Nano-designed catalysts: From molecules to industrial processes, 21-16th June (2009), Trondheim, Norway
B. Arstad, R. Blom, E. Bakken, I.M. Dahl, J. Poplsteinova Jakobsen, R.P. Egil Hydrogen Production by Sorption-Enhanced Methane Steam Reforming 5th CCS Conference, Trondheim, Norway, 16.06.2009 - 17.06.2009
L.E. Sommer, D. Mores, S. Svelle, M. Stöcker, B.M. Weckhuysen, U. Olsbye, Formation of mesoporosity in zeolite H-SSZ-13 by desilication. Norwegian Catalysis Symposium 2009; Trondheim, Norway, 2009-11-30 - 2009-12-01
S. Teketel, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud, P. Beato, U. Olsbye Conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons over 10-ring uni-directional acidic H-ZSM-22. Norwegian Catalysis Symposium; Trondheim, Norway, 2009-11-30 - 2009-12-01
M. Rønning, A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Decoupling of the deactivation mechanisms in Co-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts by a wide range of in situ spectroscopies at realistic working conditions Third International Congress on Operando Spectroscopy Recent Developments and Future Perspectives in Spectroscopy of Working Catalysts April 19 – 23 (2009), Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany.
M. Rønning, In situ characterisation techniques for studying catalysts at realistic working conditions, Norwegian Synchrotron User Meeting 2009, June 18-19, 2009, Lillehammer, Norway
M. Rønning, A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, Ø. Borg, N. Hammer, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts studied by complimentary in situ characterisation techniques at realistic working conditions The 14th International Conference on X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (XAFS14), July 26-31(2009), Camerino, Italy.
M. Rønning, Catalyst studies at real working conditions, Seminar November 10, 2009, University of Zaragoza, Spain
R. Myrstad, S. Eri, P. Pfeifer, E. Rytter, A. Holmen, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis in a microstructured reactor, Europacat IX, 30/8-4/9-2009, Salamanca Spain
R. Myrstad, S. Eri, P. Pfeifer, E. Rytter, A. Holmen: Fischer-Tropsch synthesis in a microstructured reactor, ICOSCAR-3, 27-30/9-2009, Ischia, Italy.
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N.E.Tsakoumis, Ø. Borg, M. Rønnning, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: in situ XRD study throughout reactions start-up International Summer School on Nano-designed catalysts: From molecules to industrial processes, 21-16th June (2009), Trondheim, Norway. Shotgun presentation awarded with the students presentation prize.
D. W. Blaylock, Y-A. Zhu, H. Wang, A.H. Dam, D. Chen, A. Holmen, W. H. Green: Steam Methane Reforming over Ni and Ni/Ag catalysts – Gaining Mechanistic Insight through DFT and Experiment. 2009 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 8-13, 2009, Nashville, TN, USA.
M.H. Wesenberg, Methanol- and synthesis gas production at the Tjeldbergodden methanol plant International Summer School on Nano-designed catalysts: From molecules to industrial processes, 21-16th June (2009), Trondheim, Norway
D.Wragg, SAPO Methanol to Olefin Catalysts Under Working Conditions, Operando III, Rostock Warnemunde, April 2009
D. Wragg, In Situ Synchrotron Studies of SAPO Methanol to Olefin Catalysts Under Working Conditions, Norwegian Synchrotron User Meeting, Lillehammer, June 2009.
D. Wragg, SAPO Methanol to Olefin Catalysts under Working Conditions, InGAP Summer School, Trondheim, June 2009.
B. Arstad, R. Blom, E. Bakken, I.M. Dahl, J. Poplsteinova Jakobsen, R.P. Egil Hydrogen Production by Sorption-Enhanced Methane Steam Reforming 5th CCS Conference, Trondheim, Norway, 16.06.2009 - 17.06.2009
Poster presentations at national and international conferences M. Diskus, Growth of thin film of Mo-oxide by ALD, 1 BALD Conferences 2009 in Uppsala, 2 InGAP Summer school (June 2009) in Trondheim
M.H. Nilsen, S.R. Sellevåg, U. Olsbye, Karl Petter Lillerud, Formation of the zirconium MOF UiO-66 followed by in situ XRD MOFCAT workshop, Oslo. 7.-19. June 2009.
N.E. Tsakoumis, Ø. Borg, M. Rønnning, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: in situ XRD study throughout reactions start-up International Summer School on Nano-designed catalysts: From molecules to industrial processes, 21-16th June (2009), Trondheim, Norway
M. Rønning, N.E. Tsakoumis, A. Voronov, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: An In Situ XAS/XRD investigation of reaction start-up EuropaCat IX 30 August – September 4th (2009), Salamanca, Spain.
N.E. Tsakoumis, A. Voronov, Ø. Borg, M. Rønning, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Deactivation studies on Re promoted Co/γ-Al2O3 catalysts for Fischer – Tropsch synthesis International Symposium on CATALYST DEACTIVATION, October 25 - 28 (2009), Netherlands, Delft.
A. Voronov, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen, M. Rønning Deactivation studies of Co-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts by in-situ spectroscopies at realistic working conditions; InGAP NANOCAT Catalysis Summer School, 21-26.06.09, Trondheim, Norway
A. Voronov, N.E. Tsakoumis, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen, M. Rønning. Deactivation studies of Co-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts by in-situ X-ray spectroscopy at realistic working conditions International Symposium on CATALYST DEACTIVATION, October 25 - 28 (2009), Netherlands, Delft.
J. Walmsley, Poster presented nanomat meeting (June 15 -19, Lillehammer) -In-situ TEM observations of FT catalyst reduction, Poster presentation inGAP Summer School (June 21 – 6, Trondheim)
R.H. Heyn Development of Au catalysts for the functionalization of alkanes: Precursor synthesis and C-H activation Gold 2009 - the 5th international conference on gold science, technology, and its applications, Heidelberg, Germany, 26-29 July 2009
R.H. Heyn CO2 Conversion: Opportunities and Perspectives for Research and Industry Total Catalysis Club 2009, Kortrijk, Belgia, 27 Jan 2009
F. Mudu, B. Arstad, H. Fjellvåg, U. Olsbye Perovskite oxide catalysts for low temperature, anaerobic catalytic partial oxidation of methane to syngas for offshore GTL technology, Europacat 9, Salamanca Spania, 30.08.2009 - 04.09.2009
C. Sprung, B. Arstad, U. Olsbye Catalyst for sorbent enhanced steam reforming (SER) of methane in temperature swing reactors-Kinetics Europacat 9, Salamanca Spania, 30.08.2009 - 04.09.200970
H. Richard, T. Didrikse, S.F. Håkonsen, K. Thorshau, Ø. Vistad Utilization of CO2 via Catalysis with Ionic Liquids, Norwegian Catalysis Symposium 2009, Trondheim, Norway, 30.11.2009 - 01.12.2009
H. Richard, A. Venugopal, M.K Ghosh, O. Swang, A.P. Shaw,K.W. Törnroos, M. Tilset Development of Au Catalysts for the Functionalization of Alkanes: Precursor Synthesis and C-H Activation Norwegian Catalysis Symposium 2009, Trondheim, Norway, 30.11.2009 - 01.12.2009
inGAP associated project papersS. Chava, J.G. Vitillo, E. Groppo, F. Bonino, C. Lambert, P. Dietzel, S. Bordiga CO Adsorption on CPO-27-Ni Coordination Polymer: Spectroscopic Features and Interaction Energy The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 113, 2009, 3292–3299
Ø. Vistad, H. Song, A. Sjåstad Olafsen, T. Gao, P. Norby Preparation of Nb-Substituted Titanates by a Novel Sol-Gel Assisted Solid State Reaction , Inorg. Chem, 48, 2009, 6952-6959
S. Chavan, F. Bonino, J.G. Vitillo, E. Groppo, C. Lamberti, P. Dietzel,A. Zecchina, S. Bordiga Response of CPO-27-Ni towards CO, N2 and C2H4 Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 11, 2009, 9811-9822
P. Dietzel, B. Richard, H. Fjellvåg Coordination polymers based on the 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalate ion and alkaline earth metal (Ca, Sr) and manganese cations Z. Anorg. Allg. Chem., 635, 2009, 1953-1958
P. Dietzel, V. Besikiotis, B. Richard Application of metal-organic frameworks with coordinatively unsaturated metal sites in storage and separation of methane and carbon dioxide J. Mater. Chem., 19, 2009, 7362-7370
A. van Miltenburg, J. Pawlesa, A. M Bouzga, N. Zilkova, J. Cejka, M.W. Stöcker Alkaline Modification of MCM-22 to a 3D Interconnected Pore System and its Application in Toluene Disproportionation and Alkylation Top. Catalysis 52, 2009, 1190-1202
K.J. Netland, O. Graziani, A. Krivokapic, R.H. Heyn, M. Tilset Synthesis and thermal decomposition of the C-H bond activation complex (diimine)Pt(CH3)(OSO2CF3) J. of Coord. Chem, 62, 2009, 3085-3097
J. Kärger, J. Caro, P. Cool, M.O. Coppens, D. Jones, F. Kapteijn, F. Rodríguez-Reinoso, M.W. Stöcker, T. Doros, E.F. Vansant, J. Weitkamp Benefit of Microscopic Diffusion Measurement for the Characterization of Nanoporous Materials Chem. Eng. Technol. 32, 2009, 1-19
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inGAP PublicationsJ.C. Walmsley, J.Z. Albertsen, J. Friis, R.H. Mathiesen The evolution and oxidation of carbides in an Alloy 601 exposed to long term high temperature corrosion conditions Corrosion Science, 52 (2010) 4001–4010.
A. Lind, A. Holmen, R. Myrstad, S. Eri, T. H. Skagseth, E. Rytter, A. Holmen, Spray Drying of Porous Alumina Support for Fischer-Tropsch Catalysis Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, 175 (2010) 685-688.
C. M. Balonek, A. H. Lillebø, S. Rane, E. Rytter, L. D. Schmidt, A. Holmen Effect of Alkali Metal Impurities on Co-Re Catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis from Biomass-derived Syngas Catalysis Letters, 138(1-2) (2010) 8-13.
E. Rytter, T. H. Skagseth, S. Eri, A. O. Sjåstad Cobalt Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts Using Nickel Promoter as a Rhenium Substitute to Suppress Deactivation Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 49(9) (2010) 4140-4148.
F. Bleken, W. Skistad, K. Barbera, M. Kustova, S. Bordiga, P. Beato, K. P. Lillerud, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye Conversion of methanol over 10-ring zeolites with differing volumes at channel intersections: Comparison of TNU-9, IM-5, ZSM-11 and ZSM-5 Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 13 (2010) 2539-2549.
M. Bjørgen, S. Akyalcin, U. Olsbye, S. Benard, S. Kolboe, S. Svelle, Methanol to hydrocarbons over large cavity acidic zeolites: Towards a unified description of catalyst deactivation and the reaction mechanism Journal of Catalysis, 275 (2010) 170-180.
M. Rønning, N. E. Tsakoumis, A. Voronov, R. E.Johnsen, P. Norby, W.Van. Beek, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Combined XRD and XANES studies of a Re-promoted Co/γ-Al2O3 catalyst at Fischer – Tropsch synthesis conditions Catalysis Today, 155(3-4) (2010) 289-295.
N. E. Tsakoumis, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Deactivation of Cobalt Based Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts: A Review Catalysis Today, 154(3-4) (2010) 162-182.
S. Lögdberg, M. Lualdi, S. Järås, J. C. Walmsley, E. A. Blekkan, E. Rytter, A. Holmen On the selectivity of cobalt-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts: Evidence for a common precursor for methane and long-chain hydrocarbons Journal of Catalysis, 274(1) (2010) 84-98.
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S. Rane, Ø. Borg, J. Yang, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Effect of alumina phases on hydrocarbon selectivity in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis Applied Catalysis A, 388(1-2) (2010) 160-167.
S. Teketel, U. Olsbye, K. P. Lillerud, P. Beato, S. Svelle Selectivity control through fundamental mechanistic insight in the conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons over zeolites Microporous Mesoporous Materials, 136(1-3) (2010) 33-41.
V. Bakken, E. Bergene, E. Rytter, O. Swang Bimetallic Cobalt/Rhenium Systems: Preferred position of Rhenium through an Interdisciplinary Approach Catalysis Letters, 135(1-2) (2010) 21-25.
M. Rønning, N. E. Tsakoumis, A. Vornov, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Combined XRD and XANES studies of Co-Re/γ-Al2O3 catalyst at Fischer – Tropsch synthesis conditions Preprints, Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Petr. Chem. 55 (2010) 75-76.
B. Holme, P. Cubillas, J. H. Cavka, B. Slater, M. W. Anderson, D. Akporiaye Growth mechanisms in SAPO-34 studied by White Light Interferometry and Atomic Force Microscopy Crystal Growth & Design 10 (2010) 2824-2828.
D. S. Wragg, R.E. Johnsen, P. Norby, H. Fjellvåg The adsorption of methanol and water on SAPO-34: in-situ and ex-situ X-ray diffraction studies Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 134(1-3) (2010) 210-215.
F. Bleken, S. Svelle, K. P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye, B. Arstad, O. Swang Thermochemistry of Organic Reactions in Microporous Oxides by Atomistic Simulations: Benchmarking against Periodic B3LYP Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 114(27) (2010) 7391-7397.
N. B. Muddada, U. Olsbye, L. Caccialupi, F. Cavani, G. Leofanti, D. Gianolio, S. Bordiga, C. Lamberti Influence of additives in defining the active phase of the ethylene oxychlorination catalyst Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 12 (2010) 5605-5618
N. B. Muddada, U. Olsbye, G. Leofanti, D. Gianolio, F. Bonino, S. Bordiga T. Fuglerud, S. Vidotto, A. Marsella, C. Lamberti Quantification of copper phases, their reducibility and dispersion in doped-CuCl2/Al2O3 catalysts for ethylene oxychlorination Dalton Transactions, 39 (2010) 8437-8449.
S. Svelle, M. Bjørgen Mechanistic proposal for the zeolite catalyzed methylation of aromatic compounds Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 114 (2010) 12548-12554.
K. P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye, M. Tilset Designing Heterogeneous Catalysts by Incorporating Enzyme-Like Functionalities into MOFs Topics in Catalysis, 53(13-14) (2010) 859-868.
M. Kandiah, M. H. Nilsen, S. Usseglio, S. Jakobsen, U. Olsbye, M. Tilset, C. Larabi, E.A. Quadrelli, F. Bonino, K. P. Lillerud, Synthesis and Stability of Tagged UiO-66 Zr-MOFs Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22 (2010) 6632–6640.
M. Kandiah, S. Usseglio, S. Svelle, S. Aravinthan, U. Olsbye, K. P. Lillerud, M. Tilset, Post-synthetic modification of the metal-organic framework compound UiO-66 Journal of Materials Chemistry, 20 (2010) 9848-9851.
K. Thorshaug, I. M. Dahl, C. J. Nielsen, K.-J. Jens, E. Tangstad In-Situ Infrared Emission Spectroscopy for Quantitative Gas-Phase Measurement Under High Temperature Reaction Conditions: An Analytical Method for Methane by Means of an Innovative Small-Volume Flowing Cell Applied Spectroscopy, 64 (2010) 141-148.
R. E. Johnsen, F. Krumeich, P. Norby Structural and microstructural changes during anion exchange of CoAl layered double hydroxides: an in-situ XRPD study Journal of Applied Crystallography, 43(3) (2010) 434-447.
Invited lectures at international conferencesU. Olsbye Mechanisms of the MTO process Invited lecture. COST Strategic initiative workshop on Sustainable production of transportation fuels and chemicals: Challenges and opportunities, Oostende (Belgium) April 26-28, 2010.
A. Holmen Supported Cobalt Catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Award Lecture. 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 – June 3,
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E. A. Blekkan Recent developments in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over supported cobalt catalysts Keynote lecture, 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
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U. Olsbye From functionalized alkanes to hydrocarbons - MTO, MTG and beyond Keynote Lecture. 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 - June 3, 2010.
M. Rønning Studies of Fischer-Tropsch catalysts at realistic reaction conditions Keynote lecture, 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingør (Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
U. Olsbye Methylation reactions in zeotype materials - influence of topology and acid strength Invited lecture, 12th Workshop of the International Research Training Group Diffusion in Porous MaterialsUtrecht (The Netherlands) November 8-10, 2010.
M. Rønning Cobalt catalysts in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis Invited lecture, Metal Kokkola 2010, (Finland) November 16-17, 2010.
PatentsE. Rytter, Ø. Borg, S. Eri, M. Koranne: Nickel addition during alumina production, GB application, 2010.
E. Rytter, S. Eri, T. H. Skagseth and Ø. Borg Regeneration of FT-catalysts, GB Patent Application 1013924.4, August 2010.
S. Eri, E. Rytter and R. Myrstad Reduction and subsequent passivation of catalyst before being loaded into a Fischer-Tropsch reactor GB patent application 1012326.3, July 2010.
O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg, M. Discus Thin films containing molybdenum oxidePCT Int. Appl. (2010), WO 2010.114386 A1 2010.1007.
inGAP associated project papersA. L. Mejdell, D. Chen, T. A. Peters, R. Bredesen, H. J. Venvik. The effect of heat treatment in air on CO inhibition of a ~3 μm Pd/Ag 23wt. % membrane Journal of Membrane Science 350 (2010) 371–377.
A. Ramachandran, W. M. Tucho, A. L. Mejdell, M. Stange, H. Venvik, J. Walmsley, R. Holmestad, R. Bredesen, A. Borg. Surface characterization of Pd/Ag 23wt% membranes after different thermal treatments Applied Surface Science 256 (2010) 6121.
C.F. Sanz-Navarro, P.-O. Åstrand, D. Chen, M. Rønning, A.C.T. van Duin, W.A. Goddard III, Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Metal Clusters Supported on Fishbone Carbon Nanofibers Journal of Physical Chemistry, 114 (2010) 3522.
B. C. Enger, R. Lødeng, A. Holmen Effects of Noble Metal Promoters on In-Situ Reduced Low Loading Ni Catalysts for Methane Activation Catalysis Letters 134 (2010) 13-23.
B. C. Enger, R. Lødeng, J. Walmsley, A. Holmen Inactive aluminate spinels as precursors for design of CPO and reforming catalysts Applied Catalysis A: General 383 (2010) 119-27.
E. Rauwel, P. Rauwel, F. Ducroquet, I. Matko and A. C. Lourenço Oxygen diffusion barrier applied to high-k thin films deposition ECS Transactions, 33(3) (2010) 497-506.
F. Huang, E. Vanhaecke, D. Chen, In-situ polymerization and characterizations of polyaniline on MWCNT powders and aligned MWCNT films Catalysis Today,150 (1-2), (2010) 71-76.
F.-L. Lou, Z.-J. Sui, J.-T. Sun, P. Li, D. Chen, X.-G. Zhou Synthesis of carbon nanofibers/mica hybrids for antistatic coatings Materials Letters, 64, (6) (2010) 711-714.
F. Mudu, B. Arstad, E. Bakken, H. Fjellvåg, U. Olsbye Perovskite-type oxide catalysts for low temperature, anaerobic catalytic partial oxidation of methane to syngas Journal of Catalysis, 275(1) (2010) 25-33.
I. Kvande, J. Zhu, T.J. Zhao, N. Hammer, M. Ronning, S. Raaen, J.C. Walmsley, D. Chen, Importance of Oxygen-Free Edge and Defect Sites for the Immobilization of Colloidal Pt Oxide Particles with Implications for the Preparation of CNF-Supported Catalysts Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 114 (4), (2010) 1752-1762.
J. Yang, E.Z. Tveten, D. Chen, A. Holmen Understanding the effect of cobalt particle size on Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: Surface species and mechanistic studies by SSITKA and kinetic isotope effect Langmuir 26 (21) (2010) 129-144.
L. He, H. Berntsen, D. Chen Approaching Sustainable H-2 Production: Sorption Enhanced Steam Reforming of Ethanol Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 114 (11) (2010) 3834-3844.
L. He, J.M.S. Parra, E.A. Blekkan, D. Chen Towards efficient hydrogen production from glycerol by sorption enhanced steam reforming, Energy & Environmental Science, 3(8) (2010) 1046-1056.
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L. He, D. Chen, Single-Stage Production of Highly Concentrated Hydrogen from Biomass-Derived Syngas ChemSusChem, 3 (10) (2010) 1169-1171.
L. Sommer, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud, M. Stöcker, B. M. Weckhuysen, U. Olsbye Optical Investigation of the Intergrowth Structure and Accessibility of Brønsted Acid Sites in Etched SSZ-13 Zeolite Crystals by Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy Langmuir 26(21) (2010) 16510–16516.
L. Sommer, D. Mores, S. Svelle, M. Stöcker, B. M. Weckhuysen, U. Olsbye Mesopore formation in zeolite H-SSZ-13 by desilication with NaOH Microporous Mesoporous Materials, 132(3) (2010) 384-394.
M.A.K. Ahmed, H. Fjellvåg, A. Kjekshus, R.K. Birkedal, P. Norby, D.S. Wragg, N. Sen Gupta Syntheses, Crystal Structures, and Thermal Stabilities of Polymorphs of Cr(thd)3 Zeitschrift für Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie, 636(13-14) (2010) 2422-2432.
