Project description
Novel high-entropy alloy catalysts for biomass conversion
Biomass can be converted into biofuels and useful chemical products with the help of appropriate metal catalysts for hydrogenation and hydrodeoxygenation. Noble metals are often used as catalysts, but their scarcity and high cost render them prohibitive for large-scale industrial applications. Meanwhile, non-noble transition metals are less effective due to stability issues caused by sintering, leaching and poisoning. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the HEABC project will investigate the catalytic potential of high-entropy alloy materials to replace noble metals for liquid-phase biomass processing. Combining experience in material science and advanced characterisation methods with expertise in biomass conversion and theoretical chemistry, HEABC aims to foster the development of sustainable catalysts for biomass conversion.
Objective
In the proposed project, we will study high entropy alloy (HEA) materials as an alternative to noble metals for liquid phase biomass processing. Non noble metal catalysts suffer from stability issues during liquid phase biomass transformation, owing to sintering, oxidation induced leaching, poisoning. Noble metal catalysts are often used in hydrogenation, hydrodeoxygenation reactions of biomass derived oxygenates, making the process expensive, which is one of the reasons why biomass derived products are not widely adopted in industry yet. We believe HEAs of non-noble metals can solve this problem. This project combines the researcher's expertise in material science and advanced characterization methods with the host's knowledge of biomass conversion and is further enriched by the co-supervisor's background in theoretical chemistry. Together, these strengths will drive the development of new sustainable catalytic materials for biomass conversion.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01
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3000 Leuven
Belgium
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