Catalytic Science in the Harwell Research Centre
Lead Research Organisation:
University College London
Department Name: Chemistry
Abstract
Catalysis is a core area of science that lies at the heart of the chemicals industry - an immensely successful and important part of the overall UK economy, where in recent years the UK output has totalled over 50B and is ranked 7th in the world. This position is being maintained in the face of immense competition worldwide. For the UK to maintain its leading position it is essential that innovation in research is maintained, which can be achieved through bringing together the internationally leading academic activity that exists in the UK in this key area of contemporary science. We therefore, aim to create a Centre for Catalysis at the central facilities which will help to keep the UK at the forefront of this crucial scientific and technological sector. The Centre will be established in the Research Complex at Harwell which will allow us both to work closely with the central facilities, to whose development the project will also contribute, and to interact with and contribute to the broader scientific community on the Harwell/RAL Campus The major developments in the in situ characterisation of catalytic materials that have taken place in the recent years have been of immense importance in addressing the complex scientific problems posed by catalytic science The Centre will therefore in pursuing a wide ranging programme of research in catalytic science, develop state-of-the art in situ facilities that will be used for experiments to be conducted at the Diamond, Synchrotron Radiation, ISIS Neutron Scattering and Central Laser Facilities. Such experiments will allow us to probe the structure and evolution of catalysts at the molecular level during their operation; but their effectiveness will require the on-line studies to be integrated with off line experimentation in the Complex, within which we will establish a broad range of experimental facilities. An extensive programme of applications will be undertaken, with strong emphasis on the following central themes in contemporary catalytic science:* Sustainable Catalyst Technologies for Organic Transformations* Catalysis for alternative fuels* Catalysis in the Protection of the EnvironmentBy coordinating the expertise of the collaborative groups, in novel areas of catalytic science enabled by the facilities on the Harwell/RAL campus, we will provide a platform for new initiatives that will provide a hub for UK catalysis research and will give substantial added value to the existing investment in catalytic science. Moreover by working together, the UK scientific team will be able take centre stage and lead the world in this crucial field.The impact of the Centre will be further promoted by a vigorous and effective dissemination strategy which will develop strong interactions with a wide range of academic and industrial groups and with the broader scientific community.
Planned Impact
The establishment of the proposed Centre in the Research Complex at Harwell will have wide ranging benefits and impact on the academic community and on industrial and manufacturing sectors in the UK; it will also have broader economic, environmental and social impact. The chemical sector is a major component of UK industry, and includes global players such as GSK, Astra Zeneca, Pfizer, Johnson Matthey, BP and Unilever. Catalysis is at the heart of these industries and the underpinning fundamental science developed by the Centre will be of key importance in the development of future technologies. The impact on the academic community will be broad. The Centre will promote further collaborations between leading groups in catalytic science, but will also have impact on other disciplines including biosciences, materials and computational science. By contributing to facilities development the project will also benefit the broader user community. Societal impact will follow from advances enabled by the research in sustainable manufacturing leading to greener and cleaner processes and products with reduced environmental impact. Contributions will also be made to the provision of sustainable energy and reductions in energy demands of manufacturing sectors. Additional societal impact will follow from the role of the fundamental research undertaken by the Centre in assisting the development of advanced routes to new pharmaceutical products. The UK economy will benefit from the role of the Centre in assisting innovation in catalysis manufacture. The large and successful chemical sector, including over 3200 companies and a dynamic SME component, faces intense international competition. The collaborations and interactions both within the Centre and between the Centre and Industry will promote economic impact, which will extend beyond the chemical sector to industries that rely on advances in materials and processes, including automotive, aerospace and electronics sectors. Knowledge exchange will be vigorously promoted by the Centre through greater integration between the participating research groups and their extensive networks of collaborations and with scientists and facilities on the Harwell/RAL campus. This exchange will lead to scientific advances not only in the development of state-of-the-art equipment but also in sustainable chemical processes. The people benefits and impact will be substantial by the provision of trained research workers whose skills will be necessary for R&D programmes required for market innovation to occur. The management and dissemination plans are designed to maximise impact. The Management Board at the Centre will monitor and advise on impact and the annual dissemination conference will be aimed at the key beneficiaries. The collaborating team have wide ranging experience in the dissemination of their science and the promotion of its impact.