M.-L. Yang, Y.-A. Zhu, C. Fan, Z.-J. Sui, D. Chen, X.-G. Zhou Density functional study of the chemisorption of C1, C2 and C3 intermediates in propane dissociation on Pt(1 1 1)Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 321 (1-2), (2010) 42-49.
N. Hammer, T. Zscherpe, D. Chen, M. Rønning Selective oxidation of CO on Au-TiO2 catalysts on a structured carbon support Preprint, American Chemistry Society, Division Fuel Chemistry, 55(1), (2010) 102-103.
S. Jakobsen, D. S. Wragg, K. P. Lillerud Biphenyl-4,4’-dicarboxylic acid N, N-dimethylformamide monosolvate Acta Crystallographica (2010) E66, o2209.
S. Bordiga, F. Bonino, K. P. Lillerud, C. Lamberti X-ray absorption spectroscopies: useful tools to understand metal organic frameworks structure and reactivity Chemical Society Reviews 39(12) (2010) 4885-4927.
S. Chavan, J. Vitillo, M.J. Uddin, F. Bonino, C. Lamberti, E. Groppo, K. P. Lillerud, S. Bordiga Functionalization of UiO-66 Metal-Organic Framework and Highly Cross-Linked Polystyrene with Cr(CO)(3): In-Situ Formation, Stability, and Photo reactivity Chemistry of Materials 22(16) (2010) 4602-4611.
S.F. Håkonsen, J.C. Walmsley, A. Holmen Ethene production by oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane at short contact times over Pt-Sn coated monoliths. Applied Catalysis A: General 378 (2010) 1-10.
S.P. Rane, Ø. Borg, J. Yang, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Effect of alumina phases on hydrocarbon selectivity in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis Applied Catalysis A: General 388 (2010) 160-167.
T. Zhao, Y. Yu, D. Chen, M. Rønning Preferential oxidation of CO in H2-rich feed over unsupported nanocomposite and structured carbon nanofiber supported Cu-CeO2 catalysts, Preprint American Chemistry Society, Division Fuel Chemistry, (2010) 55(1), 187-188.
W.-X. Lu, Z.-J. Sui, J.-H., Zhou, P. Li, D. Chen, X.-G. ZhouKinetically controlled synthesis of carbon nanofibers with different morphologies by catalytic CO disproportionation over iron catalyst Chemical Engineering Science 65, (1), (2010) 193-200.
X. Duan, J. Zhou, G. Qian, P. Li, X. Zhou, D. Chen Carbon Nanofiber-Supported Ru Catalysts for Hydrogen Evolution by Ammonia Decomposition Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 31, (8), (2010) 979-986.
X. K. Phan, H. D. Bakhtiary, R. Myrstad, J. Thormann, P. Pfeifer, H. J. Venvik, A. Holmen Preparation and performance of a catalyst-coated stacked foil micro reactor for methanol synthesis Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 49 (2010) 10934-10941.
Y.-A. Zhu, D. Chen, X.-G. Zhou, P.-O. Astrand, W.-K. Yuan First-principles calculations of C diffusion through the surface and subsurface of Ag/Ni(1 0 0) and reconstructed Ag/Ni(1 0 0)Surface Science, 604, (2), (2010) 186-195.
Oral presentations at international conferences by inGAP and inGAP associated projects A. Lind, A. Holmen, R. Myrstad, S. Eri, T. H. Skagseth, E. Rytter Spray Drying of Porous Alumina Support for Fischer-Tropsch Catalysis 10th International Symposium Scientific Bases for the Preparation of Heterogeneous CatalystsLouvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) July 11 – 15, 2010.
A. Holmen, J. Yang, S. Rane, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter Selectivity and activity for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts Lecture. 239th American Chemical Society National Meeting, San Francisco, California (USA) March 21-25, 2010.
D. Schanke, CO2 emissions from XTL processes. Can CCS be a solution? World XTL 10 Summit, London (U.K.) May 10-12, 2010.
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E. Slevolden, New metal dusting rig for high temperature, high pressure and steam addition experiments, NACE 2010.
F. Mudu, B. Arstad, H. Fjellvåg, E. Bakken, U. Olsbye Methane conversion to syngas with lattice oxygen: mechanism leading to high selectivity 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 - June 3, 2010.
B. Arstad, C. Sprung, U. Olsbye, R. Blom Circulating fluidized bed reactor for sorption-enhanced methane steam reforming 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 - June 3, 2010.
E. Rytter, S. Eri, D. Schanke, H. Wigum, T. H. Skagseth, N. Sincadu, E. Bergene Development of an Attrition Resistant Fischer-Tropsch Catalyst for Slurry Operation, 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 - June 03, 2010.
J. Sogge, E. Bek-Pedersen, T.P. Ursin, K. Gjerde, A.G. Folden Bakken, T. Sperle Opportunities for CO2 Capture in a GTL Plant, 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 - June 03, 2010.
D. S. Wragg, D. Akporiaye and H. Fjellvåg, Comparing the structural behaviour of SAPO-34 and SAPO-18 under real MTO reaction conditions 16th International Zeolite Conference, Sorrento (Italy) July 4-9, 2010.
L. Sommer, D. Mores, S. Svelle, M. Stöcker, B.M. Weckhuysen, U. Olsbye, Introduction of mesoporosity in zeolite H-SSZ-13 by desilication 16th International Zeolite Conference, Sorrento (Italy) July 4-9, 2010.
Ø. Borg, N. Hammer, B. C. Enger, R. Myrstad, O. A. Lindvåg, S. Eri, T. H. Skagseth, E. Rytter Effect of biomass derived synthesis gas impurities on TOF and hydrocarbon selectivity in cobalt Fischer-Tropsch synthesis 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingør (Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
M. Diskus, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg Deposition of cobalt molybdenum oxides by atomic layer deposition for catalytic purposes, Baltic ALD 2010 & GerALD 2 workshop, Hamburg (Germany) September 16-17, 2010.
P. Rauwel, O. M. Løvvik, E. Rauwel, E. Toberer, J. G. Snyder and J. Taftø, Nanostructuring in thermoelectric Zn4-δSb3 with variable Zn concentrations, 10th annual meeting of the European Thermoelectric Society, Como (Italy) September 22-24, 2010.
E. Rauwel, P. Rauwel, F. Ducroquet, I. Matko, A. Lourenço Oxygen barrier diffusion applied to high-k thin films deposition 218th ECS Meeting, Las Vegas (USA) October 11-15, 2010.
S. Benard, S. Teketel, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud, P. Beato, U. Olsbye Regeneration Study of H-ZSM-22 Used as a Catalyst for Methanol Conversion into Olefins Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Bergen (Norway) November 29-30, 2010.
W. Skistad, S. Teketel, F. Bleken, S. Benard, P. Beato, M. Kustova, U. Olsbye, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud Synthesis and Testing of Zeolites with Different Pore Systems Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Bergen (Norway) November 29-30, 2010.
R. H. Heyn, M. Tilset, M. K. Ghosh, A. P. Shaw, O. Swang, K. W. Törnroos, A. Venugopal Development of Au Catalysts for the Functionalization of Alkanes: Precursor Synthesis, Reactivity, and Properties Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Bergen (Norway) November 29-30, 2010.
C. Sprung, U. Olsbye, B. Arstad Fundamental Investigation on SER (Sorbent Enhanced Reforming) Model Catalyst – Kinetic Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Bergen (Norway) November 29-30, 2010.
P. D. C. Dietzel, R.E. Johnsen, M. Maercz, H. Fjellvåg, K.A. Andreassen, F. Schuricht, V. Besikiotis, R. Blom Coordination Polymers with High Density of Open Metal Sites – Syntheses, Structures and Adsorption Properties Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Bergen (Norway) November 29-30, 2010.
E. Langseth, M.L. Rosenberg, M. Tilset New Developments in cis-Selective Cyclopropanations Using Rh (I) Catalysts Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Bergen (Norway) November 29-30, 2010.
F. Bleken, S. Svelle, K. P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye, B. Arstad, O. Swang Thermochemistry of Organic Reactions in Microporous Oxides by Atomistic Simulations: Benchmarking against Periodic B3LYP Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Bergen (Norway) November 29-30, 2010.
J.C. Walmsley, R. Dehgham-Niri, P.-E. Vullum, R. Holmestad, M. Rønning, A. Holmen, B. Hauback TEM analysis of catalyst and energy storage materials International Symposium on Advanced Electron Microscopy for Catalysis and Energy Storage Materials, Berlin (Germany) January 17-20, 2010.
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F. Hayer, H. Bakhtiary D., R. Myrstad, H.J. Venvik, P. Pfeifer, A. Holmen Synthesis of Dimetyl Ether from Syngas in a Micro channel Reactor – Simulation and Experimental Study 11th Int. Conf. Micro reaction Technology (IMRET11), Kyoto (Japan) March 8-10, 2010.
L. He, T. Zhao, S. S. Kazi, M. Rønning, D. Chen Progresses in carbonate looping process 239th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Francisco, California (USA) March 21-25, 2010.
L. He, D. Chen Highly efficient hydrogen production from biomass 239th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Francisco, California (USA) March 21-25, 2010.
M. E. Sad, D. Chen, E. Iglesia Catalytic pathways for deoxygenation and carbon-carbon formation on supported metal clusters 239th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Francisco, California (USA) March 21-25, 2010.
M. Rønning, N. E. Tsakoumis, A. Vornov, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Combined XRD and XANES studies of Co-Re/γ-Al2O3 catalyst at Fischer – Tropsch synthesis conditions 239th American Chemical Society National Meeting, San Francisco, California (USA) March 21-25, 2010.
N. Hammer, T. Zscherpe, D. Chen, M. Rønning Selective oxidation of CO on Au-TiO2 catalysts on a structured carbon support 239th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. San Francisco, California (USA) March 21-25, 2010.
S. B. Eiras, T. Zhao, E. Vanhaecke, D. Chen, A. Holmen CeO2-ZrO2-mixed oxidesnanocomposites supported Rh: a promising catalyst for partial oxidation of methane to syngas 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
J. Yang, A. H. Lillebø, D. Chen, A. Holmen Effect of ppm level sodium on CoRe/Al2O3 catalyst for the Fischer-Tropsch reaction studied with SSITKA 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 – June 3,
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O. Mihai, D. Chen, A. Holmen Experimental investigation of lanthanum ferrite perovskite catalyst using tartaric acid as complexing agent on the methane partial oxidation to syngas International-Mexican Congress on Chemical Reaction Engineering (IMCCRE 2010.), Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Guerrero (Mexico) June 6-10, 2010.
D. Chen, R. Lødeng, H. Svendsen, A. Holmen Hierarchical multiscale modeling of methane steam reforming reactions International-Mexican Congress on Chemical Reaction Engineering (IMCCRE 2010.), Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Guerrero (Mexico) June 6-10, 2010.
A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch synteseTeknisk kemi och reaktionsteknik vid Åbo Akademi 90 år. Åbo (Finland) June 18, 2010.
J. H. Bitter, J. P. den Breejin, G. L. Bezemer, A. L. Macedo, L. V. Mattos, F. B. Noronha, P. B. Radstake, V. Frøseth, A. Holmen, K. P. de Jong Reaction dependence particle size effects in carbon supported cobalt catalysts Lecture. Carbon 2010- From Nano to Macro, Clemson, S.C. (USA) July 11-16, 2010.
R. Dehghan-Niri, T.W. Hansen, J.B. Wagner, A. Holmen, E. Rytter, Ø. Borg, J.W. Walmsley In-situ reduction of promoted cobalt oxide supported on alumina by environmental transmission electron microscope TOCAT6 / APCAT5, Sapporo (Japan) July 18-23, 2010.
B.C. Enger, R. Lødeng, A. Holmen Reaction Pathways from CH4 to H2 – UBI-QEP Evaluation of Transition MetalsACS National Meeting, Boston, Mass. (USA) August 23-26 2010.
H. J. Venvik, P. Pfeifer, R. Myrstad, I. Aartun, H. Bakhtiary, F. Hayer, X. K. Phan, B. C. Enger, R. Lødeng, O. Görke, K. Schubert, A. Holmen Microstructured reactors in compact conversion of natural gas and biomass to liquid fuels and hydrogen 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingør (Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
S. Løgdberg, M. Lualdi, G. Di Carlo, S. Järås, M. Boutonnet, J.C. Walmsley, E. A. Blekkan, E. Rytter, A. Holmen On the selectivity of cobalt-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingor (Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
M. Kandiah, S. U. Nanot, M. H. Nilsen, S. Jakobsen, U. Olsbye, M. Tilset, K. P. Lillerud Tagged Zr-Metal Organic Frameworks and their post synthetic modifications and applications MOF 2010, 2nd International Conference on Metal-Organic Frameworks and Open Framework Compounds, Marseille (France) September 5-8, 2010.
M. H. Nilsen, E. Groppo, F. Bonino, C. Lamberti, S. Bordiga, U. Olsbye, K. P. Lillerud, Poster. Incipient wetness synthesis route for zirconium MOFs: The formation of UiO-66 followed by in-situ XRD, EXAFS and Raman MOF 2010, 2nd International Conference on Metal-Organic Frameworks and Open Framework Compounds, Marseille, (France) September 5.-8, 2010.
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Ø. Borg, Z. Yu, S. Rane, D. Chen, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis on Co Catalysts Supported on Carbon Nano tubes CarboCat IV, Dalian (China) November 7-10, 2010.
S. S Kazi, L. He, T. Zhao, S. A. Fagerbekk, A.M. Lind, M. Rønning, D. Chen New Calcium-based mixed oxide sorbents for CO2 capture in sorption enhanced steam methane reforming 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30-June 3, 2010.
I. Kvande, S.T. Briskeby, N. Hammer, M. Rønning, John Walmsley, Svein Sunde, D. Chen Direct evidence of strong interaction between PTO nanoparticles and carbon nanofibers 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingor (Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
N. Muthuswamy, J. L. Gomez de la Fuente, M. Tsypkin, T. Zhao, M. Rønning, F. Seland, S. Sunde, D. Chen Platelet carbon nanofibers supported Pt nanoparticles for fuel cell application 4th International symposium on carbon for catalysis, November 7-11, 2010.
E. M. M. Vanhaecke, F. Huang, D. Chen, M. Rønning Development of nanostructured electrodes on foils 1st International Conference on Materials for Energy, July 4-8, 2010.
B. T. Lønstad, E. Sjöberg, M. H. Nilsen, J. Hedlund, K. P. Lillerud CO2 separation over selective zeolite membranes Norwegian Catalysis Symposium 2010, Bergen (Norway) November 29-30, 2010
G. J. B. Voss, M. Rønning The State of Promotors in Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts Norwegian Catalysis Symposium 2010, Bergen (Norway) November 29-30, 2010.
T. Zhao, Y. Yu, D. Chen, M. Rønning Preferential oxidation of CO in H2-rich feed over unsupported nano composite and structured carbon nanofiber supported Cu-CeO2 catalysts. ACS Spring conference; March 21-25, 2010.
T. Zhao, Y. Yu, D. Chen, M. Rønning Structured carbon nanofiber supported Cu-CeO2 catalyst: Catalytic behavior in the preferential oxidation of CO in H2-rich gases 9th Novel Gas Conversion symposium, May 30 – June 4, 2010.
E. S. Wangen, E.A. Blekkan The Effect of Soot Deposition on Catalytic Activities in the Steam Reforming of a Simulated Producer Gas 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 – June 4, 2010.
I. V. Gorelkin, E. A. Blekkan Concepts and models of the catalytic dehydrogenation of propane 12th Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Bergen, November 29-30, 2010.
E. S. Wangen, A. Osatiashtiani, E.A. Blekkan Catalytic steam reforming for the production of biomass derived synthesis gas Renewable Energy Research Conference, Trondheim, June 7-8, 2010.
E. S. Wangen, A. Osatiashtiani, E.A. Blekkan Production of biomass derived synthesis gas by catalytic steam reforming Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingor (Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
V. Panditha, S. G. Daham, H. J. Venvik New approach to metal dusting corrosion inGAP seminar. Oral. Oslo, June 5-6, 2010.
V. Panditha, S. G. Daham, J. Walmsley, H. J. Venvik Experimental study of Ni based alloys in high carburising environment Norwegian Catalysis Symposium 2010 and Annual Meeting for the KOSKII program of the Norwegian Research Council, November 29-30, 2010.
L. He, D. Chen Coupling CO2 Capture in Catalytic reactions for the Conversion of Biomass to H2 The ninth edition of the Novel Gas Conversion Symposium (NGCS 9), Lyon, (France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
D. Chen Properties and catalytic consequences of surface edge-mediated nanoparticles supported on carbon nanofibers(The Netherlands) XI th Netherlands Catalysis and Chemistry Conference. March 1-3 2010.
D. Chen Catalysis on surface edge-mediated nanoparticles supported on carbon The 3rd International Symposium on New Catalytic Materials. (Mexico ) August 13-15, 2010.
F. Huang, E. Vanhaecke, M. Rønning, E. Sheridan, D. Chen Composite of Conducting Polymers and Carbon Nanostructures for Energy Storage 1st International Conference on Materials for Energy, Karlsruhe, (Germany) July 4-8 2010.
E. Vanhaecke, F. Huang, D. Chen, M. Rønning Development of nanostructured electrodes on foils Carbon conference, Clemson University, (USA) July 11-16 2010.
E. Vanhaecke, F. Huang, D. Chen, M. Rønning Development of nanostructured electrodes on foils 1st International Conference on Materials for Energy, Karlsruhe, (Germany) July 4-8 2010. 77
F. Huang, E. Vanhaecke, D. Chen Composite of Conducting Polymers and Aligned CNT for Energy Storage 1st International Conference on Materials for Energy, Karlsruhe, (Germany) July 4-8 2010.
E. A. Blekkan Recent developments in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over supported cobalt catalysts Seminar. Cambridge University (UK) October 27, 2010.
Poster presentations at national and international conferencesF. Lundvall, S. Jakobsen, M. H. Nilsen, K. P. Lillerud, M. Tilset, New Pt(IV) complexes for use in MOF synthesis OKV-25, Organisk Kjemisk Vintermøte, Fefor (Norway) January 07-10, 2010.
M. Kandiah, M. H. Nilsen, S. Jakobsen, U. Olsbye, K. P. Lillerud, M. Tilset, Functionalized Zr-Metal Organic Frameworks and their post-synthetic modifications OKV-25, Organisk Kjemisk Vintermøte, Fefor (Norway) January 07-10, 2010.
B. T. Lønstad, E. Sjöberg, K. P Lillerud, J. Hedlund CO2 separation using amine modified MFI membranes 5th International Zeolite Membrane Meeting, Loutraki (Greece) May 23-26, 2010.
S. Svelle, S. Teketel, M. Bjørgen, P. Beato, C.H Christensen, K. P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye Selectivity control through fundamental mechanistic insight in the conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons over zeolites 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 - June 03, 2010.
A. Voronov, N.E. Tsakoumis, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen In-situ deactivation study of the rhenium behaviour in Co-Re Fischer-Tropsch catalysts 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingr (Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
M. Visur, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye, S. Saepurhaman, M. Bjørgen In-situ FT-IR mechanistic investigations of the zeolite catalyzed methylation of benzene with methanol: H-ZSM-5 vs. H-beta 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingor (Denmark) 29-31 August, 2010.
N. T. Tsakoumis, A. Voronov, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Co-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: An operando study from catalyst activation to deactivation 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingør (Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
H. Bakhtiary D., F. Hayer, X.K. Phan, R. Myrstad, H.J. Venvik, P. Pfeifer, A. Holmen Reactor Characteristics of an Integrated Micro Packed Bed Reactor-Heat Exchanger for Methanol Synthesis 11th Int. Conf. Micro reaction Technology (IMRET11), Kyoto (Japan) March 8-10, 2010.
H. Wang, A. H. Dam, D. W. Blaylock, T. Ogura, Y. Zhu, A. Holmen, W. H. Green, D Chen Kinetic study of methane steam reforming over core-shell structured bimetal Ni based catalyst 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
O. Mihai, D. Chen, A. Holmen The effect of crystal size of perovskites on methane partial oxidation 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30– June 3, 2010.
F. Hayer, H. Baktiary, R. Myrstad, P. Pfeifer, A. Holmen, H. J. Venvik Synthesis of Dimethyl Ether from Syngas in a Fixed Bed Reactor – Simulation and Experimental study 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
J. Zhu, D. Chen, M. Rønning, Y. Yu, A. Holmen The nature of active sites in Pt nanoparticles for ptopane dehydrogenation 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
B.C. Enger, R. Lødeng, A. Holmen UBI-QEP evaluation of Ni(100) and Ni(111) sites for syngas formation 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
H. Baktiary, F. Hayer, X. K. Phan, R. Myrstad, P. Pfeifer, H. J. Venvik, A. Holmen Performance of a microstructured packed bed reactor in the synthesis of methanol 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
X.K. Phan, H. Baktiary, R. Myrstad, H. J. Venvik, J. Thormann, P. Pfeifer, A. Holmen Preparation and performance of Cu-based monoliths for methanol synthesis 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
T. Noor, A. Lindh, A. Holmen, D. Chen Synthesis and Characterization of Ni Hydrotalcite Catalyst for Hydrogen Production from Steam Methane Reforming 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
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A. H. Dam, H. M. Wang, A. Holmen, D. Chen Steam methane reforming and carbon formation on Ni surface alloying catalyst prepared by surface redox reaction 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
O. Mihai, D. Chen, A. Holmen Methane partial oxidation by oxygen lattice of LaFeO3 perovskite catalysts Gordon Research Conference (Catalysis), Colby-Sawyer, New London, NH, (USA) June 27-July 2, 2010.
A. Lind, R. Myrstad, S. Eri, T. H. Skagseth, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Spray drying of porous alumina support for Fischer-Tropsch catalysts 10th International Symposium Scientific Bases for the Preparation of Heterogeneous Catalysts, Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) July 11-15, 2010.
S. Rane, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Effect of cobalt particle size on Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon selectivities for θ-alumina support 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingør (Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
T. Zhao, S. B. Eiras, Y. Li, D. Chen, A. Holmen, M. Rønning Pechini route in pore: Synthesis of supported catalysts by impregnation and calcination of room-temperature polymerizable metal-complexes 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingør (Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
P. B. Radstake, S.F. Håkonsen, M. Rønning, A. Holmen Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane at short contact times 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingør (Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
J. Yang, T. Zhao, E. Tveten, D. Chen, A. Holmen Origin of in-situ reduction and oxidation of Co/Al2O3 in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingør (Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
R. Dehghan-Niri, T.W. Hansen, J.B. Wagner, A. Holmen, E. Rytter, Ø. Borg, J.C. Walmsley Using environmental transmission electron microscopy to study the in-situ reduction of Co3O4 supported on α-Al2O3 17th International Microscopy Congress, Rio (Brazil) September 19-24, 2010.
J. Yang, Ø. Borg, D. Chen, A. Holmen Re Promotion Effect of Carbon Nano tube Supported Cobalt Catalyst for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Studied by SSITKA CarboCat IV, Dalian (China) November 7-10, 2010.
E. Vanhaecke, F. Huang, D. Chen, M. Rønning Development of nanostructured electrodes on foils14th Nordic Symposium, Helsingør (Denmark) August 29-31 2010.F. Huang, E. Vanhaecke, D.
Chen Composite of Conducting Polymers, semiconducting oxides and Aligned CNT for Energy Storage14th Nordic Symposium, Helsingør (Denmark) August 29-31 2010.
E. Vanhaecke, F. Huang, D. Chen Catalytic consequence of the interface between catalysts and foils in synthesis of aligned nanocarbons on foils Carbocat IV, Dalian (China) November 7-10, 2010.
2011
PhD thesesN. Tsakoumis Deactivation of cobalt based Fischer- Tropsch synthesis catalysts NTNU, Trondheim: Institutt for kjemisk prosessteknologi, NTNU 2011 (ISBN 978-82-471-3183-1) 212 s.
M. Diskus On model materials designed by atomic layer deposition for catalysis purposes, UiO.
inGAP PublicationsA. M. Beale, M. G. O’Brien, M. Kasunic, A. Golobic, M. Sanchez-Sanchez, A. J. W. Lobo, D. W. Lewis, D. S. Wragg,S. Nikitenko, W. Bras, B. M. Weckhuysen “Probing ZnAPO-34 Self-Assembly Using Simultaneous Multiple in Situ Techniques.” Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 115(14) (2011) 6331-6340.
F. Bleken, W. Skistad, K. Barbera, M. Kustova, S. Bordiga, P. Beato, K. P. Lillerud, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye ”Conversion of Methanol over 10-Ring Zeolites with Differing Volumes at Channel Intersections: Comparison of TNU-9, IM-5, ZSM-11 amd ZSM-5” Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 13(7) (2011) 2539-2549.
Ø. Borg, N. Hammer, B. C. Enger, R. Myrstad, O. A. Lindvåg, S. Eri, T. H. Skagseth, E. Rytter, “Effect of biomass-derived synthesis gas impurity elements on cobalt Fischer-Tropsch catalyst performance including in situ sulphur and nitrogen addition”, Journal of Catalysis, 279 (2011) 163-173.
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R. Dehghan-Niri, T. W. Hansen, J. B. Wagner, A. Holmen, E. Rytter, Ø. Borg, J. C. Walmsley “In situ Reduction of Promoted Cobalt Oxide Supported on Alumina by Environmental Transmission Electron Microscopy”, Catalysis Letters, 141 (2011) 754-761.
M. Diskus, O. Nilsen, S. Diplas, P. Beato, C. Harvey, E. van Schrojenstein Lantman, B. M. Weckhuysen and H. Fjellvåg “ Combination of characterization techniques for ALD MoO3 coatings: from the amorphous to the orthorhombic alpha-MoO3 crystalline phase”, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A, 30 (2012) doi:10.1116/1.3643350.
M. Diskus, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg “Growth of thin films of molybdenum oxide by atomic layer deposition”, Journal of Materials Chemistry, 21(3) (2011) 705-710.
M. Diskus, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg, “Thin Films of Cobalt Oxide Deposited on High Aspect Ratio Supports by Atomic Layer Deposition”, Chemical Vapor Deposition, 17(4-6) (2011) 135-140.
D. Gianolio, N.B. Muddada, U. Olsbye, C. Lamberti “Doped- CuCl2/Al2O3 catalysts for ethylene oxychlorination: influence of additives on the nature of active phase and reducibility” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B, (2011) doi:10.1016/j.nimb.2011.08.004.
N.B. Muddada, U. Olsbye, T. Fuglerud, S. Vidotto, A. Marsella, S. Bordiga, D. Gianolio, G. Leofanti, C.Lamberti “The role of chlorine and additives on the density and strength of Lewis and Brønsted acidic sites of gamma-Al2O3 support used in oxychlorination catalysis: a FTIR study” Journal of Catalysis, 284(2) (2011) 236-246.
U. Olsbye, O.V. Saure, N. B. Muddada, S. Bordiga, C. Lamberti, M. H. Nilsen, K.P. Lillerud, S. Svelle ”Methane conversion to light olefins-How does the methyl halide route differ from the methanol to olefins (MTO) route?” Catalysis Today, 171(1) (2011) 211-220.
E. Rauwel, O. Nilsen, A. Galeckas, J. Walmsley, E. Rytter, H. Fjellvåg “ALD Applied to Conformal Coating of Nanoporous γ-Alumina: Spinel Formation and Luminescence Induced by Europium Doping” ECS Transactions, 41(2) (2011) 123-130.
S. Svelle, L. E. Sommer, K. Barbera, P. N. R. Vennestrøm, U. Olsbye, K. P. Lillerud, S. Bordiga, Y.-H. Pan, P. Beato “How defects and crystal morphology control the effects of desilication” Catalysis Today, 168(1) (2011) 38-47.
S. Svelle, M. Visur, U. Olsbye, Saepurahman, M. Bjørgen “Mechanistic Aspects of the Zeolite Catalyzed Methylation of Alkenes and Aromatics with Methanol: A Review.” Topics in Catalysis, 54(13-15) (2011) 897-906.
S. Svelle, M. Bjørgen “Selective catalysts for petrochemical industry - shape selectivity in microporous materials” in: A. Zecchina, S. Bordiga, E. Groppo (Eds.), ”Selective nanocatalysts and nanoscience: Concepts for hetereogeneous and homogeneous catalysis”, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, Germany, (2011), pp. 237-270.
S. Teketel, W. Skistad, S. Benard, U. Olsbye, K. P. Lillerud, P. Beato, S. Svelle “Shape selectivity in the conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons: the catalytic performance of one dimensional 10-ring zeolites: ZSM-22, ZSM-23, ZSM-48 and EU-1” ACS Catalysis, (2011) doi: 10.1021/cs200517u.
D. S. Wragg, G. M. Fullerton, P. J. Byrne, A. M. Z. Slawin, J. E. Warren, S. J. Teat, R. E. Morris ”Solvothermal aluminophosphate zeotype synthesis with ionic liquid precursors.” Dalton Transactions, 40 (2011) 4926-4932.
D. S. Wragg, D. Akporiaye, H. Fjellvåg “Direct observation of catalyst behaviour under real working conditions with X-ray diffraction: Comparing SAPO-18 and SAPO-34 methanol to olefin catalysts.” Journal of Catalysis, 279(2) (2011) 397-402.
inGAP Invited Lectures at International Conferences R. H. Heyn “Incorporation of CO2 into Fine Chemicals” The CO2Chem Network Meeting, Newcastle (UK) September 21, 2011.
U. Olsbye “Conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons – how the zeolite host structure affects product selectivity” XV. International symposium on relations between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, Berlin (Germany), September 11-16, 2011.
U. Olsbye “Oxygenate and chlorocarbon conversion to olefins – on the correlation between zeolite topology and product selectivity.” 22nd North American Catalysis Society Meeting, Detroit (USA), June 5-10, 2011.
U.Olsbye ” 34 years of MTO and MTG research – What is still new?” The 12th Netherlands’ Catalysis and Chemistry Symposium, Noordwijkerhout (The Netherlands) February 28 – March 2, 2011.
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S. Svelle “Kinetic studies of zeolite catalyzed methylation reactions” 2nd International NAPEN 2011 Workshop, Rhodes (Greece) June 9-13, 2011.
inGAP Associated PublicationsM. A. K. Ahmed, H. Fjellvåg, A. Kjekshus, D. S. Wragg, N. S. Gupta ”Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Cr(thd)2(OEt)]2” Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie, 637(1) (2011) 56-61.
M. A.K. Ahmed, H. Fjellvåg, A. Kjekshus, P. D. C. Dietzel, D. S. Wragg, «The Mixed-Valence, Mixed-Ligand Complex Co3(thd)3(EtO)4(tert-BuCOO).» Zeitschrift für Anorganische und Allgemeines Chemie 2011; Volum 637. s. 2175-2182
E. Bakken, P. D. Cobden, P. P. Henriksen, S. F. Håkonsen, A. I. Spjelkavik, M. Stange, R. E. Stensrød, Ø. Vistad, R. Blom “Development of CO2 sorbents for the SEWGS process using high throughput techniques” Energy Procedia, 4 (2011) 1104-1109.
V. Bakken, E. Rytter, O. Swang “Chemisorption on Cobalt Surfaces: The Effect of Subsurface Rhenium Atoms from Quantum Chemical Cluster Model Calculations” Surface Science, 605(6-5) (2011) 513- 519.
M. Bjørgen, A. H. Grave, Saepurahman, A. Volynkin, K. Mathisen, K. P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye, S. Svelle ”Spectroscopic and catalytic characterization of extra large pore zeotype H-ITQ-33” Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, (2011) doi:10.1016/j. micromeso.2011.09.029.
F. L. Bleken, W. Skistad, K. Barbera, M. Kustova, S. Bordiga, P. Beato, K. P. Lillerud, S. Svelle, U. Olbye, «Conversion of methanol over 10-ring zeolites with differing volumes at channel intersections: comparison of TNU-9, IM-5, ZSM- 11 and ZSM-5.» Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics - PCCP 2011; Volume 13.(7) s. 2539-2549
E. A. Blekkan, D. Chen, M. Rønning, H. J. Venvik ”Preface.” Topics in catalysis, 54 (2011) 755-756
S. Braovac, H. Kutzke, S. Jørgensen, A. Bouzga, B. Arstad, E. W. Hansen Alum-treated wood: characterization using infrared spectroscopy and solid state 1h and 13C NMR. Shiprecks 2011; 2011-10-18 - 2011-10-21
J. M. G Carballo, J. Yang, A. Holmen, S. Garcia-Rodriguez, S. Rojas, Sergio; M. Ojeda, J. L. G. Fierro «Catalytic effects of ruthenium particle size on the Fischer- Tropsch Synthesis». Journal of Catalysis 2011; Volum 284.(1) s. 102-108
D. Chen, L. He «Towards an Efficient Hydrogen Production from Biomass: A Review of Processes and Materials.» ChemCatChem 2011;olum 3.(3) s. 490-511
D. Chen, C- J Liu «A Current Perspective on Catalysis for New Energy Technologies». ChemCatChem 2011;Volum 3.(3) s. 423-425
D. Chen, J. Moljord, A. Holmen Methanol to Olefins: Coke Formation and Deactivation. I: Deactivation and Regeneration of Zeolite Catalysts. Imperial College Press 2011 ISBN 978-1-84816-637-0. s. 269-292
D. Chen, R. Lødeng, H. Svendsen, A. Holmen “Hierarchical multi-scale modeling of methane steam reforming reactions” Industrial Engineering Chemistry Research, 50(5) (2011) 2600-2612.
X. Duan, G. Qian, X. Zhou, Z. Sui, D. Chen, W. Yuan ”Tuning the size and shape of Fe nanoparticles on carbon nanofibers for catalytic ammonia decomposition.” Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 101(3-4) (2011) 189-196.
J. C. den Breejen, A. M. Frey, J. Yang, A. Holmen, M. M. van Schooneveld, F. M. R. de Groot, O. Stephan, J. H. Bitter, K. P. de Jong A Highly Active and Selective Manganese Oxide Promoted Cobalt-on-Silica Fischer-Tropsch Catalyst. Topics in catalysis 2011; Volum 54. s. 768-777
E. A. Eilertsen, F. Giordanino, C. Lamberti, S. Bordiga, A. Damin, F. Bonino, U. Olsbye, K. P. Lillerud ”Ti-STT: a new zeotype shape selective oxidation catalyst.” Chemical Communications, 47 (2011)11867-11869.
E. A. Eilertsen, S. Bordiga, C. Lamberti, A. Damin, F. Bonino, B. Arstad, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye, K. P. Lillerud ”Synthesis of Titanium Chabazite: A New Shape Selective Oxidation Catalyst with Small Pore Openings and Application in the Production of Methyl Formate from Methanol.” ChemCatChem, (2011) Volum 3.(12) s. 1869-1871
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E. A. Eilertsen, I. Ogino, S.-J. Hwang, T. Rea, S. Yeh, S. I. Zones, A. Katz “Nonaqueous Fluoride/Chloride Anion-Promoted Delamination of 2 Layered Zeolite Precursors: Synthesis and Characterization of UCB- 2” Chemistry Materials, (2011) volum 23.(24)s. 5404- 5408
E.A. Eilertsen, B. Arstad, S. Svelle, K. P. Lillerud, Karl Petter, «Single Parameter Synthesis of High Silica CHA Zeolites from Fluoride Media.» Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2011; Volume 53. s. 94-99
E. A. Eilertsen, M. Haouas, K. P. Lillerud, F. Taulelle Connectivity analysis of aluminum and silicon in the clear sol precursor of SSZ-13 chabazite type zeolite. FEZA 2011; 2011-07-01 - 2011-07-04
S. B. Eiras, E. M. M. Vanhaecke, T. Zhao, D. Chen, A. Holmen ”Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction study of the phase transformation of ZrO2–Al2O3 and CeO2–Al2O3 nanocomposites.” Catalysis Today, 166(1) (2011) 10-17.
S. B. Eiras, T. Zhao, D. Chen, A. Holmen ”Effect of the preparation methods and alumina nanoparticles on the catalytic performance of Rh/ZrxCe1-xO2-Al2O3 in methane partial oxidation.” Catalysis Today, 171(1) (2011) 104-115.
S. B. Eiras, T. Zhao, E. M. M. Vanhaecke, D. Chen, A. Holmen Partial oxidation of methane to synthesis gas on Rh/ZrxCe1-xO2-Al2O3. Catalysis Today 2011;Volum 178. s. 12-24
B. C. Enger, Å.-L. Fossan, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen ”Modified alumina as catalyst support for cobalt in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.” Journal of Catalysis, 184(1) (2011) 9-22.
C. Fan, X.-G. Zhou, D. Chen, H.Y. Cheng, Y.-A. Zhu ”Toward CH4 dissociation and C diffusion during Ni/Fe-catalyzed carbon nanofiber growth: A density functional theory study.” Journal of Chemical Physics, 134(13) (2011) doi:10.1063/1.3575193.
H. Grove, O. M. Løvvik, W. Huang, S. M. Opalka, R. H. Heyn, B. Hauback ”Decomposition of Lithium Magnesium Aluminum Hydride” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 36(13) (2011) 7602-7611.
N. S. Gupta, D. S. Wragg, M. Tilset, J. P. Omtvedt 4,7,13,18-Tetraoxa-1,10-diazoniabicyclo[8.5.5] icosane bis(hexafluoridophosphate)” Acta Crystallographica Section E – Structure Reports Online, 67 (2011) O1929-U2047.
N. S. Gupta, D. S. Wragg, M. Tilset, J. P. Omtvedt, “4, 7, 13, 18-Tetraoxa-1, 10-diazoniabicyclo [8.5.5] icosane hexafluoridosilicate” Acta Crystallographica Section E – Structure Reports Online, 67 (2011) O1958-U2293.
N. Hammer, T. Zscherpe, D. Chen, M. Rønning ”Selective oxidation of CO on Au/TiO2 catalysts on a structured carbon support” Topics in Catalysis, 54 (2011), 922- 930.
E. W. Hansen, J. Paul, S. Jørgensen, B. Arstad, A. Bouzga “Quantitative determination of comonomer content in ethene-1-hexene copolymers by solid state 1H-MAS NMR (ethene-α-hexene)” International Journal of Research and Reviews in Applied Sciences, 6(4) (2011) 382-390.
X.-X. He, C. Fan, X.-Y. Gu, D. Chen, Y.-A. Zhu ”Role of CO2 in ethylbenzene dehydrogenation over Fe2O3(0001) from first principles.” Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 344(1-2) (2011) 53-61.
E. Hodúlová, M. Palcut, E. Lechovič, B. Šimeková, K. Ulrich ”Kinetics of intermetallic phase formation at the interface of Sn–Ag–Cu–X (X = Bi, In) solders with Cu substrate” Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 509(25) (2011) 7052-7059.
S. F. Håkonsen, R. Blom “Chemical Looping Combustion in a Rotating Bed Reactor – Finding Optimal Process Conditions for Prototype Reactor” Environmental Science & Technology, 45(22) (2011) 9619-9626.
S. S. Kazi, D. Chen ”Enhanced hydrogen production by in situ CO2 removal on CaCeZrOx nanocrystals.” Catalysis Today, 171(1) (2011) 43-51.
M. Kandiah, D. S. Wragg, M. Tilset, K. P. Lillerud “Poly[tris( -2-aminobenzene-1,4-dicarboxylato) tetrakis(N,N-dimethylformamide)diyttrium(III)]” Acta Crystallographica Section E – Structure Reports Online, 67 (2011) M44-U550.
S. Kolboe “A Computational Study of tert-Butylbenzenium Ions” Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 115(14) (2011) 3106-3115.
Q. Li, Z. Sui, X. Zhou, D. Chen Kinetic study of propane dehdyrogenation over Pt-Sn/Al2O3 catalyst. Applied Catalysis A: General 2011; 398.(1-2), 18-26
S. Lögdberg, M. Boutonnet, J. Walmsley, S. Järås, A. Holmen, E. A. Blekkan «Effect of water on the spacetime yield of different supported cobalt catalysts during Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.» Applied Catalysis A : General 2011; 393(1-2), 109-121.
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M. Lualdi, S. Lögdberg, G. Di Carlo, S. Järås, M. Boutonnet, A. M. Venezia, E. A. Blekkan, A. Holmen, Evidence for Diffusion-Controlled Hydrocarbon Selectivities in the Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Over Cobalt Supported on Ordered Mesoporous Silica. Topics in catalysis 2011; 54, 1175-1184
F. Lundvall, D. S. Wragg, M. Tilset “(5,5 ‘-Dimethyl-2,2 -bipyridine) iodidotrimethylplatinum (IV)” Acta Crystallographica Section E – Structure Reports Online, 67 (2011) M617-U1037.
R. Lødeng, E. Bjørgum, B. C. Enger, J. L. Eilertsen, A. Holmen, B. Krogh, I. Aartun, M. Rønnekleiv, E. Rytter “A fixed-bed reactor study of CH4-CPO over Rh/Al2O3; An indication of a direct pathway to CO.” Topics in Catalysis, 54 (2011)873–880.
O. Mihai, D. Chen, A. Holmen, ”Catalytic Consequence of Oxygen of Lanthanum Ferrite Perovskite in Chemical Looping Reforming of Methane.” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 50(5) (2011) 2613- 2621.
D. Mores, J. Kornatowski, U. Olsbye, B. M. Weckhuysen ”Coke Formation during the Methanol-to-Olefin Conversion: In Situ Microspectroscopy on Individual H-ZSM-5 Crystals with Different Bronsted Acidity” Chemistry – A European Journal, 17(10) (2011) 2874- 2884.
F. Mudu, B. Arstad, H. Fjellvåg, U. Olsbye ”Thermodynamic Control of Product Formation During the Reaction Between CH4 and Pt Promoted Ceria-zirconia Solid Solutions.” Catalysis Letters, 141(1) (2011) 8-14.
A. Nanoti, S. Dasgupta, V. Agnihotri, P. Gupta, A. N. Goswami, M. O. Garg, E. Tangstad, M. Stöcker, A. Karlsson, Ø. B. Vistad “A zeolite based vapor phase adsorptive desulfurization process for naphtha” Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 146 (2011) 158- 165.
