The UK Catalysis Hub
Lead Research Organisation:
Queen's University Belfast
Department Name: Sch of Chemistry and Chemical Eng
Abstract
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Publications
Zachariou A
(2020)
The Effect of Co-feeding Methyl Acetate on the H-ZSM5 Catalysed Methanol-to-Hydrocarbons Reaction
in Topics in Catalysis
O'Malley AJ
(2020)
Octane isomer dynamics in H-ZSM-5 as a function of Si/Al ratio: a quasi-elastic neutron scattering study.
in Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences
Large A
(2020)
Investigations of Carbon Nitride-Supported Mn3O4 Oxide Nanoparticles for ORR
in Catalysts
Caswell T
(2020)
Enhancement in the rate of nitrate degradation on Au- and Ag-decorated TiO 2 photocatalysts
in Catalysis Science & Technology
Morteo-Flores F
(2020)
Biomass hydrodeoxygenation catalysts innovation from atomistic activity predictors.
in Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences
Venezia B
(2020)
Silicon microfabricated reactor for operando XAS/DRIFTS studies of heterogeneous catalytic reactions
in Catalysis Science & Technology
Matam S
(2020)
Investigation of MoOx/Al2O3 under Cyclic Operation for Oxidative and Non-Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Propane
in Catalysts
Shivhare A
(2020)
Metal-Acid Synergy: Hydrodeoxygenation of Anisole over Pt/Al-SBA-15.
in ChemSusChem
Engel J
(2020)
The influence of oxygen vacancy and Ce 3+ ion positions on the properties of small gold clusters supported on CeO 2-x (111)
in Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Negahdar L
(2020)
Shining light on the solid-liquid interface: in situ / operando monitoring of surface catalysis
in Catalysis Science & Technology
Shivhare A
(2020)
Metal-Acid Synergy: Hydrodeoxygenation of Anisole over Pt/Al-SBA-15.
in ChemSusChem
Minova I
(2020)
Effects of crystal size on methanol to hydrocarbon conversion over single crystals of ZSM-5 studied by synchrotron infrared microspectroscopy
in Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Shivhare A
(2020)
Metal-Acid Synergy: Hydrodeoxygenation of Anisole over Pt/Al-SBA-15
in ChemSusChem
Hawkins AP
(2020)
Onset of Propene Oligomerization Reactivity in ZSM-5 Studied by Inelastic Neutron Scattering Spectroscopy.
in ACS omega
Freeman E
(2020)
Strategies for the deposition of LaFeO 3 photocathodes: improving the photocurrent with a polymer template
in Sustainable Energy & Fuels
Greenaway A
(2020)
Detection of key transient Cu intermediates in SSZ-13 during NH 3 -SCR deNO x by modulation excitation IR spectroscopy
in Chemical Science
Delarmelina M
(2020)
Modelling the bulk properties of ambient pressure polymorphs of zirconia.
in Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP
Guan S
(2021)
The interaction of CO with a copper(ii) chloride oxy-chlorination catalyst.
in Faraday discussions
Celorrio V
(2021)
Electrocatalytic Site Activity Enhancement via Orbital Overlap in A 2 MnRuO 7 (A = Dy 3+ , Ho 3+ , and Er 3+ ) Pyrochlore Nanostructures
in ACS Applied Energy Materials
Arrigo R
(2021)
Dynamics at Polarized Carbon Dioxide-Iron Oxyhydroxide Interfaces Unveil the Origin of Multicarbon Product Formation
in ACS Catalysis
Celorrio V
(2021)
Relationship between Mn Oxidation State Changes and Oxygen Reduction Activity in (La,Ca)MnO 3 as Probed by In Situ XAS and XES
in ACS Catalysis
Zachariou A
(2021)
Neutron spectroscopy studies of methanol to hydrocarbons catalysis over ZSM-5
in Catalysis Today
Hutchings G
(2021)
Spiers Memorial Lecture: Understanding reaction mechanisms in heterogeneously catalysed reactions
in Faraday Discussions
Cherevotan A
(2021)
Operando Generated Ordered Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Selective Conversion of CO 2 to Methanol
in ACS Energy Letters
Negahdar L
(2021)
Elucidating the Significance of Copper and Nitrate Speciation in Cu-SSZ-13 for N 2 O Formation during NH 3 -SCR
in ACS Catalysis
Arrigo R
(2022)
Dynamics over a Cu-graphite electrode during the gas-phase CO2 reduction investigated by APXPS.
