Rational Design of Ceria-Supported Non-Noble Metal Nanoalloys as Catalysts for the Selective Direct Conversion of Methane to Methanol

Project description

Improved conversion of methane to methanol benefits industry, society and the environment

Methane (CH4) is the primary component of natural gas and is emitted during human activities and natural processes. Although it accounts for a relatively small percentage of emissions worldwide, its effects are very potent because it traps tens of times more heat than CO2. Converting CH4 to methanol is an excellent way to both reduce atmospheric levels and produce a key fuel and feedstock. It remains a significant challenge and important area of research thanks to the strength of the carbon-hydrogen bonds and the by-products released. The EU-funded 4lessCH4 project will develop innovative catalysts for efficient and selective conversion of CH4 to methanol with important impact on mitigating climate change.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › chemical sciences › organic chemistry › alcohols
• natural sciences › chemical sciences › catalysis
• engineering and technology › nanotechnology › nano-materials
• natural sciences › chemical sciences › organic chemistry › aliphatic compounds
• natural sciences › computer and information sciences › artificial intelligence › computational intelligence

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

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2018 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2018

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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Coordinator

AGENCIA ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS

Net EU contribution

€ 172 932,48

Address

Calle Serrano 117
28006 Madrid
Spain

Region

Comunidad de Madrid › Comunidad de Madrid › Madrid

Activity type

Research Organisations

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Other funding

€ 0,00