O. Mihai, D. Chen, A. Holmen Catalytic Consequence of Oxygen of Lanthanum Ferrite Perovskite in Chemical Looping Reforming of Methane. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2011; Volum 50.(5) s. 2613-2621
U. Olsbye, O. V. Saure, N. B. Muddada, S. Bordiga, C. Lamberti, M. H. Nilsen, K. P. Lillerud, S. Svelle, «Methane conversion to light olefins-How does the methyl halide route differ from the methanol to olefins (MTO) route?» Catalysis Today 2011; Volume 171.(1) s. 211-220
Q. Li, Z. Sui, Z. Zhou, Z. Xinggui; Y. Zhu, J. Zhou, D. Chen Coke Formation on Pt-Sn/Al2O3 Catalyst in Propane Dehydrogenation: Coke Characterization and Kinetic Study. Topics in catalysis 2011;Volum 54.(13- 15) s. 888-896
M. Palcut, R. Knibbe, K. Wiik, T. Grande “Cation interdiffusion between LaMnO3 and LaCoO3 materials.” Solid State Ionics, 202(1) (2011) 6-13.
E. Rauwel, P. Rauwel, F. Ducroquet, I. Matko, A. C. Lourenço “Metallic oxygen barrier diffusion applied to high-κ deposition” Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B, 29 (2011) doi:10.1116/1.3534019.
P. Rauwel, O. M. Løvvik, E. Rauwel, J. Taftø “Nanovoids in thermoelectric β-Zn4Sb3: A possibility for nanoengineering via Zn diffusion” Acta Materialia, 59(13) (2011) 5266-5275.
P. Rauwel, O. M. Løvvik, E. Rauwel, E. S. Toberer, G. J. Snyder, J. Taftø “Nanostructuring in β-Zn4Sb3 with variable starting Zn compositions” Physica Status Solidi A – Applications and Materials Science, 208(7) (2011) 1652-1657.
M. L. Rosenberg, K. Vlasaná, N. S. Gupta, D. Wragg, M. Tilset “Highly cis-Selective Rh(I)-Catalyzed Cyclopropanation Reactions.” Journal of Organic Chemistry, 76(8) (2011) 2465-2470.
E. Rytter, S. Eri, D. Schanke, H. Wigum, T. H. Skagseth, Ø. Borg, E. Bergene, “Development of an Attrition Resistant Fischer-Tropsch Catalyst for Slurry Operation”, Top. Catal. 54 (2011) 801.
Saepurahman, M. Visur, U. Olsbye, M. Bjørgen, S. Svelle “In Situ FT-IR Mechanistic Investigations of the Zeolite Catalyzed Methylation of Benzene with Methanol: H-ZSM-5 versus H-beta” Topics in Catalysis, 54(16-18) (2011) 1293-1301.
A. P. Shaw, M. Tilset, R. H. Heyn, S. Jakobsen “Microwave methods for the synthesis of gold(III) complexes” Journal of Coordination Chemistry, 64(1) (2011) 38-47.
R. Skorpa, S. Bordiga, F. Bleken, U. Olsbye, B. Arstad, J. R. Tolchard, K. Mathisen, S. Svelle, M. Bjørgen “Assessing the surface sites of the large pore 3-dimensional microporous material H-ITQ-7 using FT-IR spectroscopy and molecular probes” Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 141(1-3) (2011) 146-156.
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R. Skorpa, S. Forselv, K. Mathisen, S. Bordiga, M. Bjørgen, S. Svelle “Infrared Spectroscopic Investigation of the Acidity and Availability of the Surface Hydroxyls of Three-Dimensional 12-Ring Zeotype H-ITQ-7” Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 115(24) (2011) 12090- 12094.
L. Sommer, A. Krivokapic, S. Svelle, K. P. Lillerud, M. Stöcker, U. Olsbye ”Enhanced Catalyst Performance of Zeolite SSZ-13 in the Methanol to Olefin Reaction after Neutron Irradiation” Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 115 (2011) 6521-6530.
H. Song, A. O. Sjåstad, H. Fjellvåg, H. Okamoto, Ø. B. Vistad, B. Arstad, P. Norby “Exfoliation and thermal transformations of Nb-substituted layered titanates” Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 184(12) (2011) 3135-3143.
C. Sprung, B. Arstad, U. Olsbye “Methane Steam Reforming Over Ni/NiAl2O4 Catalyst: The Effect of Steam-to-Methane Ratio” Catalysis Today 54(16-18) (2011) 1063-1069.
M. Tagliabue, C. Rizzo, R. Millini, P. D. C. Dietzel, R. Blom, S. Zanardi ” Methane storage on CPO-27-Ni pellets” Journal of Porous Materials, 18 (2011) 289–296.
L. Valenzano, B. Civalleri, S. Chavan, S. Bordiga, M. H. Nilsen, S. Jakobsen, K. P. Lillerud, C. Lamberti ”Disclosing the Complex Structure of UiO-66 Metal Organic Framework: A Synergic Combination of Experiment and Theory” Chemistry Materials, 37(7) (2011) 1700-1718.
A. van Miltenburg, L. - C. de Ménorval and M.Stöcker “Characterization of the pore architecture created by alkaline treatment of H-MCM-22 using 129Xe NMR Spectroscopy” Catalysis Today, 168 (2011) 57- 62.
E. Vanhaecke, F. Huang, Y. Yu, M. Rønning, A. Holmen, D. Chen. ”Catalytic consequence of the interface between iron catalysts and foils in synthesis of aligned nanocarbons on foils.” Topics in Catalysis, 54 (2011), 986-997.
A. Venugopal, A. B. Shaw, K. W. Törnroos, R. H. Heyn, M. Tilset “Synthesis of a Coordinatively Labile Gold(III) Methyl Complex” Organometallics, 30(12) (2011) 3250-3253.
Y. Wang, Z. Chao, D. Chen, H. A. Jakobsen ”SE-SMR process performance in CFB reactors: Simulation of the CO2 adsorption/desorption processes with CaO based sorbents.” International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 5(3) (2011) 489-497.
E. S. Wangen, A. Osatiashtiani, E. A. Blekkan ”Reforming of Syngas from Biomass Gasification: Deactivation by Tar and Potassium Species.” Topics in Catalysis, 54 (2011) 960-966.
D. S. Wragg, M. A. K. Ahmed, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg ”E)-1-(2-Iodophenyl)- 2-phenyldiazene.” Acta Crystallographica Section E – Structure Reports Online, 67 (2011) O2326-U174.
L-M. Yang, P. Vajeeston, P. Ravindran, H. Fjellvåg, M. Tilset, Revisiting isoreticular MOFs of alkaline earth metals: a comprehensive study on phase stability, electronic structure, chemical bonding, and optical properties of A-IRMOF-1 (A = Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba). Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics - PCCP 2011;Volum 13.(21) s. 10191-10203
L-M. Yang, Y.-A. Zhu, C. Fan, Z.-J Sui, D. Chen, X.-G. Zhou ”DFT study of propane dehydrogenation on Pt catalyst: effects of step sites.” Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 13(8) (2011) 3257-3267.
S. Zarubova, S. P. Rane, J. Yang, Y. Yu, Y. Zhu, D. Chen, A. Holmen ”Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis onHierarchically Structured Cobalt Nanoparticle/ Carbon Nanofiber/Carbon Felt Composites.” ChemSusChem, 4(7) (2011) 935-942.
Q. Zhou, P. Li, X.-L. Wang, X.-G. Zhou, D. Yang, D. Chen ”Preparation of CNF-supported Pt catalysts for hydrogen evolution from decalin.” Materials Chemistry and Physics, 126(1-2) (2011) 41-45.
Oral presentations at international conferences by inGAP and inGAP associated projects E. Blekkan «Anders Holmen: Highlights.» Seminar Katalyse: Anders Holmen; 2011-12-02 E.
Blekkan «GTL - Gas to liquids Biomass-to-liquids (BTL).» Gasskonferansen; 2011-05-05
E. Blekkan «Hydrogen adsorption on supported cobalt catalysts for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis studied by microcalorimetry.» Norwegian Catalysis Symposium 2011; 2011-09-28 - 2011-09-29
D. Chen «Nanomaterials for energy storage.» Nanolab Seminar»; 2011-10-25
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D. Chen «Towards an efficient hydrogen production from biomass. 1st international symposium on chemistry for energy conversion and storage; 2011-02-22 - 2011-03-02
D. Chen «3D engineering design of nano-structured composites for energy storage». The 3rd Global Chemical Engineers Seminar; 2011-07-16 - 2011-07-19
S. Chytil, A. M. Lind, A. H. Lillebø, B.C. Enger, A. Holmen E. A. Blekkan, «Biomass to liquid fuels – BTL». 2nd Trondheim Gas Technology Conference; 2011-11-02 NTNU SINTEF
H. J. Dar, S. U. Nanot, K.J. Jens, E. Tangstad, D. Chen «Kinetic analysis of gas phase oxidative dehydrogenaton for ethane to ethylene at atmospheric pressure.» InGAP-seminar; 2011-12-01
M. Diskus, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg, S. Diplas, B. Weckhuysen ”Innovative characterization techniques for MoO3 ALD coatings” 11th International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition, Boston (USA) June 26-29, 2011.
M. Diskus, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg, B. Weckhuysen ”Influence of the precursors chemistry on the ALD growth of cobalt-molybdenum oxide films” 11th International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition, Boston (USA) June 26-29, 2011.
E. A. Eilertsen “Nonaqueous Fluoride/Chloride Anion- Promoted Delamination of Layered Zeolite Precursors: Exfoliation of PREFER” Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Lillestrøm (Norway) September 28-29, 2011.
E.A. Eilertsen, M. Haouas, K.P. Lillerud, F. Taulelle, Francis, «Connectivity analysis of aluminum and silicon in the clear sol precursor of SSZ-13 chabazite-type zeolite.» FEZA 2011; 2011-07-01 - 2011-07-04
B. C. Enger, V. Frøseth, E. Rytter, A. Holmen, «Effects of Zn during SSITKA studies of Co-Re/γ-Al2O3 catalysts in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis». EuropaCat X; 2011- 08-28 - 2011-09-02
M. W. Erichsen, Marius Westgård, «H-SAPO-5 as model catalyst for methanol conversion: Does a lower acid strength shift the alkene formation mechanism?» inGAP seminar 2011; 2011-12-01
J. M. Gonzalez-Carballo, J. Yang, S. Garcia, M. Ojeda, A. Holmen, J. L. G. Fierro, S. Rojas, «Ruthenium particle size effect on the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis». EuropaCat X; 2011-08-28 - 2011-09-02
L. Gorelkin, E. A. Blekkan Concepts and Models of the Catalytic Dehydrogenation of Propane. 22nd North American Catalysis Society Meeting (NACSM 2011); 2011-06-01 - 2011-06-06
R. H. Heyn “Chemistry for the Conversion of CO2” Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Lillestrøm (Norway) September 28-29, 2011.
R. H. Heyn “Utilization of CO2 via Catalysis with Ionic Liquids.” 11th International Conference on Carbon Dioxide Utilization (ICCDU-XI), Dijon (France) June 27-30, 2011.
A. Holmen «Alumina Supported Co Calysts for Fischer- Tropsch Synthesis. Effect of Particle Size and Alumina Modifications on Activity and Selectivity.» Norwegian Catalysis Symposium 2011; 2011-09-28 - 2011-09-29
A. Holmen, H. Venvik, «Microstructured reactors for production and conversion of synthesis gas.» Colloquium on Chemical Reaction Engineering 2011 on Methane Valorization (CCRE-2011); 2011-10-10 - 2011-11-11
Q. Li, Z. Sui, X. Zhou, D. Chen Kinetic study of propane dehdyrogenation. 6th Asia Pacific Chemical Reaction Engineering Symposium; 2011-09-18 - 2011-09-21
A. H. Lillebø, C. M. Balonek, S. P. Rane, E. Rytter, E. A. Blekkan, A. Holmen, «Fischer-Tropsch biomass to liquids, effect of Li, Na, K and Ca on Cobalt catalysts.» 1st International Congress on Catalysis for Biorefineries(CATBIOR 2011); 2011-10-02 - 2011- 10-05
A. H. Lillebø, C. M. Balonek, E. Rytter, E. A. Blekkan, A. Holmen «Effects of Li, Na, K and Ca on Co-based Fischer-Troopsch Catalysts». EuropaCat X; 2011-08- 28 - 2011-09-02S.
N.B. Muddada, U. Olsbye, T. Fuglerud, C. Lamberti “Ethylene Oxychlorination catalysis- Insight through combined spectroscopy and kinetic tests” EuropaCat X, Glasgow (Scotland) August 28 – September 2, 2011.
N.B. Muddada, U. Olsbye, T. Fuglerud, C. Lamberti “Ethylene oxychlorination catalysis: role of metal promoters on activity and selectivity of the process” 2nd Trondheim Gas Technology conference, Trondheim (Norway) November 2-3, 2011.
N.B. Muddada, U. Olsbye, T. Fuglerud, C. Lamberti “EXAFS, FTIR and Kinetic studies on CuCl2 based catalysts for Oxychlorination of Ethylene” Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Lillestrøm (Norway) September 28-29, 2011.
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I. Ogino, E.A. Eilertsen, M. Nigra, S. Hwang, J. – M. Ha, T. Rea, S. Zones, A. Katz, «Delamination of Layered Zeolite Precursors under Mild Conditions.» FEZA 2011; 2011-07-01 - 2011-07-04
U. Olsbye, «Back to basics: Kinetic significance of catalyst supports in methane to syngas processes.» Anders Holmen Symposium; 2011-12-02 - 2011-12-02
R. Palcheva, M. Palcut “Partial oxidation of methane to synthesis gas over Rh promoted perovskite based catalysts” Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Lillestrøm (Norway) September 28-29, 2011.
E. Patanou, D. Chen, E. A. Blekkan «Microcalometric Studies on Cobalt Supported Catalysts for Fischer- Tropsch Synthesis.» EuropaCat 2011; 2011-08-29 - 2011-09-02
D. S. G. Panditha Vidana, J. Walmsley, T. T. M. Nguyen, Thoa Thi Minh; E. Edwin, A. Holmen, D. Chen, H. J. Venvik, «Metal dusting corrosion initiation in conversion of natural gas to synthesis gas» 2nd Trondheim Gas Technology Conference; 2011-11-02
D. S. G. Panditha Vidana, J. Walmsley, H. J. Venvik. Investigation of the initiation of metal dusting corrosion. inGAP Seminar; 2011-12-02 - 2011-12-03
E. Rauwel, O. Nilsen, A. Galeckas, J. Walmsley, E. Rytter, H. Fjellvåg, “ALD Applied to Conformal Coating of Nanoporous γ-Alumina: Spinel Formation and Luminescence Induced by Europium Doping” 220th ECS Meeting and Electrochemical Energy Summit, Boston (USA)October 9-14, 2011.
E. Rauwel, O. Nilsen, J. Walmsley, E. Rytter, H. Fjellvåg, “Oxide coating of nanoporous alumina using ALD to produce highly porous spinel” ALD 2011, 11th International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition, Cambridge (USA) June 26-29, 2011.
E. Rauwel, O. Nilsen, A. Galeckas, P. Rauwel, Protima, J. Walmsley, E. Rytter, H. Fjellvåg, «ALD applied to conformal coating of nanoporous γ-alumina: Spinel formation and luminescence induced by europium doping.» 12 Trends in Nanotechnology International Conference (TNT2011); 2011-10-21 - 2011-10-24
E. Rauwel, O. Nilsen, J. Walmsley, E. Rytter, H. Fjellvåg, «ALD system combined with glass powder cell applied to oxide coating of nanoporous γ-alumina.» inGAP seminar; 2011-12-01 - 2011-12-02
E. Rauwel, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg, J. Walmsley, E. Rytter, «ALD applied to ZnO coating of nanoporous γ-alumina particles: Conformal coating and spinel formation.» inGAP seminar; 2011-12-01 - 2011-12-02
M. Surma, T. Fuglerud, C. Lamberti, D. Chen «Transient kinetic investigation of Ethylene Oxychlorination». EuropaCat 2011; 2011-08-29 - 2011-09-02
S. F. Teketel, W. Skistad, S. Benard, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud, P. Beato, S. Svelle, «Shape Selectivity in the Conversion of Methanol to Hydrocarbon: the Catalytic Performance of 1D 10-ring Zeolite: ZSM- 22, ZSM-23, ZSM-48 and EU-1.» Norwegian Catalysis Symposium; 2011-09-28 - 2011-09-29
N. Tsakoumis, A. S. Voronov, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen An operando study of Co-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts. EuropaCat X; 2011-08-28 - 2011-09-02
H. Venvik, F. Hayer, D. H. Bakhtiary, A. Holmen, P. Pfeifer, R. Dittmeyer, R. Myrstad, Direct synthesis of dimethyl ether in microstructured reactors. EuropaCat X; 2011-08-28-2011-09-02
G. J. B. Voss, V. Evenrud, A.S. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, M. Rønning «The State of Promotors in Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts» European Summer School “Energy and Materials of the Sun” 2011, 2011-06-20
D. S. Wragg “Observing Catalyst Behaviour Under Working Conditions With X-ray Diffraction” Norwegian Solid State Meeting, Trondheim (Norway) May 20, 2011.
D. S. Wragg, «Modelling Stacking Faults in Real MTO Catalysts.» inGAP Annual Meeting; 2011-12-01 - 2011-12-02
D. S. Wragg, «Silicon Mobility and Defect Formation in SAPO-34.» inGAP Annual Meeting; 2011-12-01 - 2011-12-02
J. Yang, Ø. Borg, D. Chen, A. Holmen, A study of chain termination and propagation on 20% Co/CNT Fischer-Tropsch Catalyst. EuropaCat X; 2011-08-28 - 2011-09-02
J. Yang, Ø. Borg, D. Chen, A. Holmen, «A study of chain propagation and termination on a 20% cobalt supported on carbon nanotube (CNT) Fischer- Tropsch catalyst». EuropaCat 2011; 2011-08-29 - 2011-09-02
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J. Yang, D. Chen, A. Holmen A study of chain propagation and termination on a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst. Norwegian Symposium on catalysis; 2011-09-27
X. Zhou, D. Chen, W. Yuan Structure-Directing Manipulation of Catalyst Surface for Better Kinetic Behaviors. 6th Asia Pacific Chemical Reaction Engineering Symposium; 2011-09-18 - 2011-09-21
J. Zhu, D. Chen, A. Holmen «Carbon Nanofiber/Graphite Felt (CNF/GF) Composite for Waster Water and Crude Oil Purification.» Carbon conference; 2011- 07-24 - 2011-07-29
J. Zhu, D. Chen, A. Holmen «Selective C-H and C-C bond activation of propane on platinum nanoparticles with different sizes and shapes.» EuropaCat 2011; 2011-08-29-2011-09-02
Poster presentations at national and international conferences F. Bleken, W. Skistad, K. Barbera, M. Kustova, S. Bordiga, P. Beato, K. P. Lillerud, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye ”Conversion of Methanol over Novel 3-Dimensional 10-Ring Zeolites” 5th International FEZA conference, Valencia (Spain) July 3-7, 2011.
F. Bleken, W. Skistad, K. Barbera, M. Kustova, S. Bordiga, P. Beato, K. P. Lillerud, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye ”Conversion of Methanol over Novel 3-Dimensional 10-Ring Zeolites” The 12th Netherlands’ Catalysis and Chemistry Symposium, Noordwijkerhout (The Netherlands) February 28 – March 2, 2011.
C. Svatopluk, A. M. Lind, A. H. Lillebø, B. C. Enger, A. Holmen, E. Blekkan Biomass to liquid fuels - BTL. 2nd Trondheim Gas Technology Conference; 2011- 11-02
H. J. Dar, “Kinetic analysis of gas phase oxidative dehydrogenation for ethane to ethylene at
atmospheric pressure” inGAP seminar; 2011-12-01 - 2011-12-02
R. Dehghan, A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, T. Kasama, R. Holmestad, A. Holmen, E. Rytter, Ø. Borg,
J.Walmsley “Nano structural analysis of promoted cobalt phase supported on gamma alumina by Transmission Electron Microscopy” inGAP Seminar, Trondheim, December 1-2, 2011.
M. W. Erichsen, M. H. Nilsen, S. Svelle, K. P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye ”Mechanisms of olefin formation in H-SAPO-5 during methanol-to-hydrocarbons (MTH) catalysis” The 12th Netherlands’ Catalysis and Chemistry Symposium, Noordwijkerhout (The Netherlands) February 28 – March 2, 2011.
M. W. Erichsen “H-SAPO-5 as model catalyst in methanol-to-hydrocarbons (MTH) research: Does lower acid strength cause a shift in olefin formation mechanisms?” Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Lillestrøm (Norway) September 28-29, 2011.
M. W. Erichsen “Determination of acidity in zeotype materials - How to obtain dependable measurements of amount and strength of acid sites in H-SAPO-5?” inGAP Seminar, Trondheim, December 1-2, 2011.
I. Gorelkin, E. A. Blekkan Concepts and models of the catalytic dehydrogenation of propane. Europacat X; 2011-08-28 - 2011-09-02
A. H. Lillebø, C. Balonek, E. Rytter, E. A. Blekkan, A. Holmen Effects of Li, Na, K and Ca on Co-based Fischer-Troopsch Catalysts. EuropaCat X; 2011-08- 28 - 2011-09-02
S. Malola, F. Bleken, S. Svelle, O. Swang “Computational study of zeolite dealumination and formation of silanol nests” 5th International FEZA conference, Valencia (Spain) July 3-7, 2011.
M. Palcut, H. Fjellvåg, Oxygen intercallation capacity of delafossite oxides for catalytic applications. 7th Petite Workshop on the Defect Chemical Nature of Energy Materials; 2011-03-14-17
E. Patanou, “Microcalorimetric studies of H2 and CO on cobalt supported catalysts for Fischer – Tropsch synthesis” inGAP Seminar, Trondheim, December 1-2, 2011.
N. Pfaff, “Zeolite membranes for selective CO2- separation” Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Lillestrøm (Norway) September 28-29, 2011.
E. Rauwel “ALD applied to ZnO coating of nanoporous γ-aluminaparticles: conformal coating and spinel formation” inGAP Seminar, Trondheim, December 1-2, 2011.
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G. Shearer “Potential of Metal Organic Frameworks as Photocatalysts” inGAP Seminar, Trondheim, December 1-2, 2011.
M. Surma, T. Fuglerud, C. Lamberti, D. Chen “ Transient kinetic investigation of Ethylene Oxychlorination.” EuropaCat X, Glasgow (Scotland) August 28 – September 2, 2011.
S. Svelle “Computational study of zeolite dealumination and formation of silanol nests.” Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Lillestrøm (Norway) September 28-29, 2011.
S. Teketel, “Production of Non-aromatic Gasoline from Methanol over Unidirectional 10-ring Zeolite Catalysts” inGAP Seminar, Trondheim, December 1-2, 2011.
S. Teketel, W. Skistad, S. Benard, U. Olsbye, K.-P. Lillerud, P. Beato, S. Svelle “Production of non-aromatic gasoline from methanol over unidirectional 10-ring zeolite catalysts” EuropaCat X, Glasgow (Scotland) August 28 – September 2, 2011.
N. E. Tsakoumis, A. Voronov, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen “An Operando study of Co-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts” EuropaCat X, Glasgow (Scotland) August 28 – September 2, 2011.
D. S. G. P Vidana, “Investigation of the initiation of metal dusting corrosion”, inGAP Seminar, Trondheim, December 1-2, 2011.
A. Voronov, N. E. Tsakoumis, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen, M. Rønning “Deactivation studies of Co-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts by in-situ spectroscopies at realistic working conditions” New Developments in the Field of Synchrotron Radiation, Campinas (Brazil) January 17-25, 2011.
A. Voronov, “Study of surface changes in Co-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts under realistic working conditions” inGAP Seminar, Trondheim, December 1-2, 2011.
G. Voss, J. B. Fløystad, A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, M. Rønning, “The state of promotors in Fischer- Tropsch catalysts”, Poster presentation, EuropaCAT X Congress 2011, Glasgow, Scotland, 28 August - 2 September 2011.
G. Voss, V. Evenrud, A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, M. Rønning, “The state of promotors in Fischer- Tropsch catalysts”, Poster presentation, European Summer School “Energy and Materials from the Sun”, Kerkrade, Netherland, 20 - 23 June 2011.
D. S. Wragg, Silicon Mobility and Defect Formation in SAPO-34”, inGAP Seminar, Trondheim, December 1-2, 2011.
D. S. Wragg, M. G. O’Brien, F. Bleken, M. Di Micheli, U. Olsbye, B. M. Weckhuysen, H. Fjellvåg “Watching The Methanol to Olefin Process with Time and Space Resolved X-ray Diffraction” 5th International FEZA conference, Valencia (Spain) July 3-7, 2011.
E. Zacharaki, “Synthesis and Characterization of Metal Nanoparticles (NP)- Development of well-defined NP/support Model Catalysts” inGAP Seminar, Trondheim, December 1-2, 2011.
M. Zokaie, M. H. Nilsen, U. Olsbye, K. P. Lillerud, O. Swang ”Proton Redistribution in Silicon Island of SAPO Material” 5th International FEZA conference, Valencia (Spain) July 3-7, 2011.
M. Zokaie “Silicon island in SAPO materials: Thermodynamic consideration from atomistic modeling” Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Lillestrøm (Norway) September 28-29, 2011.
S. Øien “Synthesis and characterization of platinumcontaining UiO-67 Zr-based metal organic framework” Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Lillestrøm (Norway) September 28-29, 2011.
inGAP and InGAP associated Contributions to Popularization of Science
R. H. Heyn “CO2 – mer enn avfall for deponering?, Article, Teknisk Ukeblad, 158(14) (2011) 83.
R. Lødeng “Energikilder i endring”, Article, Teknisk Ukeblad, 15 (2011) 67. U. Olsbye “Hvordan lage drivstoff og plast uten olje”, Invited lecture, Det internasjonale kjemiåret, Bergen (Norway) November 4, 2011.
U. Olsbye “Centres for Research-based Innovation - expected versus real impact on industry and university partners” OECD workshop on new incentive funding, Paris (France) November 29, 2011.
U. Olsbye “Kjemikerne løser verdensproblemer” Forskningsdagene annonsebilag utgitt av Norges Forskningsråd [Avis] 2011-09-23
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PhD thesesDar, H. Gas Phase Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Ethane: Kinetics and Reactor Simulation, Doctoral theses at NTNU, 2012.
Patanou, E. Adsorption microcalorimetry studies on supported cobalt catalysts, Doctoral theses at NTNU, 2012
Zokaie, M. Structural changes of SAPO materials during catalytic reactions, Doctoral theses at UiO, 2012-11-30
inGAP PublicationsD.S.G Panditha Vidana, J. Walmsley, A. Holmen, D. Chen, H.J. Venvik Metal dusting corrosion initiation in conversion of natural gas to synthesis gas, Energy Procedia 2012; Volum 26. s. 125-134 NTNU SINTEF
R. Dehghan-Niri, J. Walmsley, A. Holmen, P.A. Midgley, E. Rytter, A.H. Dam, A.B. Hungria, J.C. Hernandez-Garrido, D. Chen Nanoconfinement of Ni clusters towards a high sintering resistance of steam methane reforming catalysts, Catalysis Science and Technology 2012;Volum 2.(12) s. 2476-2484 NTNU SINTEF
F.L. Bleken, T.V.W. Janssens, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye Product yield in methanol conversion over ZSM-5 is predominantly independent of coke content, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2012; Volum 164. s.190-198 UiO
M. Diskus, M. Balasundaram, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg Influence of precursors chemistry on ALD growth of cobalt-molybdenum oxide films, Dalton Transactions 2012 ; Volum 41.(8) s. 2439-2444 UiO
M. Diskus, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg, S. Diplas, P. Beato, C Harvey, E. van Schrojenstein Lantman, B.M. Weckhuysen Combination of characterization techniques for atomic layer deposition MoO3 coatings: From the amorphous to the orthorhombic alpha-MoO3 crystalline phase, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology. A. Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films 2012 ; Volum 30.(1) s. - SINTEF UiO
S.F. Teketel, W. Skistad, S. Benard, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud, P. Beato, S. Svelle Shape Selectivity in the Conversion of Methanol to Hydrocarbons: The Catalytic Performance of One-Dimensional 10-Ring Zeolites:
ZSM-22, ZSM-23, ZSM-48, and EU-1, ACS Catalysis 2012; Volum 2.(1) s. 26-37 UiO
U. Olsbye, S. Svelle, M. Bjørgen, P. Beato, T.V.W. Janssens, F. Joensen, S. Bordiga, K.P. Lillerud Conversion of Methanol to Hydrocarbons: How Zeolite Cavity and Pore Size Controls Product Selectivity, Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2012; Volum 51.(24) s. 5810- 5831 NTNU UiO
E.Y.Rauwel, A. Galeckas, P. Rauwel, O. Nilsen, J. Walmsley, E. Rytter, H. Fjellvåg ALD Applied to Conformal Coating of Nanoporous gamma-Alumina: Spinel Formation and Luminescence Induced by Europium Doping, Journal of the Electrochemical Society 2012 ;Volum 159.(4) s. P45-P49 SINTEF UiO
P. Rauwel, J. Walmsley, H.B. Frogner, E. Rytter, H. Fjellvåg, E.Y. Rauwel, O. Nilsen Oxide Coating of Alumina Nanoporous Structure Using ALD to Produce Highly Porous Spinel, Chemical Vapor Deposition 2012 ;Volum 18.(10-12) s. 315-325 SINTEF UiO
N. Tsakoumis, A.S. Voronov, M. Rønning, W. Van Beek, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: An XAS/XRPD combined in-situ from catalyst activation to deactivation, Journal of Catalysis 2012 ; Volum 291. s. 138-148
N. Tsakoumis, R. Dehghan, R.E. Johnsen, A. Voronov, W. van Beek, J. Walmsley, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, D. Chen, M. Rønning, A. Holmen A combined in-situ XAS-XRPD-Raman study of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over a carbon supported Co catalyst, Catalysis Today 205 (2013) 56-93 NTNU
J. Van der Mynsbrugge, E.M. Visur, U. Olsbye, P. Beato, M. Bjørgen, V. Van Speybroeck, S. Svelle Methylation of benzene by methanol: Single-site kinetics over H-ZSM-5 and H-beta zeolite catalysts, Journal of Catalysis 2012 ;Volum 292. s. 201-212 NTNU UiO
H.J Dar, S.U. Nanot, K.J. Jens, H.A. Jakobsen, E. Tangstad, D. Chen Kinetic Analysis and Upper Bound of Ethylene Yield of Gas Phase Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Ethane to Ethylene, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2012 ;Volum 51.(32) s. 10571-10585 HIT NTNU SINTEF
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D. Gianolio, N.B. Muddada, U. Olsbye, C. Lamberti Doped-CuCl2/Al2O3 catalysts for ethylene oxychlorination: Influence of additives on the nature of active phase and reducibility, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Reseach B 2012; Volum 284. s. 53-57 UiO
M. Zokaie, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud, O. Swang A Computational Study on Heteroatom Distribution in Zeotype Materials, Micropor. Mesopor. Mater. 2012, 158, 175.
M. Zokaie, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud, O. Swang Stabilization of Silicon Islands in SAPOs by Proton Redistribution, J. Phys. Chem. C 2012, 116, 7255.
inGAP Invited lectures at international conferencesK.P. Lillerud Crystalline Nanoporous Materials; Catalysis from a Material scientist perspective, iNANO lecture, Aarhaus Universitet, 2012-06-01
U. Olsbye Applications of microporous materials: Effects of shape selectivity, Trends in inorganic chemistry; 2012-05-23 - 2012-12-23 UiO
U. Olsbye Catalytic conversion of alcohols to fuels, 15th International Congress of Catalysis; 2012-07-01 - 2012-07-06 UiO
U. Olsbye Catalytic conversion of methanol to fuels and chemicals - towards fundamental insight based on a combined synthesis - spectroscopy - reactivity approach, XIX Zeolite Forum; 2012-09-11 - 2012-09-15 UiO
U. Olsbye Liquid fuels production, Future of Catalysis; 2012-09-27 - 2012-09-28 UiO
U. Olsbye Methanol mediated conversion of synthesis gas to fuels and chemicals, Syngas convention; 2012-04-01 - 2012-04-04 UiO
M. Rønning, A.S. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, G. Voss, W. Van Beek, K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, D.W. Breiby, J.W. Andreasen, A. Urakawa Multi- technique characterisaton of surface changes in Fischer-Tropsch catalysts at industrially relevant condition, International Symposium on Alternative Clean Synthetic Fuels (SynFuel 2012); Munich, Germany2012-06-29 - 2012- 06-30; Keynote lecture
M. Rønning, A.S. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, G. Voss, W. Van Beek, K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, D.W. Breiby, J.W. Andreasen, A. Urakawa Multi-technique characterisation of Fischer-Tropsch catalysts at industrially relevant conditions, ICEC2012, 7th edition of the International Conference on Environmental Catalysis; Lyon, France; 2012-09-02 - 2012-09-06; Keynote lecture
S. Svelle Kinetic studies of zeolite-catalyzed methylation reactions, 14th International Conference on Theoretical Aspects of Catalysis; 2012-06-26 - 2012- 06-30 UiO
S. Svelle Synergies between experiment and theory in zeolite catalysis, 15th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2012-06-10 - 2012-06-12 UiO
inGAP associated project papersM. Alnes, E. Monakhov, H. Fjellvåg, O. Nilsen Atomic Layer Deposition of Copper Oxide using Copper(II) Acetylacetonate and Ozone, Chemical Vapor Deposition 2012 ;Volum 18.(4-6) s. 173-178 UiO
L.R. Aramburo, E. de Smit, B. Arstad, M.M. van Schooneveld, L.E. Sommer, A. Juhin, T. Yokosawa, H.W. Zandbergen, U. Olsbye, F.M.F de Groot, B. Weckhuysen X-ray Imaging of Zeolite Particles at the Nanoscale: Influence of Steaming on the State of Aluminum and the Methanol-To- Olefin Reaction, Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2012 ;Volum 51.(15) s. 3616-3619 SINTEF UiO
B. Arstad, J. Prostak, R. Blom Continuous hydrogen production by sorption enhanced steam methane reforming (SE-SMR) in a circulating fluidized bed reactor: Sorbent to catalyst ratio dependencies, Chemical Engineering Journal 2012 ;Volum 189-190. s. 413-421 SINTEF
H. Bakhtiary Davijany, F. Dadgar, F. Hayer, X.K. Phan, R. Myrstad, H.J. Venvik, P. Pfeifer, A. Holmen Analysis of External and Internal Mass Transfer at Low Reynolds Numbers in a Multiple-Slit Packed Bed Microstructured Reactor for Synthesis of Methanol from Syngas, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2012 ;Volum 51.(42) s. 13574- 13579 NTNU SINTEF
F. Bimbela, D. Chen, J.G. Ruiz, L. Garcia, A. Arauzo Ni/Al coprecipitated catalysts modified with magnesium and copper for the catalytic steam reforming of model compounds from biomass pyrolysis liquids, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 2012 ;Volum 119. s. 1-12 NTNU
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M. Bjørgen, A.H. Grave, S. Saepurahman, A.S. Volynkin, K. Mathisen, K.P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye, S. Svelle Spectroscopic and catalytic characterization of extra-large pore zeotype H-ITQ-33, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2012 ;Volum 151. s. 424- 433 NTNU UiO
S. Chavan, J.G. Vitillo, D. Gianolio, O. Zavorotynska, B. Civalleri, S. Jakobsen, M.H. Nilsen, L. Valenzano, C. Lamberti, K.P. Lillerud, S. Bordiga H-2 storage in isostructural UiO-67 and UiO-66 MOFs, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics - PCCP 2012 ;Volum 14.(5) s. 1614- 1626 UiO
D. Chen, K. Moljord, A. Holmen A methanol to olefins review: Diffusion, coke formation and deactivation SAPO type catalysts, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2012 ;Volum 164. s. 239-250 NTNU
H. Cheng, Y.A. Zhu, Z.J. Sui, X. Zhou, D. Chen Modeling of fishbone-type carbon nanofibers with cone-helix structures, Carbon 2012 ;Volum 50.(12) s. 4359-4372 NTNU
S. Chytil, A.M. Lind, E.M.M. Vanhaecke, E.A. Blekkan Preparation and Characterization of Mnx Oy- Al2O3 Sorbents for H2S Removal from Biomass Gasification Gas, Energy Procedia 2012 ;Volum 26. s. 98-106 NTNU SINTEF
R. Dehghan-Niri, J.C. Walmsley, A. Holmen, P.A. Midgley, E. Rytter, A.H. Dam, A.B. Hungria, J.C. Hernandez-Garrido, D. Chen Nanoconfinement of Ni clusters towards a high sintering resistance of steam methane reforming catalysts, Catalysis Science and Technology 2012 ;Volum 2.(12) s. 2476-2484 NTNU SINTEF
X.Z. Duan, J. Ji, G. Qian, C. Fan, Y. Zhu, X. Zhou, D. Chen, W. Yuan Ammonia decomposition on Fe(110), Co(111) and Ni(111) surfaces: A density functional theory study, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical 2012 ;Volum 357. s. 81-86 NTNU
X. Duan, G. Qian, J. Zhou, X. Zhou, D. Chen, W. Yuan Flat interface mediated synthesis of platelet carbon nanofibers on Fe nanoparticles, Catalysis Today 2012 ;Volum 186.(1) s. 48-53 NTNU
X. Duan, G. Qian, C. Fan, Y. Zhu, X.G. Zhou, D. Chen, W. Yuan Firstprinciples calculations of ammonia decomposition on Ni(110) surface, Surface Science 2012 ;Volum 606. (3-4) s. 549-553 NTNU
X. Duan, G. Qian, X.G. Zhou, D. Chen, W.K. Yuan MCM-41 supported Co- Mo bimetallic catalysts for enhanced hydrogen production by ammonia decomposition, Chemical Engineering Journal 2012 ;Volum 207. s. 103-108 NTNU
E.A. Eilertsen, B. Arstad, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud Single Parameter Synthesis of High Silica CHA Zeolites from Fluoride Media, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2012 ;Volum 153. s. 94-99 SINTEF UiO
E.A. Eilertsen, M. Haouas, A.B. Pinar, N. Hould, R. Lobo, K.P. Lillerud, F. Taulelle NMR and SAXS analysis of connectivity of aluminum and silicon atoms in the clear sol precursor of SSZ-13 zeolite, Chemistry of Materials 2012 ;Volum 24.(3) s. 571-578 UiO
S.B. Eiras, R. Lødeng, H. Bergem, M.W. Stöcker, L. Hannevold, E.A. Blekkan Catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of bio-oil model components over supported molybdenum carbide, nitride and phosphide catalysts, UBIOCHEM-III; 2012-11-01 - 2012-11-03 NTNU SINTEF
S.B. Eiras, E.M.M. Vanhaecke, T. Zhao, D. Chen, A. Holmen Reply to the comment submitted by LFC de Oliveira, FRL Faulstich, FMZ Zotin on “Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction study of the phase transformation of ZrO2-Al2O3 and CeO2- Al2O3 nanocomposites” by S. Boullosa-Eiras, E. Vanhaecke, T. Zhao, D. Chen, A. Holmen [Catal. Today, 166 (2011) 10-17]. Catalysis Today 2012 ;Volum 187.(1) s. 217-217 NTNU
B.C. Enger, V. Frøseth, J. Yang, E. Rytter, A. Holmen SSITKA analysis of CO hydrogenation on Zn modified cobalt catalysts, Journal of Catalysis 2012 ;Volum 297. s. 187-192 NTNU
B.C. Enger, A. Holmen Nickel and Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis, Catalysis reviews. Science and engineering 2012 ;Volum 54.(4) s. 437-488 NTNU
B.C. Enger, R. Lødeng, A. Holmen On the nature of elementary reactions from methane to hydrogen over transition metals, International journal of hydrogen energy 2012 ;Volum 37.(13) s. 10418-10424 NTNU SINTEF
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C. Fan, Y.A. Zhu, Y. Xu, Y. Zhou, X.G. Zhou, D. Chen Origin of synergistic effect over Ni-based bimetallic surfaces: A density functional theory study, Journal of Chemical Physics 2012 ;Volum 137.(1) s. - NTNU
J. Fermoso, L. He, D. Chen Production of high purity hydrogen by sorption enhanced steam reforming of crude glycerol, International journal of hydrogen energy 2012 ;Volum 37.(19) s. 14047-14054 NTNU
J. Fermoso, L. He, D. Chen Sorption enhanced steam reforming (SESR): a direct route towards efficient hydrogen production from biomass-derived compounds, Journal of chemical technology and biotechnology (1986) 2012 ;Volum 87.(10) s. 1367- 1374 NTNU
J. Fermoso, F. Rubiera, D. Chen Sorption enhanced catalytic steam gasification process: a direct route from lignocellulosic biomass to high purity hydrogen, Energy & Environmental Science 2012 ;Volum 5.(4) s. 6358-6367 NTNU
G. Gao, C.Y. Xu, D. Chen, V.P. Singh Spatial and temporal characteristics of actual evapotranspiration over Haihe River basin in China. Stochastic environmental research and risk assessment (Print) 2012 ;Volum 26.(5) s. 655-669 UiO
L. He, D. Chen Hydrogen Production from Glucose and Sorbitol by Sorption-Enhanced Steam Reforming: Challenges and Promises, ChemSusChem 2012 ;Volum 5.(3) s. 587-595 NTNU
F. Huang, D. Chen Towards the upper bound of electrochemical performance of ACNT@polyaniline arrays as supercapacitors, Energy & Environmental Science 2012 ;Volum 5.(2) s. 5833-5841 NTNU
F. Huang, F. Lou, D. Chen Exploring Aligned- Carbon-Nanotubes@Polyaniline Arrays on Household Al as Supercapacitors, ChemSusChem 2012 ;Volum 5.(5) s. 888-895 NTNU
S. Jakobsen, D. Gianolio, D. Wragg, M.H. Nilsen, H. Emerich, S. Bordiga, C. Lamberti, U. Olsbye, M. Tilset, K.P. Lillerud Structural determination of a highly stable metal-organic framework with possible application to interim radioactive waste scavenging: Hf-UiO-66, Physical Review B. Condensed Matter and Materials Physics 2012 ;Volum 86.(12) s. – UiO
M. Jensen, S. Morandi, F. Prinetto, A.O. Sjåstad, U. Olsbye, G. Ghiotti FT-IR characterization of supported Ni-catalysts: Influence of different supports on the metal phase properties, Catalysis Today 2012 ;Volum 197.(1) s. 38-49 SINTEF UiO
S. Malola, S. Svelle, F.L. Bleken, O. Swang Detailed Reaction Paths for Zeolite Dealumination and Desilication From Density Functional Calculations, Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2012; Volum 51.(3) s. 652-655 SINTEF UiO
