Objectif The Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis is an industrial catalytic reaction for the production of cleaner transportation fuels (diesel, gasoline). Notably, the rising price of crude oil with the diminishing of the crude oil resources lead for actions towards a more sustainable energy system.FT synthesis converts synthesis gas (CO and H2) into long-chain hydrocarbons. The mixture of CO and H2 can be obtained from natural gas, coal and biomass. This proposal is timely for the applicant’s country, Cyprus, but also for the European Union, since a large amount of natural gas has been discovered in Cyprus. The main objective of this proposal is to deeply investigate the mechanism of FT reaction, which remains controversial using advanced experimental methods. In particular, this proposal seeks to provide a useful contribution to the state-of-the-art in the mechanistic role of water, of support structure and cluster size on the rate and selectivity of FT synthesis on bimetallic Co-based materials. The applicant will gather deep knowledge about existing computational methods (DFT calculations) within the UC Berkeley, and use these tools together with experimental studies on the mechanistic role of water on the FT reaction. Also, during the outgoing phase the researcher will acquire new knowledge for the following techniques: TEM and gas chromatography. During the outgoing phase the applicant will use her skills towards the synthesis of bimetallic Co-based materials and to implement PXRD, BET, in situ DRIFTS and SSITKA-in situ infrared measurements. During the returning phase, the applicant will use her skills to perform a variety of transient experiments and complementary mechanistic studies using also the SSITKA-mass spectrometer technique (use of stable 13CO, D2 and D2O isotopes). The project will extend the skills of the applicant in a new field of computational heterogeneous catalysis, solid-state chemistry, and mechanistic studies of surface-catalyzed reactions. Champ scientifique natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryinorganic compoundsnatural scienceschemical sciencesorganic chemistryhydrocarbonsengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelssynthetic fuelsnatural sciencescomputer and information sciencescomputational sciencenatural scienceschemical sciencescatalysis Programme(s) H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility Thème(s) MSCA-IF-2015-GF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF-GF) Appel à propositions H2020-MSCA-IF-2015 Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement MSCA-IF-GF - Global Fellowships Coordinateur UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS Contribution nette de l'UE € 253 954,80 Adresse AVENUE PANEPISTIMIOU 2109 AGLANTZI 1678 Nicosia Chypre Voir sur la carte Région Κύπρος Κύπρος Κύπρος Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Participation aux programmes de R&I de l'UE Opens in new window Réseau de collaboration HORIZON Opens in new window Coût total € 253 954,80 Partenaires (1) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution nette de l'UE Tout développer Tout réduire Partenaire Les organisations partenaires contribuent à la mise en œuvre de l’action, mais ne signent pas la convention de subvention. THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA États-Unis Contribution nette de l'UE € 0,00 Adresse FRANKLIN STREET 1111 12 FLOOR 94607 OAKLAND CA Voir sur la carte Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Participation aux programmes de R&I de l'UE Opens in new window Réseau de collaboration HORIZON Opens in new window Coût total € 172 130,40