Hydrodeoxygenation on transition metal phosphides
Event details
| Date | 05.04.2016 |
| Hour | 11:00 |
| Speaker |
Dr. Xiaoyang Huang, Technische Universität München Bio: 06/2013: Bachelor Degree in Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, China. 04/2015: Joint Master Degree in Industrial Chemistry, N ational University of Singapore & Technical University of Munich. 05/2015 - 10/2015: Employed as a research assistant in the Department of Chemistry and Catalysis Research Center, Technical University of Munich. 11/2015: Research work in Cardiff University, UK, in the research field of Hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation on gold nanoparticles |
| Location |
EPFL Valais Zeuzier Conference Room
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| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
Transition metal phosphides are an interesting option as catalyst for hydrodefunctionalization of biomass derived molecules, intrinsically more active than sulfides and more poison tolerant than most base or noble metals [1]. As newer synthesis methods have replaced the old high temperature routes, a wider variety of catalytic materials has become available [2]. In order to explore catalytic properties beyond the frequently tested NiP, a series of phosphide materials (W, Mo, and Ni) was prepared by a novel route based on the addition of citric acid in the synthesis and explored with respect to the hydrodeoxygenation of palmitic acid as a model compound for algae based feedstocks.
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- General public
- Free
Organizer
- LMER
Contact
- Annick Evequoz