Obiettivo Research objectives and content Nanophase materials is a new and rapidly expanding field with numerous potential applications in several areas. The suggested program offers good opportunities for training in the synthesis, characterization and the evaluation of the catalytic properties of nanophase doped cerium oxide materials. The ultimate goal is to develop anew catalyst for environmental applications. By proper doping of cerium oxide it may be possible to obtain a more efficient substitute for current car catalysts. Training content (objective, benefit and expected impact) Pr M. Muhammed's group has an excellent experience and knowledge in the synthesis of nanophases and in the study of these ones for catalytic properties. So, my stay will greatly improve my knowledge in this field. Moreover, during my thesis research in collaboration with Rhtne-Poulenc society, I worked on cerium sulfide which will be used as a new red inorganic pigment in plastics. The study of cerium oxide will allow me to show other application of rare-earth element on one hand and on other hand to learn new synthesis processes and physico-chemical characterizations, in particular to determine catalytic properties. Links with industry / industrial relevance (22) The project is of high industrial relevance. Cerium oxide is currently used in noble-metal-based car catalysts. The proper doping of cerium oxide makes possible to reduce or even totally eliminate the amount of noble metals used in such a catalyst. Another advantage of this material is the reduction of the catalyst light off temperature, which greatly decrease emissions due to cold start problem. In this project we have a cooperation with DEGUSSA AG, Germany, where the catalysts synthesized by KTH group are evaluated at DEGUSSA's labs. Campo scientifico natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryinorganic compoundsnatural scienceschemical sciencescatalysis Programma(i) FP4-TMR - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of the training and mobility of researchers, 1994-1998 Argomento(i) 0302 - Post-doctoral research training grants TI09 - Environmental Engineering Invito a presentare proposte Data not available Meccanismo di finanziamento RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships) Coordinatore ROYAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo 30,Teknikringen 30 100 44 STOCKHOLM Svezia Mostra sulla mappa Costo totale Nessun dato Partecipanti (1) Classifica in ordine alfabetico Classifica per Contributo UE Espandi tutto Riduci tutto Not available Francia Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo Mostra sulla mappa Costo totale Nessun dato
