Objective The main objective of NEXTGENCAT proposal is the development of novel eco-friendly nano-structured automotive catalysts utilizing transition metal nanoparticles (Cu, Ni, Co Zn, Fe etc) that can partially or completely replace the PGMs. Based on nanotechnology, low cost nanoparticles will be incorporated into different substrates, including advanced ceramics (SiO2, perovskite etc) and silicon carbides, for the development of efficient and inexpensive catalysts. The main idea of the proposal is the effective dispersion and the controllable size of the metal nanoparticles into the substrate that will lead to improved performance. To this end a modified polyol process as well as chemical and physical treatment of selected substances will enable the introduction of transition metal nanoparticles on the catalyst substrate precursors via adsorption and ion-exchange. The presence of metal ions sorbed on fixed precursor sites will inhibit the agglomeration during heating and final products with very fine particle dispersion and tuneable metal content will be obtained. It is expected that the developed catalysts will exhibit increased catalytic performance, even at low temperatures (200-250oC). Other key properties of the proposed nanostructured catalysts include: increased thermal stability (avoiding aggregation), improved durability, capability of reuse and recovery of transition metals as well as low health and environmental impact.Apart from the scientific innovations and the environmental impact, the proposal holds also great economic importance. Taking into account that the autocatalyst industry uses extremely large quantities of precious metal-68% of Pt and 72% of Pd in Europe – the impact of replacing PGMs is of tremendous significance. Based on the current metal prices, it is estimated that the developed catalysts will reduce the catalyst cost at about 40-50%, opening the way to an efficient adaptation of nanotechnology-based catalysts in the automotive sector. Fields of science natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryinorganic compoundsengineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringautomotive engineeringnatural scienceschemical sciencescatalysisengineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materialsengineering and technologymaterials engineeringceramics Programme(s) FP7-NMP - Specific Programme "Cooperation": Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies Topic(s) NMP.2011.2.2-4 - Novel materials for replacement of critical materials (platinum group metals and rare earths) Call for proposal FP7-NMP-2011-SMALL-5 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme CP-FP - Small or medium-scale focused research project Coordinator "NATIONAL CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ""DEMOKRITOS""" Address End of patriarchou grigoriou e and 27 neapoleos street 15341 Agia paraskevi Greece See on map Region Αττική Aττική Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Euripides Papadopoulos (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window EU contribution € 629 899,00 Participants (10) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS France EU contribution € 495 754,00 Address Rue michel ange 3 75794 Paris See on map Region Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Gilles Pulvermuller (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window MONOLITHOS KATALITES KE ANAKIKLOSI ETAIREIA PERIORISMENIS EVTHINIS Greece EU contribution € 357 200,00 Address Vrilissou 83 11476 Athina See on map Region Αττική Aττική Κεντρικός Τομέας Αθηνών Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Iakovos Yakoumis (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window L'UREDERRA, FUNDACION PARA EL DESARROLLO TECNOLOGICO Y SOCIAL Spain EU contribution € 317 300,00 Address Área industrial perguita c/a n°1 31210 Los arcos See on map Region Noreste Comunidad Foral de Navarra Navarra Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Ana Esparza (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window TP ENGINEERING LTD United Kingdom EU contribution € 305 600,00 Address Sandon road blythe park creswell ST11 9RD Stoke on trent See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Duncan Hall (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window ETHNICON METSOVION POLYTECHNION Greece EU contribution € 400 000,00 Address Heroon polytechniou 9 zographou campus 157 80 Athina See on map Region Αττική Aττική Κεντρικός Τομέας Αθηνών Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Georgia Mertzelou (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window ZAKLAD PRODUKCJI KATALIZATOROW JMJPUCHALSKI I KRAWCZYK SPJ Poland EU contribution € 255 400,00 Address Ul. zielona 12 62 800 Kalisz See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Andrzej Puchalski (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window TECNOLOGIA NAVARRA DE NANOPRODUCTOS SL Spain EU contribution € 148 320,00 Address Area industrial perguita c/a 1 31210 Los arcos See on map Region Noreste Comunidad Foral de Navarra Navarra Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Ana Esparza (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PADOVA Italy EU contribution € 401 925,00 Address Via 8 febbraio 2 35122 Padova See on map Region Nord-Est Veneto Padova Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Paolo Maria Scrimin (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window UNIVERSITEIT ANTWERPEN Belgium EU contribution € 355 200,00 Address Prinsstraat 13 2000 Antwerpen See on map Region Vlaams Gewest Prov. 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