O. Mihai, D. Chen, A. Holmen Chemical looping methane partial oxidation: The effect of the crystal size and O content of LaFeO3, Journal of Catalysis 2012 ;Volum 293. s. 175-185 NTNU
M. Märcz, R.E. Johnsen, P.D.C. Dietzel, H. Fjellvåg The iron member of the CPO-27 coordination polymer series: Synthesis, characterization, and intriguing redox properties, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2012 ;Volum 157. s. 62-74 SINTEF UiB UiO
R.K.B. Nielsen, P. Norby, K.O. Kongshaug, H. Fjellvåg Synthesis, crystal structure and thermal properties of Ca- 6(C12H14O4)(4)(CO3)(OH)(2)(H2O)(x) - a 3D inorganic hybrid material, Dalton Transactions 2012 ;Volum 41.(39) s. 12082-12089 FFI UiO
U. Olsbye, S. Svelle, M. Bjørgen, P. Beato, T.V.W. Janssens, F. Joensen, S. Bordiga, K.P. Lillerud Conversion of Methanol to Hydrocarbons: How Zeolite Cavity and Pore Size Controls Product Selectivity, Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2012 ;Volum 51.(24) s. 5810- 5831 NTNU UiO
U. Olsbye En fremtid uten olje?, Dagens næringsliv 2012 UiO
V. Quemener, M. Alnes, L. Vines, P. Rauwel, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg, E. Monakhov, B.G. Svensson The work function of n-ZnO deduced from heterojunctions with Si prepared by ALD, Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 2012 ;Volum 45.(31) s. UiO
S.P. Rane, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Relation between hydrocarbon selectivity and cobalt particle size for alumina supported cobalt Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, Applied Catalysis A : General 2012 ;Volum 437. s. 10-17 NTNU TFoU
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J. Restivo, J.J.M. Órfão, M.F.R. Pereira, E.M.M. Vanhaecke, M. Rønning, Magnus; T. Louranova, L. Kiwi-Minsker, S. Armenise, E. Garcia-Bordeje Catalytic ozonation of oxalic acid using carbon nanofibres on macrostructured supports, Water Science and Technology 2012 ;Volum 65.(10) s. 1854-1862 NTNU
M. Rønning EU-prosjektet FREECATS - Utvikler nye katalysatorer med karbon, Teknisk Ukeblad 2012-05-25 NTNU
J. Schell, N. Casas, R. Blom, A.I. Spjelkavik, A. Andersen, J.H. Cavka, M. Mazzotti MCM-41, MOF and UiO-67/MCM-41 adsorbents for pre-combustion CO2 capture by PSA: Adsorption equilibria, Adsorption 2012 ;Volum 18.(3-4) s. 213-227 SINTEF
S. Suwarno, Y. Gosselin, J.K. Solberg, J.P. Mæhlen, M. Williams, B. Krogh, B. Børresen, E. Rytter, E. Ochoa-Fernandez, V. Yartys Selective hydrogen absorption from gaseous mixtures by BCC Ti-V alloys, International journal of hydrogen energy 2012 ;Volum 37.(5) s. 4127-4138 IFE NTNU
S. Suwarno, J.K. Solberg, J.P. Mæhlen, B. Krogh, B. Børresen, E. Ochoa-Fernandez, E. Rytter, M. Williams, R.V. Denys, V. Yartys Microstructure and hydrogen storage properties of as-cast and rapidly solidified Ti-rich Ti-V alloys, Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China 2012 ;Volum 22.(8) s. 1831-1838 IFE NTNU
D. Wragg, M.G. O’Brien, F.L. Bleken, M. Di Michiel, U. Olsbye, H. Fjellvåg Watching the Methanol-to-Olefin Process with Time- and Space-Resolved High-Energy Operando X-ray Diffraction, Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2012 ;Volum 51.(32) s. 7956- 7959 UiO
Y. Xu, C. Fan, Y.A. Zhu, P. Li, X. Zhou, D. Chen, W. Yuan Effect of Ag on the control of Ni-catalyzed carbon formation: A density functional theory study, Catalysis Today 2012 ;Volum 186.(1) s. 54-62 NTNU
J. Yang,D. Chen, A. Holmen Understanding the kinetics and Re promotion of carbon nanotube supported cobalt catalysts by SSITKA, Catalysis Today 2012 ;Volum 186.(1) s. 99-108 NTNU
M.L. Yang, Y.A. Zhu, X.G. Zhou, J. Sui, D. Chen First-Principles Calculations of Propane Dehydrogenation over PtSn Catalysts, Journal of the American Chemical Society 2012 ;Volum 2.(6) s. 1247- 1258 NTNU
E. Østreng, P. Vajeeston, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg Atomic layer deposition of lithium nitride and carbonate using lithium silylamide, RSC Advances 2012 ;Volum 2.(15) s. 6315-6322 UiO
Oral presentations at international conferences by inGAP and inGAP associated projectsB.T.L. Bleken, B. Arstad, S. Jørgensen, D. Wragg, J. Mouzon, K.P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye, S. Svelle Unit cell thick nanosheets of H-ZSM-5: Spectroscopy and catalysis, 15th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2012- 06-10 - 2012-06-12 SINTEF UiO
E.A. Blekkan Biodrivstoff via gass og Fischer- Tropsch syntese: Katalytiske utfordringer. Teknologisk møteplass - Bioenergi og biodrivstoff (NFR); 2012-06-14 NTNU
E.A. Blekkan Biomass to liquid fuels: The gasification route, Technoport 2012; 2012-04-16 - 2012-04-18 NTNU
E.A. Blekkan Fra trevirke til diesel, Transportforskning 2012; 2012-09-03 NTNU
S. Braovac, H. Kutzke, S. Jørgensen, A.M. Bouzga, E.W. Hansen, B. Arstad Alum-treated wood: Characterisation using infrared spectroscopy and solid state NMR, 12th National NMR Meeting; 2012- 01-10 - 2012-01-11 SINTEF UiO
S.B. Eiras, R. Lødeng, H. Bergem, M.W. Stöcker, L. Hannevold, E.A. Blekkan Catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of bio-oil model components over supported molybdenum carbide, nitride and phosphide catalysts, UBIOCHEM-III; 2012-11-01 - 2012-11-03 NTNU SINTEF
A. Holmen Moderne katalyse - Fra kunst til vitenskap, Gløshaugen Akademiske Klubb; 2012-11-08 NTNU
K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, A.S. Voronov, G.J.B. Voss, M. Esmaeili, J. Kehres, H. Granlund, U. Vainio, J.W. Andreasen, M. Rønning, D.W. Breiby Simultaneous SAXS and WAXS Measurements Used for insitu Investigations of Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis, Norwegian Synchrotron and Neutron User Meeting 2012; 2012-01-30 - 2012-01-31 NTNU
K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, A. Voronov, G. Voss, M. Esmaeili, J. Kehres, H. Granlund, U. Vainio, J.W. Andreasen, M. Rønning, D.W. Breiby In-situ SAXS studies of Co catalyst nanoparticles, 15th International Small-Angle Scattering Conference; 2012-11-18 - 2012-11-23 NTNU
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A.H. Lillebø, E. Rytter, E.A. Blekkan, E. Patanou, A. Holmen Effect of Alkali on Co-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, International Symposium on Alternative Clean Synthetic Fuels (SynFuel 2012); 2012-06-29 - 2012-06-30 NTNU
D.S.G. Panditha Vidana, J. Walmsley, D. Chen, A. Holmen, H.J. Venvik Investigation of metal dusting corrosion initiation in natural gas conversion, 15th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2012-06-10 - 2012-06-12
D.S.G. Panditha Vidana, J. Walmsley, H.J. Venvik Investigation of metal dusting corrosion initiation in natural gas conversion, SYNFUEL 2012, International Symposium on Alternative Clean Synthetic Fuels; 2012-06-29 - 2012- 06-30
M. Rønning, A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, G.J.B. Voss, W. van Beek, K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, D.W. Breiby, J.W. Andrerasen, A. Urakawa, A. Holmen Surface changes in Fischer-Tropsch catalysts at industrially relevant conditions, 15th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2012- 06-10 - 2012-06-12
S. Svelle Katalytiske materialer - Hvordan lage drivstoff og plast uten olje?, Energidagen 2012; 2012- 03-29 - 2012-03-29 UiO
N. Tsakoumis, A. Voronov, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen In-situ investigations of the initial deactivation in Co-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, Syngas Convention; 2012-04-01 - 2012-04- 04 NTNU
N. Tsakoumis, A.S. Voronov, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Phase transformations throughout the induction period of γ-Al2O3 supported cobalt based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, 15th International Congress on Catalysis (ICC 2012); 2012-07-01 - 2012-07-06
H.J. Venvik Co surface science revisited, NordForsk network on “Atomistic design of new catalysts”; 2012-11-29 - 2012-11-30 NTNU
H.J. Venvik Hvordan kan ressursene i nord best utnyttes?, Barentshavkonferansen; 2012-04-23 - 2012-04-25 NTNU
G. Voss, A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, W. van Beek, M. Rønning The state of Promotors in Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts, Norwegian Synchrotron and Neutron User Meeting; 2012-01-30 - 2012-01-31 NTNU
M.Westgård Erichsen, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye Conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons over H-SAPO-5: Towards elucidating the effects of acid strength, Synfuel2012; 2012-06-29 - 2012-06-30 UiO
D. Wragg, F.L. Bleken, H. Fjellvåg, U. Olsbye, M. Di Michiel, M.G. O’Brien Watching the Methanol to olefin Process with time and Space Resolved X-ray Diffraction, European Crystallographic Meeting 27; 2012-08-06 - 2012-08-11 UiO
D. Wragg, H. Fjellvåg, F.L. Bleken, U. Olsbye, M.G. O’Brien, M. Di Micheli Watching the MTO Process with Time and Space Resolved X-ray Diffraction, Norwegian Synchrotron User Meeting; 2012-01-30 - 2012-01-31 UiO
S. Øien, K.P. Lillerud, S. Bordiga, G.C. Shearer, S. Svelle, M. Tilset, C. Lamberti From framework to catalyst Conference on Metal-Organic Frameworks and Open Framework Compounds; 2012-09-16 - 2012-09-19 UiO
Poster presentations at national and international conferences R. Dehghan-Niri, A.S.G. Voronov, A. Holmen, R. Holmestad, Ø. Borg,E. Rytter, J.C. Walmsley Reduction of Promoted Cobalt Phase Supported on γ-Al2O3 Studied by Transmission Electron Microscopy, The 2nd International Symposium on Advanced Electron Microscopy for Catalysis and Energy Storage Materials, Berlin Germany, 2012-02-05 to 2012-02-08
B.C. Enger, J. Yang, D. Chen, A. Holmen Reaction mechanisms for CO hydrogenation: Alternative rate determining steps based on SSITKA-studies, International Symposium on alternative Clean Synthetic Fuels (SynFuel 2012); 2012-06-29 - 2012-06-30 NTNU
B.C. Enger, A. Holmen The cobalt particle size effect in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: Some perspectives based on statistics and particle size distribution, 15th International Congress on Catalysis (ICC 2012); 2012-07-01 - 2012-07-06 NTNU
B.C. Enger, J. Yang, D. Chen, A. Holmen Reaction mechanisms for CO hydrogenation: Alternative rate determining steps based on SSITKA-studies, International Symposium on alternative Clean Synthetic Fuels (SynFuel 2012); 2012-06-29 - 2012-06-30 NTNU
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T. Fjermestad, S. Svelle, O. Swang Mechanisms of dealumination in zeolite SSZ-13 and of desilication in SAPO-34, 14th International Conference on Theoretical Aspects of Catalysis; 2012- 06-26 - 2012-06-30 UiO
J.B. Fløystad, M. Esmaeili, A.P.L. Böttiger, K. Høydalsvik, A. Diaz, R. Mathiesen, M. Rønning, J.W. Andreasen, D.W. Breiby Lensless X-Ray Imaging in Non-Ambient Conditions for Materials Science, Norwegian Synchrotron and Neutron User Meeting 2012; 2012-01-30 - 2012-01-31 NTNU
J.B. Fløystad, M. Esmaeili, K. Høydalsvik, A. Diaz, R. Mathiesen, M. Rønning, J.W. Andreasen, D.W. Breiby In-situ Lensless X-ray Microscopy in Material Science. “SCANDEM”, Annual Meeting of the Nordic Microscopy Society; 2012-06-13 NTNU
J.B. Fløystad, M. Esmaeili, K. Høydalsvik, A. Diaz, R. Mathiesen, M. Rønning, D.W. Breiby In-situ X-ray Coherent Diffractive Imaging, 7th International Conference on the Physical Properties and Application of Advanced Materials; 2012-06-18 NTNU
J.B. Fløystad, M. Esmaeili, K. Høydalsvik, R. Mathiesen, J.W. Andreasen, M. Rønning, D.W. Breiby Towards 3D imaging of working catalyst nanoparticles, HYBRIS: HYbrid Beamline for In-situ 3D Resonant Imaging and Spectroscopy; 2012-12-12 - 2012-12-12 NTNU
K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, A. Voronov, G.J.B. Voss, A. Diaz, J. Kehres, H. Granlund, U. Vainio, J.W. Andreasen, M. Rønning, D.W. Breiby In-situ Investigations of Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Using Small-Angle X-ray Scattering, 7th International Conference on the Physical Properties and Application of Advanced Materials; 2012-06-18 NTNU
K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, A. Voronov, G.J.B. Voss, M. Esmaeili, J. Kehres, H. Granlund, U. Vainio, J.W. Andreasen, M. Rønning, D.W. Breiby Investigations of Co Catalyst Nanoparticles in the Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Using in-situ SAXS, Norwegian PhD Network on Nanotechnology for Microsystems; 2012-06-11 - 2012- 06-13 NTNU
A.H. Lillebø, S. Håvik, E.A. Blekkan, A. Holmen SiC as support material for Co-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, 15th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2012-06-10 - 2012-06-12 NTNU
M. Ojeda, J.M. Gonzalez-Carballo, J. Yang, A. Holmen, S. Garcia-Rodriguez, J.L.G. Fierro, S. Rojas Catalytic effects of ruthenium particle size on the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, Syngas Convention; 2012-04-01 - 2012-04- 04 NTNU
M. Palcut, H. Fjellvåg Synthesis and characterization of oxygen storage materials with delafossite and pyrochlore crystal structures, 10th International Conference Solid State Chemistry 2012; 2012-06-10 - 2012-06-14 UiO
D.S.G. Panditha Vidana, J. Walmsley, D. Chen, A. Holmen, H.J. Venvik Investigation of metal dusting corrosion initiation in natural gas conversion, 15th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2012-06-10 - 2012-06-12
D.S.G. Panditha Vidana, J. Walmsley, H.J. Venvik Investigation of metal dusting corrosion initiation in natural gas conversion, SYNFUEL 2012, International Symposium on Alternative Clean Synthetic Fuels; 2012-06-29 - 2012-06-30
E. Patanou, D. Chen, E.A. Blekkan Adsorption of H2 and CO on cobalt suppported catalysts for the FT synthesis studied by microcalorimetry - effect of cobalt particle size, 15th International Congress on Catalysis; 2012-07-01 - 2012-07-07 NTNU
E. Patanou, E.Z. Tveten,D. Chen, A. Holmen, E.A. Blekkan Microcalorimetric studies of H2 and CO suppported catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, Syngas Convention; 2012- 04-01 - 2012-04-04 NTNU
G.C. Shearer, S. Forselv, S.M. Chavan,M. Bjørgen, S. Bordiga, K.P. Lillerud, S. Svelle New Insights on UiO MOFs by Variable Temperature DR-FTIR, 15th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2012-06-10 - 2012- 06-12 UiO NTNU
G.C. Shearer, S. Forselv, S.M. Chavan, M. Bjørgen, S. Bordiga, K.P. Lillerud, S. Svelle New Insights on Zr-UiOMOFs by Variable Temperature DRIFTS, MOF 2012; 2012-09-16 - 2012-09-19 UiO NTNU
S. Suwarno, J.K. Solberg, E. Ochoa- Fernandez, J.P. Mæhlen, B. Børresen, M. Williams, B. Krogh, E. Rytter, V. Yartys Titanium-vanadium alloys for selective hydrogen absorption: the effect of alloy composition and additives, Renewable Energy Research Conference; 2012-04-16 - 2012-04-17 IFE NTNU
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H. Sønsteby, M. Getz, D. Chernyshov, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg Untangling Diffraction Contributions from Epitaxial Thin Films Becomes Easy – Results from Recent Experiments at SNBL, Norwegian Synchrotron User Meeting 2012; 2012-01-30 - 2012-01-31 UiO
H. Sønsteby, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg Growth and Structural Characterization of Atomic Layer Deposited LaAlO3 Thin Films (Including the Exotic LAO||STO Interface), 2nd National Meeting on Inorganic and Materials Chemistry; 2012-10-11 - 2012-10-12 UiO
H. Sønsteby, E. Østreng, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg Deposition and X-ray Characterization of Epitaxial Thin Films of LaAlO3, ALD 2012 & BALD 2012 (12th International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition); 2012-06-17 - 2012-06-20 UiO
N. Tsakoumis, A.S. Voronov, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Phase transformations throughout the induction period of γ-Al2O3 supported cobalt based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, 15th International Congress on Catalysis (ICC 2012); 2012-07-01 - 2012-07-06 NTNU
M.W. Erichsen, S. Svelle,U. Olsbye H-SAPO-5 as model catalyst for methanol conversion: Does a lower acid strength shift the alkene formation mechanism?, 15th International Catalysis Conference; 2012-07-01 - 2012-07-06 UiO
J. Yang, D. Chen, A. Holmen New approach for kinetic modeling of Fischer-Tropsch on cobalt based catalyst, 15th International Congress on Catalysis (ICC 2012); 2012-07-01 - 2012-07-06 NTNU
J. Yang, J. Zhu, A.H. Lillebø, D. Chen, A. Holmen Effects of interfacial properties of hierarchically structured Co catalysts on Fischer- Tropsch synthesis, International Symposium on Alternative Clean Synthetic Fuels (SynFuel 2012); 2012-06-29 - 2012-06-30 NTNU
J. Zhu, D. Chen, M. Yang, Y. Yu, X. Zhou, A. Holmen Selective C-H Bond Activation of Propane on Platinum Nanoparticles with Different Sizes and Shapes, 15th International Congress on Catalysis (ICC 2012); 2012-07-01 - 2012- 07-06 NTNU
2013
PhD thesesS. F.Teketel Shape Selective Conversion of Methanol to Hydrocarbons over Uni-Dimensional 10-ring Zeolites 2013-03-22.
N. B. Muddada The Influence of Dopants on Copper Chloride Catalysts for Ethylene Oxychlorination Reaction 2013-03-15.
inGAP PublicationsD.S.G. Panditha Vidana, J. Walmsley, H.J. Venvik The initiation of metal dusting corrosion in conversion of natural gas to syngas studied under industrially relevant conditions. In press, Industrial Engineering & Chemistry Research (2013)
D.S.G. Panditha Vidana, H.J. Venvik, J. Walmsley Investigation of the Initial Stage of Metal Dusting Corrosion in the Conversion of Natural Gas to Synthesis Gas Paper no. 2769 NACE Corrosion 2013 - International Conference & Expo.
L.R. Aramburo, S. Teketel, S. Svelle,S.R. Bare, B. Arstad, H.W. Zandbergen, U. Olsbye, F. M. F de Groot , B.M. Weckhuysen Interplay Between Nanoscale Reactivity and Bulk Performance of H-ZSM-5 Catalysts during the Methanol-To-Hydrocarbons Reaction Journal of Catalysis 307 (2013) 185-193.
B.-T. L. Bleken, M.F. Giordanino, P. Beato, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud, S. Bordiga Probing the surface of nanosheet H-ZSM-5 with FTIR spectroscopy Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 15 (2013) 13363-13370.
B.-T. L. Bleken, D.S. Wragg, B. Arstad, A.E. Gunnæs, J. Mouzon, S. Helveg, L.F. Lundegaard, P. Beato, S. Bordiga, U. Olsbye, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud Unit cell thick nanosheets of zeolite H-ZSM-5: Structure and activity Topics in Catalysis 56 (2013) 558-566.
F. Bleken, F. Bonino, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud, S. Bordiga, P. Beato, T.V.W. Janssens, S. Svelle Catalyst deactivation by coke formation in microporous and desilicated zeolite H-ZSM-5 during the conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons Journal of Catalysis 307 (2013) 62-73.
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A. Holmen, H. J. Venvik, R. Myrstad, J. Zhu, D. Chen Monolithic, Microchannel and Carbon Nanofibers/Carbon Felt Reactors for Syngas Conversion by Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis. Catalysis Today 216 (2013) 150-157.
T.V.W. Janssens, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye Kinetic modeling of deactivation profiles in the Methanol to Hydrocarbons (MTH) reaction: A combined autocatalytic/hydrocarbon pool approach Journal of Catalysis 308 (2013) 122-130.
P. Kumar, J.W. Thybaut, S. Teketel, S. Svelle, P. Beato, U. Olsbye, G.B. Marin Single-Event Microkinetics (SEMK) for methanol to hydrocarbons (MTH) on H-ZSM-23 215 Catalysis Today (2013) 224-232.
P. Kumar, J.W. Thybaut, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye, G.B. Marin Single-Event Microkinetics for methanol to olefins on H-ZSM-5 Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 52 (2013) 1491-1507.
