Nanostructured sulphur traps for the protection of high performance nox storage/reduction catalysts in low emission engine applications

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The objective of the project is developing new innovative nanostructured materials to realize disposable or ex-site regenerable monolithic sulphur traps (NanoSTRAPS) which protect NOxSR catalysts from sulphur poisoning using ultra low sulphur diesel (ULSD) fuel or "category 3" gasoline (C3G). Specific targets are to
(i) develop monolithic sulphur traps which eliminate SOx (removal > 90%) for over 20,000 km vehicle operation on the roller test bench (using ULSD or C3G fuels);
(ii) demonstrate their applicability in combination with state-of-the-art NOxSR catalysts to achieve the lowest possible NOx emission (meet Euro IV or lower standards);
(iii) evaluate their impact in terms of fuel economy and management of the exhaust gas after treatment system components; and
(iv) optimise the composition of the sulphur trap in relation to the type of fuel. NanoSTRAPS are based on novel nanostructured and layered-type materials promoted by metals.

Program(-y)

• FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Temat(-y)

• 1.1.3.-3. - Key Action Land Transport and Marine Technologies

System finansowania

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Koordynator

INSTM - CONSORZIO INTERUNIVERSITARIO NAZIONALE PER LA SCIENZA E TECNOLOGIA DEI MATERIALI

Adres

Salita Sperone 31 C/o Università Degli Studi Di M
98166 Santagata Messina
Włochy

Uczestnicy (7)

INSTITUTE FOR APPLIED CHEMISTRY BERLIN-ADLERSHOF E.V.

Niemcy

Adres

5G 9.9,Richard-willstaetter-str. 12
12489 Berlin

JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC (TRADING AS SYNETIX)

United Kingdom

Adres

Orchard Road
SG8 5HE Royston,herts

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH

Niemcy

Adres

Lichtenbergstrasse, 4
85748 Garching

THE QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY OF BELFAST

United Kingdom

Adres

Stranmillis Road
BT9 5AG Belfast

UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK

Irlandia

Adres

National Technological Park
61 Limerick

VENEZIA TECNOLOGIE S.P.A.

Włochy

Adres

Via Delle Indutrie 39
30175 Marghera,mestre

VOLKSWAGEN AG

Niemcy

Adres

Berliner Ring 2
38436 Wolfsburg