OUR LATEST NEWS
New Book: Heterogeneous Catalysis for Energy Applications
Dr Reina and Prof Odriozola have edited an striking book for 2020. Heterogeneous catalysis plays a central role in the global energy paradigm. Practically all the energy-related process - traditional processes using fossil fuels and new sustainable processes based on green alternatives - relies on a catalyst at a certain point to deliver an energy vector or to achieve the transformation of such an energy vector on a particular source of energy (i.e. electrical, chemical, etc.)
This book aims to provide an overview of the design, limitations and challenges of heterogeneous catalysts for energy applications. In an attempt to cover a broad spectra of scenarios, the book will consider traditional processes linked to fossil fuels such as reforming and hydrocracking but it will also deal with catalysis for sustainable energy applications such as hydrogen production, photocatalysis, biomass upgrading and conversion of CO2 to clean fuels. Novel approaches in catalysts design will be also considered including microchannel reactors and structured catalysts, catalytic membranes and ionic liquids.
Overall the book will
be an essential toolkit and a relevant contribution to the fascinating area of
catalysis. Since catalysis is an interdisciplinary science per se the book will
be appealing for chemists, physicists, chemical engineers and industrials
working on energy. This multidisciplinary approach makes the book unique and
will guarantee its impact in a broad market.
April 2020
Putting Catalysis in the Space
February 2020
The Catalysis Unit is leading a new venture in partnership with Smart Separations Ltd and Surrey Space Centre to develop Micro-catalytic reactors for mono-propellant thrusters in small satellites
Surrey catalyst IP set to ignite innovation in modern bio-refineries
March 2019
Our team has developed a new, cost-effective type of catalyst that it hopes will ignite innovation in bio-derived added value chemicals and bring about the next generation of bio-refineries
As the world is looking to combat the catastrophic effects of climate change, many hope that bio-based chemicals and fuels will help in the necessary move away from fossil fuels. The conversion of Acetone, Ethanol and Butanol (ABE) produced from sugar fermentation, into valuable chemicals through condensation reactions is seen as a promising way of producing hydrocarbons that can be used to power future cars and within the energy industry.
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/news/surrey-catalyst-ip-set-ignite-innovation-modern-bio-refineries
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Vice-Chancellor Award 2019 for Dr Estelle le Saché
This award recognises the excellence on research for last year PGRs. In few words, the award indicates that Estelle has been selected as the best PhD researcher at the University of Surrey in 2019 - a highly commendable distinction.
Estelle has successfully completed her PhD in the area of heterogeneous catalysis for CO2 conversion. Her research has resulted in over 20 peer-reviewed publications and a licensed patent. Estelle has been a key member of the Catalysts-Engineering team since its genesis taking a leadership role in the development of our catalytic mini-plants and reaction testing facilities.
Many congrats Estelle!
November 2019
EFCATS student award for Estelle le Saché September 2017
The European Federation of Catalysis Societies (EFCATS) has recognised Estelle's work with one of students awards 2017.
Celebrating our first successful PhD viva - congratulations Dr Utsab Guharoy!! October 2018
Dr Laura Pastor - Awarded best PhD Thesis 2016 by The Spanish Royal Society of Chemistry December 2018
IChemE Global Awards Finalist
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has officially announced the finalists for the IChemE Global Awards 2017. More than 140 entries from 21 countries have made it to the final stages of the Awards, and an overall winner from each category will be revealed on 2 November 2017.
The IChemE Global Awards celebrate excellence, innovation and achievement in the chemical, process and biochemical industries. Dr Reina has been selected as finalist of this prestigious awards in the category of Young Researcher for 2 consecutive years 2016 and 2017
Supercatalysts for CO2 conversion
The Catalysis Unit has developed a Supercatalyst to recycle CO2 and produce added value gas phase compounds. This piece of research has been featured by the technical press
https://www.thechemicalengineer.com/news/cost-effective-supercatalyst-recycles-co2-and-ch4/
November 2017