E. Rytter, E. Ochoa-Fernández, A. Fahmi, In: Catalytic Process Development for Renewable Materials, P. Imhof and J.-K. van der Waal (Eds.):“ Biomass-to-Liquids by the Fischer-Tropsch process” Wiley 2013, s. 265-308.
N.E. Tsakoumis, R. Dehghan, R.E. Johnsen, A. Voronov, W. van Beek, J. Walmsley, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, D. Chen, M. Rønning, A. Holmen A combined in situ XAS/XRPD-Raman study of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over a carbon supported Co catalyst Catal. Today, 205 (2013) 86– 93
M.W. Erichsen, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye The influence of acid strength on product selectivity and mechanisms during methanol conversion Catalysis Today 215 (2013) 216-223.
M.W. Erichsen, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye H–SAPO–5 as methanol-to-olefins (MTO) model catalyst: Towards elucidating the effects of acid strength Journal of Catalysis 298 (2013) 94-101.
G.C. Shearer, S. Forselv, S. Chavan, S. Bordiga, K. Mathisen, M. Bjørgen, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud In situ Infrared Spectroscopic and Gravimetric Characterisation of the Solvent Removal and Dehydroxylation of the Metal Organic Frameworks UiO-66 and UiO-67 Topics in Catalysis 56 (2013) 770-782.
Invited lectures at international conferencesA. Holmen, B.C. Enger, S. Ran, E. Rytter C5+ selectivity on modified alumina supported Co-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts. Invited lecture. 245th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, April 7-11, 2013, LA, USA
A. Holmen Monolithic, Microchannel and Carbon Nanofibers/Carbon Felt Reactors for Syngas Conversion by Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis. Plenary lecture. ICOSCAR-4, 25-27 September 2013, Beijing, China.
U. Olsbye The Methanol to Hydrocarbons reaction, plenary lecture, ABC-7 conference, Tokyo, Japan, May 12-15, 2013.
M. Rønning, A. Voronov, N.E. Tsakoumis, G. Voss, W. van Beek, K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, D.W. Breiby, J.W. Andreasen, A. Urakawa, A. Holmen Multi-technique characterisation of Fischer-Tropsch catalysts at industrially relevant conditions, Keynote lecture, E-MRS Spring Meeting 2013, May 27-31. 2013, Strasbourg, France
M. Rønning Nanomaterialer – viktig for gode framtidige løsninger for energi og miljø, Nanokonferansen 2013, March 18, 2013, Oslo, Norway
inGAP associated project papersØ. Borg, Z. Yu, D. Chen, E.A. Blekkan, E. Rytter, A. Holmen The effect of water on the activity and selectivity for carbon nanofiber supported cobalt Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, Topics in Catalysis 2013
B.C. Enger, V. Frøseth, J. Yang, E. Rytter, A. Holmen SSITKA analysis of CO hydrogenation on Zn modified cobalt catalysts, Journal of Catalysis 2013, Volum 297, s.187-192.
T. Fjermestad, S. Svelle, O. Swang Mechanistic Comparison of the Dealumination in SSZ-13 and the Desilication in SAPO-34, Journal of Physical Chemistry C 117 (2013) 13442-13451.
N. Hammer, K. Mathisen, M. Rønning The effect of thermal treatment on Au/TiO2 CO oxidation catalysts on a structured carbon support, Topics in Catalysis, 56 (2013), 637–649
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F. Hayer, H. Bakhtiary-Davijany, R. Myrstad, A. Holmen, P. Pfeifer, H.J. Venvik Characteristics of integrated micro packed bed reactor – heat exchange configurations in the direct synthesis of dimethyl ether, Chem. Eng. Processing: Process Intensification 70 (2013) 77-85.
A.H. Lillebø, S. Håvik, E.A. Blekkan, A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis on SiC Supported Cobalt Catalysts, Topics Catal. 56 (2013) 730-736.
A.H. Lillebø, A. Holmen, B.C. Enger, E.A. Blekkan Fischer-Tropsch conversion of biomass-derived synthesis gas to liquid fuels, WIREs Energy Environ. 2 (2013) 507-524.
A.H. Lillebø, E. Patanou, J. Yang, E.A. Blekkan, A. Holmen The effect of alkali and alkaline earth elements on cobalt based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, Catal. Today 215 (2013) 60-66
O. Mihai, S. Raaen, D. Chen, A. Holmen Preparation of stable cubic LaFeO3 nanoparticles using carbon nanotubes as templates, J. Matr. Chem. A. 1 (2013) 7006-7011.
N. Muthuswamy, J. Gomez de la Fuente, P. Ochal, R. Giri, S. Raaen, S. Sunde, M. Rønning, D. Chen Towards a highly-efficient fuel-cell catalyst: Optimization of Pt particle size, supports and surface-oxygen group concentration, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 15 (2013) 3803 – 3813
N. Muthuswamy, J. Gomez de la Fuente, D.T. Tran, J.C. Walmsley, M. Tsypkin, S. Raaen, S. Sunde, M. Rønning, D. Chen Ru@Pt core-shell nanoparticles for methanol fuel cell: Control and effects of shell composition, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 38 (2013) 16631-16641
E. Patanou, E.Z Tveten, D. Chen, A. Holmen, E.A. Blekkan Microcalorimetric studies of H2 and CO on Co/γ-Al2O3 catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, Catal. Today 214 (2013) 19-24.
M. Rotan, E. Rytter, M.A. Einarsrud, T. Grande Solid state mechanism leading to enhanced attrition resistance of alumina based catalyst supports for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, Journal of the European Ceramic Society 2013, Volum 33, s. 1-6.
N.E. Tsakoumis, R. Dehghan, R.E. Johnsen, A. Voronov, W. van Beek, J. Walmsley, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, D. Chen, M. Rønning, A. Holmen A combined in situ XAS-XRPD-Raman study of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over a carbon supported Co catalyst, Catalysis Today 205 (2013) 86-93.
M. Tsypkin, J. Gomez de la Fuente, S. Garcia Rodriguez, Y. Yu, P. Ochal, F. Seland, O. Safonova, N. Muthuswamy, M. Rønning, D. Chen, S. Sunde Effect of Heat Treatment on the Electrocatalytic Properties of Nano-Structured Ru Cores with Pt Shells, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry 704 (2013) 57–66
L.M. Yang, R. Ponniah, V. Ponniah, S. Svelle, M. Tilset A quantum mechanically guided view of Cd-MOF-5 from formation energy, chemical bonding, electronic structure, and optical properties, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 175 (2013) 50-58.
J. Yang, Y. Qi, J. Zhu, Y. Zhu, D. Chen, A. Holmen Reaction mechanism of CO activation and methane formation on Co Fischer-Tropsch catalyst: A combined DFT, transient and state-state kinetic modelling, J. Catal., 308 (2013) 37-49.
J. Zhu, A. Holmen, D. Chen Carbon Nanomaterials in Catalysis: Proton Affinity, Chemical and Electronic Properties, and their Catalytic Consequences, ChemCatChem 5 (2013) 378-401.
J. Zhu, J. Yang, A.H. Lillebø, Y. Zhu, Y. Yu, A. Holmen, D. Chen Compact reactor for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis based on hierarchically structured Co catalysts, Catal. Today 215 (2013) 121-130.
T. Zhao, M. Rønning, D. Chen Preparation of nanocrystalline Na2ZrO3 for high-temperature CO2 acceptors: Chemistry and mechanism, J. Energy Chem. 22 (2013) 387-393
Oral presentations at international conferences by inGAP and inGAP associated projects E.A. Blekkan, A. Holmen, D. Chen, J. Yang, A.H. Lillebø, E. Patanou The influence of Alkali and Alkaline Earth Elements on a Co/γ- Al2O3 Fischer-Tropsch Catalyst, Lecture, 23st North American Catalysis Society Meeting, June 2 – 7 2013, Louisville, KY, USA.
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P.V.D.S. Gunawardana, T.T.M. Nguyen, J. Walmsley, A. Holmen, D. Chen, H.J. Venvik Study of Metal Dusting Corrosion Initiation in Conversion of Natural Gas to Syngas, 10th Natural Gas Conversion Symposium, 2013-03-02 - 2013-03-07, Doha, Qatar
A. Holmen, S.P. Rane, B.C. Enger, E. Rytter Catalyst Properties Determining the C5+ selectivity for Co Based Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts, Lecture, 23st North American Catalysis Society Meeting, June 2 – 7 2013, Louisville, KY, USA.
A. Holmen, P. Radstake, M. Rønning Oxygen-Assited Dehydrogenation of Ethane over PtSn, Lecture, EuropaCat XI, 1-6 September 2013, Lyon, France
D.S.G. Panditha Vidana, H.J. Venvik, J. Walmsley Investigation of the Initial Stage of Metal Dusting Corrosion in the Conversion of Natural Gas to Synthesis Gas, NACE Corrosion 2013 - International Conference & Expo, 2013-03-17 - 2013-03-21 Orlando, FL
M. Rønning, A. Voronov, N.E. Tsakoumis, G. Voss, W. van Beek, K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, D.W. Breiby, A. Urakawa In situ characterisation of cobalt-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts: Strategies to improve (surface) sensitivity of bulk techniques, Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, December 2-3. 2013, Trondheim, Norway
A.O. Sjåstad, J. Karthikeyan, H. Fjellvåg Layered double hydroxides – from synthesis to application, 3rd National Meeting on Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, 2013-10-10 - 2013-10-11 UiO
W. Slawinski Modelling of SAPO-18/34 intergrowth structure, 3rd National Meeting on Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, 2013-11-10 - 2013.11.11
S. Svelle, T. Fjermestad, S. Malola, M. Zokaie, K.P. Lillerud, O. Swang DFT studies of T-atom distribution and mobility in zeolites and zeotypes, Oral presentation at: 17th International Zeolite Conference, Moscow, Russia, July 7-12, 2013.
N.E. Tsakoumis, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Investigations on the deactivation and regeneration of Co-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts, Lecture. EuropaCat XI, 1-6 September 2013, Lyon, France
N.E. Tsakoumis, D. Chen, M. Rønning Combining reaction kinetics with spectroscopic measurements – Part B the KinCat experience, Oral presentation, 36th Eurokin workshop, Trondheim, Norway, 11 June 2013.
N.E. Tsakoumis, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen In situ and ex situ investigations on the deactivation of Co-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts, Oral presentation, 10th Natural Gas Conversion Symposium Gas Conversion: The Clean Energy of the Future (NGCS), Doha, Qatar, 2-7 March 2013.
N.E. Tsakoumis, D. Chen, M. Rønning Combining reaction kinetics with spectroscopic measurements, Oral presentation, 35th Eurokin workshop, Hedon, UK, 27-28 February 2013.
G. Voss, A. Voronov, J.B. Fløystad, M. Rønning The state of promotors (Ni, Re) in Co Fischer Tropsch Catalysts, 10th Natural Gas Conversion Symposium Gas Conversion: The Clean Energy of the Future (NGCS), Doha, Qatar, 2-7 March 2013
E. Zacharaki, H. Fjellvåg, A.O. Sjåstad Model catalyst for Fischer Tropsch Synthesis: the story of Cobalt-Rhenium (CoRe) nanoparticles, 3rd National Meeting on Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, 2013-10-10 - 2013-10-11 UiO
Poster presentations at national and international conferences B.T.L. Bleken, S. Bordiga, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud FT-IR spectroscopy with probe molecules on nanosheet H-ZSM-5, 7th International Symposium on Acid-Base Catalysis, 2013-05-12 - 2013-05-15 UiO
M.W. Erichsen, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye The influence of catalyst acid strength on reactions relevant to methanol-to-hydrocarbons (MTH) catalysis, Europacat2013, Lyon, 01.09.2013 – 06.09.2013
K. Hemm, Catalysis, Chemistry Grand Prix; 2013-11-28. UiO
S.M. Hernández, C. Kjølseth, S. Svelle Desilicated mesoporous zeolites for methane dehydroaromatization, 17th International Zeolite Conference, 2013-07-07 - 2013-07-12 Moscow (Russia)
S.M. Hernández, S. Svelle, C. Kjølseth Catalytic membrane reactor for methane dehydroaromatization, XIth European Congress on Catalysis, 2013-09-01 - 2013-09-06 Lyon (France).
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M. Kalyva, H. Fjellvåg, A.O. Sjåstad Compositional and size control in PtRh Nanoparticles prepared by Microwave Synthesis, 3rd National Meeting on Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, 2013-10-10 - 2013-10-11 UiO
H. Romår, A.H. Lillebø, P. Tynjälä, A. Holmen, E.A. Blekkan, U. Lassi H2-TPR Study of Ru-Co and Re-Co catalysts supported on γ-Al2O3, TiO2, SiC, EuropaCat XI, 1-6 September 2013, Lyon, France
R. Smith, M. Anderson, M. Attfield, H. Fjellvåg, W. Slawinski, D. Wragg, D. Akporiaye, B. Arstad, J. Cavka, A. Lind, T. Fuglerud MTO Catalysts: A New Toolbox For Characterising SAPO Intergrowths, 17th International Zeolite Conference, 2013.07.07 - 2013.07.12
M. Strømsheim, H.J. Venvik, A. Borg Heterogenous Catalysis for Energy Transformations – Model systems for Co-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, SUNCAT Summer Institute 2013.
S. Svelle, T. Fjermestad, S. Malola, M. Zokaie, K.P. Lillerud, O. Swang Theoretical studies of T-atom distribution and mobility in zeolites and zeotypes, 7th International Symposium on Acid-Base Catalysis, ABC-7, Tokyo, Japan, May 12-15, 2013.
M. Wycisk, G. Singh, J. Yang, A. Holmen, D. Chen New approach towards the synthesis of well-defined Fischer-Tropsch catalysts for the steady-state isotopic transient kinetic analysis (SSITKA), EuropaCat XI, 1-6 September 2013, Lyon, France.
J. Yang, D. Chen, A. Holmen New Approach for Kinetic Modeling of Fischer-Tropsch on Cobalt Based Catalyst, 23st North American Catalysis Society Meeting, June 2 – 7 2013, Louisville, KY, USA.
2014-2015
PhD thesesD.S.G. Panditha Vidana Carbon formation phenomena and the initial stage of metal dusting corrosion - an experimental investigation 2014-01-24.
M.W. Erichsen Mechanistic studies of acid-catalysed hydrocarbon reactions in zeolitic materials 2014-09-26
W. Skistad Shape selectivity and lifetime in methanol to hydrocarbons conversion over medium pored zeolites 2014-08-08.
A. Voronov Sensitivity enhancement of X-ray absorption spectroscopy applied to Co-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts NTNU 2014-02-28. ISBN 978-82-326-0044-1
inGAP PublicationsP.V.D.S. Gunawardana, T.T.M. Nguyen, J.C. Walmsley, H. J. Venvik The initiation of metal dusting corrosion in conversion of natural gas to syngas studied under industrially relevant conditions. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 53 (2014) 1794-1803
P.V.D.S. Gunawardana, H.J. Venvik, J. Walmsley Investigation of the Initial Stage of Metal Dusting Corrosion in the Conversion of Natural Gas to Synthesis Gas. Paper no. 2769 NACE Corrosion 2013 - International Conference & Expo.
T.V.W. Janssens, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye Kinetic modeling of deactivation profiles in the Methanol to Hydrocarbons (MTH) reaction: A combined autocatalytic/hydrocarbon pool approach Journal of Catalysis 308 (2013) 122-130.
W. Skistad, S. Teketel, F.L. Bleken, P. Beato, S. Bordiga, M.H. Nilsen, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud Methanol conversion to hydrocarbons (MTH) over H-ITQ-13 (ITH) zeolite Topics in catalysis 2014 ;Volum 57.(1-4) s. 143-158
S. Teketel, M.W. Erichsen, F.L. Bleken, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye Shape selectivity in zeolite catalysis. The Methanol to Hydrocarbons (MTH) reaction RSC Catalysis Series 26 (2014) 173-211.
S. Teketel, M.W. Erichsen, F.L. Bleken, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye Shape selectivity in zeolite catalysis. The Methanol to Hydrocarbons (MTH) reaction in J. Spivey, Y.-F. Han, K Dooley (Ed.s) Catalysis Volume 26, Royal Society of Chemistry (2014) 179-217.
S. Teketel, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud, P. Beato, S. Svelle Co-Converson of Methanol and Light Alkenes over Acidici Zeolite Catalyst H-ZSM-22: Simulted Recycle of Non-Gasoline Range Products Applied Catalysis A: General 494 (2015) 68-76
N. Tsakoumis, R. Dehghan-Niri, R.E. Johnsen, A. Voronov, W. Van Beek, J. Walmsley, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, D. Chen, M. Rønning, A. Holmen A combined in situ XAS-XRPD-Raman study in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over a carbon supported Co catalyst. Catalysis Today 2013; Volum 205. s. 86-93
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N. Tsakoumis, R. Dehghan-Niri, M. Rønning, J. Walmsley, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen X-ray absorption, X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy study of spent cobalt based catalyst in semi-commercial scale Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Applied Catalysis A : General 2014; Volum 479. s. 59-69
A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, N. Hammer, W. van Beek, H. Emerich, M. Rønning The state and location of Re in Co–Re/Al2O3catalysts during Fischer–Tropsch synthesis: Exploring high-energy XAFS for in situ catalysts characterisation. Catalysis Today 2014; Volum 229. s. 23-33
A. Voronov, A. Urakawa, W. van Beek, N. Tsakoumis, H. Emerich, M. Rønning Multivariate curve resolution applied to in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy data: An efficient tool for data processing and analysis. Analytica Chimica Acta 2014; Volum 840. s. 20-27
N. Muddada, T. Fuglerud, C. Lamberti, U. Olsbye Tuning the Activity and Selectivity of CuCl2/γ-Al2O3 Ethene Oxychlorination Catalyst by Selective Promotion Top Catal 57 (2014) 741–756.
G.C. Shearer, S. Chavan, J. Ethiraj, J.G. Vitillo, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye, C. Lamberti, S. Bordiga, K.P. Lillerud Tuned to Perfection: Ironing Out the Defects in Metal−Organic Framework-66, Chemistry of Materials 26 (2014) 4068-4071.
inGAP Invited lectures at national and international conferencesU. Olsbye Zeolite-catalysed conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons, EECAT-1, Tianjin, China, Oct. 10-11, 2014. (keynote lecture)
U. Olsbye Methane conversion to higher hydrocarbons via oxygenates, GECAT, Cluny, France, May 12-15, 2014. (plenary lecture)
M. Rønning SNBL: Celebrating 20 Years of User Operation, Nordic X-Ray Science Days, September 29 – October 1, 2014, Lund, Sweden
D.S. Wragg Time and space resolved XRD studies of catalytic reactors, 15th European Powder Diffraction Conference; 15-6-14 to 18-6-14; Aarhus, Denmark.
D.S. Wragg Processing Extremely Large Powder Diffraction Datasets with Parametric Rietveld Methods ,23rd International Union of Crystallography Congress; 5-8-14 to 12-8-14; Montreal, Canada.
U. Olsbye Hvert atom sin plass – Nanomaterialer for energisektoren, Cutting Edge, Oslo, 16.10.2014
inGAP associated project papersM. Ahmed, D. Wragg, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg, Synthesis and Properties of Ethyl, Propyl, and Butyl Hexa-alkyldisilanes and Tetrakis(tri-alkylsilyl)silanes, Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie. 640(14), s2956–2961. doi: 10.1002/zaac.201400276
N.H. Andersen, A. Karlsson, H.P. Hersleth, K.K. Andersson In Crystallo Resonance Raman Spectroscopic Disclosure of the Ferryl Stretching Mode in Myoglobin, Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry 2014 ;Volum 19. Suppl. 1. s.S339-S339
Bellussi, Giuseppe; Caro, Jürgen; Kärger, Jörg; Schüth, Ferdi; Stöcker, Michael Wilhelm; Weitkamp, Jens, Hellmut G. Karge (1931-2013) Obituary, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2014 ;Volum 184. s.70-71
D.O. Berstad, R. Anantharaman, R. Blom, K. Jordal, B. Arstad NGCC post-combustion CO2 capture with Ca/carbonate looping: Efficiency dependency on sorbent properties, capture unit performance and process configuration, International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control 2014 ;Volum 24. s.43-53 ENERGISINT
R. Blom, S.F. Håkonsen, C.A. Grande Rotating bed reactor for CLC: Bed characteristics dependencies on internal gas mixing, Applied Energy 2014 ;Volum 113. s.1952-1957
Z. Bohström, B. Arstad, K.P. Lillerud Preparation of high silica chabazite with controllable particle size. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2014 ;Volum 195. s.294-302
M. Brebu, T. Tamminen, L. Hannevold, M.W. Stöcker, I. Spiridon Catalytic upgrading of co-pyrolysis oils from bisphenol A polycarbonate and lignins, Polymer degradation and stability 2014 ;Volum 102.(1) s.88-94
R.Y. Brogaard, R. Henry, Y. Schuurman, A.J. Medford, P.G. Moses, P. Beato, S. Svelle, J.K. Nørskov, U. Olsbye Methanol-to-hydrocarbons conversion: The alkene methylation pathway J. Catal. 314 (2014) 159–169.
R.Y. Brogaard, C.M. Wang, F. Studt Methanol-Alkene Reactions in Zeotype Acid Catalysts: Insights from a Descriptor-Based Approach and Microkentic Modeling. ACS Catal. 2014,4, 5404-4509.
