Objectif Searching for the alternative energy sources and particularly for liquid fuel is strategic task for the nearest future. Renewable biomass, large deposits of natural gas and coal can be such sources. A major challenge for this direction is to develop efficient the gas-to-liquid process. The heart of such process is Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis (CO hydrogenation by hydrogen) that takes place on Co or Fe catalysts supported on Al2O3 or SiO2. The FT reaction is usually carried out at 200 - 350 °C and at elevated pressures (up to 40 bars). At these stress conditions the chemical nature of the support material plays an important role. Significant support interaction is observed for Al2O3 and TiO2 leading to the formation of inactive compounds (so-called SMSI effect). SiO2 support exhibits a weaker interaction. However, its low thermal conductivity provokes overheating of the metals due to a high exothermic nature of the FT reaction. It leads to sintering of the active compounds. Consequently, these effects cause irreversible deactivation of the catalyst.The main objective of the proposed project is the development of new catalysts which demonstrate high activity/selectivity with improved stability towards extreme hydrothermal conditions in FT reaction. To do so, we propose to apply porous silicon carbide (pSiC) as a support in the catalyst. The use of pSiC prevents sintering and chemical reaction of cobalt metal with a support thanks to its high thermal conductivity, outstanding chemical inertness and mechanical strength. Moreover, silicon carbide demonstrates mesoporous framework enabling its impregnation with cobalt particles. This will lead to higher activity/selectivity in comparison to nonporous supports in terms of mass unit of the catalyst. For more benefit concepts of nanotechnology in catalyst preparation will be introduced to control the size and shape of cobalt nanoparticles, known as hot injection method. Champ scientifique natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryinorganic compoundsnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrytransition metalsnatural scienceschemical sciencescatalysisengineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materialsnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrymetalloids Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2012-IRSES - Marie Curie Action "International Research Staff Exchange Scheme" Appel à propositions FP7-PEOPLE-2012-IRSES Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement MC-IRSES - International research staff exchange scheme (IRSES) Coordinateur UNIVERSITE LIBRE DE BRUXELLES Contribution de l’UE € 70 300,00 Adresse AVENUE FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT 50 1050 Bruxelles / Brussel Belgique Voir sur la carte Région Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/ Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Christine Courillon (Prof.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée Participants (3) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire UNIVERSIDAD DE OVIEDO Espagne Contribution de l’UE € 34 200,00 Adresse CALLE SAN FRANCISCO 3 33003 OVIEDO Voir sur la carte Région Noroeste Principado de Asturias Asturias Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif María Paz Suárez Rendueles (Dr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée UNIVERSITE DIJON BOURGOGNE France Contribution de l’UE € 13 300,00 Adresse ESPLANADE ERASME MAISON DE L UNIVERSITE 21078 Dijon Cedex Voir sur la carte Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Bourgogne Côte-d’Or Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Raphael Bretin (Mr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée INSTITUT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES APPLIQUEES DE LYON France Contribution de l’UE € 47 500,00 Adresse 20 AVENUE ALBERT EINSTEIN 69621 Villeurbanne Cedex Voir sur la carte Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Rhône-Alpes Rhône Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Françoise Martin (Ms.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée