Research Strongholds
Catalyst nanomaterials design and precision synthesis
We work on the development of scalable synthesis routes which provide precise control on the structure of solid materials over scale lengths which span from the molecular to the mesoscopic and microscopic regimes.
Such control is essential to fine-tune functional properties, e.g. catalytic performance.
Tomographic imaging & operando spectroscopy diagnostics of catalyst materials
Advanced physico-chemical techniques play a crucial role in probing the catalyst materials we develop across diverse lengthscales, especially under (operando) conditions mirroring their industrial application. Employing tomographic imaging, alongside (custom) quantitative 3D image analysis, and spectroscopy methods, our group extracts indispensable information, which is then integrated into our ongoing materials development efforts.
Tandem & electrified catalytic processes for the valorization of unconventional feedstocks (C1, N1, …)synthesis
The transition of the energy and chemical sectors towards sustainability is connected to the valorization of unconventional feedstocks, alternative to conventional fossil resources. We seek to develop new, multifunctional chemical routes to valorize these unconventional feedstocks into added-value fuels and platform chemicals.
Renewable synthetic e-fuels and chemicals
Our group is active in developing new process concepts for the selective production of target compounds, which shall play a role as future-proof energy carriers or commodity chemicals, from renewable feedstocks. We actively cooperate with international partners which complement our chemistry developments with specific (e)fuel formulations & benchmarking, as well as Life-Cycle-Analyses, which help arrive to a holistic view on renewable fuels for hard-to-abate sectors.