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S.M. Chavan, G.C. Shearer, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye, F. Bonino, J. Ethiraj, K.P. Lillerud, S. Bordiga, Synthesis and Characterization of Amine-Functionalized Mixed-Ligand Metal−Organic Frameworks of -66 Topology Inorg. Chem. 53 (2014) 9509−9515.
S.B. Eiras, R. Lødeng, H. Bergem, M.W. Stöcker, L. Hannevold, E.A. Blekkan Catalytic hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of phenol over supported molybdenum carbide, nitride, phosphide and oxide catalysts. Catalysis Today 2014 ;Volum 223.(March) s.44-53
S.B. Eiras, R. Lødeng, H. Bergem, M.W. Stöcker, L. Hannevold, E.A. Blekkan Potential for metal-carbide, -nitride, and -phosphide as future hydrotreating (HT) catalysts for processing of bio-oils. ACS Catalysis 2014 ;Volum 26. s.29-71
S. Øien, F. Agostini, S.Svelle, E. Borfecchia, K. Lomachenko, L. Mino, E. Gallo, S. Bordiga, U.Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud, C. Lamberti Probing Reactive Platinm Sites in UIO-67 Zirconium Metal-organix Frameworks. Chem. Mater., 2015, 27 (3), pp 1042–1056
S. Kolboe Proton Affinity Calculations with High Level Methods Journal of Chemical Therory and Calcuations 2014, 10, 3123-3128
P. Lotsch, M. Boltz, B. Louis, S. Chavan, U. Olsbye Catalys optimazation for enhanced propylne formation in the methanol-to-olifins reaction Comptes Rendus Chimie s. 6
M.W. Erichsen, K. De Wispelaere, K. Hemelsoet, S.L.C. Moors, T. Deconinck, M. Waroquier, S. Svelle, V. Van Speybroeck, U. Olsbye How zeolitic acid strength and composition alter the reactivity of alkenes and aromoatics towards methanol, Journal of Catal.
J. Ethiraj, E. Albanese, B. Civalleri, J.G. Vitillo, F. Bonino, S.M. Chavan, G.C. Shearer, K.P. Lillerud, S. Bordiga CO2 Adsorption in Amine Funxtionalized Mixed Ligand Metal-organic Frameworks of UiO –Topology. 10 OCT 2014, DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201402694
A. Grande, J. Delgado, I. Agueda, M. Uguina, J. Sotelo, P. Brea Adsorption and Diffusion of H2, CO, CH4, and CO2 in BPL Activated Carbon and 13X Zeolite: Evaluation of Performance in Pressure Swing Adsorption Hydrogen Purification by Simulation. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2014 ;Volum 53.(40) s.15414-15426
C.A. Grande, A.M. Lind, Ø.B. Vistad, D. Akporiaye Olefin – Paraffin Separation using Calcium-ETS-4. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2014 ;Volum 53.(40) s.15522-15530
C.A. Grande, J. Mota A Tribute to a Global Scientist: Preface to the Professor Alírio Egídio Rodrigues Festschrift. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2014 ;Volum 53.(40) s.15301-15302
C.A. Grande, J.H. Cavka, G. Mondino, R. Blom High-Pressure Adsorption of CO2 and CH4 in Zr-MOFs. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2014 ;Volum 53.(40) s.15500-15507
M. F. Iozzi, P. Vajeeston, R. Vidya, P. Ravindran, Ponniah; H. Fjellvåg Structural and electronic properties of transparent conducting delafossite: a comparison between the AgBO2 and CuBO2 families (B = Al, Ga, In and Sc, Y) RSC Advances 2015 ;Volum 5.(2) s. 1366-1377 UiO
V. Miikkulainen, O. Nilsen, H. Li, M. Laitenen, S. W. King, T. Sajavaara, H. Fjellvåg Atomic layer deposited lithium aluminum oxide: (In)dependency of film properties from pulsing sequence. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology. A. Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films 2015 ;Volum 33:01A101. UiO
S.M. Hanetho, I. Kaus, C. Simon, A.M. Bouzga, T. Grande, M.A. Einarsrud Synthesis and characterization of hybrid aminopropyl silane-based coatings on stainless steel substrates. Surface & Coatings Technology 2014 ;Volum 238. s.1-8
K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, A. Voronov, G. Voss, M. Esmaeili, J. Kehres, H. Granlund, U. Vainio, J.W. Andreasen, M. Rønning, D.W. Breiby Morphology changes of Co catalyst nanoparticles at the onset of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2014 ;Volum 118.(5) s. 2399-2407
K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, T. Zhao, M. Esmaeili, A. Diaz, J.W. Andreasen, R. Mathiesen, M. Rønning, D.W. Breiby, D. Werner. In situ X-ray ptychography imaging of high-temperature CO2 acceptor particle agglomerates. Applied Physics Letters 2014 ;Volum 104.(24)
N. Kasian, A. Tuel, E. Verheyen, C.E.A. Kirschhock, F. Tauelle, J.A. Martens NMR Evidence for Specific Germanium Siting in IM-12 Zeolite. Chemistry of Materials; 2014,26, 5556-5565.
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N. Kasian, P.S. Yaremov, O.V. Shvets, L. Burel, E. Puxenat, A. Tuel Influence of thermal treatments on phase composition and acidity of mesoporous tungsten oxide. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials Volume 194, August 2014, Pages 15-23
M. U. Nagell, S. Kumar, M. H. Sørby, H. Fjellvåg, A. O. Sjåstad Structural and magnetic aspects of La4(Co1-xNix)3O10+δ (0 ≤ x ≤ 1). Phase Transitions 2015 IFE UiO
P. Samarasingha, C.I. Thomas, H. Fjellvåg, Investigation of Li+ insertion in columbite structured FeNb2O6 and rutile structured CrNb2O6 materials. Electrochimica Acta 2015 ;Volum 153. s.232-237 UiO
A. O. Sjåstad, N. H. Andersen, P. Vajeeston, J. Karthikeyan, B. Arstad, A. Karlsson, H. Fjellvåg On the Thermal Stability and Structures of Layered Double Hydroxides Mg1-xAlx(OH)2(NO3)x·mH2O (0.18 ≤ x ≤ 0.38). European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry 2015 ;Volum 2015.(10) s. 1775-1788 IFE SINTEF UiO
I. Lezcano-Gonzalez, U. Deka, B. Arstad, A. Van Yperen-De Deyne, K. Hemelsoet, M. Waroquier, V. Van Speybroeck, B.M. Weckhuysen, A.M. Beale Determining the storage, availability and reactivity of NH3 within Cu-Chabazite-based Ammonia Selective Catalytic Reduction systems. Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics - PCCP 2014 ;Volum 16.(4) s.1639-1650
I. Lezcano-Gonzalez, U. Deka, H.E. van der Bij, P. Paalanen, B. Arstad, B.M. Weckhuysen, A.M. Beale Chemical deactivation of Cu-SSZ-13 ammonia selective catalytic reduction (NH3-SCR) systems. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 2014 ;Volum 154-155. s.339-349
X. Liu, N. Kasian, A. Tuel New insights into the degermanation process of ITW-17 zeolites. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials190 (2014) 171-180
F. Lundvall, D. Wragg, P.D.C. Dietzel, H. Fjellvåg 4,4′-dimethoxybiphenyl-3,3′-dicarboxylic acid. Acta Crystallographica Section E: Structure Reports Online. 70(5), s o615 doi:10.1107/S1600536814008599
S. Chytil, M. Kure, R. Lødeng, E. A. Blekkan, Edd Anders On the initial deactivation of MnxOy-Al2O3 sorbents for high temperature removal of H2S from producer gas Fuel processing technology 2015; Volum 133. s.183-194 NTNU SINTEF
Y. Qi, J. Yang, D. Chen, A. Holmen Recent Progresses in Understanding of Co-Based Fischer–Tropsch Catalysis by Means of Transient Kinetic Studies and Theoretical Analysis Catalysis Letters 2015; Volum 145.(1) s. 145-161 NTNU SINTEF
F. Lundvall, D. Wragg, P.D.C. Dietzel, H. Fjellvåg Dimethyl 3,3′-dimethoxybiphenyl-4,4′-dicarboxylate. Acta Crystallographica Section E: Structure Reports Online. 70(4), s o449.doi: 10.1107/S1600536814005613
F. Lundvall, D. Wragg, P.D.C. Dietzel, H. Fjellvåg Methyl 5-iodo-2-methoxybenzoate. Acta Crystallographica Section E: Structure Reports Online. 70(4), s o462.doi: 10.1107/S1600536814005868
A. Montebelli, C.G. Visconti, G. Groppi, E. Tronconi, S. Kohler, H.J. Venvik, R. Myrstad Washcoating and chemical testing of a commercial Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalyst for the methanol synthesis over copper open-cell foams. Applied Catalysis A : General 2014 ;Volum 481. s.96-103
N. Vicinanza, I-H. Svenum, L. N. Næss, T. Peters, R. Bredesen, A. Borg, H. J. Venvik Thickness dependent effects of solubility and surface phenomena on the hydrogen transport properties of sputtered Pd77%Ag23% thin film membranes Journal of Membrane Science 2015 Volum 476. s.602-608 NTNU SINTEF
H. Nagayoshi, S. Diplas, J. Walmsley, N.H. Andersen, A. Karlsson, J.S. Graff, V. Chirvony, J.M. Pastor, A. Ulyashin One-step formation of nanostructures on silicon surfaces using pure hydrogen-radical-initiated reactions. Physica Status Solidi (a) applications and materials science 2014 ;Volum 211.(1) s.231-238
U. Olsbye Hydrocarbon processing: Catalytic Combustion and Partial Oxidation to Syngas in D. Duprez, F. Cavani (Ed.s), Handbook of Advanced Methods and Processes in Oxidation Catalysis, Imperial College Press (2014), 198-215.
C. Perinu, B. Arstad, A.M. Bouzga, K.J. Jens 13C and 15N NMR Characterization of Amine Reactivity and Solvent Effects in CO2 Capture. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2014 ;Volum 118.(34) s.10167-10174
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C. Perinu, B. Arstad, A.M. Bouzga, J.A. Svendsen, K.J. Jens NMR-based carbamate decomposition constants of linear primary alkanolamines for CO2 capture. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2014 ;Volum 53.(38) s.14571-14578
W.A. Slawinski, D. Wragg, D. Akporiaye, H. Fjellvåg Intergrowth structure modelling in silicoaluminophosphate SAPO-18/34 family. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 195, s 311- 318. doi: 10.1016/j.micromeso.2014.04.024
A.I. Spjelkavik, A. Arya, S. Divekar, T. Didriksen, R. Blom Forming MOFs into spheres by use of molecular gastronomy methods. Chemistry - A European Journal 2014 ;Volum 20.(29) s.8973-8978
C. Sprung, B. Arstad, U. Olsbye Methane Steam Reforming over a Ni/NiAl2O4 Model Catalyst—Kinetics ChemCatChem 6 (2014) 1969 – 1982.
C. Sprung, P.N. Kechagiopoulos, J.W. Thybaut, B. Arstad, U. Olsbye, G.B. Marin Microkinetic evaluation of normal and inverse kinetic isotope effects during methane steam reforming to synthesis gas over a Ni/NiAl2O model catalyst Applied Catalysis A: General Volume 492, 231–242
M.W. Stöcker, R. Tschentscher Biomass to Liquid Biofuels via Heterogeneous Catalysis. I: Fuel Production with Heterogeneous Catalysis. CRC Press 2014 ISBN 9781482203714. s.213-252
H.E. van der Bij, L.R. Aramburo, B. Arstad, J.J. Dynes, J Wang, B.M. Weckhuysen Phosphatation of zeolite H-ZSM-5: A combined microscopy and spectroscopy study. ChemPhysChem 2014 ;Volum 15.(2) s.283-292
J. Yang, S.B. Eiras, R. Myrstad, P. Pfeifer, H.J. Venvik, A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis over High-Loading CO-Based Catalysts in a Microreactor American Chemical Society, Division of Fuel Chemistry 2014 ;Volum 59.(2) s. 828-830
L.M. Yang, E. Ganz, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud, M. Tilset Comprehensive Exploration of the Newly Synthized Zirconium Metal-Organic-Frameworks UiO-66,67,68 and Analogues. Journal of Materials Chemistry 2014
G. Voss, E.A. Chavez Panduro, A. Midttveit, J.B. Fløystad, K. Høydalsvik, A. Gibaud, D.W. Breiby, M. Rønning Mesostructured alumina as powders and thin films. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2014; Volum 2.(25) s. 9727-9735
S. Øien, D. Wragg, H. Reinsch, S. Svelle, S. Bordiga, C. Lamberti, K.P. Lillerud Detailed Structure Analsys of Atomic Positions and Defects in Zirconium Metal –Organic Frameworks. Crystal Growth & Desgin. 2014, 14 (11), pp 5370–5372
T. Fjermestad, S. Svelle, O. Swang Desilication of SAPO-34: Reaction mechanisms from periodic DFT calculations Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2015 ;Volum 119.(4) s. 2073-2085 SINTEF UiO
T. Fjermestad, S. Svelle, O. Swang Mechanism of Si island formation in SAPO-34 Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2015 ;Volum 119.(4) s. 2086-2095 SINTEF UiO
M. W. Erichsen, J. S. Martinez-Espin, F. Joensen, S. Teketel, P. D. Campo, K.P. Lillerud, S. Svelle, P. Beato, U. Olsbye Syngas to Liquids via Oxygenates. I: Small-Scale Gas to Liquid Fuel Synthesis. CRC Press 2015 ISBN 9781466599383. s. 441-473 UiO
Oral presentations at international conferences by inGAP and inGAP associated projects B. Arstad, A.M. Lind, K.A. Andreassen, P. Joanna, K. Thorshaug, R. Blom In-situ XRD studies of dolomite based CO2 sorbents. GHGT-12; 2014-10-05 - 2014-10-09
R. Blom MOFs towards application: Requirements for use within CO2 capture. 1st International Symposium on Energy Challenges & Mechanics (ISECM); 2014-07-08 - 2014-07-10
R. Blom, B. Arstad, R.H. Heyn, U.E. Aronu, K.A. Hoff, T. Didriksen, S.J. Vevelstad Use of metal-organics based solvents for CO2 capture. GHGT-12; 2014-10-05 - 2014-10-09
F. Dadgar, R. Myrstad, A. Holmen, H.J. Venvik Catalyst Deactivation during One-step Dimethyl Ether Synthesis from Synthesis Gas ISCRE 23 & APCRE 7; Bangkok, Thailand, 2014-09-07 - 2014-09-10
A. Holmen, J. Yang, S.B. Eiras, R. Myrstad, P. Pfeifer, H.J. Venvik Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over high-loading Co-based catalysts in a microreactor 248th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition; 2014-08-10 - 2014-08-14
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J. Karthikeyan, H. Song, U. Olsbye, H. Fjellvåg, A.O. Sjåstad Supported nickel based catalysts, Ni/Mg(Al)O, for natural gas conversion, prepared via delamination and restacking of MgAl- and NiAl-nanosheets. 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-17 UiO.
M. Kalyva, H. Fjellvåg, A.O. Sjåstad Engineering the morphology, composition and structure of PtRh Nanoparticles by Microwave Irradiation Synthesis. 4th National meeting on Inorganic and Materials Chemistry; 2014-10-29 - 2014-10-30 UiO.
L.F. Lundegaard, S. Teketel, W. Skistad, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud, P. Beato, S. Svelle Morphology Controlled Lifetime and Selectivity in Zeolite Catalysis, Twenty-Third Congress and General Assembly of the International Union of Crystallography, August 5th-12th, 2014, Montreal, Canada
U. Olsbye Methanol to hydrocarbons reaction: Kinetic studies of individual reaction steps as a tool for fundamental mechanistic understanding, ACS Spring Meeting, Dallas, March 16-20, 2014.
C. Perinu, B. Arstad, A.M. Bouzga, K.J. Jens 15N NMR spectroscopy to investigate amine absorbents for CO2 capture, UTCCS-2 conference; 2014-01-28 - 2014-01-30
M. Rønning Opening of Carbocat-VI, 6th International Symposium on Carbon for Catalysis; 2014-06-22 - 2014-06-25
M. Rønning, A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, G. Voss, W. Van Beek, K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, D.W. Breiby, A. Urakawa In situ characterisation of cobalt-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts: Strategies to improve (surface) sensitivity of bulk techniques, Norwegian Catalysis Symposium 2013; 2013-12-02 - 2013-12-03
M.D. Strømsheim Investigations of Co single crystal surfaces and thin films as FischerTropsch model systems 5th Workshop in NordForsk Program “An interdisciplinary approach to atomistic design of new catalysts”, Häckeberga, Sweden, November 24-25, 2014
S. Teketel, L.F. Lundegaard, W. Skistad, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud, S. Svelle, P. Beato Morphology induced shape selectivity in zeolite catalysis, 247th ACS National Meeting and Exposition, March 16-20, 2014, Dallas, Texas
N. Tsakoumis, R. Dehghan, A. Voronov, J. Walmsley, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, D. Chen, M. Rønning, A. Holmen A combined in situ XAS-XRPF-Raman study of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over a carbon supported cobalt catalyst, 6th International Symposium on Carbon for Catalysis; 2014-06-22 - 2014-06-25
N. Tsakoumis, M. Rønning, E. Rytter, A. Holmen In situ monitoring of cobalt supported catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis under realistic activation, reaction and regeneration conditions. 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis (NSC2014); 2014-06-15 - 2014-0
M.W. Erichsen, K. De Wispelaere, S.L.C. Moors, T. Deconinck, M. Waroquier, K. Hemelsoet, V. Van Speybroeck, U. Olsbye The influence of catalyst acid strength on reactions relevant for Methanol To Hydrocarbons (MTH) catalysis, 16th Nordic Catalysis Symposium; 2014-06-22 - 2014-06-24
K.R. Rout, T. Fuglerud, D. Chen, H.A. Jakobsen Modeling and Simulation of Oxy-chlorination Reactor, International Symposium on Chemical Reaction Engineering (ISCRE), 2014, Bangkok, Thailand
Poster presentations at national and international conferences C. Ahoba-Sam, M.W. Erichsen, U. Olsbye The influence of acid strength on ethene oligomerization, NSC2014 - 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-17
B.T.L. Bleken, K.P. Lillerud Revealing the nature of external aluminium sites on nanosheets H-ZSM-5, NSC2014 - 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-17
R.Y. Brogaard,Y. Ganjkhanlou, N.H. Andersen, B.T.L. Bleken, F. Giordanino, G. Berlier, U. Olsbye, S. Bordiga Transition metal-doped zeolite catalysts for ethene oligomerization: characterization by in situ spectroscopy and DFT calculations, NSC2014 - 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-17
F. Dadgar, R. Myrstad, A. Holmen, H.J. Venvik Deactivation of H-ZSM-5 during Methanol Dehydration to Dimethyl Ether , Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Oslo, Norway, June 15-17, 2014
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P. del Campo, K.P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye, P. Beato,S. Stian Improved Catalytic Performance for the Methanol to Gasoline Reaction over Mesoporous One-Dimensional 10-Ring Zeolites Obtained by Desilication, NSC2014 - 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-17
R. Henry, B.T.L. Bleken, U. Olsbye Ethylene oligomerization performance of ZSM-5: effect of zeolite morphology and nickel incorporation, NSC2014 - 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-17
M. Kalyva, H. Fjellvåg, A.O. Sjåstad Tuning of morphology and composition of Platinum and Platinum Rhodium Nanoparticles by Microwave Irradiation Synthesis, 11th International Conference on Nanosciences & Nanotechnologies (NN14); 2014-07-08 – 2014-07-11 UiO.
N. Kasian, P. del Campo, A. Tuel, S. Svelle Mesoporous ITQ-22 zeolite in the methanol-to-hydrocarbons reaction, NSC2014 - 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-17
S.H. Kwak, S. Etemadi, S.M. Chavan, S.H. Morejudo, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye Effect of zeolite topology and acid strength on product selectivity in conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons, NSC2014 - 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-17
P. Losch, M. Boltz, U. Olsbye, B. Louis Methanol-To-Olefins : Conversion over Tailor-made MFI-Type Zeolites, NSC2014 - 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2014-06-15-2014-06-17
K. Lukaszuk, S. Svelle; K.P. Lillerud, P. Beato Progress in modification of zeolite morphology and surface architecture, NSC2014 - 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-17
G.C. Shearer, S.M. Chavan, J. Ethiraj, J.G. Vitillo, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye, C. Lamberti, S. Bordiga, K.P. Lillerud Tuned to Perfection: Ironing out the Defects in UiO-66, NSC2014 - 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-17
M.D. Strømsheim, H.J. Venvik, A. Borg Model Systems for Co Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Oslo, Norway, June 15-17, 2014
M.D. Strømsheim Experimental investigations of Co Fischer-Tropsch synthesis model systems 4th Workshop in NordForsk Program “An interdisciplinary approach to atomistic design of new catalysts”, Tromsø, Norway, June2-3, 2014.
K.R. Rout, T. Fuglerud, D. Chen, H.A. Jakobsen A Numerical Study of Multicomponent Mass Diffusion Pellet Model for Oxy-chlorination Process, 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, 2014, Oslo
C.A. Grande, R. Blom Cryogenic Adsorption Equilibrium and Kinetics of CO2 and CH4 in zeolites. 3rd Trondheim Gas Technology Conference; 2014-06-04 - 2014-06-05
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