Publications
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(2017)
A new class of Cu/ZnO catalysts derived from zincian georgeite precursors prepared by co-precipitation
in Chemical Science
Browne M
(2018)
Adams Method Prepared Metal Oxide Catalysts for Solar-Driven Water Splitting
in ChemPhotoChem
Chutia A
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Adsorption of formate species on Cu(h,k,l) low index surfaces
in Surface Science
Howe RF
(2016)
Application of Inelastic Neutron Scattering to the Methanol-to-Gasoline Reaction Over a ZSM-5 Catalyst.
in Catalysis letters
Minova I
(2022)
Carbene-like reactivity of methoxy groups in a single crystal SAPO-34 MTO catalyst
in Catalysis Science & Technology
Brookes C
(2016)
Catalysts for the Selective Oxidation of Methanol
in Catalysts
Dann E
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Combined In Situ XAFS/DRIFTS Studies of the Evolution of Nanoparticle Structures from Molecular Precursors
in Chemistry of Materials
Schönherr P
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Comparison of Au and TiO2 based catalysts for the synthesis of chalcogenide nanowires
in Applied Physics Letters
Chapman S
(2018)
Comprehensive Vibrational Spectroscopic Characterization of Nylon-6 Precursors for Precise Tracking of the Beckmann Rearrangement.
in Chemphyschem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry
Huang H
(2021)
Contrasting the EXAFS obtained under air and H2 environments to reveal details of the surface structure of Pt-Sn nanoparticles.
in Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP
Mohammed K
(2016)
Design and control of Lewis acid sites in Sn-substituted microporous architectures
in Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Chapman S
(2016)
Design and stabilisation of a high area iron molybdate surface for the selective oxidation of methanol to formaldehyde.
in Faraday discussions
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(2014)
Designer titania-supported Au-Pd nanoparticles for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production.
in ACS nano
Sankar M
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Designing bimetallic catalysts for a green and sustainable future.
in Chemical Society reviews
Greenaway AG
(2020)
Detection of key transient Cu intermediates in SSZ-13 during NH3-SCR deNO x by modulation excitation IR spectroscopy.
in Chemical science
Arrigo R
(2021)
Dynamics at Polarized Carbon Dioxide-Iron Oxyhydroxide Interfaces Unveil the Origin of Multicarbon Product Formation
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 IB
(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 : PCCP
Huang H
(2018)
Effects of heat treatment atmosphere on the structure and activity of Pt3Sn nanoparticle electrocatalysts: a characterisation case study.
in Faraday discussions
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
Bowker M
(2013)
Evolution of active catalysts for the selective oxidative dehydrogenation of methanol on Fe2O3 surface doped with Mo oxide.
in Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP
Yang Q
(2016)
Exploring the mechanisms of metal co-catalysts in photocatalytic reduction reactions: Is Ag a good candidate?
in Applied Catalysis A: General
Tierney GF
(2019)
Extracting structural information of Au colloids at ultra-dilute concentrations: identification of growth during nanoparticle immobilization.
in Nanoscale advances
Bamroongwongdee C
(2013)
Fabrication of complex model oxide catalysts: Mo oxide supported on Fe3o4(111).
in Faraday discussions
Brown N
(2015)
From Organometallic Zinc and Copper Complexes to Highly Active Colloidal Catalysts for the Conversion of CO 2 to Methanol
in ACS Catalysis
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(2014)
Hydrogen production by photoreforming of biofuels using Au, Pd and Au-Pd/TiO2 photocatalysts
in Journal of Catalysis
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(2016)
In situ spectroscopic investigations of MoO x /Fe 2 O 3 catalysts for the selective oxidation of methanol
in Catalysis Science & Technology
Gianolio D
(2023)
Interfacial Chemistry in the Electrocatalytic Hydrogenation of CO 2 over C-Supported Cu-Based Systems
in ACS Catalysis
Wangkawong K
(2020)
Kinetics of Water Gas Shift Reaction on Au/CeZrO4: A Comparison Between Conventional Heating and Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Plasma Activation
in Topics in Catalysis
Goodarzi F
(2018)
Methanation of Carbon Dioxide over Zeolite-Encapsulated Nickel Nanoparticles
in ChemCatChem
O'Malley AJ
(2016)
Methanol diffusion in zeolite HY: a combined quasielastic neutron scattering and molecular dynamics simulation study.
in Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP
Bowker M
(2016)
Methanol oxidation on Fe2O3 catalysts and the effects of surface Mo.
in Faraday discussions
Delarmelina M
(2020)
Modelling the bulk properties of ambient pressure polymorphs of zirconia.
in Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP
O'Malley AJ
(2015)
Molecular dynamics simulations of longer n-alkanes in silicalite: state-of-the-art models achieving close agreement with experiment.
in Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP
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
Xu R
(2019)
Nanoporous Carbon: Liquid-Free Synthesis and Geometry-Dependent Catalytic Performance.
in ACS nano
Carvalho Y
(2017)
Nanosilicalites as Support for ß-Glucosidases Covalent Immobilization.
in Applied biochemistry and biotechnology
Cherevotan A
(2021)
Operando Generated Ordered Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Selective Conversion of CO 2 to Methanol
in ACS Energy Letters
Subramanian N
(2016)
Optimised hydrogen production by aqueous phase reforming of glycerol on Pt/Al2O3
in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Jones W
(2014)
Optimised photocatalytic hydrogen production using core-shell AuPd promoters with controlled shell thickness.
in Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP
Bahruji H
(2016)
Pd/ZnO catalysts for direct CO2 hydrogenation to methanol
in Journal of Catalysis
| Description | The Centre for Catalytic Science in the Research Complex at Harwell (RCaH) has established itself as a focal point for catalytic science in the UK with a vibrant in house programme of research with state-of-the art facilities for catalysis research and strong engagement with both the synchrotron and neutron facilities on the Harwell/RAL campus. The Center is beginning to develop a strong relationship with the Central laser Facility and the application of advance spectroscopy techniques to new ares in catalysis collaboration has seen a and with other programmes within the RCaH. The Centre is now the physical hub for the national "Uk Catalysis Hub" project funded by EPSRC, which has over 25 full time staff (research fellows, research assistants and PhD students). It has produced a wide range of outputs in key areas of catalytic science including photocatalysis, microporous and oxide catalytic processes. |
| Exploitation Route | The development of the Catalysis Centre at Harwell has provided strong scientifi foundations that are being further developed in part by the UK Catalysis Hub, the Facilities developed (and being developed on this project are accessed by a winde arange of researchers, students and academics in the field of catalysis. The Custom Labs developed at the research compex are critical for the developent of cuting edge research within the UK catalysis Hub and catalysis Community |
| Sectors | Chemicals,Energy,Environment,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology,Transport |
| Description | CASE Award x 3 in association with the Catalysis Hub (Southampton and Glasgow) |
| Amount | £207,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Johnson Matthey |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 10/2016 |
| End | 09/2020 |
| Description | Impact Acceleration Fellowships |
| Amount | £142,435 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/M010538/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 07/2014 |
| End | 07/2016 |
| Description | Industrial CASE Award |
| Amount | £69,524 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Johnson Matthey |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2015 |
| End | 01/2018 |
| Title | XAFS DRIFTS methods |
| Description | WE have developed a flow system, gas handling and use of a DRIFS spectrometer in combination with XAFS ( at both diamond light source and ESRF) to study insitu and operando catalysis reactions looking at the reaction and structure of the catalysis to increase mechanistic and fundamental understanding of catalytic processes the expertise and equipment through BLock access to B18 on diamond light-source is now available as a resource for the community |
| Type Of Material | Improvements to research infrastructure |
| Year Produced | 2016 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| Impact | A number of publications have arisen from this research tool, additional funding for development of a flow Cell as been secured as an INDUSTRIAL CASE award |
| Description | C*Change Catalysis Network south africa |
| Organisation | University of Cape Town |
| Department | Department of Oceanography |
| Country | South Africa |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Organisation of network meeting between C*Change members and the Catalysis Hub leading to at least one Diamond beam line experiment as a collaboration (results pending) |
| Collaborator Contribution | intellect input and samples of collaborative experiments for Catalysis using Diamond lightsource |
| Impact | succesful beam time applications |
| Start Year | 2015 |