in Faraday discussions
Minova I
(2022)
Carbene-like reactivity of methoxy groups in a single crystal SAPO-34 MTO catalyst
in Catalysis Science & Technology
Arrigo R
(2022)
Monitoring dynamics of defects and single Fe atoms in N-functionalized few-layer graphene by in situ temperature programmed scanning transmission electron microscopy
in Journal of Energy Chemistry
Gianolio D
(2023)
Interfacial Chemistry in the Electrocatalytic Hydrogenation of CO2 over C-Supported Cu-Based Systems.
in ACS catalysis
Lazaridou A
(2023)
Recognizing the best catalyst for a reaction
in Nature Reviews Chemistry
Dos Santos-Durndell V
(2023)
WO x /ZrO x functionalised periodic mesoporous organosilicas as water-tolerant catalysts for carboxylic acid esterification
in Sustainable Energy & Fuels
Dos Santos-Durndell V
(2023)
Correction: WO x /ZrO x functionalised periodic mesoporous organosilicas as water-tolerant catalysts for carboxylic acid esterification
in Sustainable Energy & Fuels
Gianolio D
(2024)
Correction to "Interfacial Chemistry in the Electrocatalytic Hydrogenation of CO 2 over C-Supported Cu-Based Systems"
in ACS Catalysis
Jurado A. D
(2025)
Mechanism of CO2 Conversion to Methanol on a Highly Representative Model Cu/ZnO Interface
in Journal of Catalysis
Related Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Award Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/K014706/1 | 31/05/2013 | 30/03/2016 | £3,058,105 | ||
| EP/K014706/2 | Transfer | EP/K014706/1 | 31/03/2016 | 30/11/2018 | £1,753,343 |
| Description | Catalysis is a core area of current science, engineering and technology that has substantial economic and societal impact, underpinning £50 billion of products annually in UK manufacturing industry. Although rooted in chemistry and chemical engineering, catalytic science is now strongly multidisciplinary drawing strongly from materials and bio-sciences. The aim of the Energy theme is to develop fundamental knowledge regarding energy supply and security which lies at the heart of concerns for society as a whole and this theme will address how catalysis can and will play a central role in this important topic. |
| Exploitation Route | The Energy theme of the Catalysis hub is accessing new methods for reforming processes, fuel cells using long chain alcohols derived from biobased sources, biofuels and life cycle assessment for the processes developed. These new catalytic processes will enable step changes in our ability to utilise biobased energy vectors in the future and make a reall assessment as to the environmental and economic impact of the new technology. |
| Sectors | Chemicals Construction Energy Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology Transport |
| Description | The Catalysis Hub was founded with EPSRC funding in 2013 with three main aims: • To establish a world-leading, comprehensive and coordinated programme of catalytic science in the UK. • To develop new knowledge and promote innovation in and translation of catalytic science and technology. • To enable the UK to regain and retain a world leading position in catalysis. The Hub has fully achieved these objectives: it has coordinated and developed the UK Catalysis community; it has established strong and enduring interactions with UK industry; and it is now widely known and recognised internationally. Key to its success has been its inclusivity, its effective management structure (described in more detail in the Annex) and its physical hub, based in the Research Complex (RCaH) on the Harwell campus. Its network of forty-one university groups around the UK now includes the great majority of academic catalytic scientists, while its wide ranging scientific programme is increasingly integrating the different fields within catalytic science. Its physical centre at the Harwell campus has provided a focus for the community and has facilitated the application to catalytic science of the world-class neutron, synchrotron and laser facilities on the campus. Through its scientific programme and its wide ranging and vibrant programme of activities including conferences, specialised workshops and outreach activities, the Hub has energised a broad community of scientists and facilitated wide ranging collaboration through multidisciplinary and multi-institution projects.An example of the approach that the Hub science has delivered in the first phase has been the utilisation of non-thermal plasmas for the activation of water gas shift catalysis (C.E. Stere, et al. Angew. Chemie Int. Ed. (2017) 56, 5579). This study identified the role of the plasma in the reactions and facilitated an understanding of the possible reaction mechanisms involved as well as the impact of Joule heating. Importantly, the study involved a combination of theory and catalytic testing with the development of new in-situ characterisation techniques which could operate in the presence of the plasma. Therein, the activity over a Au/CeZrO4 catalyst at 25 °C was comparable with that attained by heating the catalyst to ~180 oC. Moreover, CO conversion observed (~70%) was much higher than that obtained at 100 oC (~20%) which was the catalyst temperature measured as a result of the Joule heating (Figure 1). This process, therefore, provides an opportunity for the hydrogen production to be obtained under conditions where the thermodynamic limitations are minimal. Using in-situ DRIFTS, structural changes associated with the gold nanoparticles in the catalyst were observed which were not found under thermal activation indicating a weakening of the Au-CO bond due to the plasma leading to an increased stability of the catalyst with time on stream. In addition, density functional theory calculations indicated that the activation of the water in the gas phase to form, for example H2Ox+ was a likely route to the high activities observed at low temperature. An example of the approach that the Hub science has delivered in the first phase has been the utilisation of non-thermal plasmas for the activation of water gas shift catalysis (C.E. Stere, et al. Angew. Chemie Int. Ed. (2017) 56, 5579). This study identified the role of the plasma in the reactions and facilitated an understanding of the possible reaction mechanisms involved as well as the impact of Joule heating. Importantly, the study involved a combination of theory and catalytic testing with the development of new in-situ characterisation techniques which could operate in the presence of the plasma. Therein, the activity over a Au/CeZrO4 catalyst at 25 °C was comparable with that attained by heating the catalyst to ~180 oC. Moreover, CO conversion observed (~70%) was much higher than that obtained at 100 oC (~20%) which was the catalyst temperature measured as a result of the Joule heating (Figure 1). This process, therefore, provides an opportunity for the hydrogen production to be obtained under conditions where the thermodynamic limitations are minimal. Using in-situ DRIFTS, structural changes associated with the gold nanoparticles in the catalyst were observed which were not found under thermal activation indicating a weakening of the Au-CO bond due to the plasma leading to an increased stability of the catalyst with time on stream. In addition, density functional theory calculations indicated that the activation of the water in the gas phase to form, for example H2Ox+ was a likely route to the high activities observed at low temperature. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2014 |
| Sector | Chemicals,Energy,Environment,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology,Transport |
| Impact Types | Societal Economic Policy & public services |
| Description | Chair Royal Society Policy Briefing |
| Geographic Reach | Multiple continents/international |
| Policy Influence Type | Implementation circular/rapid advice/letter to e.g. Ministry of Health |
| URL | https://royalsociety.org/topics-policy/projects/low-carbon-energy-programme/sustainable-synthetic-ca... |
| Title | Investigation of MoOx/Al2O3 under Cyclic Operation for Oxidative and Non-Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Propane |
| Description | |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2020 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | http://researchdata.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/1092 |
| Description | University of California, Berkeley |
| Organisation | University of California, Berkeley |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Purpose: To achieve skills of Pt nanocatalysts preparation with controlled size and shape by colloidal chemistry and to learn new skills about catalyst characterization. Doing this is to develop Pt/(sulfated ZrO2) bifunctional catalysts for one-pot conversion of bio-derived sugar chemicals to value-added products. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Outcome: Achieved the experimental skills of preparing Pt nanocatalysts with controlled sizes (2 nm, 4 nm, 6 nm, and 8 nm) and shapes (porous, cubic, and cuboctahedra) and brought back as-made Pt/ZrO2 catalysts to test and compare with equivalent Pt/silica (SiO2 and SBA-15) catalysts in glucose hydrogenation. Paved the way for potential research collaboration with researchers in UCB and LBNL. |
| Impact | None |
| Start Year | 2015 |
| Description | ICC conference 2016 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Conference presentation |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Open Day, Harwell Campus, STFC and diamond, |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | the site-wide Harwell Open day had a Catalysis Marquee whihc was visisted by 1500 people |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Talk at UKCC 2018 and 2019 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Presentation at the UK catalysis conference disseminating results to the academic and catalysis community |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | UKCC |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Organisation of the UK Catalysis Conference |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015,2016,2017 |