| Description | Collaboration with Ceri Hammond on research leading to publications |
| Organisation | Cardiff University |
| Department | Cardiff Catalysis Institute |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Ceri traveld to the Hub and Centre at Harwell to collaborate on research wirth N Dimitratos leading to work including N. Dimitratos, C. Hammond, P. P. Wells; Liquid phase oxidation using Au-based catalyst; Book chapter in Gold Catalysis: Preparation, Characterization and Applications (2015) Pan Stanford Publishing |
| Collaborator Contribution | work on gold nanoparticles |
| Impact | Publications N. Dimitratos, C. Hammond, P. P. Wells; Liquid phase oxidation using Au-based catalyst; Book chapter in Gold Catalysis: Preparation, Characterization and Applications (2015) Pan Stanford Publishing |
| Start Year | 2013 |
| Description | Collaboration with ISIS neutron and muon source and Johnson Matthe and development of a special edition of PCCP |
| Organisation | Johnson Matthey |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | In association with ISIS the Hub held a workshop on, "Neutron Techniques in Catalysis" in Nov 2014. There were a mix of delegates from industry and academia, with over fifty attendees. This helped to provide training and knowledge transfer to catalytic community who may previously not have used neutrons leading to a range of new users including Johnson Matthey, Academics from Southampton university and UCL. Following this workshop scientists from ISIS, The Catalysis Hub and Johnson Matthey proposed and led a special issue of PCCP edition, "Neutron scattering in catalysis and energy materials" |
| Collaborator Contribution | talks and co organsiation of papers, "Neutron Techniques in Catalysis" in Nov 2014 knowledge and interaction and the contribution of papers and newtork expertise for special issue of PCCP edition, "Neutron scattering in catalysis and energy materials" |
| Impact | special edition of PCCP Neutron scattering in catalysis and energy materials" and increasing use of ISIS beamtime for catalysis research and recognition of the importance of neutron techniques for Johnson matthey (industrial) especially in the region of automotive catalysis and Selective catalytic reduction |
| Start Year | 2015 |
| Description | Collaboration with ISIS neutron and muon source and Johnson Matthe and development of a special edition of PCCP |
| Organisation | Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) |
| Department | ISIS Neutron and Muon Source |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | In association with ISIS the Hub held a workshop on, "Neutron Techniques in Catalysis" in Nov 2014. There were a mix of delegates from industry and academia, with over fifty attendees. This helped to provide training and knowledge transfer to catalytic community who may previously not have used neutrons leading to a range of new users including Johnson Matthey, Academics from Southampton university and UCL. Following this workshop scientists from ISIS, The Catalysis Hub and Johnson Matthey proposed and led a special issue of PCCP edition, "Neutron scattering in catalysis and energy materials" |
| Collaborator Contribution | talks and co organsiation of papers, "Neutron Techniques in Catalysis" in Nov 2014 knowledge and interaction and the contribution of papers and newtork expertise for special issue of PCCP edition, "Neutron scattering in catalysis and energy materials" |
| Impact | special edition of PCCP Neutron scattering in catalysis and energy materials" and increasing use of ISIS beamtime for catalysis research and recognition of the importance of neutron techniques for Johnson matthey (industrial) especially in the region of automotive catalysis and Selective catalytic reduction |
| Start Year | 2015 |
| Description | collaboration with Lennon Group From Glasgow university |
| Organisation | University of Glasgow |
| Department | Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Hosting mentoring and consulting on the projects of two CASE Students from Glasgow who are seconded to Harwell with the Catalysis Hub. Providing access to Catalysis hub analysis and testing equipment |
| Collaborator Contribution | Aligning two case Students with the Hub research portfolio and ethos. |
| Impact | ongoing leading to two PHDs |
| Start Year | 2016 |
| Description | 18TH INTERNATIONAL ZEOLITE CONFERENCE 19-24TH JUNE, 2016 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Arun Chitia gave a talk theoretical studies on the active site of Tin and cobalt substituted AFI |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | 2 talks atXAFS 2015 Karlsruhe, Germany, September 2015 - oral presentation |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | 2 taks on XAFS and XAFS/Drifts at the confernce |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | 2 talksand 2 posters at The science of Co2 capture and conversion , Varaderro Cuba 2015 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Emma gibson (catalysis Hub), Scott rogers,Peter Wells (catalysis at Harwell), Alexander O'mallet and Pierre Senecal (related to impact project) gave talsk at the Science of CO2 conference in Cuba and spoke to the British ambassador in Cub as well as interacting with the international community |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | EPR and Catalysis |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The Catalysis Hub sponsored a one day (July 22, 2016) meeting devoted to EPR (or ESR) spectroscopy in catalysis research. The symposium focused on the broad range of applications for advanced EPR techniques in the study of catalytic systems, including heterogeneous, homogeneous and biological examples and more broadly for the investigation of advanced materials. The invited speakers covered topics including radicals and defects on metal oxide surfaces, earth abundant metals in homogeneous catalysis, spin-trapping techniques for the detection of free radical radicals in solution and applications of EPR for the investigation of complex materials. The symposium offered a non-technical introduction to EPR spectroscopy, exemplifying and demonstrating the power of the technique for studies in catalysis. The event was attended by over forty attendees, including numerous PhD students, with participants from Industry. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Harwell Open Day - catalysis Marquee |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | We hosted a catalysis Marquee with demonstrations and activities including a fuel cell car, bio waste reactor, gold catalysis photocatalysis and fuels |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | http://www.harwellcampus.com/open-days/ |
| Description | Lasers for Catalysis |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Lasers for Catalysis The UK Catalysis Hub in collaboration with the Central Laser Facility (STFC) arranged a one day workshop (May 2016) on the use of Laser techniques in for Catalysis. The workshop combined talks from Laser scientists and users. Prior knowledge was not needed and the workshop was aimed at increasing knowledge of laser techniques in the catalysis community. The event was attended by approximately fifty members of the Catalysis Hub and has already succeeded in promoting the use of laser technology in catalytic science. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Leading a Faraday Discussion on Catalysis organised by the RSC April 2016 |
| 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 | Designing New Heterogeneous Catalysts: Faraday Discussion 4 - 6 April 2016, London, United Kingdom Catalysis is a core area of contemporary science posing major fundamental and conceptual challenges, while being at the heart of the chemical industry. It is a major theme in chemical sciences and engineering that underlies much of the key research and teaching in these subjects. At this discussion, we will bring the catalysis community together to discuss the theme of designing new heterogeneous catalysts. Catalysis plays a crucial part in the production of 80% of all manufactured goods. We will explore the modern methods used to design new catalysts and how the approaches can bridge across the disciplines of physical sciences and chemical engineering Themes Catalyst design from theory to practice In this session, we will explore how modern theoretical methods are aiding the design of new heterogeneous catalysts. This will invariably provide interplay between mechanism and the active site Designing new catalysts: synthesis of new active structures In this session, we will discuss ways in which new nanoparticulate structures can play a role in designing new active centres. How they can be prepared and their catalytic properties explored Bridging model and real catalysts We will discuss how modern methods in surface science and microscopy can aid the design of new catalysts. Recent advances in methodologies are enabling model surface science studies and real catalysts come closer together. This session will explore the nature of active catalyst sites Application of novel catalysts In this session we aim to show how new catalyst designs can find important applications that address key challenges facing society at this time, such as energy and water purification |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.rsc.org/events/detail/16840/designing-new-heterogeneous-catalysts-faraday-discussion |
| Description | Neutrons in Catalysis |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The UK Catalysis Hub, in association with the ISIS Neutron and Muon Facility, hosted and ran a two-day meeting about neutron scattering with an emphasis on catalytically relevant techniques. The meeting took place at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), and aimed to encourage use of the neutron facilities available both at ISIS and beyond. Speakers from ISIS and international neutron sources gave talks about a range of techniques used to probe catalyst systems, these were then complemented by successful examples and case studies by experienced users. Prior knowledge of neutron techniques was not needed, and current users were also encouraged to come and broaden their knowledge of associated techniques. Over fifty attendees from academic and industrial institutions across the UK attended the event. The workshop also included a lively poster session sponsored by Johnson Matthey and dinner to facilitate further discussions. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Oral presentation and poster at Operando V, Deauville, France May 2015 - poster |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | E gibson )Catalysis Hub) and P Wells (Catalysis at Harwell) gave excellent talks on techniques developed by the hub and the centre at Harwell |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Organiation and participation of a Royal society Discussion meeting Catalysis improving society |
| 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 | The successful operation of catalysis lies at the heart of the wellbeing of society and this meeting will address modern developments in designing improved catalysts especially in non traditional application areas such as water purification. We will bring together scientists across the breadth of catalysis (heterogeneous, homogeneous and bio) bridging the expertise of chemists, engineers, bio-scientists and theoreticians. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2015/06/catalysis-dm/ |
| Description | Organisation of a Royal society satellite meeting |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Catalysis making the world a better place Scientific meeting Satellite meeting organised by Professor Graham Hutchings FRS, Professor Richard Catlow FRS, Professor Christopher Hardacre and Professor Matthew Davidson Catalysis image Event details This satellite meeting will address modern developments in designing improved catalysts for environmental benefit. We will bring together scientists across the breadth of catalysis (heterogeneous, homogeneous and bio) bridging the expertise of chemists, engineers, bio-scientists and theoretician |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| URL | https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2015/06/catalysis-sm/ |
| Description | Spotlight on drifts |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | this is an informative piece and lead to more use of the machine |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.ses.ac.uk/2017/09/27/drifts-spectrometer/ |
| Description | Talks at the International congress on Catalysis Beijing 2016 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | the Catalysis hub and catalysis at Harwell had a strong presence at the ICC with a number of excellent talks and increasing international recognition |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.chemistryviews.org/details/event/2206121/16th_International_Congress_on_Catalysis_ICC_201... |
| Description | UK Catalysis Hub Conferences |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The Catalysis Hub runs two conferences per year for members of the Hub and for the wider catalysis community. These conferences showcase catalysis research focusing on the work of the Hub. Speakers include researchers from the Catalysis Hub and internationally renowned speakers and industrialists who cover a range of topics including biocatalysis, homogeneuos and heterogeneous catalysis, reaction engineering and industrial catalysis. In addition, poster sessions highlights the projects across the Hub and provide a lively forum for discussion and dissemination of catalytic science. One aim of the UK Catalysis Hub is to develop the next generation of researchers. To facilitate this aim, the UK Catalysis Hub arranges an annual summer conference focusing on providing a forum for the research associates to present their work and interact. Attendance at the conferences is consistently over 100 people. Dinner speakers have included EPSRC, international academics and industrialists |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2013,2014,2015,2016,2017 |
| Description | Working at the Bio-Chemo Interface |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The UK Catalysis Hub organised an event jointly sponsored by the EPSRC Catalysis Hub and BBSRC BIOCATNET to stimulate and encourage collaborations at the interface of hetero-/homogeneous catalysis and biocatalysts. This event was attended by over eighty people from both traditional chemo catalysis and the biocatalysts community. Talks covered a wide range of topics including Hydrogen Activation, Biorefining, Biofuels, Synthesis, Modelling artificial enzymes, Upstream and Downstream Processing and Miniaturisation. The event was attended by 60 sciences from across both the Bio and Chemical catalysis community and from Industry and academia. Spirited discussions at the networking opportunities lead to a number of the proposals submitted to the bio transformations theme |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |