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Innovative Natural Gas Processes and Products
P.O. box 1033 Blindern
0317 Oslo
Norway
Phone: +47 22 85 55 35
Fax: +47 22 85 54 41
ANNUAL REPORT
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www.ingap.uio.no
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2008
inGAP
Innovative Natural Gas Processes and Products
P.O. box 1033 Blindern
0317 Oslo
Norway
ANNUAL REPORT
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2007
ANNUAL REPORT
2009
Phone: +47 22 85 55 35
Fax: +47 22 85 54 41
[email protected]
www.ingap.uio.no
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Foreword by Centre Director
Energy, nutrition and security are basic human needs. Providing the tools
to fill those needs – in the most sustainable way – is a continuous scientific
and industrial challenge.
inGAP’s main goal was to enhance the sustainability of processes aimed at
converting natural gas into consumer products – at the benefit of mankind,
as well as the competitiveness of our industrial partners. Our main tool was
catalysis – materials that make reactions proceed under milder conditions,
with lower energy consumption and less waste production.
On the global scale, natural gas is a main energy source and a preferred
raw material for a wide range of consumer products such as fertilizers,
packaging materials, clothes, car interiors, laptops, and so on. Natural
gas is also Norway’s most important natural resource, today and in the
foreseeable future.
In this report, we will present highlights of the inGAP centre. Detailed
technical descriptions are found elsewhere, in the annual inGAP reports
(2007-13) and in the publications listed in the Appendix. Here, you will
find selected snapshots showing how inGAP’s impact was built – stone by
stone - towards the ultimate goal: Rational catalyst design by fundamental
insight.
Unni Olsbye
Centre Director
Schematic illustration of the energy requirement of a catalyzed process (running through
the tunnel) compared to an un-catalyzed process (running over the mountain).
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Foreword by leader of host institution
inGAP was the first Centre of Research-based Innovation (SFI) at the
University of Oslo (UiO), and the centre has served as a driving force in
extending our collaboration with important industrial partners. inGAP
has over the years conducted research aligned with UiOs strategy for
long term research efforts addressing industrial challenges. In particular,
we are proud that large and globally oriented companies have chosen our
Department of Chemistry as a preferred research partner when addressing
challenges within the realm of chemistry.
inGAP has produced important results within catalysis and conversion of
natural gas for the production of fuel and various consumables. Natural gas
is one of Norway´s most important natural resources, and the results within
catalysis have contributed to energy savings, more prudent management
of natural resources, and reduced waste management in preparation of a
number of products. In the future we may also see that the results provided
by inGAP will be used within other areas like processing of biomass from
wood and other biological materials.
inGAP has provided results that represent important steps towards a society
built on renewable energy resources and better waste management. The
contributions from inGAP have been very well aligned with UiOs strategy
and plans for providing new and important knowledge pointing towards a
sustainable future.
Ole Petter Ottersen
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword by centre director ..................................................................... 3
Foreword by head of host institution ....................................................... 4
Summary / Sammendrag (norsk) .............................................................. 8
Facts about the Centre ............................................................................. 10
• Organisation ........................................................................................... 10
• Scientific Advisory Board ....................................................................... 11
Cooperation within the centre ..................................................................13
Finances ......................................................................................................14
Results - Key figures ..................................................................................14
Research .....................................................................................................15
International cooperation ..........................................................................36
Training of researchers .............................................................................38
Communication ..........................................................................................42
Effects of the centre for the host institution and research partners ...... 43
Future prospects ........................................................................................43
Success stories and Feedback from some active
company and public partners ..................................................................... 43
Conclusions ................................................................................................49
Supplements ...............................................................................................50
• Lists of Postdocs, PhD Candidates and Master Students .................... 50
• Senior Personnel .................................................................................... 59
• Statement of accounts for the centre financing period ......................... 61
• Publications, Presentations and Patent Applicatiions ........................... 62
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Background of the inGAP Centre of
Background
of the
inGAP Centre
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inGAP is one of 14 National Centres of Research-based Innovation, appointed
by the Norwegian
years, starting in
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Council for
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8 years,
2007. inGAP comprises the leading institutions within catalysis research in
Norway; the University of Oslo (UiO), the Norwegian University of Science
and Technology (NTNU) and SINTEF. Our industry partners, Haldor Topsøe,
INEOS and Statoil, are global players within energy and petrochemicals
production, a field in which catalysis plays a major role. Catalysis is thus
the focal point in our research.
inGAP’s strategy is to establish a cross-disciplinary centre that integrates
experiments, theory and technology within the field of catalytic processes
related to chemical conversion of natural gas.
Each industry partner has defined a process of particular interest to them,
and identified technical challenges in these processes which are addressed
on a fundamental level in joint industry-institute-academia projects. To
support the projects that directly address each of these processes, several
fundamental projects have been defined; addressing topics such as synthesis
of model materials and methods development. Further, investments are
made in instruments and equipment of particular importance for the study
of each of the processes.
inGAP’s approach to research-based innovation: Large-scale technical challenges
inGAP’s
approach
to fundamental
research-based
innovation:
Large-scale
technical
are addressed
at the
level,
where the
insight gained
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be used to
are
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the fundamental
level, where the insight gained will be used to
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and processes.
design improved catalysts and processes.
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Cover by P.V. Daham S. Gunawardana, Postdoctoral Fellow at NTNU.
SEM images of steel samples showing different states of Metal Dusting.
Centre vision
The inGAP Centre vision is:
Value creation in natural-gas processes through rational design of processes
and products based on atomistic and mechanistic insight in catalyst and
reactor parameters under operative conditions
Centre goals
The following Centre goals have been defined:
•
To provide advanced methodology and fundamental insight into
catalyst technology to industry partners, thereby promoting higher
productivity in existing plants, a systematic approach to development
of improved catalysts and processes and the basis for creating new
natural gas processes and products.
•
Funding and research training of at least 18 PhD students and 10-12
temporary researchers.
•
At least 80 publications in high-ranked journals, and 80 oral and poster
presentations at conferences.
•
Hosting 3 (biannual) International Schools of Catalysis.
•
Personnel exchange (8 man-years) between industry and academia.
•
3-5 patent applications, of which at least one should be subjected to
commercialisation measures.
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Summary
During the past 8 years,
•
inGAP has created synergy between previously
competing research groups, making the center a
world-class scientific environment for producing
high-impact research
•
inGAP has improved the competitiveness of the
industry partners, by introducing them to cutting
edge research methods and techniques
•
inGAP has enhanced the industrial impact of
catalysis research at the research partners, by
creating a mutually confident collaboration
environment where the industry partners could
discuss their process challenges
5. Creation of a novel series of metal-organic
framework (MOF) s with unprecedented chemical
and thermal stability, the UiO-66 series. Patent
covers the essential building block of the materials,
and has been granted in US and Europe. A license
agreement for production of these materials has
been signed.
More specifically, inGAP has made the following main
achievements:
6. Educated 17 PhD students (6 will graduate in 2016),
11 postdoctoral researchers and 38 MSc students
1.
7. Published more than 100 papers in scientific
journals, of which several have been cited more
than 100 times.
Optimisation of the catalyst portfolio for a
VCM (Vinyl Chloride Monomer) plant within
INEOS based on an improved understanding
of the role of different types of promoters by
in-situ EXAFS (Extended X-ray Absorption Fine
Structure) measurements combined with catalytic
measurements.
2. Demonstration of rational catalyst design;
production of a novel product spectrum, i.e.
low-aromatic fuel components, over a 1D 10-ring
zeolite which was selected based on mechanistic
understanding of the methanol-to-gasoline (MTG
– Haldor Topsøe’s RTA project) reaction over
conventional zeolites.
3. Fundamental insight into how various gas
impurities affect F-T (Fischer-Tropsch) catalysts,
more specifically that some impurities which
were considered poisons do not harm the catalyst.
This insight can give substantial savings in gas
cleaning costs and reduced catalyst consumption
of a commercial Gas to Liquids (GTL – Statoil’s RTA
project) plant.
200 8. Given close to 200 oral presentations at
international conferences, of which 6 were plenary
and 19 keynote lectures.
9. Invested 23 million NOK in state-of-the-art
instrumentation and methods, which enabled us to
lift the scientific impact of research carried out by
the inGAP partners, within and beyond the inGAP
centre.
10. Organised 2 schools; one aimed at introducing
inGAP students to state-of-the-art catalysis
research, and the other at mutually benefitting
from the hands-on experience of each inGAP
partner with advanced instrumentation and
techniques.
40 35 180 Papers (101) 160 Oral presenta7ons (194 (236)) 140 Invited presenta7ons (42) 120 Popular science contribu7ons (9) 20 Patents (5) 15 100 80 60 30 Schools (2) PhD degrees (cumula9ve) Postdoctoral man years (cumula9ve) 10 5 20 0 Master's degrees (cumula9ve) 25 40 8
4. Increased understanding of MTO (Methanol to
Olefin) catalyst deactivation phenomena, notably
the tetrahedral atom mobility in zeolite/zeotype
lattices during methanol-to-olefins (MTO – INEOS’
RTA project) test cycle (calcination – operation
– regeneration), based on NMR measurements.
Driving forces for the mobility have been identified
by DFT calculations.
0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Number of papers, presentations, patents and school (cumulative)
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Number of master students, PhD degress
and Postdoctoral man year
Sammendrag (norsk)
I løpet av de siste 8 årene har inGAP
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skapt et vitenskapelig senter i verdensklasse
gjennom å bringe sammen, løfte og utnytte
synergien mellom tidligere konkurrerende miljøer
•
bedret konkurranseevnen til våre industripartnere
ved å introdusere dem for «cutting edge»
forskningsmetoder og -teknikker
•
forbedret den industrielle relevansen av
katalyseforskningen hos våre forskningspartnere
ved å skape et tillitsfullt samarbeidsklima
der industripartnerne kunne diskutere sine
prosessutfordringer
Mer spesifikt har inGAP oppnådd:
1.
Optimalisering av katalysatorporteføljen for
et VCM-anlegg innen INEOS basert på en
bedre forståelse av hvilken effekt ulike typer
tilsetningsstoffer til katalysatoren har, basert på
in-situ EXAFS målinger kombinert med katalytiske
målinger.
2. Demonstrasjon av rasjonell katalysator-design;
produksjon av ikke-aromatiske bensinkomponenter
over en småporet zeolitt som ble valgt på grunnlag
av mekanistisk forståelse av metanol-til-bensin
reaksjonen (MTG - Haldor Topsøe’s RTA prosjekt)
over konvensjonelle zeolitter.
3. Grunnleggende innsikt i hvordan ulike urenheter i
fødegassen påvirker katalysatorer for fremstilling
av diesel, nærmere bestemt at noen forurensninger
som ble betraktet som gift ikke skader
katalysatoren. Denne innsikten kan gi betydelige
besparelser i gassrensekostnader og redusert
katalysatorforbruk i en kommersiell Gas to Liquids
prosess (GTL - STATOIL’s RTA prosjekt).
4. Økt forståelse av aktivitetstap i MTO katalysator,
særlig mobiliteten av tetraeder-atomer i zeolitt /
zeotype gitter under metanol-til-olefiner testing
(MTO - INEOS’ prosjekt) (forbehandling - bruk regenerering). Insikten er basert på NMR-målinger.
Drivkreftene for mobiliteten har blitt identifisert
ved hjelp av DFT beregninger.
5. Oppdagelse av en ny serie av metall-organiske
nettverksstrukturer (MOF) med enestående kjemisk
og termisk stabilitet, UiO-66-serien. Patentet, som
er godkjent i USA og Europa, omfatter den viktigste
byggestenen i materialene. En lisensavtale om
produksjon av materialene er signert.
6. Utdannet 17 doktorgradsstudenter (6 vil
uteksamineres i 2016), 11 postdoktorer og 38
masterstudenter
7. Publisert mer enn 100 artikler i vitenskapelige
tidsskrifter, hvorav flere har blitt sitert mer enn 100
ganger.
8. Gitt nærmere 200 muntlige presentasjoner på
internasjonale konferanser, hvorav seks var
plenarforedrag og 19 keynote foredrag.
9. Investert 23 millioner kroner i state-of-the-art
instrumentering og metoder, som har gjort oss
istand til å løfte den vitenskapelige betydningen av
forskning utført i og utenfor inGAP.
10. Organisert to skoler; en rettet mot å gi
inGAP-studentene innblikk i state-of-the-art
katalyseforskning, og en rettet mot gjensidig
utveksling av kunnskap om avanserte instrumenter
og teknikker mellom inGAP-partnerne.
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Organisation Structure
The inGAP centre was organized through a project based
matrix. Each project was allocated to an Innovation
Area, with an Innovation Area Manager. The Areas are:
•
NG (Natural Gas) to syngas
•
NG to fuels
•
NG to petrochemicals
•
New chemistry
•
There are two types of projects within inGAP:
1.
Each industry partner has defined a Restricted
Technology Area (RTA) project, for which they are
given priority to intellectual property rights (IPR).
2. Non-RTA projects, which are of global interest
to the Centre partners, mainly focusing on
method development as well as preparation,
characterization and testing of model materials.
Methods
The Innovation Area Managers were part of inGAP’s
management team, together with the Managing
Director and the Administrative Leader. The Innovation
Area Managers reported to the Managing Director.
The Steering Board had members from each of the
consortium partners and had the overall responsibility
for all inGAP’s activities. In 2007-11 Erling Rytter
(Statoil) was Head of the Board. In 2012-15, the Head
of the board was Steinar Kvisle (INEOS). Tronn Øystein
Hansen was The Research Council of Norway’s observer
to the Board.
Steering Board
Board leader:
Erling Rytter (2007 -11)
Steinar Kvisle (2012 -15)
International
Advisory Board
Management team
Managing Director: Unni Olsbye (2007 - 15)
Acting Managing Director: Stian Svelle (2012 - 13)
Administrator: Sigurd Brændeland (2007 - 09)
Søren Jakobsen (2008 - 09)
Gloria Bostick (2010 - 15)
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NG to syngas
NG to fuels
NG to petrochemicals
New chemistry
Methods
Leader:
Bjørnar Arstad
(2007 - 15)
Leader:
Edvard Bergene (2007)
Morten Rønnekleiv (2008 - 10)
Øyvind Borg (2011)
Torhild H. Skagseth (2011 - 13)
Leader:
Richard Bloom (2007 - 09)
Stian Svelle (2009 - 12)
Anja Sjåstad (20012 - 15)
Leader:
Edd Blekkan (2007 - 10)
Torbjørn Gjervan (2011 - 15)
Leader:
Poul Norby (2007 - 08)
Magnus Rønning (2009 - 15)
The inGAP Steering Board
The ingap Steering Board -Arne Karlsson; Unni Olsbye, Managing Director; Helmer Fjellvåg, Steinar Kvisle,
Chairman of the Board; Tronn Hansen; Hilde J. Venvik, Pablo Beato
Partner
Representative
Deputy
Haldor Topsøe
Pablo Beato
Jesper Nerlov
INEOS
Steinar Kvisle
Terje Fuglerud
NTNU
Edd Blekkan
Hilde Venvik
SINTEF
Duncan Akporiaye
Arne Karlsson
UiO
Helmer Fjellvåg
Vebjørn Bakken
The inGAP Scientific Advisory Board
•
Prof. Ferdi Schüth, Max-Planck institute für Kohlenforschung (Nanomaterials)
•
Prof. Gabor Somorjai, University of California at Berkeley (Surface characterization)
•
Prof. Bert Weckhuysen, University of Utrecht (In-situ characterization)
The S.A.B. assisted the Steering Board in evaluating activities and recommending longterm strategies and priorities.
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The inGAP Scientific Advisory Board – Bert Weckhuysen, Gabor Somorjai and Ferdi Schüth
The inGAP Work Package Leaders
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Work Package
Representative
Natural Gas to Syngas
Bjørnar Arstad
Natural Gas to Fuels
Anja Sjåstad
Natural Gas to Petrochemicals
Stian Svelle
New Chemistry
Torbjørn Gjervan
Methods
Magnus Rønning
Leaders of work packages - Unni Olsbye, Bjørnar Arstad, Magnus Rønning, Stian Svelle, Torbjørn Gjervan,
Anja Sjåstad was not present when photograph was taken.
Cooperation within the centre
Cooperation in inGAP was ensured by three
elements:
Project collaboration. One very important goal for inGAP
was to combine the partners’ expertise and knowledge
to advance understanding of selected processes. To
achieve this goal all innovation areas and most projects
involved several partners. In this way the transfer of
competence between partners was assured and, hence,
a united Centre accomplished.
Personnel exchange. All Ph.D. students employed
within the Centre spent 6 months in one of the industry
partners’ research facilities. Since the exchange took
place in the last part of the Ph.D. program, the industry
partner got a highly skilled chemist/chemical engineer
in the laboratory and one that had been working on
problems related to that partner’s processes. At the same
time the exchange scheme gave the student a chance
to experience the challenges in large scale production
chemistry and boost motivation even further.
Internal seminars. A 2-days internal seminar was
organized each year. During the inGAP seminar, each
project was introduced by the project leader, while
detailed scientific presentations were given by the
personnel carrying out the research. A main purpose
of the seminar was exchange of skills and knowledge
between the various projects and partners. The members
of the International Scientific Board participated actively
by giving plenary lectures during the seminar and by
contributing to the discussions.
Dr. Bjørnar Arstad lectures during the final inGAP seminar
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Financing through the life of the
centre
Distribution of resources
Summary sheet for the main categories of
partners (KNOK)
Contributor
Cash
In-kind
Total
190
59 836
60 026
30 892
30 892
STATOIL
9 507
23 114
32 621
INEOS
3 857
10 289
14 146
Haldor Topsøe
5 018
4 926
9 944
Borealis
4 399
0
4 399
SINTEF
13 167
13 167
RCN
80 000
80 000
SUM
102 971
142 224
245 195
Host UiO
NTNU
Type of activity
KNOK
Research projects
203 015
Equipment
23 602
Administration
16 789
Common centre activities
1 789
Total
245 195
Results – Key figures
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014-15
Total
Scientific/scholary publications (peer reviewed)
Articles published in anthologies
5
6
30
19
2
62
Scientific/scholary publications
Articles published in scientific/ scolary journals
or series
2
15
20
17
16
16
9
95
Total
5
8
45
39
19
16
16
9
157
10
13
60
40
0
53
50
91
317
1
4
1
2
1
9
Number of new/improved methods/models/
prototypes finalised
0
Number of new/improved products/processes/
services finalised
1
1
PhD-degrees completed
2
3
2
10
17
Master degrees
3
4
5
2
13
5
6
38
Scientific publications Information spread to the general public Dissemination measures for users / reports,
memoranda, articles, presentations held at
meetings/conferences
Dissemination measures for the general public/
popular science publications
Commercial results 14
Research
The four elements of inGAP
Research plan
Element 1:
The main advantage of a CRI Centre is the stable, longterm funding and the freedom to operate. Both aspects
are essential to reach beyond the short- and mediumterm goals and visions of each partner. For inGAP, a
highly ambitious goal was set from the start, and may be
shortened to: “Innovation through fundamental insight”.
Establish advanced (in situ/operando)
characterisation laboratories
The ultimate innovation we were seeking was rational
catalyst design. In order to rationally design a catalyst,
it is necessary to know which atomic position and
state (a so-called “site”) are responsible for catalyzing
the desired reaction – and which are responsible for
producing unwanted products. Therefore, a range of
model materials with different sites need to be prepared
and compared for the target reaction. Furthermore, each
model material must be thoroughly characterized, under
reaction conditions, to distinguish between desired and
undesired sites.
Element 2:
The rationale behind this strategy is simple, but its
implementation is complex and requires access to a
wide range of sophisticated instruments and methods.
Therefore, the first element of inGAP, for which we
decided to spend 1/3 of the RCN funding, was investments
in equipment which would enable operando studies of
catalysts under operating conditions.
•
•
In-house
At the synchrotron in Grenoble, France
Preparation of model catalysts
•
•
•
Metal-support
Zeolite/zeotype
Metal-organic frameworks
Element 3:
Elucidation of structure-activity/selectivity/
stability relations. Measurements and
modelling of gas phase – surface interactions
Element 4:
Design and testing of new and improved
catalysts and processes
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The selection of model materials (Element 2) and target
reactions (Element 3) represent another challenge.
Industrial catalysts comprise several length scales
and levels of complexity; active sites possibly being
influenced by promoters (modifiers), possibly interacting
with the support (or framework), all being incorporated
into a formulated matrix. The very type of active
site (acidic, metal, redox), promoters, supports (high
surface, porous, crystalline, basic), binders is strongly
process dependent. Therefore, focus was set on systems
of particular relevance for natural gas conversion
processes, metal-support catalysts and microporous
catalysts; and on processes of particular interest to the
industrial partners.
There were two types of projects within inGAP:
1.
Each industry partner defined a Restricted
Technology Area (RTA) project, for which they were
given priority to intellectual property rights (IPR).
2. Non-RTA projects, which are of global interest to
the Centre partners, mainly focusing on method
development as well as preparation, characterization
and testing of model materials.
To ensure the dedication of all
partners, research funding was
distributed evenly between the
research partners. To ensure general
progress
towards
fundamental
understanding, the RTA projects
were supported by fundamentally
oriented projects. The supporting
projects were aimed at developing
methods and equipment to elucidate
key properties of catalysts and
reaction
mechanisms
for
all
processes. As far as practically
possible,
all
inGAP
partners
collaborated with at least two
other partners in each project.
Furthermore, all data which were
not strictly covered by an RTA
agreement (> 2/3 of the Centre
budget was allocated to non-RTA
activities) were discussed openly
among the partners.
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Natural Gas conversion processes studied
in inGAP
NG to Syngas
High-Temperature Monolith Reactors
Sorption-Enhanced Methane Reforming
Metal Dusting
NG to Fuels
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (RTA)
Methanol to Gasoline (RTA)
NG to Petrochemicals
Olefin technology (RTA)
Ethene oxychlorination
Methanol to Olefins (RTA)
New Chemistry
Metal-Organic Frameworks
Metal nanoparticles
Direct methane conversion processes
Adjustments of research plans
inGAP operated according to the original visions and
goals throughout the Centre period, with only a few
adjustments. Some were initiated by Centre partners,
while others were a response to the Mid-Term evaluation.
In the following, the internally initiated changes will be
mentioned first, and the mid-term evaluation thereafter.
Centre partners
The original inGAP partners were UiO (leader), Borealis,
Norsk Hydro, Statoil, NTNU and SINTEF. In 2007, the oil
and gas division of Norsk Hydro was merged with Statoil
to form StatoilHydro (later Statoil). The same year, Statoil
sold their share of Borealis, which subsequently closed
or sold most of their production sites in Norway. Finally,
the petrochemical division of Norsk Hydro was acquired
by INEOS, who became a new inGAP partner.
In sum, before the centre had even started, the research
portfolio of the industry partners was changing, and
strategic decisions in two out of three industry partners
were moved out of Norway. To secure the industry
funding of inGAP, negotiations were started with Haldor
Topsøe AS, who became new inGAP partner in 2009.
Due to changing company strategies, Borealis left inGAP
by the end of 2011. Statoil left inGAP towards the end
of 2014, after deciding to close all R&D on natural gas
conversion.
Material selection
A third class of materials, Metal-Organic Frameworks
(MOFs), was added to the inGAP portfolio one year into
the centre, after UiO researchers patented and published
the most stable MOF material series to date, the UiO66 series. At that point in time, the ambition to develop
MOFs into single site catalysts was so novel that a project
application to RCN was turned down by the referees as
“improbable”. Without inGAP’s freedom to operate, UiO
would not have been able to maintain an activity in the
field. Today, all targets of the 2008 application have been
reached.
Mid-term evaluation
The mid-term evaluation in 2010 gave inGAP excellent
score:
“inGAP has very successfully developed research on
natural gas processing in the international frontline and
maintains excellent contacts and technology transfer
with partner industries. The Centre is led by a dynamic
managing director in a way that resulted in excellent
cooperation between those involved in inGAP research.
The evaluation team concludes that it is highly likely that
this excellent development will continue during coming
years. In some aspects there is room for improvement
and we recommend:
•
that measures be taken to improve the international
visibility of inGAP as a Centre
•
that the Centre endeavour to expand the facilities for
in-situ spectroscopic investigations
•
that the issue of “novel chemistry” for catalytic
upgrading of natural gas be dealt with at an
increased intensity
•
that in coming activities the Centre pay more
attention to patenting than presently
•
that the possibilities of PhD students to discuss their
research with senior scientists be increased
Process selection
With one exception (sorption-enhanced methane
reforming), all processes were selected by the industrial
partners. Due to strategic changes in StatoilHydro
compared to the original Norsk Hydro partner, the HTMR
project was gradually replaced by the Metal Dusting
project (2009-10). Methanol to Gasoline was added as a
new process with the entrance of Haldor Topsøe in 2009.
When Borealis pulled out in 2011, the olefin technology
project (Borealis RTA) had already come to a natural
termination point. In sum, changing company strategies
had little impact on the general progress of the inGAP
centre.
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that the mobility of senior personnel between the
university and the companies and vice versa be
either strongly stimulated or wholly downplayed
work on metal-organic framework compounds at UiO.
A PhD student, and subsequently a post-doc researcher,
was allocated to work on metal nanoparticle synthesis.
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that the Centre as soon as possible start planning
of how to ensure preservation of cooperation, skills
and resources after 2014.”
The student supervision issue was addressed by the
decision to reduce the number of processes under
study when Borealis would leave the centre in 2011.
Furthermore, the host institution (UiO) made a huge
contribution to strengthening the field of functional
materials by hiring two new, permanent professors;
Prof. Anja Olafsen Sjåstad (Materials synthesis) and
Assoc. Prof. Stian Svelle (Catalysis).
In response to the Mid-Term evaluation, the following
adjustments were made:
The spectroscopy issue was pursued by the employment
of an internationally leading spectroscopist, Prof. Silvia
Bordiga (University of Torino) as adjunct professor at UiO
from 2011. Furthermore, in-situ cells for FTIR–DRIFTS/
ATR were installed at NTNU. Finally, a strategic project
was dedicated to IR spectroscopy studies at SINTEF.
The novel chemistry issue was targeted by organizing
a “novel chemistry” competition in 2011. Furthermore,
a PhD student and two MSc students were dedicated to
Prof. Karl Petter Lillerud with a model of the UiO-66 material
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The final issue, planning of the post-inGAP period, was
undertaken by the decision to make a new CRI application
in 2013. The application, named ICSI, was successful and
will ensure continued collaboration between the inGAP
partners, as well as new industry partners, in the years
to come. We are confident that the expertise, equipment
and methods built and developed during the inGAP
centre will boost the progress of the ICSI centre.
Highlights of Scientific Results
Highlights year by year
General highlights
2007
1. Optimisation of the catalyst portfolio for VCM plant
within INEOS based on an improved understanding of
the role of different types of promoters by in-situ EXAFS
measurements combined with catalytic measurements.
Negotiations, agreement and signature of the Consortium
Agreement. The Centre was officially launched.
2. Demonstration of rational catalyst design; production
of a novel product spectrum, i.e. low-aromatic fuel
components, over a 1D 10-ring zeolite which was selected
based on mechanistic understanding of the methanol-togasoline (MTG – Haldor Topsøe’s RTA project) reaction
over conventional zeolites.
3. Fundamental insight into how various gas impurities
affect F-T catalysts, more specifically that some
impurities which were considered poisons do not harm
the catalyst. This insight can give substantial savings in
gas cleaning costs and reduced catalyst consumption of
a commercial Gas to Liquids (GTL – Statoil’s RTA project)
plant.
4. Increased understanding of MTO catalyst deactivation
phenomena, notably the tetrahedral atom mobility in
zeolite/zeotype lattices during methanol-to-olefins (MTO
– INEOS’ RTA project) test cycle (calcination – operation
– regeneration), based on NMR measurements. Driving
forces for the mobility have been identified by DFT
calculations.
5. Creation of a novel series of metal-organic framework
(MOF) s with unprecedented chemical and thermal
stability, the UiO-66 series. Patent covers the essential
building block of the materials, and has been granted
in US and Europe. An innovation project was recently
launched on synthesis scale-up .
A first-in-its-kind operando system for studying
catalysts under operating conditions up to 1000 °C and
20 bar pressure was constructed at the Swiss-Norwegian
beamline at ESRF, France.
2008
A laboratory scale circulating fluidized bed reactor was
constructed and used to demonstrate the SorptionEnhanced Steam Reforming process; i.e. conversion of
methane to hydrogen with direct separation of CO2.
Conversion of syngas to higher hydrocarbons (FischerTropsch synthesis) was successfully carried out in a
microstructured reactor.
The operando system at ESRF enabled studies showing
that cell expansion in a microporous catalyst during
reaction is a measure of product accumulation in the
pores.
A correlation between catalyst activity for methanol
conversion and the acid site strength of the microporous
catalyst was demonstrated.
The first publication on Zr-based metal-organic
frameworks, the so-called UiO-66 series, appeared. The
paper has currently been cited 612 times (Web of Science
17.06.15).
“The challenge of the 21st Century is to produce catalysts that are capable of
100% selectivity for the desired reactions, often called “green chemistry”.”
Gabor Somorjai, inGAP Scientific Advisor, ChemCatChem 4 (2012) 1512
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2009
2012
Patent application filed on thin films containing
molybdenum oxide, deposited by the ALD method
A review article on shape selectivity in the Methanol To
Hydrocarbons reaction was published. The paper has
currently been cited 154 times (Web of Science 17.06.15).
Haldor Topsøe AS joined inGAP as new industrial partner
inGAP hosted its first school, the inGAP-NANOCAT
summer school with 60 attendees
A hybrid MP2:DFT with dispersion corrections was used
to successfully model alkene methylation reactions
inside a microporous catalyst, with near chemical
accuracy
Demonstration of rational catalyst design: A narrowpored zeolite was used to convert methanol to branched
C5+ alkanes with high selectivity, free of aromatics and
suitable for gasoline and alkylation purposes
2010
A review article on deactivation mechanisms of cobaltbased Fischer-Tropsch catalysts was published. The
paper has currently been cited 154 times (Web of Science
17.06.15)
The catalyst portfolio of the VCM plant of INEOS
was optimized based on fundamental insight gained
by a combination of in-situ EXAFS and catalytic
measurements
An experimental set-up was constructed which allowed
studies of ethane conversion to form mainly ethylene in
the presence of oxygen.
Operando time- and space-resolved diffraction studies,
combined with molecular dynamics and micro-kinetic
modelling led to unprecedented insight in the activation
and deactivation of a H-SAPO-34 catalyst during
methanol conversion to light alkenes (MTO).
2013
The first industrial production plant using UOP/INEOS
MTO technology was successfully started in China. Two
other commercialization agreements were signed.
Advanced characterization suggested that sintering
of cobalt crystallites is an important deactivation
mechanism when the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis is
performed in slurry reactors.
Full-scale modelling of an oxychlorination reactor was
achieved, using input parameters obtained by operando
spectroscopy and kinetic measurements
2014
Patent covering the essential building block of the UiO66 series materials was granted in US and Europe. A
commercial license agreement for the materials was
signed.
Haldor Topsøe signed the first agreement
commercialization of their TIGAS (MTG) process.
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Awards
Professor Anders Holmen, NTNU, received the prestigious
Award for Excellence in Natural Gas Conversion in 2010.
The Award announcement is shown below.
Anders Holmen
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Trondheim, Norway
Professor Anders Holmen was presented with the NGCB’s
Award for Excellence in Natural Gas Conversion in 2010
at the 9th Natural Gas Symposium in Lyon, France.
Professor Holmen is recognized for his achievements
in advancing concepts and practical applications of
direct and indirect routes for the efficient utilization of
natural gas. He has contributed fundamental concepts
for the conversion of methane to acetylene in hightemperature short-contract time reactors. His research
group has developed and used methods for measuring
Anders Holmen
the dynamics of carbon formation during methane
reactions at conditions to industrial practice, and for
the elucidation of the kinetics and mechanism of partial
oxidation of light alkanes.
Throughout his career, Holmen has contributed to
the understanding and practice of Fischer-Tropsch
synthesis, specifically by unravelling the complex effects
of water on reaction rate and selectivity and the role of
Co crystallite size and of supports on catalyst reactivity
and stability.
Invited lectures
During the centre period, inGAP personnel have given a
total of 42 invited lectures, of which 29 were plenary and
keynote lectures at international scientific conferences.
3 Keynote lectures at EuropaCat-VIII (Åbo 2007), the
conference on catalyst deactivation (Delft 2008) and the
ACS National meeting (New Orleans 2013).
The plenary/keynote lecturers and events are listed
below.
Karl Petter Lillerud
1 Plenary lecture at ISHHC-XIV (Stockholm 2009)
Unni Olsbye
1 Keynote lecture at XAFS XIV (Camerino 2009)
3 Plenary lectures at GECAT conference (Cluny 2014),
ABC-7 conference (Tokyo 2013), XIX Zeolite Forum (Male
Ciche 2012)
Magnus Rønning
8 Keynote lectures at 15th International Congress of
Catalysis (Munich 2012), EECAT-1 (Tianjin 2014), Syngas
convention (Cape Town 2012), XVth ISHHC (Berlin
2011), 22nd NAM Meeting (Detroit 2011), 9th Novel Gas
Conversion Symposium (Lyon 2010), ABC-6 conference
(Genova 2009), 13th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis
(Gothenburg 2008).
Anders Holmen
2 Plenary lectures at the 2010 Novel Gas conversion
symposium (Lyon 2010) and the ISOSCAR-4 conference
(Beijing 2013).
4 Keynote lectures at Nordic Catalysis Symposium
(Helsingør 2010), Synfuels 2012 (Munich 2012), 7th
International conference on environmental catalysis
(Lyon 2012), E-MRS Spring meeting (Strasbourg 2013).
Stian Svelle
2 Keynote lectures at 14th int conf on theoretical aspects
of catalysis (Vlissingen, Nederland 2012) and Nordic
Catalysis Symposium (Åland 2012).
Edd Blekkan
1 Keynote lecture at 9th Novel Gas Conversion
Symposium (Lyon 2010).
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SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES AND RESULTS
inGAP’s vision can be shortened to: “Innovation through fundamental insight”.
Catalysis is the workhorse of petrochemical industry, and fundamental insight is
primarily obtained by studying catalysts under working conditions (Operando/
in-situ), in combination with mechanistic and kinetic reaction studies as well as
quantum-chemical modeling.
Innovation is achieved whenever our findings are implemented as process
improvements in industry.
In the following, main challenges to natural gas conversion, as well as our approach
to solving them, are presented, grouped by product and process areas.
Insight at the fundamental level enables industrial scale improvements - inGAP research
improves processes economically and environmentally.
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NATURAL GAS TO SYNGAS
Synthesis gas (Syngas, a mix of CO and H2) is the common first step from
natural gas, biomass or coal to a host of hydrocarbon products and others,
via methanol, ammonia, or Fisher-Tropsch products. The processes for
making synthesis gas are therefore highly relevant to any type of natural
gas utilization that does not involve complete combustion.
Projects
High Temperature Monolith Reactor (HTMR)
Metal Dusting Corrosion
In this area it was decided to focus on hardware and reactor solutions. The
first topic was to study the corrosive effects on operational equipment taking
place during syngas production (known as Metal Dusting). The next topics
were two reactor concepts relevant for gas conversion to syngas or hydrogen.
These reactor concepts are examples of so-called process intensification
by their virtue of being more compact compared to traditional process
equipment. These three topics are all related to cost reduction and reduced
energy consumption when producing syngas/H2 gas from biomass, gas, oil,
or coal and are therefore relevant for potential innovations in syngas/H2
production.
NATURAL GAS TO SYNGAS
Sorption Enhanced Methane Steam Reforming
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Metal Dusting
NATURAL GAS TO SYNGAS
Metal dusting is a corrosive degradation process on
metals and alloys that proceeds by a gradual breakdown
of materials into fine dust like particles. It is a hazard
in the chemical and petrochemical industries, where
metals and alloys are exposed to carbon gaseous
environment with low oxygen or steam partial
pressures at temperatures above 400°C. Metal dusting
carries significant cost associated with precautionary
measures and, ultimately, replacement of process units
and equipment. The overall objective of this project
was to obtain a better understanding of the initial
stages in metal dusting corrosion. This was done by
preparing surface oxide layers of representative alloys,
which was then exposed to a high carbon activity gas
at high temperature. The samples were characterized in
detail before and after the exposure. The initial carbon
formation, as well as the progress of the metal dusting,
was found to be affected by the gas flow pattern, material
stress, structure and composition of the exposed alloy
surface, temperature, pressure, and composition of the
gas stream. The presence of reducible Ni and Fe phases
within Cr-rich oxides on the metal were associated with
carbon formation and Ni−Fe alloy particles have acted as
catalysts for the formation of filamentous carbon. Carbon
filament size effects were attributed to the temperature
dependent sintering of the Ni−Fe particles upon their
reduction. We were therefore able to reach a much
higher understanding of crucial parameters influencing
this unwanted phenomenon.
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Metal dusting attack on a tube and weld in process equipment at the
methanol production plant at Tjeldbergodden
High Temperature Monolith Reactor
Compact units for chemical processes are important
for process intensification and reduced cost. In this
project we developed further catalyst coatings to be on
the surface wall inside monolith reactors, previously
developed by inGAP partners. The developed monolith
reactor unit had the added advantage of particularly
good heat integration, i.e. how heat is transferred
between reaction zones to better utilize and therefore
save energy. Due to changes in dispositions of industrial
partners this project was stopped after a few years.
A monolith reactor. The whole unit is heated
and the gas flows through the channels. The
catalyst is on the channel walls.
Sorption Enhanced Steam Methane
Reforming (SE-SMR)
to regular syngas production with subsequent catalytic
conversion and separation steps as mentioned above.
inGAP collaborators have developed, and demonstrated
at lab-scale, a so called circulating fluidized bed reactor
system enabling this concept in a continuous way,
which is advantageous because it simplifies the process
layout. This practical continuous demonstration over
several hours was the first of its kind for this concept of
hydrogen production.
Schematic presentation of the SE-SMR process utilizing a circulating fluidized bed reactor.
The plot to the right shows thermodynamic yield of H2 gas and about 80 % CO2 separation
efficiency in a demonstration run.
NATURAL GAS TO SYNGAS
While converting natural gas (reforming) using a Nicatalyst one may also add a material (metal oxide)
to the reactor that reacts selectively with CO2, i.e. a
CO2 sorbent. As the added sorbent reacts with the
generated CO2 the product gas will become more and
more hydrogen rich, hence the name Sorption Enhanced
Steam Methane Reforming. However, the sorbent must
be regenerated in a subsequent step to release captured
CO2 before reuse. A process like this can be an alternative
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NATURAL GAS TO FUELS
High quality liquid fuels can be produced from any carbon-containing
feedstock, including natural gas, biomass and coal. The Fischer-Tropsch and
Methanol-to-Gasoline processes are viable processes for such production.
The catalyst and reaction conditions have a large impact on the product
spectrum. With extensive knowledge within this area, inGAP contributes
to development of alternative routes for production of transportation fuels.
Projects
Conversion of natural gas to value added products in the liquid range
Advanced in situ characterisation of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts
NATURAL GAS TO DUELS
Fundamental study of cobalt-based Fischer Tropsch catalysts using SSITKA
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Methanol-to-Gasoline (MTG)
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
Advanced catayst preparation and
characterization
Several metals may be used as catalysts in the FT
process and Cobalt (Co) has many advantages compared
to the commonly used Iron (Fe), but the relatively high
price of Co compared to Fe requires careful design and
optimization of the catalysts in order to gain commercial
advantages. We have therefore chosen to study
deactivation processes in detail, a task that is particularly
challenging because the particles are encapsulated by
long hydrocarbons (wax) during the process. Catalysts
used in a semi-commercial demonstration GTL unit with
production capacity of 1000 bpd has been analysed and
compared to fresh catalysts. The Co-Re/γ-Al2O3 catalyst
was extracted from the slurry reactor after a month of
operation at commercial FT synthesis conditions. Ex
situ and quasi in situ characterisation techniques were
employed in order to reveal changes that occurred
during operation and assist towards the understanding
of the deactivation mechanism at the industrial scale.
Results from the nanoparticle size determination suggest
that sintering of the cobalt crystallites is an important
deactivation mechanism in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
performed in slurry reactors. In addition, a higher degree
of reduction is observed for the spent catalyst.
Another issue is the location and state of rhenium in
rhenium-promoted Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts.
Rhenium addition plays an active role to the catalyst
performance. Both catalytic activity and desired
selectivity can be enhanced by addition of small amounts
of rhenium. The exact mechanism of the Re influence
on the catalytic activity is debated. A specially designed
experiment with the use of high-energy X-rays has been
realized. The high-energy X-ray experiment has been
shown to be an attractive option for performing in situ
catalytic studies since results from such an experiment
can be directly compared with the results from the
conventional laboratory scale fixed-bed reactor. Results
obtained from the high-energy experiment (Re K edge)
have been compared with the results from the traditional
way of studying rhenium with X-ray absorption
spectroscopy (Re LIII edge). Both experiments confirmed
that Re is atomically distributed inside the bulk cobalt
particles. The presence of Re atoms induce a local cobalt
distortion while being in close contact with cobalt which
can be a reason for the observed increase in catalytic
activity.
Usually during in situ studies with the use of X-ray
absorption spectroscopy, large data sets are collected.
Extraction of useful information may therefore be very
time consuming. A Multivariate Curve Resolution (MCR)
method has been applied to the XAS data set as a blind
separation method. MCR is capable of extracting in a
highly automated manner component spectra with
distinct kinetic evolution together with their respective
concentration profiles without the use of reference
spectra. It has been demonstrated that the components
extracted with MCR have a clear chemical meaning and
together with their concentration profile can be used for
the explanation of the chemical process.
Steady-state isotopic transient kinetic analysis (SSITKA)
is a powerful method to investigate the mechanism of
CO activation and methane formation, by studying the
transient response of a switch from 12CO/H2 to 13CO/
H2 syngas under reaction conditions using a mass
spectrometer. This allows us to get parameters like
the adsorption equilibrium of the adsorbed CO, the
site coverage of CO and carbon pools, the reactivity of
adsorbed CO, surface resident times of CO and CH4, the
number of surface intermediates and other parameters.
To get accurate results, highly defined catalysts are
necessary. Therefore, new methods to synthesize
well defined cobalt catalysts have been developed.
Colloidal solutions of monodisperse, well-defined cobalt
nanoparticles with sizes in the range of 4 and 15 nm have
been synthesized and deposited on mesoporous supports.
A highly integrated approach to combine advanced
synthesis and characterization, detailed kinetic study
including steady-state and transient experiments, as well
as density functional theory is employed to gain a better
understanding of the reaction mechanism including CO
activation, methane formation and C-C bond formation.
NATURAL GAS TO FUELS
Synthesis gas derived from carbon sources such as
natural gas, coal or biomass, is converted into liquid
hydrocarbons, lubricant oils, waxes, synthetic fuel etc.
by the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) based GTL process. The FT
process has been known for nearly 100 years and has
been used in several situations when crude oil was
a limited or very expensive resource. Now the world
oil resources are diminishing and alternative routes
to produce petrochemical derivatives are receiving
increased attention. The FT technology provides a
route for natural gas resources to enter the existing
transportation fuel market.
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Microstructured reactors
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On the reactor technology side, progress has been
made in the application of microstructured reactors.
Microstructured reactors have a large number of
small, parallel channels with enhanced mass transfer
properties and intensified heat transfer enabling
isothermal operation of the highly exothermic FischerTropsch reaction. In inGAP, SINTEF and Statoil
researchers showed that undiluted CoRe/Al2O3 catalyst
used in a microstructured reactor gave similar product
yield and distribution as diluted CoRe/Al2O3 catalyst
tested in conventional lab-scale reactors. Furthermore,
the microstructued reactor gave very low pressure drop
and slow deactivation. Especially offshore production
and biogas conversion could benefit from the use of
microstructured reactors.
Methanol-to-Gasoline (MTG)
At present, the world is dependent on oil for production
of both fuels and raw materials for plastics. Gasoline
production by the MTG process was started at industrial
scale during the oil crisis in the 1980s, but the subsequent
drop in oil price led to plant shut down. Today’s economy,
however, leads to renewed interest and boosts in the
industrial sector for this process.
Methanol is a versatile intermediate, which can be
converted to different hydrocarbons e.g. by means
of the MTG process. Under optimal conditions, high
octane clean gasoline is produced. As methanol is
easily produced from natural gas, biomass or coal, the
MTG process offers an important alternative route
for fuel supply to the existing transportation market.
This forms the background for the Topsøe Improved
Gasoline Synthesis (TIGAS) process, which is currently
being commercialized in a natural gas based plant in
Turkmenistan. Within inGAP, the fundamental aspects
of the MTG process were investigated by UiO and Haldor
Topsøe A/S.
The catalysts: Zeolites
Zeolites are the catalysts used in the MTG process.
Zeolites are microporous crystalline structures. These
solids look like powders or pellets to our eyes, but at
the atomic level they can be considered to be molecular
scale labyrinths. Each crystal contains cavities and
channels which the reactant methanol can diffuse into,
and inside these channels, reactions occur. The resulting
product mixture depends on the type of zeolite we use
as well as reaction conditions. For gasoline production
the product molecules must be allowed to diffuse trough
channels consisting of at least 10 framework cations.
A major objective for the inGAP work was to provide
a more detailed understanding of how the exact size,
shape and dimensionality of these channels influence
the catalyst performance, i.e. the shape selectivity of the
zeolite catalysts. This can be considered to be a rather
general topic, as zeolites are employed as catalysts in a
wide range of other processes, such as catalytic (hydro)
cracking for fuel and gasoline production.
NATURAL GAS TO FUELS
Reaction mechanism studies
SEM image of a catalyst foil and picture of the
microstructured reactor
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Within inGAP, the mechanism of the MTG reaction has
been studied down to the molecular level in order to
learn how to tune processes into producing only the
desired products. As the reaction mechanisms involved
Detailed insight gives new possibilities
With the long term commitment to a single topic
afforded by a center such as inGAP, we have achieved
a lot. The choice to investigate the shape selectivity
of several different materials, combined with deep
mechanistic studies, allowed us to discover a type of
catalyst that provide a unique product in this process.
By employing catalysts with unidirectional rather than
three dimensional pore systems, a product rich in
branched alkenes is produced. This may offer process
flexibility; as such a product is lighter and contains much
less aromatics than the traditional MTG product but still
in the gasoline range.
During the systematic studies of the effects of zeolite
topology on catalyst performance, two separate instances
where we are convinced that the catalyst performance is
determined predominantly by particle morphology, and
in particular how the framework topology is structurally
related to the morphology, were encountered. This led
to the broader and probably general idea that it might
be possible to tune the shape selective properties of a
zeolite catalyst by altering the particle morphology
rather than the framework topology. If it were possible
by design to make sure that certain crystal facets of a
catalyst are preferentially exposed, a new approach
by which to manipulate the shape selectivity of zeolite
catalysts becomes evident. We refer to this as morphology
induced shape selectivity. This is a novel concept we believe
should be added to the conceptual toolbox of researchers
working within zeolite synthesis and shape selective
catalysis. Together, researchers at UiO and Haldor
Topsøe A/S were recently awarded a European Industrial
Doctorate project called ZeoMorph to pursue this idea
in depth. This new project is a direct consequence of
the research alliance forged by the dedicated, long term
effort made possible within the CRI framework.
The ZeoMorph
candidates, from left to
right: Andrea Molino,
Juan Salvador Martinez
Espin, Malte Nielsen,
Kasia Lukaszuk, Pablo del
Campo, Dani Rojo Gama.
Pablo is funded by HTAS
via inGAP, whereas the
five others are funded by
the ZeoMorph project.
NATURAL GAS TO FUELS
are highly complex, a range of advanced techniques
had to be utilized in combination. This requires a
research team mastering a wide range of disciplines
within chemistry and materials science. The diversity
of experience and specialties developed within the
inGAP center has allowed the researches to evolve to
become world-leading in studies of this highly complex
and important reaction. Specifically, it has been found
that both alkenes and aromatic compounds may act as
reaction intermediates, following the dual cycle concept,
which has been greatly refined by inGAP research.
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NATURAL GAS TO PETROCHEMICALS
NATURAL GAS TO PETROCHEMICALS
The large majority of (petro)chemical products are produced from petroleum
(oil) or natural gas. Among the petrochemical products, we find plastics, such
as polyvinylchloride (PVC), polyethene, polypropylene; synthetic fibers such
as polyesters, nylons; elastomers which are rubber-type materials; fertilizers;
pharmaceuticals; paints; detergents; insecticides; vitamins; etc. Most of these
products are made from surprisingly few chemical intermediates, such as chemically
functionalized light alkenes, aromatic compounds, or synthesis gas (CO + H2). The
main component in natural gas is methane, CH4, which is composed of only one
carbon atom, while petrochemicals consist of many carbon (C) atoms connected in
various conformations. Within inGAP, a few areas in which we focus on the production
of building blocks for petrochemicals from natural gas were chosen, based on the
interests of the industrial partners INEOS and Borealis.
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inGAP focuses on developing new and improving existing technologies for
making monomers for polymer production.
Projects
Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO)
Olefin technology
VCM technology
Zeolites are solids with tiny holes and channels which
allow molecules in and out according to their size
and shape. This property is used in methanol-toolefins technology: methanol diffuses into the zeolite
and is converted into ethene and propene which are
small enough to escape. These products are the basis
for a whole range of chemical products, particularly
plastics. Olefins (a common name for light alkenes) are
currently produced from oil. The UOP-Norsk Hydro
MTO technology offers a flexible and specific route from
raw materials like gas and biomass to the high value
alkenes, and the MTO process is currently licensed by
UOP. Researchers at UiO, SINTEF, NTNU and INEOS have
played a major role in the development of the process,
using the SAPO-34 catalyst, which is currently being
commercialized in China. Within inGAP, a key topic for
INEOS has been to understand the long term, permanent
deactivation of the catalyst during many reactionregeneration cycles.
Olefin technology
Ethene is currently produced in the endothermic thermal
steam cracking of ethane (or naphtha). Oxidative
dehydrogenation may be operated nearly isothermally,
and this process was investigated within inGAP as
a consequence of interest from Borealis. Oxygen is
added to the feed to produce heat for the reaction by
oxidation of the hydrogen produced. However, oxidative
dehydrogenation of ethane (ODE) is a complex process
involving extremely fast reactions at high temperature.
Heat and reaction modelling in interplay with experiment
are our tools to select the best reactor and conditions for
the process.
The reactions involved in the oxidative dehydrogenation
of ethane (ODE) are extremely fast and occur at high
temperature. There is therefore a need to develop
special reactors for this application. Heat and reaction
modeling of these reactors was carried out at NTNU,
and is necessary to choose the best reactor and the best
conditions for the process. A better understanding of the
reaction kinetics for dehydrogenation of ethane, in the
presence and absence of oxygen containing species, is
important in optimizing the process conditions and the
reactor model.
The high reaction temperatures (up to 800-900 °C)
involved leads to considerations regarding the choice
of analytical method, sample and sample environment.
In the current project, an analytical technique based
on infrared emission spectroscopy has been developed,
primarily at SINTEF, which makes it possible to
quantitatively study the components involved at high
temperatures
VCM Technology – Ethene
oxychlorination
Oxychlorination of ethene is a key process step in the
production of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) a thermoplastic
produced by polymerisation of VCM (vinyl chloride
monomer). INEOS ChlorVinyls is the leading producer
of PVC in Europe, and has production facilities at Rafnes,
Norway. The production is almost entirely based on LPG
from the Norwegian continental shelf, representing a
significant value creation for Norwegian natural gas
resources.
PVC is a thermoplastic (it can be melted and frozen into
desired shapes repeatedly), its versatility ranging from
building and aerospace products to pharmaceuticals.
This makes PVC the second largest commodity plastic
after polyethene, and the PVC world production is
expected to exceed 40 million tonnes per year by 2016.
Oxychlorination of ethene is a catalytic process
performed over a copper based heterogeneous catalyst in
either a fluidized bed or a multitubular fixed bed reactor.
This was a long term commitment where the original
objective was to study the kinetics and implement them
in a reactor model for multitubular reactors. A study
of the effect of additives and support on activity and
selectivity was initiated by UiO. Our approach was to use
a multi technique approach combined, both in situ and
operando, with expertise from industrial and academic
partnerships afforded by the center configuration.
The work was carried out in collaboration between
University of Oslo, NTNU, University of Turin and INEOS.
Indeed, an improved understanding of the kinetics of the
oxychlorination reaction and the impact of additives and
support on selectivity was achieved, and the results have
been utilised in INEOS’ continuous efforts to improve the
performance of the oxychlorination reactors and thereby
the company’s competitiveness.
NATURAL GAS TO PETROCHEMICALS
Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO)
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NEW CHEMISTRY
Much of inGAPs resources are focused on developing and improving existing
processes in close collaboration with industrial partners. However, we are
also dedicating ourselves to new chemistry, with the aim of developing
completely novel catalytic systems.
The innovation area “New Chemistry” aims to identify new catalysts, new
processes and new chemical conversion routes for natural gas to products
based on generic insight gained in the center. In addition, promising new
(radical) ideas reported in the literature are evaluated. ”New Chemistry”
can include new methods, new characterization techniques, new materials
and synthesis routes, and radically new technology/new routes to products.
The innovation area pursues ideas and concepts not natural for the other
innovation areas to follow up.
The innovation area focuses on new materials and catalysts, which includes
catalytic MOFs (Metal Organic Frameworks) as well as cobalt nanoparticles
and zeolites with well-defined size and morphology.
NEW CHEMISTRY
Projects
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Understanding the synthesis of the UiO-66 MOF
Zeolite crystal growth in the presence of surfactants
Cobalt Nanoparticles
Cobalt nanoparticle based
catalysts
Metal organic framework
compounds (MOFs)
Co based catalysts are of particular interest for e.g.
diesel production via the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
route. In order to optimize industry processes to give
high reaction rates and no undesired by-products we
need to understand how the small catalytic particles
must be designed with respect to size, shape, chemical
composition and atomic arrangement. We also need
to know how the surface of the catalyst changes with
changing reaction conditions, such as pressure and
temperature.
Understanding the synthesis of UiO-66
In the inGAP projects devoted to Co and Co(Re) particle
synthesis, we have succeeded in developing a synthetic
route that gives monodisperse cobalt nanoparticles.
Thorough characterization shows that the atomic
arrangement of large cobalt particles changes at
temperatures around 420 °C. However, when the cobalt
particle size becomes smaller than approximately 20
nm, the atomic arrangement does not change with
temperature, and this may in turn affect the catalytic
properties in a cobalt based ”metal-on-support” catalyst.
Recently, the studies of Co nanoparticle synthesis were
extended to include Co(Re) nanoparticles. Stable colloidal
solutions of monodisperse, well-defined cobalt-rhenium
nanoparticles with sizes in the range of 4 and 10 nm
have been produced and subsequently deposited on
mesoporous supports. The free standing nanoparticles
are fully characterized with respect to size and size
distribution, chemical composition as well as structural
aspects.
Free standing Co(-Re) nanoparticles and the
corresponding Co(-Re)/Al2O3 metal-on-support catalysts
are investigated by means of in-situ synchrotron X-ray
diffraction and total scattering analysis. Thereby we
have been able to correlate effect of stacking disorder
and rhenium distribution between free standing NPs and
particles deposited on the support material.
In another project, Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
(STM) and Low Energy Electron Diffraction (LEED) have
been used to investigate CO adsorption (the first step in
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis) on the surface of ideal Co
surfaces. Reconstruction of the surface is observed at
higher CO loadings. Temperature-cycling studied using
environmental XPS are in progress.
Studies of zeolite crystal growth
Mesoporous or hierarchical zeolite catalysts are among
the most rapidly expanding research fields within
zeolite synthesis and catalysis. The general concept is to
improve the access to and from the zeolite active sites by
the introduction of mesoporous “super highways” while
still maintaining the highly desirable shape selective
properties induced by the micropores. The most obvious
advantages with respect to catalyst performance are a
more efficient utilization of the entire internal surface
of the zeolite (i.e. a smaller reactor might be employed)
and a higher coking resistance due to the substantially
larger external surface (i.e. less frequent catalyst
regeneration is need). Recent literature demonstrated
that a combination of the quaternary amine structure
directing agent (SDA) with a long surfactant chain may
lead to the formation of single unit cell thick nanosheets
of zeolite MFI, with remarkable catalytic longevity and
unaltered shape selective properties. However, the
universality of this approach (i.e. to couple the SDA to a
surfactant chain) has not been demonstrated. Therefore,
the current project focuses on systematic, fundamental
studies of zeolite crystal growth in the presence of such
multifunctional SDAs.
NEW CHEMISTRY
Synthesis and characterization of cobalt
nanoparticles and development of welldefined model catalyst systems
The UiO-66-series of metal organic framework materials
(MOFs) is among the handful MOFs that are currently
being studied for various applications by many groups
internationally, due to its exceptional stability. Following
the original publication on the parent UiO-66 material
in 2008, a multitude of synthetic procedures have been
reported for UiO-66. These variations lead to a situation
where a given UiO-66 sample can differ in composition
from that of the idealised, non-defective structure.
Of most consequence is the fact that the thermal and
chemical stability, defectiveness, and concentration
and nature of surface sites of the material can vary
significantly depending on the synthesis method used.
In this project, we have systematically varied synthesis
conditions and established six characterization criteria
to determine whether or not a UiO-66 synthesis has
led to a “perfect” material. The study has demonstrated
the logical impact that simple changes to the synthesis
conditions can have on the properties of UiO-66. We
are now in a position where we understand how the
synthesis parameters (ratio of reagents and synthesis
temperature) influence the quality of the product. Armed
with these insights, we are currently taking the first
steps towards developing the UiO series of metal organic
frameworks towards a commercial application.
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METHODS AND EQUIPMENT
A main challenge in today’s catalysis research is to
study the processes at molecular level while running
at realistic conditions. Method development is an
inGAP focus area targeted towards state-of-the-art
in-situ techniques. In addition, new methods for
making and studying model systems receive high
priority.
“Chemists are like detectives:
they like to know ‘whodunit’
during a catalytic reaction.”
METHODS AND EQUIPMENT
Bert Weckhuysen, inGAP Scientific Advisor,
Nature Chemistry, 1 (2009) 690
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Scientists are trying to find out in detail which
reactions take place during industrial processes and
with this knowledge we want to design more active
and stable catalyst materials. Common industrial
processes such as the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
and the methanol to olefins process operate at
demanding pressures and temperatures. Not long
ago, the only way to study these catalyst systems
was restricted to ex-situ characterisation methods.
These are not necessarily reliable since their
behaviour and chemical state is highly dependant
on the reaction environment. For example, cobalt
metal particles can be re-oxidised when exposed
to air. In-situ methods offer the possibility to
work with sample environments where the
reaction conditions can be reproduced (i.e. high
temperature, reaction gas mixture and also high
pressures). InGAP has invested in advanced
equipment for further development and refinement
of a wide range of techniques which allow
scientists to get information on different aspects of
catalyst structure, such as the nature of crystalline
phases, sizes of metal and oxide nanoparticles, and
the oxidation state of the atoms in the catalysts.
Synchrotron-based X-ray techniques are directly
combined with more conventional methods, such
as Raman and infrared spectroscopy.
The main characterisation methods used by
inGAP are XRD (X-ray diffraction), XAS (X-ray
absorption spectroscopy), diffuse reflectance
infrared Fourier-transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS),
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) transmission
electron microscopy (TEM) and microcalorimetry.
The centre has also a strong emphasis on advanced
synthesis methods such as atomic layer chemical
vapour deposition (ALCVD).
ESRF in Grenoble, where inGAP has been a leading
contributorto the building of in-situ equipment.
inGAP has been a leading contributor to the building
of in-situ equipment at the Swiss-Norwegian Beam
Line (SNBL) at ESRF in Grenoble. It is now possible
to study the surface reactions on the catalyst at high
temperature, high pressure and with a reactant gas
flow.
Equipment
The following equipment has been purchased as part of
the inGAP Centre.
In-situ cell for IR instrument at SINTEF. The unit is used
for e.g. studying working syngas-producing catalysts.
Operando equipment at the Swiss-Norwegian beamline
at the ESRF synchrothron in Grenoble (France). The
equipment is used in the Fischer-Tropsch and Methanolto-olefins projects, as well as in the HTMR and MOF for
catalysis projects.
NMR equipment at SINTEF. The unit is used for e.g.
studying MTO catalysts.
Mass spectrometer at UiO. This unit is used for e.g.
mechanistic studies of the Methanol-to-olefins reaction,
as well as for TPD studies in the MOF for catalysis project.
Chemisorption instrument at NTNU. The unit is used in a
variety of metal-based catalysis projects at NTNU.
Atomic Layer Deposition reactor at UiO. Such equipment
is used in the Ph.D. project: “Model compounds – metal/
support” as well as in the HTMR project.
Microcalorimeter at NTNU. This unit is developed and
used in the Ph.D. project: “Chemisorption studies”.
Catalytic pre-treatment cell for XPS at SINTEF. This unit
is used e.g. in the HTMR, Fischer-Tropsch and Metal
particles projects.
Microscope for single crystal XRD at UiO. The unit is
used mainly for studying MOF materials.
Micromeritics Tri-Star gas adsorption apparatus at
NTNU. This unit is used on a regular basis e.g. in the
Fischer-Tropsch project to characterize the porosity of
catalysts and catalyst supports.
High-Resolution Scanning Electron Microscopy (HRSEM)
instrument at UiO. This instrument is used to study the
morphology of metal nanoparticles and microporous
materials.
Temporal Analysis of Products (TAP) instrument at UiO:
This instrument is used to study the kinetics of single
catalytic reactions.
METHODS AND EQUIPMENT
3D option for Transmission Electron Microscopy at
SINTEF. This unit is used in the Fischer-Tropsch project.
Mass spectrometer for in-situ IR/Raman rig at NTNU.
The unit is used in e.g. the Fischer-Tropsch project.
Dr. Evgeniy Redekop with the
TAP instrument at UiO.
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International cooperation
inGAP was international in nature, with 3 out of 4
industry partners being based outside Norway. During
the Centre period, Statoil had a partnership with Lurgi
(Germany) and PetroSA (South-Africa) on the F-T
process and Johnson Matthey (England) on catalyst
manufacture, while INEOS had partnership with UOP
(USA) on the MTO process.
inGAP benefited from the wide and active international
network of its partners; e.g.; the host institution being
part of IDECAT and SINTEF being part of ENMIX, the
only two European Networks of Excellence within
catalysis. The Centre partners have a long tradition of
sending Ph.D. students abroad for a 6 month training
period, and this tradition was continued within inGAP.
The receiving institution for such stays were selected
based on the priorities and needs of the project. As
such, the University of Utrecht (in-situ spectroscopy),
the University of Berkeley (metal nano-particles), the
University of Versailles (in-situ solid-state NMR) and IRCE
(TAP studies) were new collaboration partners during
the Centre period.
Among the fruitful collaborations we had during the past
8 years, we would like to highlight the collaboration with
Dr. Carlo Lamberti at the University of Turin, Italy, related
to ethene oxychlorination. Ethene oxychlorination is
a core process of inGAP partner INEOS, and a project
was allocated to this process. However, none of the
inGAP research partners had experience with this
experimentally highly challenging process. Dr. Lamberti
was recognized as a leading expert in the field, and
we invited him to join the project and host one of our
PhD students for a year. Dr. Lamberti accepted, and
Prof. De Chen discussing with a group of scientists during the Nordic Catalysis Symposium in Oslo, 2014.
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contributed actively to the project throughout the
duration of the Centre. His involvement soon lifted the
project group to world class level, and was essential for
the successful outcome of the project.
inGAP further extended the partner institutions’
collaboration with the European Synchrothron Research
facilities in Grenoble, France (ESRF), by the investment
of a state-of-the-art system for in-situ catalyst studies
under industrial working conditions (20 bars, 1000 °C).
Sabbatical leaves
K.P. Lillerud at Univ. Versailles (2007-08), H.J. Venvik at
University Wisconsin (2008-9), D. Chen at University
of California, Berkeley (2009-10), E. Blekkan at Univ.
Cambridge (2009-10), U. Olsbye at University of
California, Berkeley (2012) and IRCE Lyon (2013), S.
Svelle at Haldor Topsøe AS (2014-15), A.O. Sjåstad at
University in Leiden (2014-15).
Visiting students and scientists
inGAP partners hosted several visiting students and
researchers. With the enhanced visibility of the Centre,
the number of visiting students and researchers
increased year by year, from 4 in 2010, to 15 in 2012 and
8 in 2014. The visiting students and researchers came
from Europe, US and Asia.
inGAP recruited internationally, and strong postdoctoral researchers were coming from e.g. University
of Aveiro, Portugal; University of St. Andrews, Scotland;
IRCE-Lyon, France.
Scientific Advisory Board
inGAP’s Advisory board consisted of three internationally
leading scientist in core fields for inGAP: Prof. Gabor
Somorjai, University of California, Berkeley; Prof. Bert
Weckhuysen, University Utrecht, Prof. Ferdi Schüth,
Max Planck Institute für Kohlenforschung.
EU project participation
inGAP partners participate(d) in 8 EU projects under
the 7th Research Programme, i.e. OCMOL (UiO, SINTEF,
HTAS) NextGTL (SINTEF), NANOMOF (SINTEF), Forest
biorefineries MOFCAT (SINTEF, HTAS, UIO), Green syngas
(NTNU), MONACAT (NTNU) and ZeoMorph (UiO, HTAS).
At least two of them (OCMOL, ZeoMorph) were a direct
result of inGAP.
In Horizon 2020, inGAP centre partners (SINTEF, UiO)
have already landed one project (ProDIA). Several ERC
applications have been submitted, and two (one starting,
one consolidating application) have passed the first step
evaluation.
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Training of researchers
Employment of PhD-candidates (number)
By centre
company
By other
companies
By public
organisations
By university
1
6
2
2
By research
institute
Outside
Norway
Other*
Total
3
6
17
*) “Others” means PhD students who have not yet graduated (17.06.2015)
inGAP had a goal of educating 18 Ph.D. students and
10-12 Postdoc fellows or researchers during the 8 year
lifespan of the Centre. The final numbers were 17 PhD
students (of which 11 have graduated and 6 will graduate
before the end of 2016) and 11 postdoctoral researchers.
The overall female share of PhD students in inGAP was
35 %.
PhD candidate Knut Tormodssønn Hylland
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Two schools were organized during the inGAP Centre
period; the inGAP-NANOCAT summer school in 2009
and the inGAP Winter School in 2012.
MSc students have been a vital part of the inGAP centre,
and 5 MSc students continued as inGAP-financed PhD
students.
PhD students - graduation
17 PhD students, Web of science Feb : 22 papers, 246 citaOons Nikolaos Tsakoumis 2007
2008
2009
2010
Mahsa Zokaie 2011
Daham Shewangizaw Gunawardana Teketel Eleni Patanou 2012 2013
Madeleine Diskus 2014 Naresh Muddada Hassan Dar Alexey Voronov Wegard Skistad Marius W. Erichsen Michael Wycisk Marie Strømsheim MarOne Baidoo 2015 -­‐ 16 Eirini Zacharaki Greig Shearer Pablo del Campo Postdocs / researchers – start of contract
Rune Johnsen Mohamed Karmaoui Murugan Balasandaram 2008
Miroslav Surma Erwan Rauwel Nataliia Kasian David Wragg 2009
Sandrine Benard 11 postdoc/researchers Merete H. Nilsen 2010
2011
2012
Jun Zhu 2013
2014 Susmit Kumar 39
Nikolaos Tsakoumis
Madeleine Diskus
Before joining the inGAP family to obtain a PhD degree in
the Chemical Engineering department of NTNU, Nikolaos
held a Bachelor degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas
Engineering and a Master degree in Applied Catalysis
from Greece. His selection of NTNU for his PhD studies
had several reasons:
Why did you choose to start working on the inGAP
project at UiO?
•
previous positive experience with the Nordic culture
as Erasmus student
•
his background in downstream processes and
•
the good reputation of the Catalysis group in
Trondheim
A very productive period at NTNU including a short
stay at Statoil research centre eventually led to a PhD
degree in the inGAP Centre in 2011. Nikolaos continued
as a Postdoctoral researcher in the same group focusing
on similar topics. Now, in his last year as Postdoc, he is
searching for opportunities in industrial and academic
research with longer perspective and a more permanent
character.
I wanted to do a PhD in nano-material science, I met
Professor Helmer Fjellvåg to discuss about the different
possibilities for a PhD in his group and he described
the different PhD topics. The one on model materials
by ALD for catalysis was the one which interested me
the most and I chose to work on that topic.
What was it like to work at the inGAP center at UiO?
It was a very nice environment, the office and
equipment was new and very comfortable and people
were nice to talk to. However, working wise, my topic
being much focused on ALD, I was working mainly
together with people from the thin film group and
using the thin film groups laboratories and facilities.
What have you done since you took your PhD and what are
plans in a 5-10 year perspective.
After I graduated, I had a 6 months post-doc position
in the thin film group at UiO in collaboration with the
Danish company Haldor Topsøe. After that postdoc
position, I got hired as Catalyst Engineer in Technical
Support at Haldor Topsøe. I stayed there for 20 months
before going back to France for private reasons.
Hired in November 2014 ,I am currently working as
Technologist in Alternative Fuels for a company called
Axens near Paris. I plan to stay at Axens, I wish to
evolve towards a management career in the Alternative
Fuels field. 40
Looking back at the facilities we had at the University of
Oslo before becoming an CRI center, it is now clear how
much the InGAP period has meant to the research group.
What are your plans professionally for the next 5-10 years?
Wegard Skistad
Currently, I am working as a teacher in chemistry,
mathematics and science. I teach students in our new
research program at Kongsberg videregående skole. I
will continue working as a teacher and do my best to
prepare young students for a career as researchers.
Why did you choose to start your PhD work at the inGAP
centre?
I was a master student in the same research group
and wanted to continue working with zeolite catalysis
and synthesis. As a result of being a CRI center the
research group was investing in new laboratories and
equipment. This together with extensive international
collaboration within industry and academia made it
interesting to continue.
How did you experience working at the centre?
In close collaboration with colleagues and one of our
industrial partners, we were working on converting
methanol into gasoline over zeolite catalysts. During
the Ph.D. more than 6 months was spent in the
laboratories at Haldor Topsøe outside Copenhagen.
Unfortunately Norwegian companies cannot compare
with Haldor Topsøe in research activities. Thus,
working in such an R&D based industrial company is
a privilege.
The University of Turin is one of our academic
partners with expertise in material characterisation. I
visited this university two times during the period as
a student to perform advanced in situ characterisation
of the methanol to hydrocarbon process.
The three part collaboration between University
of Oslo, University of Turin and Haldor Topsøe is
therefore strong as expertise in synthesis and catalysis
is combined with expertise in characterisation on both
academic and industrial level.
I have gathered valuable experience from all partners
during both the master degree period and the Ph.D. period.
Mahsa Zokaie
My ambition to do a PhD was to push myself to new heights,
achieve a difficult goal, explore and learn new things. I
also wanted to do research with specific application for
industry. Therefore InGAP with collaboration between
universities, a research institute and industrial partners
was an attractive choice for me.
During my research at inGAP, I had close collaboration
with scientists at SINTEF and senior engineers
at INEOS which was my industrial partner during my
studies. People working on the same subject but in
different environment were brought together by inGAP.
It was highly valuable for me to discuss my results and
get input from all these different people. inGAP internal
seminars also helped me to get in touch with other
people (students and academics) who were working on
related topics.
After finishing my PhD I work as an engineer in oil and gas
industry. Although I chose not to continue the academic
route, I have acquired valuable transferable skills and
knowledge during my time at inGAP which is helping
me to conduct my job with better quality.
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Communication
Scientific communication within inGAP was mainly
achieved through project meetings within each
subproject, about 3-6 per year per project. Knowledge
exchange between projects and research areas was
secured through the annual inGAP seminars, where all
inGAP personnel gathered for 2 days of scientific lectures
and strategic discussions. Furthermore, the two inGAP
schools contributed to knowledge exchange between the
partners.
Dissemination of project results to a wider audience
Eirini Zacharaki and Susmit Kumar in the synthesis lab.
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was secured through oral and poster contributions at
national and international workshops and symposia, and
through scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. The
annual production of scientific papers and conference
contributions from inGAP increased throughout the
Centre period, and so did the average citation numbers
for each contribution. The evolution is illustrated by two
selected examples (one from UiO, the other from NTNU)
which are schematically depicted below, as well as by
the number of plenary and keynote lectures given by
inGAP personnel at international conferences.
Effects of centre for the host
institution and research partners
UiO
The vision and strategy of inGAP is in full accordance
with the research strategy of the host institution, UiO.
The enhanced impact of catalysis research performed in
inGAP has led to a higher visibility of the Centre partners
in the international scientific community, and to a high
number of keynote and plenary lecture invitations. In
turn, such exposure has led to more requests for research
visits by international students and researchers, and
to highly qualified applicants for PhD, postdoc and
researcher positions at inGAP’s research partners.
Better students and researchers further contribute to
the positive evolution of Norwegian catalysis research.
NTNU
Future prospects
After 8 years of inGAP research, the Centre partners
have strengthened their expertise, research equipment
and methodological skills, and built a strong network.
The competitive strength of each partner, as well as the
ensemble of partners, has thereby been enhanced.
Annual citation numbers for two inGAP professors, one from UiO,
the other from NTNU, showing the increased visibility and impact of
research in the two partners since the start of inGAP.
Recently, the inGAP partners jointly made a successful
application for another CRI, ICSI, which will be launched
later this year. The interest from new industry partners
to join the inGAP team in the new Centre is a further
confirmation of inGAP’s success. Individually, inGAP
partners have successfully applied for RCN- and EUfunded projects. The host institution, UiO, continues
to fund the inGAP team internally to secure the team’s
continued positive evolution. We are confident that the
inGAP partners will aim and reach even higher in the
years to come.
Number of keynote and plenary lectures given by inGAP
personnel at international conferences, 2007-14.
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Success stories and Feedback from some active
company and public partners
Gunhild M. Haugnes
inGAP has been a great success
inGAP was part of the Chemistry Department at UiO.
The Centre had its final day on March 18 after 8 years of
cooperative research between partners from industry,
UiO, NTNU and SINTEF. The partners are very pleased
with the results and with how it has been run.
“New
methods and techniques”
“Challenges to our way of thinking”
“Optimized operation of reactors”
“Better understanding of chemistry
in production processes”
“Big savings”
“New technology that gives
license revenues”
“ Working knowledge of catalysis
of international format”
“Innovation”
Words of praise were directed toward the inGAP project,
which over the past eight years has been headed by Unni
Olsbye, Department of Chemistry, University of Oslo.
Here is a summary from interviews with 3 industrial and
2 public partners:
Savings in the millions INEOS
INEOS is the world’s largest petrochemicals company
with factories in numerous countries. The Norwegian
branch of INEOS is situated in Grenland. Their motivation
to participate in inGAP was INEOS’s desire for better
understanding of the basic chemistry of production
processes and to learn through cooperation with strong
national research groups.
INEOS want to ensure that the factories can run
efficiently and without interruption through improved
energy efficiency, better utilization of raw materials and
continuous improvement in production processes. This
will help to put INEOS on the top in completion with
other companies.
-We are very satisfied with our participation in inGAP
and also how inGAP has been run administratively.
The academic environment represents expertise in
methods and techniques that we ourselves do not have.
They often use a different approach, and we have been
challenged in our way of thinking, says Steinar Kvisle,
INEOS, Director Technology & Production Support and
head of the inGAP Steering Board.
A central issue in this project has been catalysis.
Production processes have reactors containing catalysts.
These catalysts need to be regularly replaced due to
deactivation.
Snapshot of audience during the final inGAP Seminar,
March 2-3, 2015.
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-We have increased our knowledge of catalysts allowing
us to optimize the operation of reactors and thereby
our production processes. This could mean significant
economic gains. We understand the processes better and
things run more smoothly. In our industry with large
production processes and volumes even small process
improvements provide savings in the millions each year,
says Kvisle.
In inGAP, INEOS has also worked on a new technology
called Methanol-To Olefins (MTO). This is a technology
that INEOS has developed together with the American
company UOP, with professional support both from
the University of Oslo and SINTEF. With the help
of inGAP, we have concentrated on understanding
aspects of technology that reduces the risk of
problems when the technology is used commercially.
-This technology is licensed in China, and our license
revenue is quite large on an annual basis, says Kvisle
which also states that INEOS has expanded its network
through inGAP.
Now we can just pick up the phone if new issues arise.
We know that there is a knowledge person at the other
end. We also had three doctoral students with us in
Porsgrunn. It is stimulating to get input from such smart
youth, he says.
A commercial success and technical
enlightenment Haldor Topsøe A/S
Danish Haldor Topsøe A /S is among the largest
methanol synthesis catalyst companies in the world. The
company joined the inGAP project due to UiO’s expertise
in the conversion of methanol to gasoline process.
Pablo Beato
-We wanted to explore the use of methanol as a base for
fuels and chemicals. The oil industry is changing; we
need to look at options other than crude oil. The group of
Unni Olsbye, Karl Petter Lillerud and Stian Svelle at the
University of Oslo has some of the foremost knowledge
and understanding of the methanol to hydrocarbon
process, says Pablo Beato, inGAP board member and
senior scientist at Haldor Topsøe.
Steinar Kvisle
He believes the inGAP Centre has been an ideal platform
for developing new knowledge about this area and
helped increase their network. Not least he praises the
uniqueness of the project that allows the partners to
openly discuss an enormous range of matters.
-For us inGAP been a great success, both in terms
of knowledge and commercially speaking. inGAP
participation
has
increased
our
fundamental
understanding of the process of converting methanol
to gasoline, and also coal into hydrocarbons - which
is a hot topic in China. It enables us to develop better
catalysts. Here even small details have a major impact on
performance, he says.
This knowledge is used directly in a newly opened giant
plant in Turkmenistan to produce synthetic gasoline.
As a result of this knowledge, inGAP contributes to the
Danish company’s bottom line.
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STATOIL avoids down-time
Statoil was active in the inGAP project in developing
expertise in two areas:
•
Gas-to-liquids (GTL) with emphasis on catalyst
technology. This is about converting natural gas into
liquid fuels (diesel) and the catalyst is very focal in
the last phase of the process where synthesis gas
(H2, CO and CO2) is converted to diesel.
•
Metal dusting, which is a special type of material
corrosion. This occurs when natural gas is converted
to either of diesel and methanol. The conditions for
metal dusting are particularly favorable in the first
phase of the process when natural gas is converted
to synthesis gas.
Morten Rønnekleiv
Statoil is very pleased with the expertise that was
developed in both GTL catalysis and Metal dusting.
- inGAP has contributed greatly to our current
understanding of Metal dusting. We know more about
the choice of materials and process conditions to hinder
that kind of corrosion, says Morten Rønnekleiv, former
inGAP board member and Research Leader Oil and Gas
refining at Statoil.
Rønnekleiv also points out that Statoil got considerably
more knowledge in the GTL project. A number of people
took their PhDs and produced numerous publications.
One year before inGAP project was to finish, Statoil’s
closed its GTL division. This was a strategic decision
in the company and had nothing to do with inGAP .
- It means that we currently have not utilized GTL
catalysis results we got through inGAP directly in our
own business, but we should not underestimate the
knowledge we gained in the years we were with inGAP.
This knowledge is transferable to other projects and
technologies, says Rønnekleiv.
Together we are undefeatable NTNU
NTNU professor Hilde Venvik notes that inGAP has
enabled catalysis researchers in the public and private
sector to collaborate and learn from each other rather
than compete.
-It has been very successful. We have stretched
ourselves to match each other and lifted us
academically many notches. Together we have
become almost unbeatable in this field, says Venvik.
She also points out that the Centre helped to increase
insight and understanding of industrial challenges.
-This is very different from conventional contract
research. inGAP studied chemistry in a fundamental
way so that we could make industrial partners processes
better, says Venvik who praises the development of a
unique network in this field.
This knowledge contributes to better production
regularity and operating safety at Statoil’s methanol
plant at Tjeldbergodden, a plant in operation since 1997
and Europe’s largest with a capacity of 2,500 tons of
methanol per day.
Hilde J. Venvik
- Any additional production stop, outside the planned
stops for maintenance, represents huge additional costs.
The knowledge we have gained through the inGAP
project helps us to more easily avoid such unwanted
stops. Required maintenance is concentrated to planned
revision breaks in production, and operations can be
optimized better in terms of process conditions and
material in the most exposed corrosion areas, he said.
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She will head a new CRI, ICSI (Industrial Catalysis Science
and Innovation for a competitive and sustainable process
industry) which to some extent is a follow-inGAP since
the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oslo,
SINTEF and some of the industrial inGAP partners will
be part of the new center. One new partner will be YARA.
-There will be less focus on natural gas as an input
factor, especially because Statoil has decided not to
pursue this field. ICSI will focus more on land-based
chemical industry, says Venvik who envisions that ICSI
will develop more fundamental chemical knowledge,
thereby enhancing the competitiveness and innovative
spirit of the involved partners even more.
Venvik will also lead an international conference in
natural gas conversion in Tromsø next year, where
inGAP manager Unni Olsbye will be plenary speaker at
The 11th Natural Gas Conversion Symposium.
Innovation and new development SINTEF
SINTEF worked together with the University
of Oslo through a joint center called; Gemini
Center. There was a general interest to formalize
cooperation in catalysis research through a CRI.
We wanted to coordinate our research communities that
worked with catalysis and interact closer with industry,
says acting company director Duncan Akporiaye at
SINTEF - pointing out that the SPUNG program in the
1980’s formed the basis for this highly specialized
academic environment in the field of natural gas in
Norway.
Duncan Akporiaye
Norway has natural gas. -inGAP has professionally
been an important long-term commitment to the field of
catalysis. Many PhDs and postdoctoral candidates have
been educated under the inGAP auspices. Innovation
and new development ideas have been a part of inGAP
projects.
We have established a good professional environment
which has good contact with industry. Industry has
come to us with their problems at hand and solutions
have been found in collaboration with universities,
says Akporiaye who thinks it could have been
initiated even more innovation projects with industry.
-We did not exploit the full potential, but we see
opportunities for more of it in the new CRI, ICSI, he says.
Feedback from Scientific Advisory
Board
inGAP’s Scientific Advisory Board gave the following
joint statement after the final inGAP seminar:
“The board was overall extremely impressed with the
achievements of the inGAP consortium over the whole
funding period from 2007 to 2015. The highly beneficial
influence of inGAP in various dimensions is obvious, as
detailed in the following brief assessment.
The inGAP scientists have been successful in creating
a “brand” over last eight years, of course based on
the excellent previous, decade-spanning work of the
teams involved, especially of Anders Holmen, who had
trained many leaders of the current generation. inGAP
is known as a very visible activity on the utilization of
natural gas and related topics, and has clearly put the
consortium on the global map, based on the excellent
previous work of different groups at the University of
Oslo, NTNU, Sintef and the industrial partners. There is
a number of excellent developments resulting from the
inGAP activities: In the field of MTG/MTO, the colleagues
active in inGAP can be counted among the best in the
world, and also in Fischer-Tropsch chemistry the groups
have a high level of international visibility. The team is
also highly commended for tackling questions which
are not in the mainstream of academic research, but are
nevertheless industrially of utmost importance, such as
the work on oxychlorination or on metal dusting. These
are topics with which it is often difficult to earn high
academic distinctions, but the inGAP team clearly left
its mark in these fields. Moreover, resulting from the
early work on zeolites, the group has very successfully
branched out into the more recent field of MOFs and
succeeded in producing one of the very few materials
– UiO-66 and related compounds – which have gained
importance beyond a single or only a handful of
laboratories, but which are studied in many laboratories
all over the world.
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At the same time, the inGAP team was able to build
up an excellent infrastructure, perfectly tuned to the
needs of the consortium, with powerful equipment
and techniques designed and constructed at e.g. the
Swiss-Norwegian beamline, the excellent electron
microscopy infrastructure with the founding of the
center with the locations in Trondheim and Oslo, and
the various spectroscopic techniques which have been
implemented in the past years, which are now seen as
inspiration source for other research groups all over
the world. These activities have reached a critical size,
so that they do not hinge any more crucially on single
scientists; by now a stable configuration has been
established where there is expertise in a group, which
is thus lasting and does not vanish, if a key person
leaves. This capacity building exercise is one of the truly
valuable effects inGAP has had. For the inGAP followup project iCSI care should be taken to maintain these
excellent infrastructural elements, since they will be as
valuable to iCSI as they have been to inGAP. If one should
identify one element which could be improved, it is the
involvement of colleagues from quantum chemistry and
molecular simulations in the follow-up activities. Even
if quantum chemistry is often not yet in a stage to direct
research, it is highly important with respect to capacity
building to include such activities early on, so that both
sides, experimental and theoretical, can learn from each
other and establish fruitful ground for truly collaborative
work.
One of the most visible and valuable effects of inGAP was
the integration of the topical research between NTNU,
UiO, Sintef, and the industrial partners. Over the eight
years of the project, the development of a joint spirit and
joint responsibility for the overall success of inGAP was
clearly noticeable, and in the later phase of the project,
the different groups acted as a joint team, not as an
assembly of individuals. We hope that iCSI will built on
this spirit and develop it even further.
For a project which has been active for eight years, one
should ask what remains. inGAP had a major effect in
Norwegian catalysis research, and the international
committee believes, that the lasting effects will be
manifold:
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The scientific output of inGAP was excellent and is
there to stay. Moreover, it can be expected that both, the
momentum of working on these problems and the follow
up activities of iCSI, will guarantee a continuation of the
flow of interesting results from the team.
It has already been mentioned that inGAP has allowed
the creation of joint infrastructure. This will be of highest
value far beyond the project, both in producing results
and in allowing and fostering further collaboration.
Possibly the most important product of inGAP are its
people, the young scientists who were educated and are
now working in academia and the industrial sector. It
was very enlightening to see that while only three of
the young inGAP researchers were Norwegian citizens,
now twelve of the young scientists coming out of inGAP
are working permanently in Norway. Attractive and
visible projects with a high level of excellent science are
attractive to young researchers, and thus, projects such
as inGAP allow Norway to tap into the global brainpool
and attract intelligent minds for its society.
Finally, the scientists working in inGAP have forged
relationships which will last. It will be easier now for
the companies to call upon the acadamia colleagues for
support in trouble shooting or for developing long term
fundamental projects for which a high level of trust is
needed, or for the academic teams which used to be
more competitors, to work jointly on a common vision.
Long term projects such as inGAP are perfectly suited to
foster such trustful relationships.
A complex project with so many partners as inGAP needs
a highly skilled and capable coordinator. Unni Olsbye
has been an exemplary coordinator, who was able to
bring this group together. We would like to congratulate
her and the whole team on the achievements. For all
three members of the board it has been a pleasure to
see inGAP, the science in inGAP and the people in inGAP
developing. We would like to thank the inGAP colleagues
for this great opportunity.
Ferdi Schüth
Gabor Somorjai Bert Weckhuysen“
Conclusions
The inGAP centre has lifted the quality of Norwegian
catalysis research to world-class level. The following
parameters were key to this achievement:
Long-term funding and freedom to operate, thereby
enabling the Centre to gradually strengthen the Centre
instrumentation, expertise and methods towards our
long-term goals, and to balance other funding sources
where needed. The possibility to fund smaller equipment
(500-1000 kNOK), for which other funding sources are
scarce, was essential for inGAP’s success.
Strategic, persistent and diplomatic Centre management,
which is a necessity to balance the industrial innovation
versus scientific leadership requirements of the CRI
funding scheme, as well as the diverging ambitions of
industrial versus research partners
Security for industry partners to maintain ownership
to core technology development, thereby ensuring
their continuous interest and active participation in the
projects
Proper budget balance between industrially oriented and
long-term fundamental projects, where all achievements
in the fundamental projects (which constituted more
than 2/3 of the Centre budget) were shared openly
among the partners and contributed strongly to building
a Centre identity.
Predefined funding distribution among research
partners, thereby fostering collaboration and avoiding
internal competition.
Annual seminars where all inGAP personnel gathered
to share recent achievements and discuss current and
future challenges.
An active Scientific Advisory Board composed of three
world-leading scientists, who participated in all inGAP
Annual Seminars, gave plenary lectures and discussed
science and strategies with students, researchers and
senior scientists.
Foto © Ola Sæther
Centre Director Unni Olsbye
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Postdoctoral researchers with financial support from the Centre budget
50
Name
M/F
Nationality
Scientific area
Years/period in the centre
Scientific topic
Main contact
Daham Saniya G. P. Vidana
M
Indian
NG to Syngas
2 years 5 months
25.01.14-15.6.16
Metal Dusting
Hilde J. Venvik
David Wragg
M
British
NG to
2 yrs. 02.08.08-03.08.10/
Petrochemicals 7 months 01.01.12-31.07.12
MTO technology
Helmer Fjellvåg
David Wragg
M
British
Methods
1 yr. 9 months 80%
01.12.10-31-07-12
Crystallography
Helmer Fjellvåg
Erwan Rauwel
M
French
NG to Fuels
3 yrs. - 66 %
01.03.09-29.02.12
Fischer-Tropsch
Helmer Fjellvåg
Jun Zhu
M
Chinese
NG to
4 months
Petrochemicals 01.09.12-31.12.12
Oxychlorination
De Chen
Marius Westgård Erichsen
M
Norwegian
NG to Fuels
Methanol to gasoline
Unni Olsbye
Merete H. Nilsen
F
Norwegian
New Chemistry 01.03.09-31.12.09
MOF's
Karl Petter Lillerud
Mohamed Karmaoui
M
Algerian/
Moroccan
New Chemistry 6 months
01.10.09-30.04.10
Metal nanoparticles
Unni Olsbye
Murugan Balsandaram
M
Indian
NG to Syngas
HTMR
Helmer Fjellvåg
Nataliia Kasian
F
Ukrainian
New Chemistry 01.9.13-31.08.15
Zeolite morphology
Stian Svelle
Niels Andersen Højmark
M
Danish
NG to Fuels
7 months
01.10.13-30.04.14
Methanol to gasoline
Stian Svelle
Nikolaos Tsakoumis
M
Greek
NG to Fuels
3 yrs. 8 months
08.08.12-07.04.16
Fischer-Tropsch
Magnus Rønning
Rune Johnsen
M
Danish
Methods
2 yrs.
01.12.08-30.11.10
In-situ
chrystallography
Helmer Fjellvåg
Sandrine Benard
F
French
NG to Fuels
7 months
02.02.09-31.08.09
Methanol to gasoline
Unni Olsbye
Susmit Kumar
M
Indian
New Chemistry 2 years
15.10.13-14.10.15
Model catalysts
Anja Sjåstad
4,5 months
15.08.14-31.12.14
2 yrs.
01.08.08-31.10.10
Postdoctoral researchers working on projects in the centre with financial support from
other sources
Name
M/F
Nationality
Scientific area
Years/period in the
centre
Scientific topic
Andrea Cognigni
M
Italian
NG to Fuels
01.10.2013-30.09.2016
Modulation enhanced XAS (NFR) Magnus Rønning
Anna Lind
F
Finnish
NG to Fuels
2008
Bjørn Christian Enger M
Norwegian
NG to Fuels
2010-2013
Bjørn Tore Lønstad
Bleken
M
Norwegian
NG to
Petrochemicals
06.05.2013-05.05.2016
Gassmaks/ Oligom
Unni Olsbye
Boris Borchevreau
M
French
New Chemistry
08.11.2013-07.11.2015
Climit
Karl Petter Lillerud
David Wragg
M
British
Methods
2008
Helmer Fjellvåg
David Wragg 33 %
M
British
Methods
02.08.2009-04.08.2010
Helmer Fjellvåg
Erwan Rauwel 33 %
M
French
New Chemistry
01.03.2009-28.02.2012
Helmer Fjellvåg
Espen Standal
Wangen
M
Norwegian
2008-2012
EU-FP7
Edd Blekkan
Estelle Vanhaecke
F
French
2008-2010
EU-FP7
Magnus Rønning
Evgeniy Redekop
M
Russian
16.03.2015-15.03.2018
TAP
Unni Olsbye
Fan Huang
M
Chinese
2010-2011
Fengliu Lou
M
Chinese
2013
EU-FP7
De Chen
Haito Zhou
M
Chinese
2012-2013
NFR
De Chen
Haiyan Song
F
Chinese
05.11.2007-22.11.2011
Novel Catalysts
Anja Sjåstad
Helge Reinsch
M
German
16.03.2014-15.03.2015
Future Feedstock
Karl Petter Lillerud
Hongmin Wang
M
Chinese
2008-2010
Ingeborg-Helene
Svenum
F
Norwegian
4
Statoil/NFR/KOSK
Hilde Venvik
Javier Fermoso
Dominguez
Spanish
2011-2012
Jia Yang
Chinese
NG to Fuels
2
Steady-State Isotopic Transient
Kinetic Analysis (SSITKA) of
Catalytic Reactions
De Chen /
Anders Holmen
NG to
Petrochemicals
2
Engineering of Pt-based
nanoparticles in Propane
Dehydrogenation and Co-based
nanoparticles in F-T synthesis
De Chen /
Anders Holmen
01.11.2008-01.11.2010
Periodic calculations of MgOsurface with Ni-metal.
Methods
New Chemistry
Main contact
Anders Holmen
Anders Holmen
De Chen
Jun Zhu
M
Chinese
Karima Benyahia
F
Moroccan
Linn Edda Sommer
F
German
NG to
Petrochemicals
01.11.2010-30.09.2011
Nonoxidative methan activation
Unni Olsbye
Lukasz Mentel
M
Polish
NG to
Petrochemicals
03.01.2015-14.03.2017
Nanoreactor
Unni Olsbye
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Marian Palcut
52
M
Solvakian
NG to Syngas
01.09.2010-31.08.2012
Perovskite partial oxidation
catalysis
Helmer Fjellvåg
Mathivathani Kandiah F
Sri Lankan
New Chemistry
2009
Functionalised MOFs
Karl Petter Lillerud
Mattias Hermann
M
Swiss
07.07.2014-07.07.2015
UiO
Helmer Fjellvåg
Merete Helner Nilsen
F
Norwegian
01.01.2010-11.09.2011
VISTA: unctionalization and
applications of zirconiumcontaining metal organic
framework
Karl Petter Lillerud
Navaneethan
Muthuswamy
M
Indian
2012-2013
Metal-free catalysis (EU-FP7)
Magnus Rønning
Niels Højmark
Andersen
M
Danish
2013
Raman
Stian Svelle
Nina Hammer
M
Norwegian
2010-2011
NFR/SYNKROTRON
Magnus Rønning
Radostina Palcheva
F
Bulgarian
NG to Syngas
01.12.2010-30.09.2012
Catalysis, metal oxide
Unni Olsbye
Rasmus Brogaard
M
Dansk
NG to
Petrochemicals
10.01.2014-09.01.2017
Oligom
Unni Olsbye
Reynald Henry
M
French
NG to Syngas
15.10.2013-14.10.2014
15.10.2014-14.10.2017
NFR/ENERGIX
Unni Olsbye
Sachin Chavan
M
Indian
New Chemistry
21.05.2013-20.05.2015
Climit
Karl Petter Lillerud
Sami Malola
M
Finnish
NG to Fuels
01.09.2010-28.01.2011
Quantum modelling studies
Ole Swang
Sandrine Benard
F
French
NG to Fuels
01.09.2009-30.04.2011
EU/OCMOL
Unni Olsbye
Sandro Nanot
M
Italian
New Chemistry
2009
IR spectroscopy
Karl Petter Lillerud
Santhosh Kumar
Matam
M
Indian
2008-2009
NFR/KOSK
Anders Holmen
Sara Boullosa-Eiras
F
Spanish
01.02.2011-31.01.2013
Renergi, bio-oils upgrading
Anders Holmen
Selene Hernandez
F
Spanish
16.03.2012-28.02.2013
GASSMAKS
Stian Svelle
Stig Rune Sellevåg
M
Norwegian
IR spectroscopy
Stian Svelle
Tiejun Zhao
M
Chinese
3
NFR/KOSK
Magnus Rønning
Torstein Fjermestad
M
Norwegian
14.12.2011-13.08.2013
Quantum modelling studies
Ole Swang
Trung Dung Tran
M
Vietnamese
2012-2013
NFR/KOSK
John Walmsley/
Magnus Rønning
Maria Kalyva
F
GASSMAKS
Anja Sjåstad
Wojiech A. Slawinski
M
Polish
Methods
20.08.2012-20.08.2015
GASSMAKS/Intercat
Wojiech A.
Slawinski
Zebastian Boström
M
Swedish
NG to
Petrochemicals
11.06.2012-10.06.2013
N-Inner
Karl Petter Lillerud
NG to Fuels
NG to
Petrochemicals
PhD candidates who have completed with financial support from the centre budget
Name
M/F
Nationality
Scientific area
Years/period in
the centre
Thesis title
Main thesis
Advisor
Madeleine Diskus
F
French
Model
compounds-m/
support
4 yrs.
08.11.07-07.11.11
On Model materials designed by atomic Helmer Fjellvåg
layer deposition for catalysis purposes
Mahsa Zokaie
F
Iranian
Model
compounds-m/
microporous
4 yrs.
01.10.07-30.09.11
Structural changes of SAPO materials
during catalytic reactions
Karl Petter Lillerud
Nikolaos
Tsakoumis
M
Greek
FishcherTropsch
Technology
3,5 yrs
03.03.08-02.09.11
Deactivation of cobalt based FischerTropsch synthesis catalysts.
Anders Holmen
Eleni Patanou
F
Greek
Microkinetics
4 yrs.
03.03.08-02.03.12
Microcalorimetry and Microkinetics of
heterogeneous catalysts.
Edd Blekkan
Alexey Voronov
M
Russian
Study of
deactivation
mechanisms
4 yrs.
30.04.08-29.04.12
Sensitivity enhancement of X-ray
absorption spectroscopy applied to
Co-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
catalysts.
Magnus Rønning
Naresh B.
Muddada
M
Indian
Oxychlorination 4 yrs.
23.10.08-22.10.12
catalysts under realistic working
conditions
Unni Olsbye
Daham Sanaya G. M
P. Vidana
Indian
Metal Dusting
3,5 yrs.
28.07.09-27.07.13
New approach to metal dusting
corrosion
Hilde J. Venvik
De Chen
Shewangizaw
Teketel Forsido
M
Ethiopian
Methanol to
gasoline
3,5 yrs.
10.08.09-10.02.13
Shape Selective Conversion of
Methanol to Hydrocarbons over UniDimensional 10-ring Zeolites
Stian Svelle
Wegard Skistad
M
Norwegian
Methanol to
gasoline
3,5 yrs.
01.10.09-31.03.13
Shape selectivity and lifetime in
methanol to hydrocarbons conversion
over medium pored zeolites
Karl Petter Lillerud
Marius Westgård
Erichsen
M
Norwegian
Methanol to
gasoline
4 yrs.
15.08.10-14.08.14
Mechanistic studies of acid-catalyzed
hydrocarbon reactions in zeolite
materials
Unni Olsbye
Hassan Dar
M
Pakistani
Olefin
3,5 yrs.
01.01.08-31.01.12
Gas Phase Oxidative Dehydrogenation
of Ethane: Kinetics and Reactor
Simulation
De Chen
PhD students with financial support from the centre budget who still are in the process of
finishing studies
Name
M/F Nationality
Scientific area
Years in the centre
Thesis topic
Main thesis
Advisor
Martine Baidoo
F
Ghanaian
VCM
14 months
01.07.13-31.08.14
Kinetic study of the Oxychlorination
Process
De Chen
Greig Shearer
M
British
Catalytic MOF's 4 yrs.
12.09.11-11.09.15
Spectroscopic Characterisation of the
Adsorption of Gaseous Molecules on
Metal Organic Frameworks
Stian Svelle
Eirini Zacharaki
F
Greek
Metal Particles
4 yrs.
01.10.11-30.09.15
Synthesis and characterisation of
Co(-Re) and Ni nanoparticles.
Development of well-defined
NP/support model catalysts
Anja Sjåstad
Marie
Strømsheim
F
Norwegian
Co. Surface
Science
4 yrs.
15.06.12-14.06.16
Model systems for Co – based Fischer
-Tropsch catalysts
Hilde J. Venvik
Pablo del
Campo
M
Spanish
Methanol to
gasoline
3 yrs. 8 months
01.05.13-31.12.16
Improved catalyst performance for
Stian Svelle
unidirectional ZSM-22 zeolite catalyst in
the methanol-to-hydrocarbon reaction
Michael Wycisk
M
German
Methanol to
gasoline
3 yrs.
15.10.12-14.10.15
Fundamental study of cobalt-based
Fischer Tropsch catalysts using
SSITKA
De Chen
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PhD candidates who have completed with other financial support, but associated with the
centre
Name
M/F Nationality
Source of
funding
Scientific area
Anastasia
Virnovskaia
F
Norwegian
VISTA
NG to
Petrochemicals
1
Dehydrogenation of ethane over Pt,Sn/
Mg(Al)O catalysts
Unni Olsbye
Andreas
Helland
Lillebø
M
Norwegian
Statoil/NFR
NG to Fuels
4
Conversion of synthesis gas from
biomass to liquid fuels by the
Anders Holmen
Andrey S.
Volynkin
M
NTNU
NG to
Petrochemicals
4
The role of carbon in catalytic
dehydrogenation of propane
Edd Blekkan/
Magnus
Rønning
Anh Hoan
Dam
M
Vietnamese
NFR/Renergi
3
Astrid Lervik
Mejdell
F
Norwegian
NTNU/
Gasstek
2
Properties and application of 1-5 μm
Hilde Venvik
Pd/Ag23wt.% membranes for hydrogen
separation
Bjørn
Christian
Enger
M
Norwegian
NFR/Renergi
2
Hydrogen production by catalytic partial Anders Holmen
oxidation of methane
Bjørn Tore
Lønstad
M
Norwegian
NFR/
Gassmaks
4
Investigation of zeolite crystal size and
morphology for application in catalysis
and separation
Charitha
Udani
F
Sri Lankan
NTNU
Christoph
Sprung
M
German
NFR/Renergi
Cornelis G.
van der Wijst
M
Norwegian
NFR
Einar Andre
Eilertsen
M
Norwegian
NFR/KOSK
NG to Fuels
3
Eirik Østbye
Pedersen
M
Norwegian
NFR
NG to Fuels
4
Eirin
Langseth
F
Norwegian
KD
NG to
Petrochemicals
4
Synthesis and Reactivity of Gold(III)
Complexes
Mats Tilset
Fan Huang
M
Chinese
NFR/Gassmak
3
3D Carbon/polyaniline Nanostructures
for Energy Storage
De Chen
NFR
3
Conversion of Synthesis Gas to
Dimethyl Ether in Micro-Structured
Reactors
Hilde J. Venvik
3
Direct Synthesis of Dimethyl Ether in
Microstructured Reactors
Anders Holmen
3
Catalytic partial oxidation of methane to Helmer Fjellvåg
synthesis gas: Materials and reaction
mechanisms
Farbod
Dadgar
NG to syngas
Iranian
NFR/Gassmak
Federica
Mudu
F
Italian
NFR/Renergi
NG to syngas
Chinese
Vista
NG to
Petrochemicals
Norwegian
NFR/Frinat
NG to Fuels
NFR/KOSK-2
NG to Fuels
F
Georg Voss
M
Karl Petter
Lillerud
Magnus
Rønning
Kinetic investigation in methane steam
reforming over a nickel catalyst
1
F
Francesca
Lønstad
Bleken
4
Main thesis
Advisor
De Chen
4
Fatemeh
Hayer
Fengliu Lou
54
NG to fuels
Years in Thesis title
the centre
Unni Olsbye
De Chen
Synthesis of zeolites with controlled
active sites and topology
Karl Petter
Lillerud
Edd Blekkan
Advanced Catalysis in Methane
Decomposition
De Chen
3
The methanol-to-hydrocarbons
process: Towards fundamental
understanding by one-parameter
studies.
Unni Olsbye
3
The State of Promotors in FischerTropsch Catalysts
Magnus
Rønning
Hamidreza
Bakhtiary
M
Hilde Bjørkan F
Iranian
NFR/Petrom
2
Performance assessment of a packed
bed microstructured reactor – heat
exchanger for methanol synthesis from
syngas
Anders Holmen
Norwegian
NFR/SUP
2
Preparation and characterization of Cuand Pt-based water-gas shift catalysts
Anders Holmen
Ida Hjort
F
Norwegian
NTNU
2
Ilya Gorelkin
M
Russland
NFR/Gassmak
4
Concepts and models of the catalytic
dehydrogenation of propane.
Edd Blekkan
IngeborgHelene
Svenum
F
Norwegian
NFR
3
Understanding catalytic effects in Pd
alloy model systems and membranes
through advanced characterization and
modelling.
Hilde J. Venvik
Ingvild
Tronstad
F
Norwegian
NFR/KMB
3
Corrosion of Copper and Oxidation
of Dielectric Liquids in High Voltage
Transformers
Edd Blekkan
Jasmina
Hafizovic
F
Norwegian
NFR/KOSK
1
Synthesis and characterization of metal- Unni Olsbye
organic frameworks with potential applications in gas adsorption and catalysis
Jia Yang
F
China
NFR/Kosk
2
A steady-State Isotopic Transient Kinetic Anders Holmen
Study of Cobalt Catalysts: Mechanistic
Insights and Effect of Cobalt Particle
Size, Supports and Promoters
Kai Chung
Szeto
M
Norwegian
NFR/Frinat
1
Synthesis of metal-organic frameworks: K.P. Lillerud
materials with potential applications in
catalysis
Li He
F
Chinese
NFR/Climit
2
Sorption enhanced steam reforming of
biomass derived compounds
De Chen
Linn Edda
Sommer
F
German
NFR/KOSK
3
The Effect of Post-Synthesis
Modifications on the Catalytic
Properties of Zeolite SSZ-13
Unni Olsbye
NG to
Petrochemicals
New Chemistry
New Chemistry
NG to Fuels
Mari Alnes
Marthe
Emelie
Melandsjø
Buan
De Chen
4
F
Norwegian
EU-FP7
2
Doped CNF as metal-free catalysts for
the oxygen reduction reaction
Magnus
Rønning
Navaneethan M
Muthuswamy
India
NFR/Nanomat
3
Platinum based Catalysts for Methanol
Fuel Cells: Metal Clusters and Carbon
Supports
De Chen
Nicla
Vicinanxa
Italian
NFR
3
Palladium based membranes in
catalytic reactions
Hilde J. Venvik
Nina Hammer F
Norwegian
NTNU
2
Au-TiO2 catalysts supported on
carbon nanostructures for CO removal
reactions
Magnus
Rønning
Oana Mihai
F
Romenia
NFR/Kosk
3
Partial Oxidation of Methane by
Chemical Looping
De Chen
Paul B.
Radstake
M
Norwegian
NFR/Gassmak NG to
Petrochemicals
4
Dehydrogenation of NGL components
at very short contact times
Anders Holmen
Punchi
Patabandige
Charitha
Udani
F
Sri Lankan
NTNU
3
Photocatalytic fuel production by
reforming of hydrocarbons and CO2
Magnus
Rønning
F
NG to
Petrochemicals
55
Rune Esben
Johnsen
M
Danish
NFR
Saima
Sultana Kazi
F
Bangladesh
Sara Eiras
Boullosa
F
Shreyas
Rane
Silje Fosse
Håkonsen
4
Characterization of layered and
microporous materials: transformation,
ion exchange and disorder
Poul Norby
NFR/Renergi
3
Calcium Based CO2 Acceptors for
Sorption Enhanced Steam Methane
Reforming
De Chen
Spanish
NFR/Renergi
3
Comparative study of selected catalysts Anders Holmen
for methane partial oxidation
M
India
NFR/Gassmak
3
Relation between Catalyst Properties
and Selectivity in Fischer-Tropsch
Synthesis
F
Norwegian
NFR/Kosk
2
Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane at Anders Holmen
short contact times
Tayyaba Noor F
Pakistan
NFR/Kosk
4
Sorption Enhanced Water Gas Shift
Reaction: Materials and Catalysis
Xuehang
Wang
F
Chinese
Xuyen Kim
Phan
F
Vietnamese
NFR/Renergi
Chinese
NFR
Tsjekkia
NFR/Kosk
Yanying Qi
Zarka
Sarubova
F
NG to
Petrochemicals
Anders Holmen
De Chen
1
NG to Fuels
De Chen
3
Catalyst formulations for use in
microstructured reactors for conversion
of synthesis gas to liquids
Anders Holmen
2
DFT Studies on mechanisms of Fischer- De Chen
Tropsch synthesis
2
De Chen
MSc candidates with thesis related to the centre research agenda and an advisor from
the centre staff
56
Name
M/F
Nationality
Scientific area
Year in
Thesis title
the centre
Aina Elin Karlsen
F
Norwegian
NG to Fuels
2011
Synthesis and Characterisation of
Anders Holmen
Co-based Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts
and Supports, using hydrothermal and
chemical attrition Method
Alexei Pylilo
M
2012
Gas-phase pyrolysis and chemical
quenching
Amir Shadman Far
M
2012
Anders Sundsdal
M
Norwegian
2014
Syntese og karakterisering av
organogull(III)komplekser fra
organolitiumreagenser
Anette Midttveit
F
Norwegian
2012
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
Magnus Rønning
Bart P. C. Herijgers
M
Dutch
2
On the deactivation mechanism in
HSAPO-34 catalyst in Methanol to
Olefins Convervsion"
Unni Olsbye
Cecilie Bjørgen
F
Norwegian
2
One-pot Conversion of Biomass to
Edd Blekkan
Ethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol and
other Polyols over Carbon Supported
Tungsten Catalysts
Christian Ahoba-Sam
M
Ghanian
2
Ethene Alkylation: Kinetics and
Mechanism
Unni Olsbye
Christina Carlsen
F
2012
Catalytic HDO of bio-oils
Edd Blekkan
NG to
Petrochemicals
NG to
Petrochemicals
Main thesis
Advisor
De Chen
Claire Barilleau
F
French
Daniel Wolseop Lee
M
Korean
New Chemistry
2014
Formulation and testing of MOF-based Unni Olsbye
adsorbents
Einar Andre Eilertsen
M
Norwegian
NG to
Petrochemicals
2
Syntese av høysilika CHA-zeolitter
med kontrollert Si/Al-forhold og
partikkelstørrelse
Karl Petter Lillerud
Eirik Djuve
M
Norwegian
2
Production of hydrogen through
photoreforming of hydrocarbons
Magnus Rønning
Eirik Østbye Pedersen
M
Norwegian
NG to
Petrochemicals
2
Dehydrogenation of propane by
carbon supported metal catalysts
Edd Blekkan
Elin-Melina Visur
F
Norwegian
NG to
Petrochemicals
2010
Metylering av alkener og aromater
med metanol over H-ZSM-5 og
H-beta
Stian Svelle
Francesca Bleken
F
Italian/Norsk
NG to
Petrochemicals
5
The effect of acid strength on the MTO Unni Olsbye
reaction - Convrsion of methanol to
hydrocarbons over H-SAPO-34 and
high silica Chabazite (H-SSZ-13)
Frederik Bø Nilsen
M
Norwegian
NG to
Petrochemicals
2
Hydrotermisk stabilitet av mikroporøse Stian Svelle
materialer med CHA topologi
Fredrik Lundvall
M
Norwegian
New Chemistry
2009
Nye koordinasjonspolymerer basert
på Pt(IV)
Karl Petter Lillerud
Gerard Ayuso Virgili
M
2012
Guillermo Martinez
Sanchez
M
2012
Hydrogen production from biomass
derived compounds by sorption
enhanced reforming
De Chen
Ida Lien Bjørnstad
F
Norwegian
2010
Fotokatalytisk drivstoff-produksjon
gjennom fotoreforming av
hydrokarboner
Magnus Rønning
Ingunn Andvord Sandberg
F
Norwegian
2
Effekter av substitusjon i
katodematerialer for litiumionebatteri
Ola Nilsen/Helmer
Fjellvåg
Ingvild Skeie Liland
F
Norwegian
2013
One-Pot Conversion of Cellulose to
Ethylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol
over Nickel Zinc Oxide Catalysts with
CNT Support
De Chen
Joan Rodriguez-Recasens
F
2012
Juejing Sheng
F
2012
Julio Martin Montoya
M
2012
Microcalorimetry
Edd Blekkan
Katrine S. Biesterfeld
Plünnecke
F
Norwegian
2010
Kimete Osmani
F
Norwegian
2011
Water purification by using structured
catalysts for hydrogenation of nitrates
Magnus Rønning
Kjetil Gurholt Evensen
M
Norwegian
2
Comparative investigations of zeolite
catalyst deactivation by coking
in the conversion of methanol to
hydrocarbons
Stian Svelle
Luc Huu Nguyen
M
2010
Madan Raj Ascharya
M
2
Synthesis of zeotype materials With
AFI topology
Karl Petter Lillerud
Marius Westgård Erichsen
M
2
Methanol-to-hydrocarbons reaction:
Influence of acis strength on the
mechanism of olefin formation
Unni Olsbye
Norwegian
2010
NG to Fuels
Anders Holmen
Edd Blekkan
57
58
Marte M. Muri
F
Norwegian
Martina Francisca Baidoo
F
Michael Wycisk
New Chemistry
2015
Synthesis and catalytic testing of
Anja Sjåstad
metal nanoparticles and metal/support
catalysts
Ghanian
2013
Kinetic Study of Oxychlorination
Process
M
German
2012
Mustafa Kømurcu
M
Norwegian
Nina Tung Gynnild
F
Ole Joachim Svendsen
NG to
Petrochemicals
De Chen
De Chen
2014
Ethene oligomerisation over metalcontaining zeolites
Unni Olsbye
Norwegian
2012
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
Magnus Rønning
M
Norwegian
3
Down shifting of light with thin films
Ole Nilsen
Helmer Fjellvåg
Ole Vaaland Saure
M
Norwegian
2008
Omsetning av metylklorid til
hydrokarboner over H-SAPO-34 og
H-SSZ-13
Unni Olsbye
Ondrej Cesak
M
2
Synthesis of Fuels from Biomass
Derived Oxygenates
Pablo Saz
M
2012
Large-scale CNF synthesis
Magnus Rønning
Raquel Calleja Aguado
F
2
Catalytic conversion of biomass
Edd Blekkan
Samaneh Etemadi
F
Iranian
NG to Fuels
2014
Stability studies of MTH catalysts catalyst testing
Unni Olsbye
Shewangizaw Teketel
M
Ethiopian
NG to Fuels
2009
Studies of the Methanol toUnni Olsbye
hydrocarbon (MTH) reaction over new
8- and 10-ring acidic zeolites
Sigurd Øien
M
Norwegian
New Chemistry
2012
Syntese og karakterisering av
modifiserte UiO-67 MOF
Sindre Asphaug
M
Norwegian
2013
Catalytic Hydrodeoxygenation of Biooils with Supported MoP-Catalysts
Sindre Håvik
M
Norwegian
2012
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
So Hyun Kwak
F
Korean
2
Spectroscopic Characterization of the Stian Svelle
Surface Hydroxyls of Zeolitic Catalysts
Sophie Anne Amelie Glas
F
2
Catalytic partial oxidation of methane
at moderate temperatures
Thomas Haukli Fiske
M
Norwegian
2013
Correlation of Catalyst Morphology
with Attrition Resistance and Catalytic
Activity of Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts
Magnus Rønning
Tone Colbjørnsen
F
Norwegian
2012
Optimalisering av synthesis
betegnelser for UiO-66
Karl Petter Lillerud
Vegar Evenrud
M
Norwegian
2013
Nickel Promoted Cobalt FischerTropsch Catalysts
Magnus Rønning
Virginie M.T.Herauville
F
2012
Catalytic dehydrogenation of propane
Wegard Skistad
M
Norwegian
NG to Fuels
2009
Optimalisering av syntesebetingelsene Karl Petter Lillerud
for nye 10-ring zeolittstrukturer
Xin Dai
F
Chinese
NG to Syngas
2008
Influence of support material on Ni
catalysts for propane dry reforming to
synthesis gas
NG to Fuels
Spanish
NG to Fuels
New Chemistry
Karl Petter Lillerud
Anders Holmen
Unni Olsbye
Senior Personnel
2008 - 2015 Key Researchers
Partner
Name
Years
Haldor Topsøe A/S
Claus Christensen
Finn Joensen
Jesper Nerlov
Pablo Beato
Ton Janssens
2010
2009-2015
2009-2015
2009-2015
2009-2012
Catalyst testing
Catalyst testing
Catalyst characterisation
Catalyst synthesis testing and characterisation spectroscopy
Catalyst testing
INEOS /
HydroPolymers
Andre Urke Kvamme
Arne Grønvold
Lola Irene Sanna
Siri-Mette Olsen
Steinar Kvisle
Tone Kleivane
Torbjørn Herder Kaggerud
2014-205
2007-2015
2008-2012,14
2008
2007-2015
2008-10,12-15
2014-2015
Reactor modelling
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Reactor modelling
Norsk Hydro, Oil
& Energy
Jens Bradø Smith
Linda Tang
2007
2007
NTNU
Hilde Venvik
Anders Holmen
Magnus Rønning
De Chen
Edd Blekkan
2007-2015
2007-2015
2007-2015
2007-2015
2007-2015
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
SINTEF
Anna Lind
Anne Andersen
Arild Andersen
Arne Karlsson
Aud Spjelkavik
Aud M. Bouzga
Britt Sommer
Bjørn Christian Enger
Bjørnar Arstad
Duncan Akporiaye
Edvard Bergene
Egil Bakken
Elsebeth Tangstad
Hilde Meland
Ivar M. Dahl
Jasmina H. Cavka
Jesper Bennetsen
Joachim M. Graff
Jody Veenendaahl
John C. Walmsley
Jon Olav Grepstad
Jon Tschdi
Kar Anne Andrassen
Knut A. Bøe
Knut Torshaug
Lars G. W. Tvedt
Marit S.Stange
Odd A. Lindvåg
Richard Blom
Pascial Dietzel
2008-10,12-15
2007-2008
2008
2007-2015
2007
2008-2010
2007
Catalyst synthesis and characterisation
Catalyst testing
Catalyst testing
Catalyst synthesis and characterisation
Catalysts synthesis
Catalyst characterisation
Catalyst characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst synthesis and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst characterisation
Catalyst synthesis and characterisation
2007-2015
2007-2015
2007
2007
2007-2010
2009
2007-2008
2008-10,12-15
2007
2008
2008
2007-2015
2008
2008
2008
2007
2007-2015
2008-2009
2008
2008,2011,12
2007-2009
2007
Main research area
Catalyst characterisation
Reactor Contrstruction
Catalyst characterisation
Rector Contrstruction
Catalyst characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Reactor Contrstruction
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Reactor Contrstruction
Catalyst testing
Catalyst synthesis and characterisation
Catalyst characterisation
Catalyst synthesis and characterisation
59
60
Per Erik Vullum
Per S. Sæther
Richard Blom
Rune Myrstad
Rune Lødeng
Sabita Sarkar
Sandro Y. Nanot
Silje Fosse Håkonsen
Spyridon Diplas
Stig Rune Ulla
Thijs Peters
Torbjørn Gjervan
Ørnulf Vistad
Øystein Strand
2008
2008
2008-2010
2008-2015
2011-2015
2008
2008-2009
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008-2015
2008-2010
2007
Catalyst characterisation
Reactor Contrstruction
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterization
Rector Contrstruction
Catalyst testing and characterization
Catalyst testing and characterization
Catalyst characterisation
Reactor Contrstruction
Catalyst testing / Reactor Contrstruction
Catalyst testing and characterization
Catalyst synthesis and characterisation
Statoil
Jens Bradø Smith
Alf Olav Larsen
Anita Berglund
Astrid Iversen
Bente Krogh
Edvard Bergene
Elisabeth Sletvolden
Emil Edwin
Erling Rytter
Houshang Gheshlaghi
Iver E. Pedersen
Jahn Arild Svendsen
Jens Bragdø Smith
Johan Daniel Käck
Jorun Z. Albertsen
Knut Ingvar Åsen
Kjersti Wilhelmsen
Michael Budd
Morten Brustad
Morten Rønnekleiv
Sigrid Eri
Sylfest Myklatun
Torhild Skagseth
Øyvind Borg
Pål Søraker
2007
2008
2009
2008
2010
2012-2013
2008-2009
2010-2013
2007-2012
2012-2013
2010-2012
2008
2008
2008-2009
2008
2008
2008
2009
2010-2013
2008-2013
2008-2013
2012-2013
2007-2013
2008-2012
2008-2010
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Technical support
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Technical support
Materials testing and characterisation
Material characterisation/cat.test and characterisation
Materials testing and characterisation
Materials testing and characterisation
Catalyst synthesis, testing and characterisation
Materialscharacterisation
Materials testing and characterisation
Gas conversion process research
Gas conversion research and materials R & D
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Materials testing and characterisation
Gas conversion process research
Gas conversion process research
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Materials testing and characterisation
Gas conversion R & D management
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst synthesis, testing and characterisation
Catalyst synthesis, testing and characterisation
Catalyst synthesis, testing and characterisation
UiO
Unni Olsbye
Sigurd Brændeland
Søren Jakobsen
Helmer Fjellvåg
Ola Nilsen
Karl Petter Lillerud
Anja Sjåstad
Sharmala Aravinthan
Poul Norby
Stian Svelle
Gloria Bostick
Ole Swang
Silvia Bordiga
David Wragg
2007-2015
2007
2008-2009
2007-2015
2007-2015
2007-2015
2012-2015
2007-2015
2007-2009
2007
2009
2007-2015
2013-15
2013-15
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Administration
Administration
Catalyst synthesis and characterisation
Catalyst synthesis and characterisation
Catalyst synthesis and characterisation
Catalyst synthesis and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Catalyst testing, characterisation and modeling
Administration
Quantum-chemical modeling
Catalyst testing and characterisation
Diffraction/Synchrotron
Statement of accounts for the complete period of centre financing
Funding
Activity/Item
RCN
UiO
NTNU
SINTEF
Statoil
Borealis
Ineos
Haldor
Topsøe
Total
WP 1 NG to Syngas
3411
942
2520
1857
10193
0
0
0
18923
15021
19538
12324
2528
22427
0
0
9744
81582
WP3 NG to petrochemicals
8060
11895
5195
6722
0
4399
14147
0
50418
WP4 New Chemistry
8527
15587
1738
0
0
0
0
200
26052
WP5 Methods
5069
11729
8722
520
0
0
0
0
26040
Equipment
21853
149
128
1472
0
0
0
0
23602
Management
18061
253
264
0
0
0
0
0
18578
Sum
80002
60093
30891
13099
32620
4399
14147
9944
245195
WP2 NG to fuels
Cost
Activity/Item
UiO
NTNU
SINTEF
Statoil
Borealis
Ineos
Haldor
Topsøe
Total
2848
5237
3172
7665
0
0
0
18922
WP2 NG to fuels
31115
19120
10974
15448
0
0
4925
81582
WP3 NG to petrochemicals
13621
11878
14629
0
0
10291
0
50419
WP4 New Chemistry
21136
4139
775
0
0
0
0
26050
WP5 Methods
12298
10420
3321
0
0
0
0
26039
8117
7712
7773
0
0
0
0
23602
17897
424
260
0
0
0
0
18581
107032
58930
40904
23113
0
10291
4925
245195
WP 1 NG to Syngas
Equipment
Management
Sum
61
PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND
PATENT APPLICATIONS
2007
2008
Presentations- inGAP associated projects
inGAP Publications
A. Holmen Recent developments in direct routes for
natural gas conversion, Keynote lecture, EuropaCat-VIII,
Åbo, Finland
J. Hafizovic Cavka, S. Jakobsen, U. Olsbye, N. Guillou,
C. Lamberti, S. Bordiga, K.P. Lillerud. A New Zirconium
Inorganic Building Brick Forming Metal Organic
Frameworks with Exceptional Stability. Journal of the
American Chemical Society (2008), 130(42), 13850-13851.
U. Olsbye Natural Gas Conversion - Mechanistic studies
as a tool for rational catalyst design, Invited lecture,
UOP lecture Series, Chicago, USA
K.P. Lillerud New microporous Pt-metal-organic
frameworks, Invited lecture, Berzelli Centre Excelent
Symposium, Stockholm, Sweden
U. Olsbye Utvikling av nye prosesser for foredling
av naturgass – hvordan samarbeid mellom
industri og akademiske miljøer kan bidra til
teknologigjennombrudd, Invited lecture, GassArena,
Haugesund, Norway
B. Arstad, R. Blom, E. Bakken, I.M. Dahl, J.P. Jakobsen,
P. Røkke Development of a circulating fluidized bed
reactor system for sorption-enhanced methane steam
reforming, Oral presentation, 4th CCS Conference,
Trondheim, Norway
F. Bleken, S. Svelle, M. Bjørgen, K.P. Lillerud, U.
Olsbye Conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons over
H-SAPO-34 and high silica chabazite, Oral presentation
NKS Katalysesymposium, Oslo, Norway
B. Arstad, R. Blom, E. Bakken, I.M. Dahl, J.P. Jakobsen, P.
Røkke, J. Bennetsen, K.A. Bø, Sorbent enhanced steam
methane reforming. Concepts and reactors,
Oral presentation, NKS Katalysesymposium, Oslo, Norway
I. Arslan, J.C. Walmsley, E. Rytter, E. Bergene, P.
Midgley, Toward three-dimensional nanoengineering of
heterogeneous catalysts. Journal of the American Chemical
Society (2008), 130 (17), 5716-5719.
inGAP book chapters
S. Kvisle, T. Fuglerud, S. Kolboe, U. Olsbye, K.P.
Lillerud, B. Vora. Methanol-To-Olefins. Handbook of
Heterogeneous Catalysis 2ed, Vol 8 2950-2965, Ed
Gerhard Ertl, Helmut Knøzinger, Ferdi Schuth and Jens
Weitkamp. Wiley-VCH Verlag GbH & Co, 2008
Invited lectures at international conferences
U. Olsbye Conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons over
acidic zeolite and zeotype catalysts: Mechanistic insight
as a first step towards rational design Keynote lecture
13th Nordic Symposium on CatalysisGøteborg, October 5-7,
2008
Presentations at international conferences
B. Arstad,R. Blom,E. Bakken, I. Dahl, J. Jakobsen, P.
Røkke. Sorption-Enhanced methane steam reforming
in a circulating fluidized bed reactor system. Poster
presentation GHGT-9, Washington DC 16-20 November
2008, Poster
B. Arstad, R. Blom, E. Bakken, I. Dahl, J. Jakobsen, P.
Røkke. Sorption-Enhanced methane steam reforming
in a circulating fluidized bed reactor system. Energy
Procedia (2009) 1, 715–720
Popular science lectures
U. Olsbye Katalyse gir mer for pengene, Forskningens
festaften, Oslo, September 23, 2008
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inGAP associated project pulications
R.J. Berger, F. Kapteijn, J.A. Moulijn, G.B. Marin, J.
De Wilde, M. Olea, D. Chen, A. Holmen, L. Lietti, E.
Tronconi, Y. Schuurman. Dynamic methods for catalytic
kinetics. Applied Catalysis, A: General (2008), 342(1-2),
3-28.
P. Bichon, G. Haugom, H.J. Venvik, A. Holmen, E.A.
Blekkan Steam Reforming of Ethanol Over Supported
Co and Ni Catalysts. Topics in Catalysis (2008), 49(1-2),
38-45.
M. Bjørgen, F. Joensen, M. Spangsberg Holm, U.
Olsbye,K.P. Lillerud, S. Svelle Methanol to gasoline
over zeolite H-ZSM-5: Improved catalyst performance
by treatment with NaOH. Applied Catalysis, A: General
(2008), 345(1), 43-50.
Ø. Borg, N. Hammer, S. Eri, O.A. Lindvåg, R. Myrstad,
E.A. Blekkan, M. Rønning, E. Rytter, A. Holmen FischerTropsch synthesis over un-promoted and Re-promoted
γ-Al2O3 supported cobalt catalysts with different pore
sizes. Catalysis Today (2008).
Ø. org, P.D.C Dietzel, A.I. Spjelkavik, E.Z. Tveten, J.C.
Walmsley, S. Diplas, S. Eri, A. Holmen, E. Rytter
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: Cobalt particle size and
support effects on intrinsic activity and product
distribution. Journal of Catalysis (2008), 259(2), 161-164.
Ø. Borg, J.C. Walmsley, R. Dehghan, B.S. Tanem,
E.A. Blekkan, S. Eri, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Electron
Microscopy Study of γ-Al2O3 Supported Cobalt FischerTropsch Synthesis Catalysts. Catalysis Letters (2008),
126(3-4), 224-230.
Ø. Borg, A. Fossan, O.A. Lindvaag, R. Myrstad, S. Eri,
E. Rytter, A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch synthesis on Co
supported on modified alumina. Preprints - American
Chemical Society, Division of Petroleum Chemistry (2008),
53(2), 64-65.
S. Chytil, L. Haugland, E.A. Blekkan On the mechanical
stability of mesoporous silica SBA-15. Microporous and
Mesoporous Materials (2008), 111(1-3), 134-142.
B.C. Enger, R. Loedeng, A. Holmen A review of catalytic
partial oxidation of methane to synthesis gas with
emphasis on reaction mechanisms over transition metal
catalysts. Applied Catalysis, A: General (2008), 346(1-2),
1-27.
B.C. Enger, J. Walmsley, E. Bjorgum, R. Lodeng,
P. Pfeifer, K. Schubert, A. Holmen, H.J. Venvik
Performance and SEM characterization of Rh
impregnated microchannel reactors in the catalytic
partial oxidation of methane and propane. Chemical
Engineering Journal (Amsterdam, Netherlands) (2008),
144(3), 489-501.
B.C. Enger, O. Borg, A.L. Fossan, O.A. Lindvag, R.
Myrstad, S. Eri, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch
synthesis on Co supported on modified alumina.
Abstracts of Papers, 236th ACS National Meeting,
Philadelphia, PA, United States, August 17-21, 2008
(2008)
B.C. Enger, R. Lodeng, A. Holmen. Nickel and nickelcobalt spinel catalysts in the partial oxidation and
steam reforming of methane. Abstracts of Papers, 235th
ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, United States,
April 6-10, 2008 (2008), PETR-082.
B.C. Enger, R. Lodeng, A. Holmen, Ni and Ni-Co spinel
catalysts in the partial oxidation and steam reforming
of methane. Preprints - American Chemical Society,
Division of Petroleum Chemistry (2008), 53(1), 80-81.
R.E. Johnsen, P. Norby A comparative in situ Rietveld
refinement study: thermal decomposition and
transformation of CoAl and CoZnAl layered double
hydroxides, J. Appl. Cryst. (2008). 41, 991-1002
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T. Gao, M. Glerup, F. Krumeich, R. Nesper, H. Fjellvåg,
P. Norby Microstructures and spectroscopic properties
of cryptomelane-type manganese dioxide nanofibers,
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2008), 112, 19327447
T. Gao, H. Fjellvåg, P. Norby Raman scattering properties
of a protonic titanate HxTi2-x/4 square
O-x/4(4)center dot H2O (square, vacancy; x=0.7) with
lepidocrocite-type layered structure JOURNAL OF
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B (2008), 112, 1520-6106
T. Gao, Q. Wu, H. Fjellvåg, P. Norby Topological
properties of titanate nanotubes JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL
CHEMISTRY C (2008), 112, 1932-7447
S.J. Håkonsen, A. Holmen Oxidative dehydrogenation
of alkanes. Handbook of Heterogeneous Catalysis (2nd
Edition) (2008), 7 3384-3400.
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F. Huber, J. Walmsley, H. Venvik, A. Holmen The effect
of platinum in Cu-Ce-Zr and Cu-Zn-Al mixed oxide
catalysts for water-gas shift. Applied Catalysis, A: General
(2008), 349(1-2), 46-54.
F. Huber, H. Venvik, M. Ronning, J. Walmsley,
A. Holmen Preparation and characterization of
nanocrystalline, high-surface area CuCeZr mixed oxide
catalysts from homogeneous co-precipitation. Chemical
Engineering Journal (Amsterdam, Netherlands) (2008),
137(3), 686-702.
M.S. Kumar, D. Chen, J.C. Walmsley, A. Holmen
Dehydrogenation of propane over Pt-SBA-15: Effect of
Pt particle size. Catalysis Communications (2008), 9(5),
747-750.
I. Kvande, G. Oye, N. Hammer, M. Ronning, S. Råen, A.
Holmen, J. Sjøblom, D. Chen Deposition of Au colloids
on plasmachemically modified carbon nanofibers.
Carbon (2008), 46(5), 759-765.
I. Kvande, D. Chen, Z. Yu, M. Ronning,A. Holmen
Optimization and scale-up of CNF production based on
intrinsic kinetic data obtained from TEOM. Journal of
Catalysis (2008), 256(2), 204-214.
C. Lesaint, W.R. Glomm, Ø. Borg, S. Eri, E. Rytter, G. Øye
Synthesis and characterization of mesoporous alumina
with large pore size and their performance in FischerTropsch synthesis. Applied Catalysis A (2008), 351, 131135.
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I. Rossetti, L. Fabbrini, N. Ballarini, C. Oliva, F. Cavani, A.
Cericola, B. Bonelli, M. Piumetti, E. Garrone, H. Dyrbeck,
E.A. Blekkan, L. Forni V2O5-SiO2 systems prepared
by flame pyrolysis as catalysts for the oxidative
dehydrogenation of propane. Journal of Catalysis (2008),
256(1), 45-61.
M. Ryden, A. Lyngfelt, T. Mattisson, D. Chen, A.
Holmen, E. Bjørgum Novel oxygen-carrier materials
for chemical-looping combustion and chemicallooping reforming: LaxSr1-xFeyCo1-yO3-δ perovskites
and mixed-metal oxides of NiO, Fe2O3 and Mn3O4.
International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control (2008),
2(1), 21-36.
S. Kolboe, S. Svelle Does an ethene/benzenium ion
complex exist? A discrepancy between B3LYP and MP2
predictions, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 112 (2008)
6399-6400.
C.F. Sanz-Navarro, P.O. Åstrand, D. Chen, M. Ronning,
A.C.T van Duin, T. Jacob, W.A. Goddard Molecular
Dynamics Simulations of the Interactions between
Platinum Clusters and Carbon Platelets. Journal of
Physical Chemistry A (2008), 112(7), 1392-1402.
C.F. Sanz-Navarro, P.O. Åstrand, D. Chen, M. Rønning,
A.C.T van Duin, J.E. Mueller, W.A. Goddard Molecular
Dynamics Simulations of Carbon-Supported Ni Clusters
Using the Reax Reactive Force Field. Journal of Physical
Chemistry C (2008), 112(33), 12663-12668.
W. Mekonnen, B. Arstad, H. Klette, J.C. Walmsley, R.
Bredesen, H. Venvik, R. Holmestad Microstructural
characterization of self-supported 1.6 _ m Pd/Ag
membranes. Journal of Membrane Science (2008),
310(1+2), 337-348.
L. Shao, T. Zhao, D. Chen, M.B. Hagg Crosslinking
and stabilization of carbon nanotubes filled PMP
nanocomposite membranes for gas separations.
Abstracts of Papers, 236th ACS National Meeting,
Philadelphia, PA, United States, August 17-21, 2008
(2008), PMSE-180.
E. Ochoa-Fernandez, M. Ronning, X. Yu, T. Grande, D.
Chen Compositional Effects of Nanocrystalline Lithium
Zirconate on Its CO2 Capture Properties. Industrial &
Engineering Chemistry Research (2008), 47(2), 434-442.
L. Shao, T. Zhao, D. Chen, M.B. Hagg Crosslinking
and stabilization of carbon nanotube filled PMP
nanocomposite membranes for gas separations. PMSE
(2008), 99 305-307.
M. Rivallan, G. Berlier, G. Ricchiardi, A. Zecchina,
M.T. Nechita, U. Olsbye Characterisation and catalytic
activity in de-NOx reactions of Fe-ZSM-5 zeolites
prepared via ferric oxalate precursor. Applied Catalysis,
B: Environmental (2008), 84(1-2), 204-213.
H.J. Venvik, E.A. Blekkan Preface. Catalysis Today (2008),
138(3-4),123.
A. Virnovskaia, E. Rytter, U. Olsbye Kinetic and
Isotopic Study of Ethane Dehydrogenation over a
Semicommercial Pt,Sn/Mg(Al)O Catalyst. Industrial &
Engineering Chemistry Research (2008), 47(19), 71677177.
J. Xiong, Ø. Borg, E.A. Blekkan, A. Holmen Hydrogen
chemisorption on rhenium-promoted γ-alumina
supported cobalt catalysts. Catalysis Communications
(2008), 9(14), 2327-2330.
Z. Yu, D. Chen, M. Rønning, T. Vralstad, E. OchoaFernandez, A. Holmen Large-scale synthesis of carbon
nanofibers on Ni-Fe-Al hydrotalcite derived catalysts.
I. Preparation and characterization of the Ni-Fe-Al
hydrotalcites and their derived catalysts. Applied
Catalysis, A: General (2008), 338(1-2), 136-146.
Ø. Borg, P. Dietzel, A.I. Spjelkavik, E.A. Tveten, J.C.
Walmsley, S. Eri, A. Holmen, E. Rytter Fischer-Tropsch
synthesis: Effect of Co particle size and support
on product distribution. Poster presentation, 14th
International Congress on Catalysis, Seoul, South Korea,
13-18 July 2008.
Z. Yu, D. Chen, M. Rønning, B. Totdal, T. Vralstad, E.
Ochoa-Fernandez, A. Holmen Large-scale synthesis
of carbon nanofibers on Ni-Fe-Al hydrotalcite derived
catalysts. II: Effect of Ni/Fe composition on CNF
synthesis from ethylene and carbon monoxide. Applied
Catalysis, A: General (2008), 338(1-2), 147-158.
D. Chen Activities in NTNU network of carbon
nanomaterials, oral presentation, Seminar on network of
carbon nanomaterials, NFR, Oslo, 28 Aug. 2008.
Z. Yu, L.E. Fareid, K. Moljord, E.A. Blekkan, J.C.
Walmsley, D. Chen Hydrodesulfurization of thiophene
on carbon nanofiber supported Co/Ni/Mo catalysts.
Applied Catalysis, B: Environmental (2008), 84(3-4), 482489.
T. Zhao, E. Ochoa-Fernandez, M. Rønning, D. Chen
Comparison study onnanocrystalline alkali and
alkali-earth based materials as high-temperature CO2
acceptors. Symposia - American Chemical Society, Division
of Fuel Chemistry (2008), 53(1), 12-13.
Patents from inGAP associated projects
D. Chen Multifunctional materials for hydrogen
production from multifuels, oral presentation,
Norwegian Hydrogen seminar, Bergen, 26-28, 2008
D. Chen Engineering of metal nanoparticles on carbon
nanofibers, Invited lecture, 3rd. International symposium
on carbon for catalysis, Berlin, 9-12, Nov. 2008.
E.A. Blekkan, Ø. Borg, V. Frøseth, A. Holmen. The effects
of water on supported cobalt catalysts in the FischerTropsch synthesis. 14th Int. Congress on Catalysis, Seoul,
Korea July 13-18 2008.
E.A. Blekkan Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. GTS Lunch
seminar June 17 2008.
E. Edwin, M. Brustad, K.I Åser, E. Rytter, Ø. Mikkelsen,
J.A. Johansen Carbon nano-fibre production. PCT Int.
Appl. (2007), 46pp. CODEN: PIXXD2 WO 2007141558 A2
20071213 CAN 148:56502 AN 2007:1420217 CAPLUS
E.A. Blekkan Norwegian downstream technology
- education, research and industrial development.
Gassmaks-seminar on “New business opportunities in a
changing gas market” Trondheim – Tjeldbergodden Sep. 2324 2008.
Popular science lectures by inGAP
associated projects
E.A. Blekkan Chemistry of heavy oil upgrading. VISTAseminar, StatoilHydro Research Centre, Trondheim Oct.
14, 2008.
K. Thorshaug, S. Svelle, Katalysesymposiet 2007: Fokus
på zeolitter, Kjemi, 2 (2008) 22-23
Presentations on international conferences
by inGAP associated projects
B.C. Enger, R. Lødeng, A. Holmen: Modified nickel
catalysts in the partial oxidation of methane at
moderate temperatures. Poster. 13th Nordic Symposium
on Catalysis, 5-7 October, Gøteborg, Sweden.
B.C. Enger, R. Lødeng, A. Holmen: Nickel and nickelcobalt spinel catalysts in the partial oxidation and
steam reforming of methane, Oral presentation. 235th
ACS National Meeting, April 6-10 2008, New Orleans, LA,
USA.
B.C. Enger, R. Lødeng, A. Holmen: Methane activation
and syngas formation on low-loading Ni catalysts.
Poster. 14. International Congress on Catalysis. July 13-18,
2008, COEX, Seoul, Korea.
E.A. Blekkan Biofuels. MiT-NTNU seminar, MiT, Boston
Oct. 28-29, 2008.
E.S. Wangen, A. Hoff, E.A. Blekkan Upgrading of
vacuum residue from Athabasca bitumen. 13th Nordic
Symposium on Catalysis, Gothenburg, Sweden Oct. 5-7
2008.
E. Vanhaecke , F. Huang, D. Chen, M. Rønning Synthesis
and optimization of carbon nanostructures on foils.
Poster, 3rd. International symposium on carbon for catalysis,
Berlin, 9-12, Nov. 2008.
F. Huang, E. Vanhaecke, D. Chen Synthesis of a
conductive polymer - CNT/CNF composites. Poster, 3rd.
International symposium on carbon for catalysis, Berlin,
9-12, Nov. 2008.
65
H. Bakhtiary, F. Hayer, H.J. Venvik, A. Holmen: Kinetics
and reactor modelling of methanol synthesis from
synthesis gas in the fixed-bed reactor. Poster. 13th Nordic
Symposium on Catalysis, 5-7 October, Gøteborg, Sweden
H. Dyrbeck, K. Østli, E.A. Blekkan Selective hydrogen
combustion in the presence of hydrocarbons:Catalysts
supported on hydrotalcite-like materials. 14th Int.
Congress on Catalysis, Seoul, Korea July 13-18 2008.
I. Kvande, M. Rønning, D. Chen, Structure - Properties
- Performance Relationship of Carbon Nanofiber
Supported Pt Catalysts, Carbon 228, Proceeding of
Carbon 2008, Nagano, Japan, 13-18 July, 2008.
I. Kvande, S. T. Briskeby, T. Zhao, M. Tsypkin, I.M. Skoe,
J.C. Walmsley, M. Rønning, R. Tunold, S. Sunde, D. Chen,
Investigation of the adsorption strength of O and CO
on Pt/CNF catalysts by a kinetic study of the hydrogen
oxidation reaction, oral presentation, International
Symposium on Creation and Control of Advanced Selective
Catalysis, Kyoto, Japan, 8-12 July, 2008. Abstract book.
I. Kvande, J. Yang, S.T. Briskeby, M. Rønning, A. Holmen,
D. Chen J.C. Walmsle, S. Sunde, CO adsorption and
desorption behaviour of carbon nanofiber supported
platinum catalysts, Oral presentation, 3rd. International
symposium on carbon for catalysis, Berlin, 9-12, Nov. 2008.
J.P. den Breejen, P.B. Radstake, G.L. Bezemer, V. Frøseth,
A. Holmen, J. H. Bitter, K.P. de Jong: Cobalto n carbon
nanofibers as model catalyst: On the origin of the
cobalt particle size effect in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.
Lecture. CarboCat III, November 9 – 12 2008, Berlin,
Germany
J. Zhu, J. Zhou, T. Zhao, X. Zhou, D. Chen, W. Yuan A
novel heterogeneous catalyst for Heck reaction—Study
of the metal-support interaction in Pd/CNF catalysts.
Poster, The 20th International Symposium on Chemical
Reaction Engineering, Kyoto, 7-10 Sep. 2008.
J. Zhu, T. Zhao, I. Kvande, D. Chen, X. Zhou, W. Yuan,
Catalysis with various morphology of palldium
nanoparticles on carbon nanofiber: Nanoparticle
shape dependence and stability, oral presentation,
International Symposium on nanocatalysis, Dalian China,
13-18 July, 2008.
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L. He, M. Beinset, H. Berntsen, T. Zhao, D. Chen,
Multifunctional reactor for hydrogen production from
multifuels, Keynote lecture, 12th Asia Pacific confederation
of chemical engineering congress, Dalian, China, 4-6 Aug.
2008.
L. Wenxin, S. Zhijun, Z. Jinghong, L. Ping, Z. Xinggui
and D. Chen, Effect of hydrogen on the Synthesis of
Carbon Nanofibers by CO Disproportionation on UltraFine Fe3O4, Vol. 3, 265, Proceeding of 12th Asia Pacific
confederation of chemical engineering congress, Dalian,
China, 4-6 Aug. 2008.
M. Rønning, Combining results from XAS, Raman, STEM
and TEOM to obtain reliable information about propane
dehydrogenation catalysts. Swiss-Norwegian workshop on
Simultaneous Raman-X-ray diffraction/absorption studies for
the in situ investigations, Grenoble, June 18-19, 2008.
M. Rønning, Nanomaterials in Catalysis -Activities
at NTNU. Nanotechnology Workshop; UC BerkeleyStatoilHydro-NTNU, Rotvoll, Trondheim, Sep. 1 2008.
M. Lualdi, S. Løgdberg, S. Nassos, S. Järås, A. Holmen:
Direct use of H_2 poor syngas in the Fischer-Tropsch
synthesis. Poster. 13th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, 5-7
October, Gøteborg, Sweden.
M. H. Wesenberg. Konvertering av naturgass. Oral
Presentation, Petroleumsdagen UiO, Oslo, 8 February
2008.
N. Hammer, M. Schubert, D. Chen, M. Rønning, Carboncarbon composite material as a catalytic reactor, Carbon
89, Proceeding of Carbon 2008, Nagano, Japan, 13-18
July, 2008.
N. Hammer, M. Schubert, D. Chen, M. Rønning, Carboncarbon composite material as a catalytic reactor, Invited
lecture, Carbon 2008, Nagano, Japan, 13-18 July, 2008.
P. Li, Y.L. Huang , D. Chen , X.G. Zhou , T.J. Zhao , W.K.
Yuan, Hydrogen evolution from decalin over precious
metal catalysts supported on carbon nanofibers, oral
presentation, Carbon 2008, Nagano, Japan, 13-18 July,
2008.
P. Norby. In situ synchrotron powder X-ray diffraction
studies of catalytic materials. Invited talk at the IUCr
2008 meeting, XXI Congress and General Assembly of the
International Union of Crystallography. Osaka, Japan, 23-31
August 2008
R. Lødeng, E. Bjørgum, B.C. Enger, A. Holmen, B. Krogh,
B.T. Børresen, E. Rytter: Oxidative catalyric conversion
of CH_4 to H_2 at low temperatures. Poster. 14TH
International Congress on Catalysis. July 13-18, 2008,
COEX, Seoul, Korea.
M. Rønning Nanostructured materials in environmental
catalysis. Invited speaker, 1st Nanotechnology@NTNU;
Kavli Seminar. Sep- 11-12, 2008 NTNU.
E. Rytter, Ø. Borg, S. Eri, T.H. Skagseth Significance of
the Olefin to Paraffin Ratio in Cobalt Based FischerTropsch Catalysis. Oral Presentation, CATSA 2008, Khaya
Ibhubesi, South Africa, 9-12 November 2008.
S. Løgdberg, Ø. Borg, S. Järås, E.A. Blekkan, A. Holmen.
Activity response upon external water addition to a
narrow-pore CoRe/ γ-Al2O3 Fischer-Tropsch catalyst.
14th Int. Congress on Catalysis, Seoul, Korea July 13-18
2008.
S. Zarubova, S.J. Sexe, D. Chen, S. Ballance, J.E. Michels,
B.E. Christensen, M. Rønning, The application of carbon
nanofiber – carbon felt composite in bioseparation.
Poster, 3rd. International symposium on carbon for catalysis,
Berlin, 9-12, Nov. 2008.
S. Boullosa Eiras, T. Zhao, A. Lind, D. Chen, A. Holmen:
Multifunctional oxides with core-shell nanostructure
as promising catalyst supports. Lecture. 13. Nordic
Symposium on Catalysis, 5-7 October, Gøteborg, Sweden.
S. Løgdberg, Ø. Borg, D. Tristantini, E.A. Blekkan, B.
Gevert, S. Järås, A. Holmen: Fuel Production by FischerTropsch synthesis with CO/H_2 from different feeds.
5th International Conference on Environmental Catalysis,
31st August – 3rd September 2008, Belfast, Northern
Ireland.
S. Svelle, F. Joensen, P. Beato, M. Kustova, M.S. Holm,
U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud, M. Bjørgen Desilication of
zeolite H-ZSM-5 for improved lifetime and selectivity
in the methanol to gasoline reaction, Oral presentation,
13th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Göteborg, Sweden,
October 5-7, 2008.
S. Chytil, W.R. Glomm, J.C. Walmsley, E.A. Blekkan
Platinum supported on mesoporous silica SBA-15:
preparation, characterization and catalytic properties.
1st International Workshop NAPEN 2008 “NAnoPorous
materials in ENergy and ENvironment”, October 12-15
(2008) Chania, Greece.
T. Zhao, S. Boullosa Eiras, A. Lind, D. Chen, A.
Holmen Multifunctional ceria-zirconia-silica
(alumina) nanostructures derived by spray dryingsol-gel method, Poster, International Symposium on
nanocatalysis, Dalian China, 13-18 July, 2008.
T. Zhao, J. Zhu, I. Kvande, A. Holmen, D. Chen. X. Zhou,
W-K. Yuan: Towards the growth mechanism of well
controlled platelet carbon nanofibers. Poster. CarboCat
III, November 9 – 12 2008, Berlin, Germany
X.G. Zhou, Y.F. Sun, Z.J. Sui, J.H. Zhou, P. Li, D. Chen
Catalytic decomposition of methane over nickel
catalysts: A kinetic study. Poster, The 20th International
Symposium on Chemical Reaction Engineering, Kyoto, 7-10
Sep. 2008.
X.G. Zhou, W.X. Lu, Z.J. Sui, J.H. Zhou, P. Li, D. Chen
Kinetic study on synthesis of platelet carbon nanofiber
by CO disproportionation on ultra-fine Fe3O4 powder.
Poster, The 20th International Symposium on Chemical
Reaction Engineering, Kyoto, 7-10 Sep. 2008.
Y.F. Sun, Z.J. Sui, J. H. Zhou, P. Li, D. Chen, X.G. Zhou A
kinetic study on catalytic decomposition of methane
over supported Ni catalysts. Poster, 12th Asia Pacific
confederation of chemical engineering congress, Dalian,
China, 4-6 Aug. 2008.
Y.F. Sun, Z.J. Sui, J.H. Zhou, P. Li, D. Chen, X.G. Zhou,
Catalytic Decomposition of Methane over Supported
Ni Catalysts with Different Particle Sizes, Poster, 12th
Asia Pacific confederation of chemical engineering congress,
Dalian, China, 4-6 Aug. 2008.
Yi.A. Zhu, X.G. Zhou, D. Chen, W.K. Yuan First
principles study of CH3 dissociation on Ni (100), Vol.
5, 061, Proceeding of 12th Asia Pacific confederation of
chemical engineering congress, Dalian, China, 4-6 Aug.
2008.
Ø. Borg, P.D.C. Dietzel, A.I. Spjelkavik, E.Z. Tveten, A.
Holmen, S. Eri, E. Rytter: Cobalt particle size effects in
sy
-Al_2 O_3 supported Fischer-Tropsch catalysts.
Poster. 14. International Congress on Catalysis. July 13-18,
2008, COEX, Seoul, Korea.
2009
inGAP Publications
B. Arstad, R. Blom, E. Bakken, I.M. Dahl, J. Poplsteinova
Jakobsen, R.P. Egil Sorption-enhanced methane steam
reforming in a circulating fluidized bed reactor system
Energ. Proc. 1, 2009, 715-720
M.B. Jensen, L.B. Råberg, A. Olafsen Sjåstad, U. Olsbye
Mechanistic study of the dry reforming of propane
to synthesis gas over a Ni/Mg(Al)O catalyst, Catalysis
Today 145(1-2) (2009) 114-120.
R. Myrstad, S. Eri, P. Pfeifer, E. Rytter, A. Holmen,
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis in a microstructured reactor,
Catalysis Today 147s (2009) 67
M. Rønning, N.E. Tsakoumis, A. Voronov, R.E. Johnsen,
P. Norby, W. van Beek, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen
Combined XRD and XANES studies of a Re-promoted
Co/ γ-Al2O3 catalyst at Fischer - Tropsch synthesis
conditions, Catalysis Today (2009) accepted
F. Bleken, M. Bjørgen, L. Palumbo, S. Bordiga, S. Svelle,
K.P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye The effect of acid strength
on the conversion of methanol to olefins over acidic
microporous catalysts with the CHA topology Topics in
Catalysis 52(3) (2009) 218-228.
S. Svelle, C. Tuma, X. Rozanska, T. Kerber, J. Sauer,
Quantum chemical modeling of zeolite catalyzed
methylation reactions: Towards chemical accuracy for
barriers, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 131
(2009) 816-825
B.P.C. Hereijgers, F. Bleken, M.H. Nilsen, S. Svelle, K.P.
Lillerud, M. Bjørgen, B.M. Weckhuysen, U. Olsbye
Product shape selectivity dominates the Methanol-toOlefins (MTO) reaction over H-SAPO-34 catalysts J.
Catalysis 264(1) (2009) 77-87.
S. Teketel, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye Shapeselective conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons
over 10-ring unidirectional-channel acidic H-ZSM-22
ChemCatChem (2009), 1(1), 78-81.
M.H. Nilsen, S. Svelle, S. Aravinthan, U. Olsbye The
conversion of chloromethane to light olefins over SAPO34: The influence of dichloromethane addition Appl.
Catalysis A: General (2009), 367(1-2), 23-31.
M. Bjørgen, F. Joensen, K.P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye, S. Svelle
The mechanisms of ethene and propene formation from
methanol over high silica H-ZSM-5 and H-beta Catalysis
Today 142(1-2) (2009) 90-97.
M. Spangsberg Holm, S. Svelle, F. Joensen, C. Hviid
Christensen, S. Bordiga, M. Bjørgen Desilication of
zeolite H-ZSM-5 by alkaline treatment: Assessing
the acidic properties by FTIR using CO and
2,4,6-trimethylpyridine (collidine) as molecular probes,
Applied Catalysis A: General, 356 (2009) 23-30.
R.Johansson, S.L. Hruby, J. Rass-Hansen, C.H.
Christensen The Hydrocarbon Pool in Ethanol-toGasoline over HZSM-5 Catalysts Catalysis Letters, 127
(2009) 1
S. Kolboe, S. Svelle, B. Arstad, Theoretical study of
ethylbenzenium ions: The mechanism for splitting off
ethene, and the formation of a π complex of ethene and
the benzenium ion, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 113
(2009) 917-923.
S. Usseglio, K. Thorshaug, A. Karlsson, I.M. Dahl,
C.J. Nielsen, K.J. Jens, E. Tangstad In-situ infrared
emission spectroscopy for quantitative gas phase
measurement under high temperature reaction
conditions. An analytical method for methane by means
of an innovative small volume flowing cell Applied
Spectroscopy 64 (2) (2009) 141-148.
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D.S. Wragg, R.E. Johnsen, M. Balasundaram, P. Norby,
H. Fjellvåg, A. Grønvold , T. Fuglerud, J. Hafizovic,
Ø.B. Vistad, D. Akporiaye SAPO-34 methanol-to-olefin
catalysts under working conditions: A combined in
situ powder X-ray diffraction, mass spectrometry and
Raman study J. Catalysis 268 (2009) 290–296.
Patents
M. Diskus (UiO): Thin films containing molybdenum
oxide DLA ref. P60901476NO0009006, date of
submission: 30.03.2009
Invited lectures at international conferences
A. Holmen Deactivation of cobalt Fischer-Tropsch
catalysts Invited lecture, International Symposium
on CATALYST DEACTIVATION, The Netherlands, Delft,
October 25 - 28, 2009
Karl-Petter Lillerud, MOFs Tuning Heterogeneous
Catalysts towards Enzyme Functionality Plenary
lecture, ISHHC_XIV 13-18 September 2009, Stockholm,
Sweden
K.P. Lillerud, Combined EXAFS and XRPD in
understanding the structure and the reactivity of metal
organic frameworks (MOFs) Keynote lecture; XAFS XIV
Camerino, Italy 26-31 July 2009
U. Olsbye The methyl halide to hydrocarbons reaction:
Mechanistic insight as a first step towards rational
catalyst design, Keynote lecture, ABC-6 Congress,
Genova, Italy, May 10-14, 2009.
U. Olsbye Site specificity in metal/support catalysts for
light alkane activation – the support effect Summer
school on: Reactivity of nanoparticles for more
efficient and sustainable energy production, Sandbjerg,
Denmark, August 2009.
M. Rønning, Characterisation of catalysts at their
working conditions, Nanoduramea Summer School Synthesis and characterisation of carbon supported
platinum and platinum alloy catalysts, June 08-09,
2009, Trondheim, Norway
Oral presentations at international
conferences by inGAP and inGAP
associated projects
F. Bleken, Shape Selectivity in acid catalysis: the
methanol-to-Olefins case, ABC-6 Congress, Genova,
Italy. May 10-14, 2009.
D. Chen Microkinetic modeling of reactions on metal
surfaces International Summer School on Nanodesigned catalysts: From molecules to industrial
processes, 21-16th June (2009), Trondheim, Norway
M. Diskus, Growth of thin film of Mo-oxide by ALD
ALD09 conferences in Monterey.
A. Holmen, Natural gas conversion, International
Summer School on Nano-designed catalysts: From
molecules to industrial processes, 21-16th June (2009),
Trondheim, Norway.
S. Rane, E. Z. Tveten, E. Rytter, Ø. Borg, A. Holmen:
Performance of Supported Co Catalysts for FischerTropsch Synthesis. 21st North American Catalysis
Society Meeting, June 7-12, 2009, San Francisco, CA,
USA
B.C. Enger, R. Lødeng, S. Boullosa, D. Chen, A. Holmen:
Partial Oxidation of Methane. Lecture. 2009 AIChE
Annual Meeting, November 8-13, 2009, Nashville, TN,
USA
K.P. Lillerud, En ny nanoporøs verden. Universitet i
Stavanger, May 4 2009
K.P. Lillerud, The Brønsted site in zeolite materials Fritz
Haber institute, Berlin Germany March 16 2009
M. Zokaie, M.H. Nilsen, S. Svelle, O. Swang, U. Olsbye,
K.P. Lillerud Tuning the acidity of SAPO-34 by changing
the silicon distribution using N,N,N Trimethyl-1Adamantammonium and TEA-OH as templates. ABC-6
Congress, Genova, Italy, May 10-14, 2009.
U. Olsbye, The Methanol-to-hydrocarbons reaction.
Mechanistic insight from isotopic labeling experiments
Fritz Haber institute, Berlin Germany March 16 2009,
and University of Berkeley, California, October 2, 2009.
U. Olsbye Isotopic labeling studies for elucidation of
kinetic and mechanistic details, International Summer
School on Nano-designed catalysts: From molecules to
industrial processes, 21-16th June (2009), Trondheim,
Norway
B. Arstad, R. Blom, E. Bakken, I.M. Dahl, J. Poplsteinova
Jakobsen, R.P. Egil Hydrogen Production by
Sorption-Enhanced Methane Steam Reforming 5th
CCS Conference, Trondheim, Norway, 16.06.2009 17.06.2009
L.E. Sommer, D. Mores, S. Svelle, M. Stöcker, B.M.
Weckhuysen, U. Olsbye, Formation of mesoporosity in
zeolite H-SSZ-13 by desilication. Norwegian Catalysis
Symposium 2009; Trondheim, Norway, 2009-11-30 2009-12-01
S. Teketel, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud, P. Beato, U. Olsbye
Conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons over 10-ring
uni-directional acidic H-ZSM-22. Norwegian Catalysis
Symposium; Trondheim, Norway, 2009-11-30 - 200912-01
M. Rønning, A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, Ø. Borg, E.
Rytter, A. Holmen Decoupling of the deactivation
mechanisms in Co-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts by a
wide range of in situ spectroscopies at realistic working
conditions Third International Congress on Operando
Spectroscopy Recent Developments and Future
Perspectives in Spectroscopy of Working Catalysts
April 19 – 23 (2009), Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany.
M. Rønning, In situ characterisation techniques for
studying catalysts at realistic working conditions,
Norwegian Synchrotron User Meeting 2009, June 18-19,
2009, Lillehammer, Norway
M. Rønning, A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, Ø. Borg,
N. Hammer, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch
synthesis catalysts studied by complimentary in
situ characterisation techniques at realistic working
conditions The 14th International Conference on X-ray
Absorption Fine Structure (XAFS14), July 26-31(2009),
Camerino, Italy. M. Rønning, Catalyst studies at real working conditions,
Seminar November 10, 2009, University of Zaragoza,
Spain
R. Myrstad, S. Eri, P. Pfeifer, E. Rytter, A. Holmen,
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis in a microstructured reactor,
Europacat IX, 30/8-4/9-2009, Salamanca Spain
R. Myrstad, S. Eri, P. Pfeifer, E. Rytter, A. Holmen:
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis in a microstructured reactor,
ICOSCAR-3, 27-30/9-2009, Ischia, Italy.
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N.E.Tsakoumis, Ø. Borg, M. Rønnning, E. Rytter, A.
Holmen Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: in situ XRD study
throughout reactions start-up International Summer
School on Nano-designed catalysts: From molecules to
industrial processes, 21-16th June (2009), Trondheim,
Norway. Shotgun presentation awarded with the
students presentation prize.
D. W. Blaylock, Y-A. Zhu, H. Wang, A.H. Dam, D. Chen,
A. Holmen, W. H. Green: Steam Methane Reforming
over Ni and Ni/Ag catalysts – Gaining Mechanistic
Insight through DFT and Experiment. 2009 AIChE
Annual Meeting, November 8-13, 2009, Nashville, TN,
USA.
M.H. Wesenberg, Methanol- and synthesis gas
production at the Tjeldbergodden methanol plant
International Summer School on Nano-designed
catalysts: From molecules to industrial processes, 2116th June (2009), Trondheim, Norway
D.Wragg, SAPO Methanol to Olefin Catalysts
Under Working Conditions, Operando III, Rostock
Warnemunde, April 2009
D. Wragg, In Situ Synchrotron Studies of SAPO
Methanol to Olefin Catalysts Under Working Conditions,
Norwegian Synchrotron User Meeting, Lillehammer,
June 2009.
D. Wragg, SAPO Methanol to Olefin Catalysts
under Working Conditions, InGAP Summer School,
Trondheim, June 2009. B. Arstad, R. Blom, E. Bakken, I.M. Dahl, J. Poplsteinova
Jakobsen, R.P. Egil Hydrogen Production by
Sorption-Enhanced Methane Steam Reforming 5th
CCS Conference, Trondheim, Norway, 16.06.2009 17.06.2009
Poster presentations at national and
international conferences
M. Diskus, Growth of thin film of Mo-oxide by ALD, 1
BALD Conferences 2009 in Uppsala, 2 InGAP Summer
school (June 2009) in Trondheim
M.H. Nilsen, S.R. Sellevåg, U. Olsbye, Karl Petter
Lillerud, Formation of the zirconium MOF UiO-66
followed by in situ XRD MOFCAT workshop, Oslo. 7.-19.
June 2009.
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N.E. Tsakoumis, Ø. Borg, M. Rønnning, E. Rytter, A.
Holmen Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: in situ XRD study
throughout reactions start-up International Summer
School on Nano-designed catalysts: From molecules to
industrial processes, 21-16th June (2009), Trondheim,
Norway
M. Rønning, N.E. Tsakoumis, A. Voronov, Ø. Borg, E.
Rytter, A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: An In Situ
XAS/XRD investigation of reaction start-up EuropaCat
IX 30 August – September 4th (2009), Salamanca, Spain.
N.E. Tsakoumis, A. Voronov, Ø. Borg, M. Rønning, E.
Rytter, A. Holmen Deactivation studies on Re promoted
Co/γ-Al2O3 catalysts for Fischer – Tropsch synthesis
International Symposium on CATALYST DEACTIVATION,
October 25 - 28 (2009), Netherlands, Delft.
A. Voronov, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen, M. Rønning
Deactivation studies of Co-based Fischer-Tropsch
catalysts by in-situ spectroscopies at realistic working
conditions; InGAP NANOCAT Catalysis Summer School,
21-26.06.09, Trondheim, Norway
A. Voronov, N.E. Tsakoumis, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A.
Holmen, M. Rønning. Deactivation studies of Co-based
Fischer-Tropsch catalysts by in-situ X-ray spectroscopy
at realistic working conditions International
Symposium on CATALYST DEACTIVATION, October 25 28 (2009), Netherlands, Delft.
J. Walmsley, Poster presented nanomat meeting (June
15 -19, Lillehammer) -In-situ TEM observations of FT
catalyst reduction, Poster presentation inGAP Summer
School (June 21 – 6, Trondheim)
R.H. Heyn Development of Au catalysts for the
functionalization of alkanes: Precursor synthesis
and C-H activation Gold 2009 - the 5th international
conference on gold science, technology, and its
applications, Heidelberg, Germany, 26-29 July 2009
R.H. Heyn CO2 Conversion: Opportunities and
Perspectives for Research and Industry Total Catalysis
Club 2009, Kortrijk, Belgia, 27 Jan 2009
F. Mudu, B. Arstad, H. Fjellvåg, U. Olsbye Perovskite
oxide catalysts for low temperature, anaerobic catalytic
partial oxidation of methane to syngas for offshore GTL
technology, Europacat 9, Salamanca Spania, 30.08.2009
- 04.09.2009
C. Sprung, B. Arstad, U. Olsbye Catalyst for sorbent
enhanced steam reforming (SER) of methane in
temperature swing reactors-Kinetics Europacat 9,
Salamanca Spania, 30.08.2009 - 04.09.2009
H. Richard, T. Didrikse, S.F. Håkonsen, K. Thorshau,
Ø. Vistad Utilization of CO2 via Catalysis with Ionic
Liquids, Norwegian Catalysis Symposium 2009,
Trondheim, Norway, 30.11.2009 - 01.12.2009
H. Richard, A. Venugopal, M.K Ghosh, O. Swang, A.P.
Shaw,K.W. Törnroos, M. Tilset Development of Au
Catalysts for the Functionalization of Alkanes: Precursor
Synthesis and C-H Activation Norwegian Catalysis
Symposium 2009, Trondheim, Norway, 30.11.2009 01.12.2009
inGAP associated project papers
S. Chava, J.G. Vitillo, E. Groppo, F. Bonino, C. Lambert,
P. Dietzel, S. Bordiga CO Adsorption on CPO-27-Ni
Coordination Polymer: Spectroscopic Features and
Interaction Energy The Journal of Physical Chemistry C,
113, 2009, 3292–3299
Ø. Vistad, H. Song, A. Sjåstad Olafsen, T. Gao, P. Norby
Preparation of Nb-Substituted Titanates by a Novel
Sol-Gel Assisted Solid State Reaction , Inorg. Chem, 48,
2009, 6952-6959
S. Chavan, F. Bonino, J.G. Vitillo, E. Groppo, C. Lamberti,
P. Dietzel,A. Zecchina, S. Bordiga Response of CPO-27-Ni
towards CO, N2 and C2H4 Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 11,
2009, 9811-9822
P. Dietzel, B. Richard, H. Fjellvåg Coordination polymers
based on the 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalate ion and
alkaline earth metal (Ca, Sr) and manganese cations Z.
Anorg. Allg. Chem., 635, 2009, 1953-1958
P. Dietzel, V. Besikiotis, B. Richard Application of metalorganic frameworks with coordinatively unsaturated
metal sites in storage and separation of methane and
carbon dioxide J. Mater. Chem., 19, 2009, 7362-7370
A. van Miltenburg, J. Pawlesa, A. M Bouzga, N. Zilkova,
J. Cejka, M.W. Stöcker Alkaline Modification of MCM-22
to a 3D Interconnected Pore System and its Application
in Toluene Disproportionation and Alkylation Top.
Catalysis 52, 2009, 1190-1202
K.J. Netland, O. Graziani, A. Krivokapic, R.H. Heyn, M.
Tilset Synthesis and thermal decomposition of the C-H
bond activation complex (diimine)Pt(CH3)(OSO2CF3) J.
of Coord. Chem, 62, 2009, 3085-3097
J. Kärger, J. Caro, P. Cool, M.O. Coppens, D. Jones, F.
Kapteijn, F. Rodríguez-Reinoso, M.W. Stöcker, T. Doros,
E.F. Vansant, J. Weitkamp Benefit of Microscopic Diffusion
Measurement for the Characterization of Nanoporous
Materials Chem. Eng. Technol. 32, 2009, 1-19
2010
inGAP Publications
J.C. Walmsley, J.Z. Albertsen, J. Friis, R.H. Mathiesen
The evolution and oxidation of carbides in an Alloy
601 exposed to long term high temperature corrosion
conditions Corrosion Science, 52 (2010) 4001–4010.
A. Lind, A. Holmen, R. Myrstad, S. Eri, T. H. Skagseth,
E. Rytter, A. Holmen, Spray Drying of Porous Alumina
Support for Fischer-Tropsch Catalysis Studies in Surface
Science and Catalysis, 175 (2010) 685-688.
C. M. Balonek, A. H. Lillebø, S. Rane, E. Rytter, L. D.
Schmidt, A. Holmen Effect of Alkali Metal Impurities
on Co-Re Catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis from
Biomass-derived Syngas Catalysis Letters, 138(1-2)
(2010) 8-13.
E. Rytter, T. H. Skagseth, S. Eri, A. O. Sjåstad Cobalt
Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts Using Nickel Promoter as a
Rhenium Substitute to Suppress Deactivation Industrial
& Engineering Chemistry Research, 49(9) (2010) 41404148.
F. Bleken, W. Skistad, K. Barbera, M. Kustova, S.
Bordiga, P. Beato, K. P. Lillerud, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye
Conversion of methanol over 10-ring zeolites with
differing volumes at channel intersections: Comparison
of TNU-9, IM-5, ZSM-11 and ZSM-5 Physical Chemistry
Chemical Physics, 13 (2010) 2539-2549.
M. Bjørgen, S. Akyalcin, U. Olsbye, S. Benard, S. Kolboe,
S. Svelle, Methanol to hydrocarbons over large cavity
acidic zeolites: Towards a unified description of catalyst
deactivation and the reaction mechanism Journal of
Catalysis, 275 (2010) 170-180.
M. Rønning, N. E. Tsakoumis, A. Voronov, R. E.Johnsen,
P. Norby, W.Van. Beek, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen
Combined XRD and XANES studies of a Re-promoted
Co/γ-Al2O3 catalyst at Fischer – Tropsch synthesis
conditions Catalysis Today, 155(3-4) (2010) 289-295.
N. E. Tsakoumis, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A.
Holmen Deactivation of Cobalt Based Fischer-Tropsch
Catalysts: A Review Catalysis Today, 154(3-4) (2010)
162-182.
S. Lögdberg, M. Lualdi, S. Järås, J. C. Walmsley, E. A.
Blekkan, E. Rytter, A. Holmen On the selectivity of
cobalt-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts: Evidence for
a common precursor for methane and long-chain
hydrocarbons Journal of Catalysis, 274(1) (2010) 84-98.
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S. Rane, Ø. Borg, J. Yang, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Effect of
alumina phases on hydrocarbon selectivity in FischerTropsch synthesis Applied Catalysis A, 388(1-2) (2010)
160-167.
S. Teketel, U. Olsbye, K. P. Lillerud, P. Beato, S. Svelle
Selectivity control through fundamental mechanistic
insight in the conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons
over zeolites Microporous Mesoporous Materials, 136(13) (2010) 33-41.
V. Bakken, E. Bergene, E. Rytter, O. Swang Bimetallic
Cobalt/Rhenium Systems: Preferred position of
Rhenium through an Interdisciplinary Approach
Catalysis Letters, 135(1-2) (2010) 21-25.
M. Rønning, N. E. Tsakoumis, A. Vornov, Ø. Borg, E.
Rytter, A. Holmen Combined XRD and XANES studies
of Co-Re/γ-Al2O3 catalyst at Fischer – Tropsch synthesis
conditions Preprints, Am. Chem. Soc. Div. Petr. Chem.
55 (2010) 75-76.
B. Holme, P. Cubillas, J. H. Cavka, B. Slater, M. W.
Anderson, D. Akporiaye Growth mechanisms in SAPO34 studied by White Light Interferometry and Atomic
Force Microscopy Crystal Growth & Design 10 (2010)
2824-2828.
D. S. Wragg, R.E. Johnsen, P. Norby, H. Fjellvåg The
adsorption of methanol and water on SAPO-34: in-situ
and ex-situ X-ray diffraction studies Microporous and
Mesoporous Materials, 134(1-3) (2010) 210-215.
F. Bleken, S. Svelle, K. P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye, B. Arstad,
O. Swang Thermochemistry of Organic Reactions
in Microporous Oxides by Atomistic Simulations:
Benchmarking against Periodic B3LYP Journal of
Physical Chemistry A, 114(27) (2010) 7391-7397.
N. B. Muddada, U. Olsbye, L. Caccialupi, F. Cavani, G.
Leofanti, D. Gianolio, S. Bordiga, C. Lamberti Influence
of additives in defining the active phase of the ethylene
oxychlorination catalyst Physical Chemistry Chemical
Physics, 12 (2010) 5605-5618
N. B. Muddada, U. Olsbye, G. Leofanti, D. Gianolio,
F. Bonino, S. Bordiga T. Fuglerud, S. Vidotto, A.
Marsella, C. Lamberti Quantification of copper phases,
their reducibility and dispersion in doped-CuCl2/
Al2O3 catalysts for ethylene oxychlorination Dalton
Transactions, 39 (2010) 8437-8449.
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S. Svelle, M. Bjørgen Mechanistic proposal for the
zeolite catalyzed methylation of aromatic compounds
Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 114 (2010) 12548-12554.
K. P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye, M. Tilset Designing
Heterogeneous Catalysts by Incorporating Enzyme-Like
Functionalities into MOFs Topics in Catalysis, 53(13-14)
(2010) 859-868.
M. Kandiah, M. H. Nilsen, S. Usseglio, S. Jakobsen, U.
Olsbye, M. Tilset, C. Larabi, E.A. Quadrelli, F. Bonino,
K. P. Lillerud, Synthesis and Stability of Tagged UiO66 Zr-MOFs Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22 (2010)
6632–6640.
M. Kandiah, S. Usseglio, S. Svelle, S. Aravinthan,
U. Olsbye, K. P. Lillerud, M. Tilset, Post-synthetic
modification of the metal-organic framework compound
UiO-66 Journal of Materials Chemistry, 20 (2010) 98489851.
K. Thorshaug, I. M. Dahl, C. J. Nielsen, K.-J. Jens, E.
Tangstad In-Situ Infrared Emission Spectroscopy for
Quantitative Gas-Phase Measurement Under High
Temperature Reaction Conditions: An Analytical
Method for Methane by Means of an Innovative SmallVolume Flowing Cell Applied Spectroscopy, 64 (2010)
141-148.
R. E. Johnsen, F. Krumeich, P. Norby Structural and
microstructural changes during anion exchange of
CoAl layered double hydroxides: an in-situ XRPD study
Journal of Applied Crystallography, 43(3) (2010) 434447.
Invited lectures at international conferences
U. Olsbye Mechanisms of the MTO process Invited
lecture. COST Strategic initiative workshop on
Sustainable production of transportation fuels and
chemicals: Challenges and opportunities, Oostende
(Belgium) April 26-28, 2010.
A. Holmen Supported Cobalt Catalysts for FischerTropsch Synthesis Award Lecture. 9th Novel Gas
Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 – June 3,
2010.
E. A. Blekkan Recent developments in the FischerTropsch synthesis over supported cobalt catalysts
Keynote lecture, 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium,
Lyon (France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
U. Olsbye From functionalized alkanes to hydrocarbons
- MTO, MTG and beyond Keynote Lecture. 9th Novel Gas
Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 - June 3,
2010.
B. C. Enger, R. Lødeng, A. Holmen Effects of Noble Metal
Promoters on In-Situ Reduced Low Loading Ni Catalysts
for Methane Activation Catalysis Letters 134 (2010) 1323.
M. Rønning Studies of Fischer-Tropsch catalysts at
realistic reaction conditions Keynote lecture, 14th Nordic
Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingør (Denmark) August
29-31, 2010.
B. C. Enger, R. Lødeng, J. Walmsley, A. Holmen Inactive
aluminate spinels as precursors for design of CPO and
reforming catalysts Applied Catalysis A: General 383
(2010) 119-27.
U. Olsbye Methylation reactions in zeotype materials influence of topology and acid strength Invited lecture,
12th Workshop of the International Research Training
Group Diffusion in Porous MaterialsUtrecht (The
Netherlands) November 8-10, 2010.
E. Rauwel, P. Rauwel, F. Ducroquet, I. Matko and A. C.
Lourenço Oxygen diffusion barrier applied to high-k
thin films deposition ECS Transactions, 33(3) (2010)
497-506.
M. Rønning Cobalt catalysts in Fischer-Tropsch
synthesis Invited lecture, Metal Kokkola 2010, (Finland)
November 16-17, 2010.
Patents
E. Rytter, Ø. Borg, S. Eri, M. Koranne: Nickel addition
during alumina production, GB application, 2010.
E. Rytter, S. Eri, T. H. Skagseth and Ø. Borg
Regeneration of FT-catalysts, GB Patent Application
1013924.4, August 2010.
S. Eri, E. Rytter and R. Myrstad Reduction and
subsequent passivation of catalyst before being loaded
into a Fischer-Tropsch reactor GB patent application
1012326.3, July 2010.
O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg, M. Discus Thin films containing
molybdenum oxidePCT Int. Appl. (2010), WO
2010.114386 A1 2010.1007.
inGAP associated project papers
A. L. Mejdell, D. Chen, T. A. Peters, R. Bredesen, H.
J. Venvik. The effect of heat treatment in air on CO
inhibition of a ~3 μm Pd/Ag 23wt. % membrane Journal
of Membrane Science 350 (2010) 371–377.
A. Ramachandran, W. M. Tucho, A. L. Mejdell, M.
Stange, H. Venvik, J. Walmsley, R. Holmestad, R.
Bredesen, A. Borg. Surface characterization of Pd/Ag
23wt% membranes after different thermal treatments
Applied Surface Science 256 (2010) 6121.
C.F. Sanz-Navarro, P.-O. Åstrand, D. Chen, M. Rønning,
A.C.T. van Duin, W.A. Goddard III, Molecular Dynamics
Simulations of Metal Clusters Supported on Fishbone
Carbon Nanofibers Journal of Physical Chemistry, 114
(2010) 3522.
F. Huang, E. Vanhaecke, D. Chen, In-situ polymerization
and characterizations of polyaniline on MWCNT
powders and aligned MWCNT films Catalysis Today,150
(1-2), (2010) 71-76.
F.-L. Lou, Z.-J. Sui, J.-T. Sun, P. Li, D. Chen, X.-G. Zhou
Synthesis of carbon nanofibers/mica hybrids for
antistatic coatings Materials Letters, 64, (6) (2010) 711714.
F. Mudu, B. Arstad, E. Bakken, H. Fjellvåg, U. Olsbye
Perovskite-type oxide catalysts for low temperature,
anaerobic catalytic partial oxidation of methane to
syngas Journal of Catalysis, 275(1) (2010) 25-33.
I. Kvande, J. Zhu, T.J. Zhao, N. Hammer, M. Ronning, S.
Raaen, J.C. Walmsley, D. Chen, Importance of OxygenFree Edge and Defect Sites for the Immobilization of
Colloidal Pt Oxide Particles with Implications for the
Preparation of CNF-Supported Catalysts Journal of
Physical Chemistry C, 114 (4), (2010) 1752-1762.
J. Yang, E.Z. Tveten, D. Chen, A. Holmen Understanding
the effect of cobalt particle size on Fischer-Tropsch
synthesis: Surface species and mechanistic studies
by SSITKA and kinetic isotope effect Langmuir 26 (21)
(2010) 129-144.
L. He, H. Berntsen, D. Chen Approaching Sustainable
H-2 Production: Sorption Enhanced Steam Reforming of
Ethanol Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 114 (11) (2010)
3834-3844.
L. He, J.M.S. Parra, E.A. Blekkan, D. Chen Towards
efficient hydrogen production from glycerol by sorption
enhanced steam reforming, Energy & Environmental
Science, 3(8) (2010) 1046-1056.
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L. He, D. Chen, Single-Stage Production of Highly
Concentrated Hydrogen from Biomass-Derived Syngas
ChemSusChem, 3 (10) (2010) 1169-1171.
L. Sommer, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud, M. Stöcker, B. M.
Weckhuysen, U. Olsbye Optical Investigation of the
Intergrowth Structure and Accessibility of Brønsted
Acid Sites in Etched SSZ-13 Zeolite Crystals by Confocal
Fluorescence Microscopy Langmuir 26(21) (2010)
16510–16516.
L. Sommer, D. Mores, S. Svelle, M. Stöcker, B. M.
Weckhuysen, U. Olsbye Mesopore formation in zeolite
H-SSZ-13 by desilication with NaOH Microporous
Mesoporous Materials, 132(3) (2010) 384-394.
M.A.K. Ahmed, H. Fjellvåg, A. Kjekshus, R.K. Birkedal,
P. Norby, D.S. Wragg, N. Sen Gupta Syntheses, Crystal
Structures, and Thermal Stabilities of Polymorphs of
Cr(thd)3 Zeitschrift für Anorganische und Allgemeine
Chemie, 636(13-14) (2010) 2422-2432.
M.-L. Yang, Y.-A. Zhu, C. Fan, Z.-J. Sui, D. Chen, X.-G.
Zhou Density functional study of the chemisorption of
C1, C2 and C3 intermediates in propane dissociation on
Pt(1 1 1)Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 321
(1-2), (2010) 42-49.
N. Hammer, T. Zscherpe, D. Chen, M. Rønning Selective
oxidation of CO on Au-TiO2 catalysts on a structured
carbon support Preprint, American Chemistry Society,
Division Fuel Chemistry, 55(1), (2010) 102-103.
S. Jakobsen, D. S. Wragg, K. P. Lillerud Biphenyl-4,4’dicarboxylic acid N, N-dimethylformamide monosolvate
Acta Crystallographica (2010) E66, o2209.
S. Bordiga, F. Bonino, K. P. Lillerud, C. Lamberti X-ray
absorption spectroscopies: useful tools to understand
metal organic frameworks structure and reactivity
Chemical Society Reviews 39(12) (2010) 4885-4927.
S. Chavan, J. Vitillo, M.J. Uddin, F. Bonino, C. Lamberti,
E. Groppo, K. P. Lillerud, S. Bordiga Functionalization of
UiO-66 Metal-Organic Framework and Highly CrossLinked Polystyrene with Cr(CO)(3): In-Situ Formation,
Stability, and Photo reactivity Chemistry of Materials
22(16) (2010) 4602-4611.
S.F. Håkonsen, J.C. Walmsley, A. Holmen Ethene
production by oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane
at short contact times over Pt-Sn coated monoliths.
Applied Catalysis A: General 378 (2010) 1-10.
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S.P. Rane, Ø. Borg, J. Yang, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Effect of
alumina phases on hydrocarbon selectivity in FischerTropsch synthesis Applied Catalysis A: General 388
(2010) 160-167.
T. Zhao, Y. Yu, D. Chen, M. Rønning Preferential
oxidation of CO in H2-rich feed over unsupported
nanocomposite and structured carbon nanofiber
supported Cu-CeO2 catalysts, Preprint American
Chemistry Society, Division Fuel Chemistry, (2010)
55(1), 187-188.
W.-X. Lu, Z.-J. Sui, J.-H., Zhou, P. Li, D. Chen, X.G. ZhouKinetically controlled synthesis of carbon
nanofibers with different morphologies by catalytic
CO disproportionation over iron catalyst Chemical
Engineering Science 65, (1), (2010) 193-200.
X. Duan, J. Zhou, G. Qian, P. Li, X. Zhou, D. Chen Carbon
Nanofiber-Supported Ru Catalysts for Hydrogen
Evolution by Ammonia Decomposition Chinese Journal
of Catalysis, 31, (8), (2010) 979-986.
X. K. Phan, H. D. Bakhtiary, R. Myrstad, J. Thormann,
P. Pfeifer, H. J. Venvik, A. Holmen Preparation and
performance of a catalyst-coated stacked foil micro
reactor for methanol synthesis Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 49
(2010) 10934-10941.
Y.-A. Zhu, D. Chen, X.-G. Zhou, P.-O. Astrand, W.K. Yuan First-principles calculations of C diffusion
through the surface and subsurface of Ag/Ni(1 0 0) and
reconstructed Ag/Ni(1 0 0)Surface Science, 604, (2),
(2010) 186-195.
Oral presentations at international
conferences by inGAP and inGAP
associated projects
A. Lind, A. Holmen, R. Myrstad, S. Eri, T. H. Skagseth,
E. Rytter Spray Drying of Porous Alumina Support
for Fischer-Tropsch Catalysis 10th International
Symposium Scientific Bases for the Preparation of
Heterogeneous CatalystsLouvain-la-Neuve (Belgium)
July 11 – 15, 2010.
A. Holmen, J. Yang, S. Rane, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter Selectivity
and activity for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts
Lecture. 239th American Chemical Society National
Meeting, San Francisco, California (USA) March 21-25,
2010.
D. Schanke, CO2 emissions from XTL processes. Can
CCS be a solution? World XTL 10 Summit, London (U.K.)
May 10-12, 2010.
E. Slevolden, New metal dusting rig for high
temperature, high pressure and steam addition
experiments, NACE 2010.
F. Mudu, B. Arstad, H. Fjellvåg, E. Bakken, U. Olsbye
Methane conversion to syngas with lattice oxygen:
mechanism leading to high selectivity 9th Novel Gas
Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 - June 3,
2010.
B. Arstad, C. Sprung, U. Olsbye, R. Blom Circulating
fluidized bed reactor for sorption-enhanced methane
steam reforming 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium,
Lyon (France) May 30 - June 3, 2010.
E. Rytter, S. Eri, D. Schanke, H. Wigum, T. H. Skagseth,
N. Sincadu, E. Bergene Development of an Attrition
Resistant Fischer-Tropsch Catalyst for Slurry Operation,
9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France)
May 30 - June 03, 2010.
J. Sogge, E. Bek-Pedersen, T.P. Ursin, K. Gjerde, A.G.
Folden Bakken, T. Sperle Opportunities for CO2 Capture
in a GTL Plant, 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium,
Lyon (France) May 30 - June 03, 2010.
D. S. Wragg, D. Akporiaye and H. Fjellvåg, Comparing
the structural behaviour of SAPO-34 and SAPO-18
under real MTO reaction conditions 16th International
Zeolite Conference, Sorrento (Italy) July 4-9, 2010.
L. Sommer, D. Mores, S. Svelle, M. Stöcker, B.M.
Weckhuysen, U. Olsbye, Introduction of mesoporosity
in zeolite H-SSZ-13 by desilication 16th International
Zeolite Conference, Sorrento (Italy) July 4-9, 2010.
Ø. Borg, N. Hammer, B. C. Enger, R. Myrstad, O. A.
Lindvåg, S. Eri, T. H. Skagseth, E. Rytter Effect of
biomass derived synthesis gas impurities on TOF and
hydrocarbon selectivity in cobalt Fischer-Tropsch
synthesis 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis,
Helsingør (Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
M. Diskus, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg Deposition of cobalt
molybdenum oxides by atomic layer deposition for
catalytic purposes, Baltic ALD 2010 & GerALD 2
workshop, Hamburg (Germany) September 16-17, 2010.
P. Rauwel, O. M. Løvvik, E. Rauwel, E. Toberer, J. G.
Snyder and J. Taftø, Nanostructuring in thermoelectric
Zn4-δSb3 with variable Zn concentrations, 10th annual
meeting of the European Thermoelectric Society, Como
(Italy) September 22-24, 2010.
E. Rauwel, P. Rauwel, F. Ducroquet, I. Matko, A.
Lourenço Oxygen barrier diffusion applied to high-k
thin films deposition 218th ECS Meeting, Las Vegas (USA)
October 11-15, 2010.
S. Benard, S. Teketel, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud, P. Beato,
U. Olsbye Regeneration Study of H-ZSM-22 Used
as a Catalyst for Methanol Conversion into Olefins
Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Bergen (Norway)
November 29-30, 2010.
W. Skistad, S. Teketel, F. Bleken, S. Benard, P. Beato,
M. Kustova, U. Olsbye, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud Synthesis
and Testing of Zeolites with Different Pore Systems
Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Bergen (Norway)
November 29-30, 2010.
R. H. Heyn, M. Tilset, M. K. Ghosh, A. P. Shaw, O.
Swang, K. W. Törnroos, A. Venugopal Development
of Au Catalysts for the Functionalization of Alkanes:
Precursor Synthesis, Reactivity, and Properties
Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Bergen (Norway)
November 29-30, 2010.
C. Sprung, U. Olsbye, B. Arstad Fundamental
Investigation on SER (Sorbent Enhanced Reforming)
Model Catalyst – Kinetic Norwegian Catalysis
Symposium, Bergen (Norway) November 29-30, 2010.
P. D. C. Dietzel, R.E. Johnsen, M. Maercz, H. Fjellvåg,
K.A. Andreassen, F. Schuricht, V. Besikiotis, R. Blom
Coordination Polymers with High Density of Open
Metal Sites – Syntheses, Structures and Adsorption
Properties Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Bergen
(Norway) November 29-30, 2010.
E. Langseth, M.L. Rosenberg, M. Tilset New
Developments in cis-Selective Cyclopropanations Using
Rh (I) Catalysts Norwegian Catalysis Symposium,
Bergen (Norway) November 29-30, 2010.
F. Bleken, S. Svelle, K. P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye, B. Arstad,
O. Swang Thermochemistry of Organic Reactions
in Microporous Oxides by Atomistic Simulations:
Benchmarking against Periodic B3LYP Norwegian
Catalysis Symposium, Bergen (Norway) November 2930, 2010.
J.C. Walmsley, R. Dehgham-Niri, P.-E. Vullum, R.
Holmestad, M. Rønning, A. Holmen, B. Hauback TEM
analysis of catalyst and energy storage materials
International Symposium on Advanced Electron
Microscopy for Catalysis and Energy Storage Materials,
Berlin (Germany) January 17-20, 2010.
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F. Hayer, H. Bakhtiary D., R. Myrstad, H.J. Venvik, P.
Pfeifer, A. Holmen Synthesis of Dimetyl Ether from
Syngas in a Micro channel Reactor – Simulation and
Experimental Study 11th Int. Conf. Micro reaction
Technology (IMRET11), Kyoto (Japan) March 8-10, 2010.
D. Chen, R. Lødeng, H. Svendsen, A. Holmen
Hierarchical multiscale modeling of methane steam
reforming reactions International-Mexican Congress on
Chemical Reaction Engineering (IMCCRE 2010.), IxtapaZihuatanejo, Guerrero (Mexico) June 6-10, 2010.
L. He, T. Zhao, S. S. Kazi, M. Rønning, D. Chen
Progresses in carbonate looping process 239th National
Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San
Francisco, California (USA) March 21-25, 2010.
A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch synteseTeknisk kemi och
reaktionsteknik vid Åbo Akademi 90 år. Åbo (Finland)
June 18, 2010.
L. He, D. Chen Highly efficient hydrogen production
from biomass 239th National Meeting of the American
Chemical Society, San Francisco, California (USA)
March 21-25, 2010.
M. E. Sad, D. Chen, E. Iglesia Catalytic pathways for
deoxygenation and carbon-carbon formation on
supported metal clusters 239th National Meeting of the
American Chemical Society, San Francisco, California
(USA) March 21-25, 2010.
R. Dehghan-Niri, T.W. Hansen, J.B. Wagner, A. Holmen,
E. Rytter, Ø. Borg, J.W. Walmsley In-situ reduction
of promoted cobalt oxide supported on alumina by
environmental transmission electron microscope
TOCAT6 / APCAT5, Sapporo (Japan) July 18-23, 2010.
M. Rønning, N. E. Tsakoumis, A. Vornov, Ø. Borg, E.
Rytter, A. Holmen Combined XRD and XANES studies
of Co-Re/γ-Al2O3 catalyst at Fischer – Tropsch synthesis
conditions 239th American Chemical Society National
Meeting, San Francisco, California (USA) March 21-25,
2010.
B.C. Enger, R. Lødeng, A. Holmen Reaction Pathways
from CH4 to H2 – UBI-QEP Evaluation of Transition
MetalsACS National Meeting, Boston, Mass. (USA)
August 23-26 2010.
N. Hammer, T. Zscherpe, D. Chen, M. Rønning
Selective oxidation of CO on Au-TiO2 catalysts on a
structured carbon support 239th National Meeting of the
American Chemical Society. San Francisco, California
(USA) March 21-25, 2010.
H. J. Venvik, P. Pfeifer, R. Myrstad, I. Aartun, H.
Bakhtiary, F. Hayer, X. K. Phan, B. C. Enger, R. Lødeng,
O. Görke, K. Schubert, A. Holmen Microstructured
reactors in compact conversion of natural gas and
biomass to liquid fuels and hydrogen 14th Nordic
Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingør (Denmark) August
29-31, 2010.
S. B. Eiras, T. Zhao, E. Vanhaecke, D. Chen, A. Holmen
CeO2-ZrO2-mixed oxidesnanocomposites supported Rh:
a promising catalyst for partial oxidation of methane
to syngas 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon
(France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
J. Yang, A. H. Lillebø, D. Chen, A. Holmen Effect of ppm
level sodium on CoRe/Al2O3 catalyst for the FischerTropsch reaction studied with SSITKA 9th Novel Gas
Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 – June 3,
2010.
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J. H. Bitter, J. P. den Breejin, G. L. Bezemer, A. L. Macedo,
L. V. Mattos, F. B. Noronha, P. B. Radstake, V. Frøseth, A.
Holmen, K. P. de Jong Reaction dependence particle size
effects in carbon supported cobalt catalysts Lecture.
Carbon 2010- From Nano to Macro, Clemson, S.C. (USA)
July 11-16, 2010.
O. Mihai, D. Chen, A. Holmen Experimental
investigation of lanthanum ferrite perovskite catalyst
using tartaric acid as complexing agent on the methane
partial oxidation to syngas International-Mexican
Congress on Chemical Reaction Engineering (IMCCRE
2010.), Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Guerrero (Mexico) June
6-10, 2010.
S. Løgdberg, M. Lualdi, G. Di Carlo, S. Järås, M.
Boutonnet, J.C. Walmsley, E. A. Blekkan, E. Rytter, A.
Holmen On the selectivity of cobalt-based FischerTropsch catalysts 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis,
Helsingor (Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
M. Kandiah, S. U. Nanot, M. H. Nilsen, S. Jakobsen, U.
Olsbye, M. Tilset, K. P. Lillerud Tagged Zr-Metal Organic
Frameworks and their post synthetic modifications and
applications MOF 2010, 2nd International Conference
on Metal-Organic Frameworks and Open Framework
Compounds, Marseille (France) September 5-8, 2010.
M. H. Nilsen, E. Groppo, F. Bonino, C. Lamberti, S.
Bordiga, U. Olsbye, K. P. Lillerud, Poster. Incipient
wetness synthesis route for zirconium MOFs: The
formation of UiO-66 followed by in-situ XRD, EXAFS
and Raman MOF 2010, 2nd International Conference
on Metal-Organic Frameworks and Open Framework
Compounds, Marseille, (France) September 5.-8, 2010.
Ø. Borg, Z. Yu, S. Rane, D. Chen, E. Rytter, A. Holmen
Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis on Co Catalysts Supported
on Carbon Nano tubes CarboCat IV, Dalian (China)
November 7-10, 2010.
S. S Kazi, L. He, T. Zhao, S. A. Fagerbekk, A.M. Lind,
M. Rønning, D. Chen New Calcium-based mixed
oxide sorbents for CO2 capture in sorption enhanced
steam methane reforming 9th Novel Gas Conversion
Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30-June 3, 2010.
I. Kvande, S.T. Briskeby, N. Hammer, M. Rønning,
John Walmsley, Svein Sunde, D. Chen Direct evidence
of strong interaction between PTO nanoparticles and
carbon nanofibers 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis,
Helsingor (Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
N. Muthuswamy, J. L. Gomez de la Fuente, M. Tsypkin,
T. Zhao, M. Rønning, F. Seland, S. Sunde, D. Chen
Platelet carbon nanofibers supported Pt nanoparticles
for fuel cell application 4th International symposium on
carbon for catalysis, November 7-11, 2010.
E. M. M. Vanhaecke, F. Huang, D. Chen, M. Rønning
Development of nanostructured electrodes on foils 1st
International Conference on Materials for Energy, July
4-8, 2010.
B. T. Lønstad, E. Sjöberg, M. H. Nilsen, J. Hedlund,
K. P. Lillerud CO2 separation over selective zeolite
membranes Norwegian Catalysis Symposium 2010,
Bergen (Norway) November 29-30, 2010
G. J. B. Voss, M. Rønning The State of Promotors
in Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts Norwegian Catalysis
Symposium 2010, Bergen (Norway) November 29-30,
2010.
T. Zhao, Y. Yu, D. Chen, M. Rønning Preferential
oxidation of CO in H2-rich feed over unsupported nano
composite and structured carbon nanofiber supported
Cu-CeO2 catalysts. ACS Spring conference; March 21-25,
2010.
T. Zhao, Y. Yu, D. Chen, M. Rønning Structured carbon
nanofiber supported Cu-CeO2 catalyst: Catalytic
behavior in the preferential oxidation of CO in H2-rich
gases 9th Novel Gas Conversion symposium, May 30 –
June 4, 2010.
E. S. Wangen, E.A. Blekkan The Effect of Soot
Deposition on Catalytic Activities in the Steam
Reforming of a Simulated Producer Gas 9th Novel Gas
Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 – June 4,
2010.
I. V. Gorelkin, E. A. Blekkan Concepts and models of the
catalytic dehydrogenation of propane 12th Norwegian
Catalysis Symposium, Bergen, November 29-30, 2010.
E. S. Wangen, A. Osatiashtiani, E.A. Blekkan Catalytic
steam reforming for the production of biomass derived
synthesis gas Renewable Energy Research Conference,
Trondheim, June 7-8, 2010.
E. S. Wangen, A. Osatiashtiani, E.A. Blekkan Production
of biomass derived synthesis gas by catalytic steam
reforming Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingor
(Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
V. Panditha, S. G. Daham, H. J. Venvik New approach to
metal dusting corrosion inGAP seminar. Oral. Oslo, June
5-6, 2010.
V. Panditha, S. G. Daham, J. Walmsley, H. J. Venvik
Experimental study of Ni based alloys in high
carburising environment Norwegian Catalysis
Symposium 2010 and Annual Meeting for the KOSKII
program of the Norwegian Research Council, November
29-30, 2010.
L. He, D. Chen Coupling CO2 Capture in Catalytic
reactions for the Conversion of Biomass to H2 The ninth
edition of the Novel Gas Conversion Symposium (NGCS
9), Lyon, (France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
D. Chen Properties and catalytic consequences of
surface edge-mediated nanoparticles supported on
carbon nanofibers(The Netherlands) XI th Netherlands
Catalysis and Chemistry Conference. March 1-3 2010.
D. Chen Catalysis on surface edge-mediated
nanoparticles supported on carbon The 3rd International
Symposium on New Catalytic Materials. (Mexico )
August 13-15, 2010.
F. Huang, E. Vanhaecke, M. Rønning, E. Sheridan, D.
Chen Composite of Conducting Polymers and Carbon
Nanostructures for Energy Storage 1st International
Conference on Materials for Energy, Karlsruhe,
(Germany) July 4-8 2010.
E. Vanhaecke, F. Huang, D. Chen, M. Rønning
Development of nanostructured electrodes on foils
Carbon conference, Clemson University, (USA) July 1116 2010.
E. Vanhaecke, F. Huang, D. Chen, M. Rønning
Development of nanostructured electrodes on foils
1st International Conference on Materials for Energy,
Karlsruhe, (Germany) July 4-8 2010.
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F. Huang, E. Vanhaecke, D. Chen Composite of
Conducting Polymers and Aligned CNT for Energy
Storage 1st International Conference on Materials for
Energy, Karlsruhe, (Germany) July 4-8 2010.
E. A. Blekkan Recent developments in the FischerTropsch synthesis over supported cobalt catalysts
Seminar. Cambridge University (UK) October 27, 2010.
Poster presentations at national and
international conferences
F. Lundvall, S. Jakobsen, M. H. Nilsen, K. P. Lillerud, M.
Tilset, New Pt(IV) complexes for use in MOF synthesis
OKV-25, Organisk Kjemisk Vintermøte, Fefor (Norway)
January 07-10, 2010.
M. Kandiah, M. H. Nilsen, S. Jakobsen, U. Olsbye, K. P.
Lillerud, M. Tilset, Functionalized Zr-Metal Organic
Frameworks and their post-synthetic modifications
OKV-25, Organisk Kjemisk Vintermøte, Fefor (Norway)
January 07-10, 2010.
B. T. Lønstad, E. Sjöberg, K. P Lillerud, J. Hedlund CO2
separation using amine modified MFI membranes 5th
International Zeolite Membrane Meeting, Loutraki
(Greece) May 23-26, 2010.
S. Svelle, S. Teketel, M. Bjørgen, P. Beato, C.H
Christensen, K. P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye Selectivity control
through fundamental mechanistic insight in the
conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons over zeolites
9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France)
May 30 - June 03, 2010.
A. Voronov, N.E. Tsakoumis, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg,
E. Rytter, A. Holmen In-situ deactivation study of
the rhenium behaviour in Co-Re Fischer-Tropsch
catalysts 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingr
(Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
M. Visur, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye, S. Saepurhaman, M.
Bjørgen In-situ FT-IR mechanistic investigations of
the zeolite catalyzed methylation of benzene with
methanol: H-ZSM-5 vs. H-beta 14th Nordic Symposium
on Catalysis, Helsingor (Denmark) 29-31 August, 2010.
N. T. Tsakoumis, A. Voronov, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg,
E. Rytter, A. Holmen Co-based Fischer-Tropsch
synthesis: An operando study from catalyst activation
to deactivation 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis,
Helsingør (Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
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H. Bakhtiary D., F. Hayer, X.K. Phan, R. Myrstad, H.J.
Venvik, P. Pfeifer, A. Holmen Reactor Characteristics
of an Integrated Micro Packed Bed Reactor-Heat
Exchanger for Methanol Synthesis 11th Int. Conf. Micro
reaction Technology (IMRET11), Kyoto (Japan) March
8-10, 2010.
H. Wang, A. H. Dam, D. W. Blaylock, T. Ogura, Y. Zhu, A.
Holmen, W. H. Green, D Chen Kinetic study of methane
steam reforming over core-shell structured bimetal Ni
based catalyst 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium,
Lyon (France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
O. Mihai, D. Chen, A. Holmen The effect of crystal size
of perovskites on methane partial oxidation 9th Novel
Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30–
June 3, 2010.
F. Hayer, H. Baktiary, R. Myrstad, P. Pfeifer, A. Holmen,
H. J. Venvik Synthesis of Dimethyl Ether from Syngas
in a Fixed Bed Reactor – Simulation and Experimental
study 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon
(France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
J. Zhu, D. Chen, M. Rønning, Y. Yu, A. Holmen The
nature of active sites in Pt nanoparticles for ptopane
dehydrogenation 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium,
Lyon (France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
B.C. Enger, R. Lødeng, A. Holmen UBI-QEP evaluation of
Ni(100) and Ni(111) sites for syngas formation 9th Novel
Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France) May 30 –
June 3, 2010.
H. Baktiary, F. Hayer, X. K. Phan, R. Myrstad, P.
Pfeifer, H. J. Venvik, A. Holmen Performance of a
microstructured packed bed reactor in the synthesis of
methanol 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon
(France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
X.K. Phan, H. Baktiary, R. Myrstad, H. J. Venvik, J.
Thormann, P. Pfeifer, A. Holmen Preparation and
performance of Cu-based monoliths for methanol
synthesis 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon
(France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
T. Noor, A. Lindh, A. Holmen, D. Chen Synthesis
and Characterization of Ni Hydrotalcite Catalyst for
Hydrogen Production from Steam Methane Reforming
9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon (France)
May 30 – June 3, 2010.
A. H. Dam, H. M. Wang, A. Holmen, D. Chen Steam
methane reforming and carbon formation on Ni
surface alloying catalyst prepared by surface redox
reaction 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon
(France) May 30 – June 3, 2010.
O. Mihai, D. Chen, A. Holmen Methane partial oxidation
by oxygen lattice of LaFeO3 perovskite catalysts Gordon
Research Conference (Catalysis), Colby-Sawyer, New
London, NH, (USA) June 27-July 2, 2010.
A. Lind, R. Myrstad, S. Eri, T. H. Skagseth, E. Rytter, A.
Holmen Spray drying of porous alumina support for
Fischer-Tropsch catalysts 10th International Symposium
Scientific Bases for the Preparation of Heterogeneous
Catalysts, Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) July 11-15, 2010.
S. Rane, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Effect of
cobalt particle size on Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon
selectivities for θ-alumina support 14th Nordic
Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingør (Denmark) August
29-31, 2010.
T. Zhao, S. B. Eiras, Y. Li, D. Chen, A. Holmen, M.
Rønning Pechini route in pore: Synthesis of supported
catalysts by impregnation and calcination of roomtemperature polymerizable metal-complexes 14th Nordic
Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingør (Denmark) August
29-31, 2010.
P. B. Radstake, S.F. Håkonsen, M. Rønning, A. Holmen
Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane at short contact
times 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingør
(Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
J. Yang, T. Zhao, E. Tveten, D. Chen, A. Holmen Origin
of in-situ reduction and oxidation of Co/Al2O3 in the
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis 14th Nordic Symposium on
Catalysis, Helsingør (Denmark) August 29-31, 2010.
R. Dehghan-Niri, T.W. Hansen, J.B. Wagner, A. Holmen,
E. Rytter, Ø. Borg, J.C. Walmsley Using environmental
transmission electron microscopy to study the insitu reduction of Co3O4 supported on α-Al2O3 17th
International Microscopy Congress, Rio (Brazil)
September 19-24, 2010.
J. Yang, Ø. Borg, D. Chen, A. Holmen Re Promotion
Effect of Carbon Nano tube Supported Cobalt Catalyst
for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Studied by SSITKA
CarboCat IV, Dalian (China) November 7-10, 2010.
E. Vanhaecke, F. Huang, D. Chen, M. Rønning
Development of nanostructured electrodes on foils14th
Nordic Symposium, Helsingør (Denmark) August 29-31
2010.F. Huang, E. Vanhaecke, D.
Chen Composite of Conducting Polymers,
semiconducting oxides and Aligned CNT for Energy
Storage14th Nordic Symposium, Helsingør (Denmark)
August 29-31 2010.
E. Vanhaecke, F. Huang, D. Chen Catalytic consequence
of the interface between catalysts and foils in synthesis
of aligned nanocarbons on foils Carbocat IV, Dalian
(China) November 7-10, 2010.
2011
PhD theses
N. Tsakoumis Deactivation of cobalt based FischerTropsch synthesis catalysts NTNU, Trondheim: Institutt
for kjemisk prosessteknologi, NTNU 2011 (ISBN 978-82471-3183-1) 212 s.
M. Diskus On model materials designed by atomic layer
deposition for catalysis purposes, UiO.
inGAP Publications
A. M. Beale, M. G. O’Brien, M. Kasunic, A. Golobic,
M. Sanchez-Sanchez, A. J. W. Lobo, D. W. Lewis, D.
S. Wragg,S. Nikitenko, W. Bras, B. M. Weckhuysen
“Probing ZnAPO-34 Self-Assembly Using Simultaneous
Multiple in Situ Techniques.” Journal of Physical
Chemistry C, 115(14) (2011) 6331-6340.
F. Bleken, W. Skistad, K. Barbera, M. Kustova, S.
Bordiga, P. Beato, K. P. Lillerud, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye
”Conversion of Methanol over 10-Ring Zeolites with
Differing Volumes at Channel Intersections: Comparison
of TNU-9, IM-5, ZSM-11 amd ZSM-5” Physical Chemistry
Chemical Physics, 13(7) (2011) 2539-2549.
Ø. Borg, N. Hammer, B. C. Enger, R. Myrstad, O. A.
Lindvåg, S. Eri, T. H. Skagseth, E. Rytter, “Effect of
biomass-derived synthesis gas impurity elements on
cobalt Fischer-Tropsch catalyst performance including
in situ sulphur and nitrogen addition”, Journal of
Catalysis, 279 (2011) 163-173.
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R. Dehghan-Niri, T. W. Hansen, J. B. Wagner, A. Holmen,
E. Rytter, Ø. Borg, J. C. Walmsley “In situ Reduction
of Promoted Cobalt Oxide Supported on Alumina by
Environmental Transmission Electron Microscopy”,
Catalysis Letters, 141 (2011) 754-761.
M. Diskus, O. Nilsen, S. Diplas, P. Beato, C. Harvey, E.
van Schrojenstein Lantman, B. M. Weckhuysen and H.
Fjellvåg “ Combination of characterization techniques
for ALD MoO3 coatings: from the amorphous to
the orthorhombic alpha-MoO3 crystalline phase”,
Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A, 30 (2012)
doi:10.1116/1.3643350.
M. Diskus, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg “Growth of thin films
of molybdenum oxide by atomic layer deposition”,
Journal of Materials Chemistry, 21(3) (2011) 705-710.
M. Diskus, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg, “Thin Films of Cobalt
Oxide Deposited on High Aspect Ratio Supports by
Atomic Layer Deposition”, Chemical Vapor Deposition,
17(4-6) (2011) 135-140.
D. Gianolio, N.B. Muddada, U. Olsbye, C. Lamberti
“Doped- CuCl2/Al2O3 catalysts for ethylene
oxychlorination: influence of additives on the nature
of active phase and reducibility” Nuclear Instruments
and Methods in Physics Research B, (2011) doi:10.1016/j.
nimb.2011.08.004.
N.B. Muddada, U. Olsbye, T. Fuglerud, S. Vidotto, A.
Marsella, S. Bordiga, D. Gianolio, G. Leofanti, C.Lamberti
“The role of chlorine and additives on the density and
strength of Lewis and Brønsted acidic sites of gammaAl2O3 support used in oxychlorination catalysis: a FTIR
study” Journal of Catalysis, 284(2) (2011) 236-246.
80
S. Svelle, M. Visur, U. Olsbye, Saepurahman, M.
Bjørgen “Mechanistic Aspects of the Zeolite Catalyzed
Methylation of Alkenes and Aromatics with Methanol:
A Review.” Topics in Catalysis, 54(13-15) (2011) 897-906.
S. Svelle, M. Bjørgen “Selective catalysts for
petrochemical industry - shape selectivity in
microporous materials” in: A. Zecchina, S. Bordiga, E.
Groppo (Eds.), ”Selective nanocatalysts and nanoscience:
Concepts for hetereogeneous and homogeneous catalysis”,
Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, Germany, (2011), pp. 237-270.
S. Teketel, W. Skistad, S. Benard, U. Olsbye, K. P.
Lillerud, P. Beato, S. Svelle “Shape selectivity in the
conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons: the catalytic
performance of one dimensional 10-ring zeolites: ZSM22, ZSM-23, ZSM-48 and EU-1” ACS Catalysis, (2011) doi:
10.1021/cs200517u.
D. S. Wragg, G. M. Fullerton, P. J. Byrne, A. M. Z. Slawin,
J. E. Warren, S. J. Teat, R. E. Morris ”Solvothermal
aluminophosphate zeotype synthesis with ionic liquid
precursors.” Dalton Transactions, 40 (2011) 4926-4932.
D. S. Wragg, D. Akporiaye, H. Fjellvåg “Direct
observation of catalyst behaviour under real working
conditions with X-ray diffraction: Comparing SAPO-18
and SAPO-34 methanol to olefin catalysts.” Journal of
Catalysis, 279(2) (2011) 397-402.
inGAP Invited Lectures at International
Conferences
R. H. Heyn “Incorporation of CO2 into Fine Chemicals”
The CO2Chem Network Meeting, Newcastle (UK)
September 21, 2011.
U. Olsbye, O.V. Saure, N. B. Muddada, S. Bordiga, C.
Lamberti, M. H. Nilsen, K.P. Lillerud, S. Svelle ”Methane
conversion to light olefins-How does the methyl halide
route differ from the methanol to olefins (MTO) route?”
Catalysis Today, 171(1) (2011) 211-220.
U. Olsbye “Conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons
– how the zeolite host structure affects product
selectivity” XV. International symposium on relations
between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis,
Berlin (Germany), September 11-16, 2011.
E. Rauwel, O. Nilsen, A. Galeckas, J. Walmsley, E.
Rytter, H. Fjellvåg “ALD Applied to Conformal Coating
of Nanoporous γ-Alumina: Spinel Formation and
Luminescence Induced by Europium Doping” ECS
Transactions, 41(2) (2011) 123-130.
U. Olsbye “Oxygenate and chlorocarbon conversion to
olefins – on the correlation between zeolite topology
and product selectivity.” 22nd North American
Catalysis Society Meeting, Detroit (USA), June 5-10,
2011.
S. Svelle, L. E. Sommer, K. Barbera, P. N. R. Vennestrøm,
U. Olsbye, K. P. Lillerud, S. Bordiga, Y.-H. Pan, P. Beato
“How defects and crystal morphology control the
effects of desilication” Catalysis Today, 168(1) (2011) 3847.
U.Olsbye ” 34 years of MTO and MTG research –
What is still new?” The 12th Netherlands’ Catalysis
and Chemistry Symposium, Noordwijkerhout (The
Netherlands) February 28 – March 2, 2011.
S. Svelle “Kinetic studies of zeolite catalyzed
methylation reactions” 2nd International NAPEN 2011
Workshop, Rhodes (Greece) June 9-13, 2011.
inGAP Associated Publications
M. A. K. Ahmed, H. Fjellvåg, A. Kjekshus, D. S.
Wragg, N. S. Gupta ”Synthesis and Crystal Structure
of [Cr(thd)2(OEt)]2” Zeitschrift für anorganische und
allgemeine Chemie, 637(1) (2011) 56-61.
M. A.K. Ahmed, H. Fjellvåg, A. Kjekshus, P. D. C. Dietzel,
D. S. Wragg, «The Mixed-Valence, Mixed-Ligand
Complex Co3(thd)3(EtO)4(tert-BuCOO).» Zeitschrift für
Anorganische und Allgemeines Chemie 2011; Volum 637. s.
2175-2182
E. Bakken, P. D. Cobden, P. P. Henriksen, S. F. Håkonsen,
A. I. Spjelkavik, M. Stange, R. E. Stensrød, Ø. Vistad, R.
Blom “Development of CO2 sorbents for the SEWGS
process using high throughput techniques” Energy
Procedia, 4 (2011) 1104-1109.
V. Bakken, E. Rytter, O. Swang “Chemisorption on
Cobalt Surfaces: The Effect of Subsurface Rhenium
Atoms from Quantum Chemical Cluster Model
Calculations” Surface Science, 605(6-5) (2011) 513- 519.
M. Bjørgen, A. H. Grave, Saepurahman, A. Volynkin,
K. Mathisen, K. P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye, S. Svelle
”Spectroscopic and catalytic characterization of
extra large pore zeotype H-ITQ-33” Microporous
and Mesoporous Materials, (2011) doi:10.1016/j.
micromeso.2011.09.029.
F. L. Bleken, W. Skistad, K. Barbera, M. Kustova, S.
Bordiga, P. Beato, K. P. Lillerud, S. Svelle, U. Olbye,
«Conversion of methanol over 10-ring zeolites with
differing volumes at channel intersections: comparison
of TNU-9, IM-5, ZSM- 11 and ZSM-5.» Physical Chemistry,
Chemical Physics - PCCP 2011; Volume 13.(7) s. 2539-2549
E. A. Blekkan, D. Chen, M. Rønning, H. J. Venvik
”Preface.” Topics in catalysis, 54 (2011) 755-756
S. Braovac, H. Kutzke, S. Jørgensen, A. Bouzga,
B. Arstad, E. W. Hansen Alum-treated wood:
characterization using infrared spectroscopy and solid
state 1h and 13C NMR. Shiprecks 2011; 2011-10-18 - 201110-21
J. M. G Carballo, J. Yang, A. Holmen, S. GarciaRodriguez, S. Rojas, Sergio; M. Ojeda, J. L. G. Fierro
«Catalytic effects of ruthenium particle size on the
Fischer- Tropsch Synthesis». Journal of Catalysis 2011;
Volum 284.(1) s. 102-108
D. Chen, L. He «Towards an Efficient Hydrogen
Production from Biomass: A Review of Processes and
Materials.» ChemCatChem 2011;olum 3.(3) s. 490-511
D. Chen, C- J Liu «A Current Perspective on Catalysis for
New Energy Technologies». ChemCatChem 2011;Volum
3.(3) s. 423-425
D. Chen, J. Moljord, A. Holmen Methanol to Olefins:
Coke Formation and Deactivation. I: Deactivation and
Regeneration of Zeolite Catalysts. Imperial College Press
2011 ISBN 978-1-84816-637-0. s. 269-292
D. Chen, R. Lødeng, H. Svendsen, A. Holmen
“Hierarchical multi-scale modeling of methane steam
reforming reactions” Industrial Engineering Chemistry
Research, 50(5) (2011) 2600-2612.
X. Duan, G. Qian, X. Zhou, Z. Sui, D. Chen, W. Yuan
”Tuning the size and shape of Fe nanoparticles
on carbon nanofibers for catalytic ammonia
decomposition.” Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 101(34) (2011) 189-196.
J. C. den Breejen, A. M. Frey, J. Yang, A. Holmen, M.
M. van Schooneveld, F. M. R. de Groot, O. Stephan, J.
H. Bitter, K. P. de Jong A Highly Active and Selective
Manganese Oxide Promoted Cobalt-on-Silica FischerTropsch Catalyst. Topics in catalysis 2011; Volum 54. s.
768-777
E. A. Eilertsen, F. Giordanino, C. Lamberti, S. Bordiga,
A. Damin, F. Bonino, U. Olsbye, K. P. Lillerud ”Ti-STT:
a new zeotype shape selective oxidation catalyst.”
Chemical Communications, 47 (2011)11867-11869.
E. A. Eilertsen, S. Bordiga, C. Lamberti, A. Damin, F.
Bonino, B. Arstad, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye, K. P. Lillerud
”Synthesis of Titanium Chabazite: A New Shape
Selective Oxidation Catalyst with Small Pore Openings
and Application in the Production of Methyl Formate
from Methanol.” ChemCatChem, (2011) Volum 3.(12) s.
1869-1871
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SUPPLEMENTS
E. A. Eilertsen, I. Ogino, S.-J. Hwang, T. Rea, S. Yeh, S. I.
Zones, A. Katz “Nonaqueous Fluoride/Chloride AnionPromoted Delamination of 2 Layered Zeolite Precursors:
Synthesis and Characterization of UCB- 2” Chemistry
Materials, (2011) volum 23.(24)s. 5404- 5408
E.A. Eilertsen, B. Arstad, S. Svelle, K. P. Lillerud, Karl
Petter, «Single Parameter Synthesis of High Silica
CHA Zeolites from Fluoride Media.» Microporous and
Mesoporous Materials 2011; Volume 53. s. 94-99
E. A. Eilertsen, M. Haouas, K. P. Lillerud, F. Taulelle
Connectivity analysis of aluminum and silicon in the
clear sol precursor of SSZ-13 chabazite type zeolite.
FEZA 2011; 2011-07-01 - 2011-07-04
S. B. Eiras, E. M. M. Vanhaecke, T. Zhao, D. Chen, A.
Holmen ”Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction
study of the phase transformation of ZrO2–Al2O3 and
CeO2–Al2O3 nanocomposites.” Catalysis Today, 166(1)
(2011) 10-17.
S. B. Eiras, T. Zhao, D. Chen, A. Holmen ”Effect of the
preparation methods and alumina nanoparticles on
the catalytic performance of Rh/ZrxCe1-xO2-Al2O3 in
methane partial oxidation.” Catalysis Today, 171(1) (2011)
104-115.
S. B. Eiras, T. Zhao, E. M. M. Vanhaecke, D. Chen, A.
Holmen Partial oxidation of methane to synthesis gas
on Rh/ZrxCe1-xO2-Al2O3. Catalysis Today 2011;Volum
178. s. 12-24
B. C. Enger, Å.-L. Fossan, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen
”Modified alumina as catalyst support for cobalt in the
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.” Journal of Catalysis, 184(1)
(2011) 9-22.
C. Fan, X.-G. Zhou, D. Chen, H.Y. Cheng, Y.-A. Zhu
”Toward CH4 dissociation and C diffusion during Ni/
Fe-catalyzed carbon nanofiber growth: A density
functional theory study.” Journal of Chemical Physics,
134(13) (2011) doi:10.1063/1.3575193.
82
N. S. Gupta, D. S. Wragg, M. Tilset, J. P. Omtvedt, “4,
7, 13, 18-Tetraoxa-1, 10-diazoniabicyclo [8.5.5] icosane
hexafluoridosilicate” Acta Crystallographica Section E –
Structure Reports Online, 67 (2011) O1958-U2293.
N. Hammer, T. Zscherpe, D. Chen, M. Rønning ”Selective
oxidation of CO on Au/TiO2 catalysts on a structured
carbon support” Topics in Catalysis, 54 (2011), 922- 930.
E. W. Hansen, J. Paul, S. Jørgensen, B. Arstad, A. Bouzga
“Quantitative determination of comonomer content
in ethene-1-hexene copolymers by solid state 1H-MAS
NMR (ethene-α-hexene)” International Journal of Research
and Reviews in Applied Sciences, 6(4) (2011) 382-390.
X.-X. He, C. Fan, X.-Y. Gu, D. Chen, Y.-A. Zhu ”Role
of CO2 in ethylbenzene dehydrogenation over
Fe2O3(0001) from first principles.” Journal of Molecular
Catalysis A: Chemical, 344(1-2) (2011) 53-61.
E. Hodúlová, M. Palcut, E. Lechovič, B. Šimeková, K.
Ulrich ”Kinetics of intermetallic phase formation at
the interface of Sn–Ag–Cu–X (X = Bi, In) solders with
Cu substrate” Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 509(25)
(2011) 7052-7059.
S. F. Håkonsen, R. Blom “Chemical Looping Combustion
in a Rotating Bed Reactor – Finding Optimal Process
Conditions for Prototype Reactor” Environmental Science
& Technology, 45(22) (2011) 9619-9626.
S. S. Kazi, D. Chen ”Enhanced hydrogen production
by in situ CO2 removal on CaCeZrOx nanocrystals.”
Catalysis Today, 171(1) (2011) 43-51.
M. Kandiah, D. S. Wragg, M. Tilset, K. P. Lillerud
“Poly[tris( -2-aminobenzene-1,4-dicarboxylato)
tetrakis(N,N-dimethylformamide)diyttrium(III)]” Acta
Crystallographica Section E – Structure Reports Online, 67
(2011) M44-U550.
S. Kolboe “A Computational Study of tertButylbenzenium Ions” Journal of Physical Chemistry A,
115(14) (2011) 3106-3115.
H. Grove, O. M. Løvvik, W. Huang, S. M. Opalka, R.
H. Heyn, B. Hauback ”Decomposition of Lithium
Magnesium Aluminum Hydride” International Journal of
Hydrogen Energy, 36(13) (2011) 7602-7611.
Q. Li, Z. Sui, X. Zhou, D. Chen Kinetic study of propane
dehdyrogenation over Pt-Sn/Al2O3 catalyst. Applied
Catalysis A: General 2011; 398.(1-2), 18-26
N. S. Gupta, D. S. Wragg, M. Tilset, J. P. Omtvedt
4,7,13,18-Tetraoxa-1,10-diazoniabicyclo[8.5.5] icosane
bis(hexafluoridophosphate)” Acta Crystallographica
Section E – Structure Reports Online, 67 (2011)
O1929-U2047.
S. Lögdberg, M. Boutonnet, J. Walmsley, S. Järås, A.
Holmen, E. A. Blekkan «Effect of water on the spacetime
yield of different supported cobalt catalysts during
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.» Applied Catalysis A : General
2011; 393(1-2), 109-121.
SUPPLEMENTS
M. Lualdi, S. Lögdberg, G. Di Carlo, S. Järås, M.
Boutonnet, A. M. Venezia, E. A. Blekkan, A. Holmen,
Evidence for Diffusion-Controlled Hydrocarbon
Selectivities in the Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Over
Cobalt Supported on Ordered Mesoporous Silica. Topics
in catalysis 2011; 54, 1175-1184
F. Lundvall, D. S. Wragg, M. Tilset “(5,5 ‘-Dimethyl-2,2
-bipyridine) iodidotrimethylplatinum (IV)” Acta
Crystallographica Section E – Structure Reports Online, 67
(2011) M617-U1037.
R. Lødeng, E. Bjørgum, B. C. Enger, J. L. Eilertsen, A.
Holmen, B. Krogh, I. Aartun, M. Rønnekleiv, E. Rytter “A
fixed-bed reactor study of CH4-CPO over Rh/Al2O3; An
indication of a direct pathway to CO.” Topics in Catalysis,
54 (2011)873–880.
O. Mihai, D. Chen, A. Holmen, ”Catalytic Consequence
of Oxygen of Lanthanum Ferrite Perovskite in Chemical
Looping Reforming of Methane.” Industrial & Engineering
Chemistry Research, 50(5) (2011) 2613- 2621.
D. Mores, J. Kornatowski, U. Olsbye, B. M. Weckhuysen
”Coke Formation during the Methanol-to-Olefin
Conversion: In Situ Microspectroscopy on Individual
H-ZSM-5 Crystals with Different Bronsted Acidity”
Chemistry – A European Journal, 17(10) (2011) 2874- 2884.
F. Mudu, B. Arstad, H. Fjellvåg, U. Olsbye
”Thermodynamic Control of Product Formation During
the Reaction Between CH4 and Pt Promoted Ceriazirconia Solid Solutions.” Catalysis Letters, 141(1) (2011)
8-14.
Q. Li, Z. Sui, Z. Zhou, Z. Xinggui; Y. Zhu, J. Zhou, D. Chen
Coke Formation on Pt-Sn/Al2O3 Catalyst in Propane
Dehydrogenation: Coke Characterization and Kinetic
Study. Topics in catalysis 2011;Volum 54.(13- 15) s. 888896
M. Palcut, R. Knibbe, K. Wiik, T. Grande “Cation
interdiffusion between LaMnO3 and LaCoO3 materials.”
Solid State Ionics, 202(1) (2011) 6-13.
E. Rauwel, P. Rauwel, F. Ducroquet, I. Matko, A. C.
Lourenço “Metallic oxygen barrier diffusion applied to
high-κ deposition” Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology
B, 29 (2011) doi:10.1116/1.3534019.
P. Rauwel, O. M. Løvvik, E. Rauwel, J. Taftø “Nanovoids
in thermoelectric β-Zn4Sb3: A possibility for
nanoengineering via Zn diffusion” Acta Materialia, 59(13)
(2011) 5266-5275.
P. Rauwel, O. M. Løvvik, E. Rauwel, E. S. Toberer, G.
J. Snyder, J. Taftø “Nanostructuring in β-Zn4Sb3 with
variable starting Zn compositions” Physica Status Solidi
A – Applications and Materials Science, 208(7) (2011) 16521657.
M. L. Rosenberg, K. Vlašaná, N. S. Gupta, D. Wragg,
M. Tilset “Highly cis-Selective Rh(I)-Catalyzed
Cyclopropanation Reactions.” Journal of Organic
Chemistry, 76(8) (2011) 2465-2470.
E. Rytter, S. Eri, D. Schanke, H. Wigum, T. H. Skagseth,
Ø. Borg, E. Bergene, “Development of an Attrition
Resistant Fischer-Tropsch Catalyst for Slurry
Operation”, Top. Catal. 54 (2011) 801.
A. Nanoti, S. Dasgupta, V. Agnihotri, P. Gupta, A. N.
Goswami, M. O. Garg, E. Tangstad, M. Stöcker, A.
Karlsson, Ø. B. Vistad “A zeolite based vapor phase
adsorptive desulfurization process for naphtha”
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 146 (2011) 158165.
Saepurahman, M. Visur, U. Olsbye, M. Bjørgen, S. Svelle
“In Situ FT-IR Mechanistic Investigations of the Zeolite
Catalyzed Methylation of Benzene with Methanol:
H-ZSM-5 versus H-beta” Topics in Catalysis, 54(16-18)
(2011) 1293-1301.
O. Mihai, D. Chen, A. Holmen Catalytic Consequence of
Oxygen of Lanthanum Ferrite Perovskite in Chemical
Looping Reforming of Methane. Industrial & Engineering
Chemistry Research 2011; Volum 50.(5) s. 2613-2621
A. P. Shaw, M. Tilset, R. H. Heyn, S. Jakobsen
“Microwave methods for the synthesis of gold(III)
complexes” Journal of Coordination Chemistry, 64(1) (2011)
38-47.
U. Olsbye, O. V. Saure, N. B. Muddada, S. Bordiga,
C. Lamberti, M. H. Nilsen, K. P. Lillerud, S. Svelle,
«Methane conversion to light olefins-How does the
methyl halide route differ from the methanol to olefins
(MTO) route?» Catalysis Today 2011; Volume 171.(1) s.
211-220
R. Skorpa, S. Bordiga, F. Bleken, U. Olsbye, B. Arstad,
J. R. Tolchard, K. Mathisen, S. Svelle, M. Bjørgen
“Assessing the surface sites of the large pore
3-dimensional microporous material H-ITQ-7 using FTIR spectroscopy and molecular probes” Microporous and
Mesoporous Materials, 141(1-3) (2011) 146-156.
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R. Skorpa, S. Forselv, K. Mathisen, S. Bordiga, M.
Bjørgen, S. Svelle “Infrared Spectroscopic Investigation
of the Acidity and Availability of the Surface Hydroxyls
of Three-Dimensional 12-Ring Zeotype H-ITQ-7” Journal
of Physical Chemistry C, 115(24) (2011) 12090- 12094.
L. Sommer, A. Krivokapic, S. Svelle, K. P. Lillerud, M.
Stöcker, U. Olsbye ”Enhanced Catalyst Performance of
Zeolite SSZ-13 in the Methanol to Olefin Reaction after
Neutron Irradiation” Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 115
(2011) 6521-6530.
H. Song, A. O. Sjåstad, H. Fjellvåg, H. Okamoto, Ø. B.
Vistad, B. Arstad, P. Norby “Exfoliation and thermal
transformations of Nb-substituted layered titanates”
Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 184(12) (2011) 3135-3143.
C. Sprung, B. Arstad, U. Olsbye “Methane Steam
Reforming Over Ni/NiAl2O4 Catalyst: The Effect of
Steam-to-Methane Ratio” Catalysis Today 54(16-18) (2011)
1063-1069.
M. Tagliabue, C. Rizzo, R. Millini, P. D. C. Dietzel, R.
Blom, S. Zanardi ” Methane storage on CPO-27-Ni
pellets” Journal of Porous Materials, 18 (2011) 289–296.
L. Valenzano, B. Civalleri, S. Chavan, S. Bordiga, M.
H. Nilsen, S. Jakobsen, K. P. Lillerud, C. Lamberti
”Disclosing the Complex Structure of UiO-66 Metal
Organic Framework: A Synergic Combination of
Experiment and Theory” Chemistry Materials, 37(7)
(2011) 1700-1718.
A. van Miltenburg, L. - C. de Ménorval and M.Stöcker
“Characterization of the pore architecture created by
alkaline treatment of H-MCM-22 using 129Xe NMR
Spectroscopy” Catalysis Today, 168 (2011) 57- 62.
84
E. S. Wangen, A. Osatiashtiani, E. A. Blekkan
”Reforming of Syngas from Biomass Gasification:
Deactivation by Tar and Potassium Species.” Topics in
Catalysis, 54 (2011) 960-966.
D. S. Wragg, M. A. K. Ahmed, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg
”E)-1-(2-Iodophenyl)- 2-phenyldiazene.” Acta
Crystallographica Section E – Structure Reports Online, 67
(2011) O2326-U174.
L-M. Yang, P. Vajeeston, P. Ravindran, H. Fjellvåg, M.
Tilset, Revisiting isoreticular MOFs of alkaline earth
metals: a comprehensive study on phase stability,
electronic structure, chemical bonding, and optical
properties of A-IRMOF-1 (A = Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba).
Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics - PCCP 2011;Volum
13.(21) s. 10191-10203
L-M. Yang, Y.-A. Zhu, C. Fan, Z.-J Sui, D. Chen, X.-G.
Zhou ”DFT study of propane dehydrogenation on
Pt catalyst: effects of step sites.” Physical Chemistry
Chemical Physics, 13(8) (2011) 3257-3267.
S. Zarubova, S. P. Rane, J. Yang, Y. Yu, Y. Zhu, D. Chen,
A. Holmen ”Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis onHierarchically
Structured Cobalt Nanoparticle/ Carbon Nanofiber/
Carbon Felt Composites.” ChemSusChem, 4(7) (2011) 935942.
Q. Zhou, P. Li, X.-L. Wang, X.-G. Zhou, D. Yang, D.
Chen ”Preparation of CNF-supported Pt catalysts for
hydrogen evolution from decalin.” Materials Chemistry
and Physics, 126(1-2) (2011) 41-45.
Oral presentations at international
conferences by inGAP and inGAP
associated projects
E. Vanhaecke, F. Huang, Y. Yu, M. Rønning, A. Holmen,
D. Chen. ”Catalytic consequence of the interface
between iron catalysts and foils in synthesis of aligned
nanocarbons on foils.” Topics in Catalysis, 54 (2011), 986997.
E. Blekkan «Anders Holmen: Highlights.» Seminar
Katalyse: Anders Holmen; 2011-12-02 E.
A. Venugopal, A. B. Shaw, K. W. Törnroos, R. H. Heyn,
M. Tilset “Synthesis of a Coordinatively Labile Gold(III)
Methyl Complex” Organometallics, 30(12) (2011) 32503253.
E. Blekkan «Hydrogen adsorption on supported cobalt
catalysts for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis studied by
microcalorimetry.» Norwegian Catalysis Symposium 2011;
2011-09-28 - 2011-09-29
Y. Wang, Z. Chao, D. Chen, H. A. Jakobsen ”SE-SMR
process performance in CFB reactors: Simulation of the
CO2 adsorption/desorption processes with CaO based
sorbents.” International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control,
5(3) (2011) 489-497.
D. Chen «Nanomaterials for energy storage.» Nanolab
Seminar»; 2011-10-25
Blekkan «GTL - Gas to liquids Biomass-to-liquids (BTL).»
Gasskonferansen; 2011-05-05
D. Chen «Towards an efficient hydrogen production
from biomass. 1st international symposium on chemistry for
energy conversion and storage; 2011-02-22 - 2011-03-02
D. Chen «3D engineering design of nano-structured
composites for energy storage». The 3rd Global Chemical
Engineers Seminar; 2011-07-16 - 2011-07-19
L. Gorelkin, E. A. Blekkan Concepts and Models of
the Catalytic Dehydrogenation of Propane. 22nd North
American Catalysis Society Meeting (NACSM 2011); 2011-0601 - 2011-06-06
R. H. Heyn “Chemistry for the Conversion of CO2”
Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Lillestrøm (Norway)
September 28-29, 2011.
S. Chytil, A. M. Lind, A. H. Lillebø, B.C. Enger, A. Holmen
E. A. Blekkan, «Biomass to liquid fuels – BTL». 2nd
Trondheim Gas Technology Conference; 2011-11-02 NTNU
SINTEF
R. H. Heyn “Utilization of CO2 via Catalysis with Ionic
Liquids.” 11th International Conference on Carbon Dioxide
Utilization (ICCDU-XI), Dijon (France) June 27-30, 2011.
H. J. Dar, S. U. Nanot, K.J. Jens, E. Tangstad, D.
Chen «Kinetic analysis of gas phase oxidative
dehydrogenaton for ethane to ethylene at atmospheric
pressure.» InGAP-seminar; 2011-12-01
A. Holmen «Alumina Supported Co Calysts for FischerTropsch Synthesis. Effect of Particle Size and Alumina
Modifications on Activity and Selectivity.» Norwegian
Catalysis Symposium 2011; 2011-09-28 - 2011-09-29
M. Diskus, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg, S. Diplas, B.
Weckhuysen ”Innovative characterization techniques
for MoO3 ALD coatings” 11th International Conference on
Atomic Layer Deposition, Boston (USA) June 26-29, 2011.
A. Holmen, H. Venvik, «Microstructured reactors for
production and conversion of synthesis gas.» Colloquium
on Chemical Reaction Engineering 2011 on Methane
Valorization (CCRE-2011); 2011-10-10 - 2011-11-11
M. Diskus, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg, B. Weckhuysen
”Influence of the precursors chemistry on the ALD
growth of cobalt-molybdenum oxide films” 11th
International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition, Boston
(USA) June 26-29, 2011.
Q. Li, Z. Sui, X. Zhou, D. Chen Kinetic study of propane
dehdyrogenation. 6th Asia Pacific Chemical Reaction
Engineering Symposium; 2011-09-18 - 2011-09-21
E. A. Eilertsen “Nonaqueous Fluoride/Chloride AnionPromoted Delamination of Layered Zeolite Precursors:
Exfoliation of PREFER” Norwegian Catalysis Symposium,
Lillestrøm (Norway) September 28-29, 2011.
E.A. Eilertsen, M. Haouas, K.P. Lillerud, F. Taulelle,
Francis, «Connectivity analysis of aluminum and silicon
in the clear sol precursor of SSZ-13 chabazite-type
zeolite.» FEZA 2011; 2011-07-01 - 2011-07-04
B. C. Enger, V. Frøseth, E. Rytter, A. Holmen, «Effects of
Zn during SSITKA studies of Co-Re/γ-Al2O3 catalysts in
the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis». EuropaCat X; 2011- 0828 - 2011-09-02
M. W. Erichsen, Marius Westgård, «H-SAPO-5 as model
catalyst for methanol conversion: Does a lower acid
strength shift the alkene formation mechanism?» inGAP
seminar 2011; 2011-12-01
J. M. Gonzalez-Carballo, J. Yang, S. Garcia, M. Ojeda, A.
Holmen, J. L. G. Fierro, S. Rojas, «Ruthenium particle
size effect on the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis». EuropaCat
X; 2011-08-28 - 2011-09-02
A. H. Lillebø, C. M. Balonek, S. P. Rane, E. Rytter, E.
A. Blekkan, A. Holmen, «Fischer-Tropsch biomass to
liquids, effect of Li, Na, K and Ca on Cobalt catalysts.» 1st
International Congress on Catalysis for Biorefineries(CATBIOR
2011); 2011-10-02 - 2011- 10-05
A. H. Lillebø, C. M. Balonek, E. Rytter, E. A. Blekkan,
A. Holmen «Effects of Li, Na, K and Ca on Co-based
Fischer-Troopsch Catalysts». EuropaCat X; 2011-08- 28 2011-09-02S.
N.B. Muddada, U. Olsbye, T. Fuglerud, C. Lamberti
“Ethylene Oxychlorination catalysis- Insight through
combined spectroscopy and kinetic tests” EuropaCat X,
Glasgow (Scotland) August 28 – September 2, 2011.
N.B. Muddada, U. Olsbye, T. Fuglerud, C. Lamberti
“Ethylene oxychlorination catalysis: role of metal
promoters on activity and selectivity of the process” 2nd
Trondheim Gas Technology conference, Trondheim (Norway)
November 2-3, 2011.
N.B. Muddada, U. Olsbye, T. Fuglerud, C. Lamberti
“EXAFS, FTIR and Kinetic studies on CuCl2 based
catalysts for Oxychlorination of Ethylene” Norwegian
Catalysis Symposium, Lillestrøm (Norway) September
28-29, 2011.
85
I. Ogino, E.A. Eilertsen, M. Nigra, S. Hwang, J. – M. Ha, T.
Rea, S. Zones, A. Katz, «Delamination of Layered Zeolite
Precursors under Mild Conditions.» FEZA 2011; 2011-0701 - 2011-07-04
E. Rauwel, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg, J. Walmsley, E. Rytter,
«ALD applied to ZnO coating of nanoporous γ-alumina
particles: Conformal coating and spinel formation.»
inGAP seminar; 2011-12-01 - 2011-12-02
U. Olsbye, «Back to basics: Kinetic significance of
catalyst supports in methane to syngas processes.»
Anders Holmen Symposium; 2011-12-02 - 2011-12-02
M. Surma, T. Fuglerud, C. Lamberti, D. Chen «Transient
kinetic investigation of Ethylene Oxychlorination».
EuropaCat 2011; 2011-08-29 - 2011-09-02
R. Palcheva, M. Palcut “Partial oxidation of methane
to synthesis gas over Rh promoted perovskite based
catalysts” Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Lillestrøm
(Norway) September 28-29, 2011.
S. F. Teketel, W. Skistad, S. Benard, U. Olsbye, K.P.
Lillerud, P. Beato, S. Svelle, «Shape Selectivity in the
Conversion of Methanol to Hydrocarbon: the Catalytic
Performance of 1D 10-ring Zeolite: ZSM- 22, ZSM-23,
ZSM-48 and EU-1.» Norwegian Catalysis Symposium; 201109-28 - 2011-09-29
E. Patanou, D. Chen, E. A. Blekkan «Microcalometric
Studies on Cobalt Supported Catalysts for FischerTropsch Synthesis.» EuropaCat 2011; 2011-08-29 - 201109-02
D. S. G. Panditha Vidana, J. Walmsley, T. T. M. Nguyen,
Thoa Thi Minh; E. Edwin, A. Holmen, D. Chen, H.
J. Venvik, «Metal dusting corrosion initiation in
conversion of natural gas to synthesis gas» 2nd
Trondheim Gas Technology Conference; 2011-11-02
D. S. G. Panditha Vidana, J. Walmsley, H. J. Venvik.
Investigation of the initiation of metal dusting
corrosion. inGAP Seminar; 2011-12-02 - 2011-12-03
E. Rauwel, O. Nilsen, A. Galeckas, J. Walmsley, E.
Rytter, H. Fjellvåg, “ALD Applied to Conformal Coating
of Nanoporous γ-Alumina: Spinel Formation and
Luminescence Induced by Europium Doping” 220th ECS
Meeting and Electrochemical Energy Summit, Boston (USA)
October 9-14, 2011.
E. Rauwel, O. Nilsen, J. Walmsley, E. Rytter, H.
Fjellvåg, “Oxide coating of nanoporous alumina using
ALD to produce highly porous spinel” ALD 2011, 11th
International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition,
Cambridge (USA) June 26-29, 2011.
E. Rauwel, O. Nilsen, A. Galeckas, P. Rauwel, Protima,
J. Walmsley, E. Rytter, H. Fjellvåg, «ALD applied to
conformal coating of nanoporous γ-alumina: Spinel
formation and luminescence induced by europium
doping.» 12 Trends in Nanotechnology International
Conference (TNT2011); 2011-10-21 - 2011-10-24
E. Rauwel, O. Nilsen, J. Walmsley, E. Rytter, H. Fjellvåg,
«ALD system combined with glass powder cell applied
to oxide coating of nanoporous γ-alumina.» inGAP
seminar; 2011-12-01 - 2011-12-02
86
N. Tsakoumis, A. S. Voronov, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E.
Rytter, A. Holmen An operando study of Co-based
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts. EuropaCat X; 201108-28 - 2011-09-02
H. Venvik, F. Hayer, D. H. Bakhtiary, A. Holmen, P.
Pfeifer, R. Dittmeyer, R. Myrstad, Direct synthesis of
dimethyl ether in microstructured reactors. EuropaCat X;
2011-08-28-2011-09-02
G. J. B. Voss, V. Evenrud, A.S. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis,
M. Rønning «The State of Promotors in Fischer-Tropsch
Catalysts» European Summer School “Energy and Materials
of the Sun” 2011, 2011-06-20
D. S. Wragg “Observing Catalyst Behaviour Under
Working Conditions With X-ray Diffraction” Norwegian
Solid State Meeting, Trondheim (Norway) May 20, 2011.
D. S. Wragg, «Modelling Stacking Faults in Real MTO
Catalysts.» inGAP Annual Meeting; 2011-12-01 - 2011-12-02
D. S. Wragg, «Silicon Mobility and Defect Formation in
SAPO-34.» inGAP Annual Meeting; 2011-12-01 - 2011-12-02
J. Yang, Ø. Borg, D. Chen, A. Holmen, A study of chain
termination and propagation on 20% Co/CNT FischerTropsch Catalyst. EuropaCat X; 2011-08-28 - 2011-09-02
J. Yang, Ø. Borg, D. Chen, A. Holmen, «A study of chain
propagation and termination on a 20% cobalt supported
on carbon nanotube (CNT) Fischer- Tropsch catalyst».
EuropaCat 2011; 2011-08-29 - 2011-09-02
J. Yang, D. Chen, A. Holmen A study of chain
propagation and termination on a Fischer-Tropsch
catalyst. Norwegian Symposium on catalysis; 2011-09-27
X. Zhou, D. Chen, W. Yuan Structure-Directing
Manipulation of Catalyst Surface for Better Kinetic
Behaviors. 6th Asia Pacific Chemical Reaction Engineering
Symposium; 2011-09-18 - 2011-09-21
J. Zhu, D. Chen, A. Holmen «Carbon Nanofiber/Graphite
Felt (CNF/GF) Composite for Waster Water and Crude
Oil Purification.» Carbon conference; 2011- 07-24 - 201107-29
J. Zhu, D. Chen, A. Holmen «Selective C-H and C-C bond
activation of propane on platinum nanoparticles with
different sizes and shapes.» EuropaCat 2011; 2011-08-292011-09-02
Poster presentations at national and
international conferences
F. Bleken, W. Skistad, K. Barbera, M. Kustova, S.
Bordiga, P. Beato, K. P. Lillerud, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye
”Conversion of Methanol over Novel 3-Dimensional 10Ring Zeolites” 5th International FEZA conference, Valencia
(Spain) July 3-7, 2011.
F. Bleken, W. Skistad, K. Barbera, M. Kustova, S.
Bordiga, P. Beato, K. P. Lillerud, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye
”Conversion of Methanol over Novel 3-Dimensional
10-Ring Zeolites” The 12th Netherlands’ Catalysis and
Chemistry Symposium, Noordwijkerhout (The Netherlands)
February 28 – March 2, 2011.
C. Svatopluk, A. M. Lind, A. H. Lillebø, B. C. Enger, A.
Holmen, E. Blekkan Biomass to liquid fuels - BTL. 2nd
Trondheim Gas Technology Conference; 2011- 11-02
H. J. Dar, “Kinetic analysis of gas phase oxidative
dehydrogenation for ethane to ethylene at
atmospheric pressure” inGAP seminar; 2011-12-01 - 201112-02
R. Dehghan, A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, T. Kasama, R.
Holmestad, A. Holmen, E. Rytter, Ø. Borg,
J.Walmsley “Nano structural analysis of promoted
cobalt phase supported on gamma alumina by
Transmission Electron Microscopy” inGAP Seminar,
Trondheim, December 1-2, 2011.
M. W. Erichsen, M. H. Nilsen, S. Svelle, K. P. Lillerud, U.
Olsbye ”Mechanisms of olefin formation in H-SAPO-5
during methanol-to-hydrocarbons (MTH) catalysis”
The 12th Netherlands’ Catalysis and Chemistry Symposium,
Noordwijkerhout (The Netherlands) February 28 – March
2, 2011.
M. W. Erichsen “H-SAPO-5 as model catalyst in
methanol-to-hydrocarbons (MTH) research: Does
lower acid strength cause a shift in olefin formation
mechanisms?” Norwegian Catalysis Symposium,
Lillestrøm (Norway) September 28-29, 2011.
M. W. Erichsen “Determination of acidity in zeotype
materials - How to obtain dependable measurements of
amount and strength of acid sites in H-SAPO-5?” inGAP
Seminar, Trondheim, December 1-2, 2011.
I. Gorelkin, E. A. Blekkan Concepts and models of the
catalytic dehydrogenation of propane. Europacat X; 201108-28 - 2011-09-02
A. H. Lillebø, C. Balonek, E. Rytter, E. A. Blekkan, A.
Holmen Effects of Li, Na, K and Ca on Co-based FischerTroopsch Catalysts. EuropaCat X; 2011-08- 28 - 2011-0902
S. Malola, F. Bleken, S. Svelle, O. Swang “Computational
study of zeolite dealumination and formation of silanol
nests” 5th International FEZA conference, Valencia (Spain)
July 3-7, 2011.
M. Palcut, H. Fjellvåg, Oxygen intercallation capacity
of delafossite oxides for catalytic applications. 7th
Petite Workshop on the Defect Chemical Nature of Energy
Materials; 2011-03-14-17
E. Patanou, “Microcalorimetric studies of H2 and CO
on cobalt supported catalysts for Fischer – Tropsch
synthesis” inGAP Seminar, Trondheim, December 1-2,
2011.
N. Pfaff, “Zeolite membranes for selective CO2separation” Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Lillestrøm
(Norway) September 28-29, 2011.
E. Rauwel “ALD applied to ZnO coating of nanoporous
γ-aluminaparticles: conformal coating and spinel
formation” inGAP Seminar, Trondheim, December 1-2,
2011.
87
G. Shearer “Potential of Metal Organic Frameworks as
Photocatalysts” inGAP Seminar, Trondheim, December
1-2, 2011.
D. S. Wragg, Silicon Mobility and Defect Formation in
SAPO-34”, inGAP Seminar, Trondheim, December 1-2,
2011.
M. Surma, T. Fuglerud, C. Lamberti, D. Chen “ Transient
kinetic investigation of Ethylene Oxychlorination.”
EuropaCat X, Glasgow (Scotland) August 28 – September
2, 2011.
D. S. Wragg, M. G. O’Brien, F. Bleken, M. Di Micheli,
U. Olsbye, B. M. Weckhuysen, H. Fjellvåg “Watching
The Methanol to Olefin Process with Time and Space
Resolved X-ray Diffraction” 5th International FEZA
conference, Valencia (Spain) July 3-7, 2011.
S. Svelle “Computational study of zeolite dealumination
and formation of silanol nests.” Norwegian Catalysis
Symposium, Lillestrøm (Norway) September 28-29, 2011.
S. Teketel, “Production of Non-aromatic Gasoline from
Methanol over Unidirectional 10-ring Zeolite Catalysts”
inGAP Seminar, Trondheim, December 1-2, 2011.
S. Teketel, W. Skistad, S. Benard, U. Olsbye, K.-P.
Lillerud, P. Beato, S. Svelle “Production of non-aromatic
gasoline from methanol over unidirectional 10-ring
zeolite catalysts” EuropaCat X, Glasgow (Scotland)
August 28 – September 2, 2011.
N. E. Tsakoumis, A. Voronov, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E.
Rytter, A. Holmen “An Operando study of Co-based
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts” EuropaCat X,
Glasgow (Scotland) August 28 – September 2, 2011.
D. S. G. P Vidana, “Investigation of the initiation of
metal dusting corrosion”, inGAP Seminar, Trondheim,
December 1-2, 2011.
A. Voronov, N. E. Tsakoumis, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A.
Holmen, M. Rønning “Deactivation studies of Co-based
Fischer-Tropsch catalysts by in-situ spectroscopies at
realistic working conditions” New Developments in the
Field of Synchrotron Radiation, Campinas (Brazil) January
17-25, 2011.
A. Voronov, “Study of surface changes in Co-based
Fischer-Tropsch catalysts under realistic working
conditions” inGAP Seminar, Trondheim, December 1-2,
2011.
G. Voss, J. B. Fløystad, A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, M.
Rønning, “The state of promotors in Fischer- Tropsch
catalysts”, Poster presentation, EuropaCAT X Congress
2011, Glasgow, Scotland, 28 August - 2 September 2011.
88
G. Voss, V. Evenrud, A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, M.
Rønning, “The state of promotors in Fischer- Tropsch
catalysts”, Poster presentation, European Summer
School “Energy and Materials from the Sun”, Kerkrade,
Netherland, 20 - 23 June 2011.
E. Zacharaki, “Synthesis and Characterization of Metal
Nanoparticles (NP)- Development of well-defined NP/
support Model Catalysts” inGAP Seminar, Trondheim,
December 1-2, 2011.
M. Zokaie, M. H. Nilsen, U. Olsbye, K. P. Lillerud, O.
Swang ”Proton Redistribution in Silicon Island of SAPO
Material” 5th International FEZA conference, Valencia
(Spain) July 3-7, 2011.
M. Zokaie “Silicon island in SAPO materials:
Thermodynamic consideration from atomistic
modeling” Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Lillestrøm
(Norway) September 28-29, 2011.
S. Øien “Synthesis and characterization of
platinumcontaining UiO-67 Zr-based metal organic
framework” Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, Lillestrøm
(Norway) September 28-29, 2011.
inGAP and InGAP associated Contributions to
Popularization of Science
R. H. Heyn “CO2 – mer enn avfall for deponering?,
Article, Teknisk Ukeblad, 158(14) (2011) 83.
R. Lødeng “Energikilder i endring”, Article, Teknisk
Ukeblad, 15 (2011) 67. U. Olsbye “Hvordan lage drivstoff
og plast uten olje”, Invited lecture, Det internasjonale
kjemiåret, Bergen (Norway) November 4, 2011.
U. Olsbye “Centres for Research-based Innovation expected versus real impact on industry and university
partners” OECD workshop on new incentive funding, Paris
(France) November 29, 2011.
U. Olsbye “Kjemikerne løser verdensproblemer”
Forskningsdagene annonsebilag utgitt av Norges
Forskningsråd [Avis] 2011-09-23
2012
PhD theses
Dar, H. Gas Phase Oxidative Dehydrogenation of
Ethane: Kinetics and Reactor Simulation, Doctoral theses
at NTNU, 2012.
Patanou, E. Adsorption microcalorimetry studies on
supported cobalt catalysts, Doctoral theses at NTNU, 2012
Zokaie, M. Structural changes of SAPO materials during
catalytic reactions, Doctoral theses at UiO, 2012-11-30
inGAP Publications
D.S.G Panditha Vidana, J. Walmsley, A. Holmen, D.
Chen, H.J. Venvik Metal dusting corrosion initiation
in conversion of natural gas to synthesis gas, Energy
Procedia 2012; Volum 26. s. 125-134 NTNU SINTEF
R. Dehghan-Niri, J. Walmsley, A. Holmen, P.A. Midgley,
E. Rytter, A.H. Dam, A.B. Hungria, J.C. HernandezGarrido, D. Chen Nanoconfinement of Ni clusters
towards a high sintering resistance of steam methane
reforming catalysts, Catalysis Science and Technology
2012;Volum 2.(12) s. 2476-2484 NTNU SINTEF
F.L. Bleken, T.V.W. Janssens, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye
Product yield in methanol conversion over ZSM5 is predominantly independent of coke content,
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2012; Volum 164.
s.190-198 UiO
M. Diskus, M. Balasundaram, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg
Influence of precursors chemistry on ALD growth of
cobalt-molybdenum oxide films, Dalton Transactions
2012 ; Volum 41.(8) s. 2439-2444 UiO
M. Diskus, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg, S. Diplas, P. Beato,
C Harvey, E. van Schrojenstein Lantman, B.M.
Weckhuysen Combination of characterization
techniques for atomic layer deposition MoO3 coatings:
From the amorphous to the orthorhombic alpha-MoO3
crystalline phase, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology.
A. Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films 2012 ; Volum 30.(1) s. SINTEF UiO
S.F. Teketel, W. Skistad, S. Benard, U. Olsbye, K.P.
Lillerud, P. Beato, S. Svelle Shape Selectivity in the
Conversion of Methanol to Hydrocarbons: The Catalytic
Performance of One-Dimensional 10-Ring Zeolites:
ZSM-22, ZSM-23, ZSM-48, and EU-1, ACS Catalysis 2012;
Volum 2.(1) s. 26-37 UiO
U. Olsbye, S. Svelle, M. Bjørgen, P. Beato, T.V.W.
Janssens, F. Joensen, S. Bordiga, K.P. Lillerud Conversion
of Methanol to Hydrocarbons: How Zeolite Cavity and
Pore Size Controls Product Selectivity, Angewandte
Chemie International Edition 2012; Volum 51.(24) s. 58105831 NTNU UiO
E.Y.Rauwel, A. Galeckas, P. Rauwel, O. Nilsen, J.
Walmsley, E. Rytter, H. Fjellvåg ALD Applied to
Conformal Coating of Nanoporous gamma-Alumina:
Spinel Formation and Luminescence Induced by
Europium Doping, Journal of the Electrochemical Society
2012 ;Volum 159.(4) s. P45-P49 SINTEF UiO
P. Rauwel, J. Walmsley, H.B. Frogner, E. Rytter, H.
Fjellvåg, E.Y. Rauwel, O. Nilsen Oxide Coating of
Alumina Nanoporous Structure Using ALD to Produce
Highly Porous Spinel, Chemical Vapor Deposition 2012
;Volum 18.(10-12) s. 315-325 SINTEF UiO
N. Tsakoumis, A.S. Voronov, M. Rønning, W. Van Beek,
Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Fischer-Tropsch synthesis:
An XAS/XRPD combined in-situ from catalyst activation
to deactivation, Journal of Catalysis 2012 ; Volum 291. s.
138-148
N. Tsakoumis, R. Dehghan, R.E. Johnsen, A. Voronov,
W. van Beek, J. Walmsley, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, D. Chen,
M. Rønning, A. Holmen A combined in-situ XAS-XRPDRaman study of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over a
carbon supported Co catalyst, Catalysis Today 205 (2013)
56-93 NTNU
J. Van der Mynsbrugge, E.M. Visur, U. Olsbye, P. Beato,
M. Bjørgen, V. Van Speybroeck, S. Svelle Methylation of
benzene by methanol: Single-site kinetics over H-ZSM-5
and H-beta zeolite catalysts, Journal of Catalysis 2012
;Volum 292. s. 201-212 NTNU UiO
H.J Dar, S.U. Nanot, K.J. Jens, H.A. Jakobsen, E. Tangstad,
D. Chen Kinetic Analysis and Upper Bound of Ethylene
Yield of Gas Phase Oxidative Dehydrogenation of
Ethane to Ethylene, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry
Research 2012 ;Volum 51.(32) s. 10571-10585 HIT NTNU
SINTEF
89
D. Gianolio, N.B. Muddada, U. Olsbye, C. Lamberti
Doped-CuCl2/Al2O3 catalysts for ethylene
oxychlorination: Influence of additives on the nature of
active phase and reducibility, Nuclear Instruments and
Methods in Physics Reseach B 2012; Volum 284. s. 53-57
UiO
M. Zokaie, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud, O. Swang A
Computational Study on Heteroatom Distribution in
Zeotype Materials, Micropor. Mesopor. Mater. 2012, 158,
175.
S. Svelle Kinetic studies of zeolite-catalyzed methylation
reactions, 14th International Conference on Theoretical
Aspects of Catalysis; 2012-06-26 - 2012- 06-30 UiO
M. Zokaie, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud, O. Swang
Stabilization of Silicon Islands in SAPOs by Proton
Redistribution, J. Phys. Chem. C 2012, 116, 7255.
S. Svelle Synergies between experiment and theory
in zeolite catalysis, 15th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis;
2012-06-10 - 2012-06-12 UiO
inGAP Invited lectures at international
conferences
inGAP associated project papers
K.P. Lillerud Crystalline Nanoporous Materials; Catalysis
from a Material scientist perspective, iNANO lecture,
Aarhaus Universitet, 2012-06-01
U. Olsbye Applications of microporous materials: Effects
of shape selectivity, Trends in inorganic chemistry; 201205-23 - 2012-12-23 UiO
U. Olsbye Catalytic conversion of alcohols to fuels, 15th
International Congress of Catalysis; 2012-07-01 - 2012-0706 UiO
U. Olsbye Catalytic conversion of methanol to fuels
and chemicals - towards fundamental insight based
on a combined synthesis - spectroscopy - reactivity
approach, XIX Zeolite Forum; 2012-09-11 - 2012-09-15 UiO
U. Olsbye Liquid fuels production, Future of Catalysis;
2012-09-27 - 2012-09-28 UiO
U. Olsbye Methanol mediated conversion of synthesis
gas to fuels and chemicals, Syngas convention; 2012-0401 - 2012-04-04 UiO
M. Rønning, A.S. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, G. Voss,
W. Van Beek, K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, D.W.
Breiby, J.W. Andreasen, A. Urakawa Multi- technique
characterisaton of surface changes in Fischer-Tropsch
catalysts at industrially relevant condition, International
Symposium on Alternative Clean Synthetic Fuels (SynFuel
2012); Munich, Germany2012-06-29 - 2012- 06-30;
Keynote lecture
90
M. Rønning, A.S. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, G. Voss,
W. Van Beek, K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, D.W.
Breiby, J.W. Andreasen, A. Urakawa Multi-technique
characterisation of Fischer-Tropsch catalysts at
industrially relevant conditions, ICEC2012, 7th edition of
the International Conference on Environmental Catalysis;
Lyon, France; 2012-09-02 - 2012-09-06; Keynote lecture
M. Alnes, E. Monakhov, H. Fjellvåg, O. Nilsen Atomic
Layer Deposition of Copper Oxide using Copper(II)
Acetylacetonate and Ozone, Chemical Vapor Deposition
2012 ;Volum 18.(4-6) s. 173-178 UiO
L.R. Aramburo, E. de Smit, B. Arstad, M.M. van
Schooneveld, L.E. Sommer, A. Juhin, T. Yokosawa, H.W.
Zandbergen, U. Olsbye, F.M.F de Groot, B. Weckhuysen
X-ray Imaging of Zeolite Particles at the Nanoscale:
Influence of Steaming on the State of Aluminum and
the Methanol-To- Olefin Reaction, Angewandte Chemie
International Edition 2012 ;Volum 51.(15) s. 3616-3619
SINTEF UiO
B. Arstad, J. Prostak, R. Blom Continuous hydrogen
production by sorption enhanced steam methane
reforming (SE-SMR) in a circulating fluidized bed
reactor: Sorbent to catalyst ratio dependencies, Chemical
Engineering Journal 2012 ;Volum 189-190. s. 413-421
SINTEF
H. Bakhtiary Davijany, F. Dadgar, F. Hayer, X.K. Phan,
R. Myrstad, H.J. Venvik, P. Pfeifer, A. Holmen Analysis
of External and Internal Mass Transfer at Low Reynolds
Numbers in a Multiple-Slit Packed Bed Microstructured
Reactor for Synthesis of Methanol from Syngas,
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2012 ;Volum
51.(42) s. 13574- 13579 NTNU SINTEF
F. Bimbela, D. Chen, J.G. Ruiz, L. Garcia, A. Arauzo Ni/
Al coprecipitated catalysts modified with magnesium
and copper for the catalytic steam reforming of model
compounds from biomass pyrolysis liquids, Applied
Catalysis B: Environmental 2012 ;Volum 119. s. 1-12 NTNU
M. Bjørgen, A.H. Grave, S. Saepurahman, A.S.
Volynkin, K. Mathisen, K.P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye, S.
Svelle Spectroscopic and catalytic characterization of
extra-large pore zeotype H-ITQ-33, Microporous and
Mesoporous Materials 2012 ;Volum 151. s. 424- 433 NTNU
UiO
S. Chavan, J.G. Vitillo, D. Gianolio, O. Zavorotynska,
B. Civalleri, S. Jakobsen, M.H. Nilsen, L. Valenzano,
C. Lamberti, K.P. Lillerud, S. Bordiga H-2 storage
in isostructural UiO-67 and UiO-66 MOFs, Physical
Chemistry, Chemical Physics - PCCP 2012 ;Volum 14.(5) s.
1614- 1626 UiO
D. Chen, K. Moljord, A. Holmen A methanol to olefins
review: Diffusion, coke formation and deactivation
SAPO type catalysts, Microporous and Mesoporous
Materials 2012 ;Volum 164. s. 239-250 NTNU
H. Cheng, Y.A. Zhu, Z.J. Sui, X. Zhou, D. Chen Modeling
of fishbone-type carbon nanofibers with cone-helix
structures, Carbon 2012 ;Volum 50.(12) s. 4359-4372
NTNU
S. Chytil, A.M. Lind, E.M.M. Vanhaecke, E.A. Blekkan
Preparation and Characterization of Mnx Oy- Al2O3
Sorbents for H2S Removal from Biomass Gasification
Gas, Energy Procedia 2012 ;Volum 26. s. 98-106 NTNU
SINTEF
R. Dehghan-Niri, J.C. Walmsley, A. Holmen, P.A.
Midgley, E. Rytter, A.H. Dam, A.B. Hungria, J.C.
Hernandez-Garrido, D. Chen Nanoconfinement of
Ni clusters towards a high sintering resistance of
steam methane reforming catalysts, Catalysis Science
and Technology 2012 ;Volum 2.(12) s. 2476-2484 NTNU
SINTEF
X.Z. Duan, J. Ji, G. Qian, C. Fan, Y. Zhu, X. Zhou, D. Chen,
W. Yuan Ammonia decomposition on Fe(110), Co(111)
and Ni(111) surfaces: A density functional theory study,
Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical 2012 ;Volum 357.
s. 81-86 NTNU
X. Duan, G. Qian, J. Zhou, X. Zhou, D. Chen, W. Yuan
Flat interface mediated synthesis of platelet carbon
nanofibers on Fe nanoparticles, Catalysis Today 2012
;Volum 186.(1) s. 48-53 NTNU
X. Duan, G. Qian, C. Fan, Y. Zhu, X.G. Zhou, D. Chen,
W. Yuan Firstprinciples calculations of ammonia
decomposition on Ni(110) surface, Surface Science 2012
;Volum 606. (3-4) s. 549-553 NTNU
X. Duan, G. Qian, X.G. Zhou, D. Chen, W.K. Yuan MCM41 supported Co- Mo bimetallic catalysts for enhanced
hydrogen production by ammonia decomposition,
Chemical Engineering Journal 2012 ;Volum 207. s. 103-108
NTNU
E.A. Eilertsen, B. Arstad, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud Single
Parameter Synthesis of High Silica CHA Zeolites from
Fluoride Media, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
2012 ;Volum 153. s. 94-99 SINTEF UiO
E.A. Eilertsen, M. Haouas, A.B. Pinar, N. Hould, R. Lobo,
K.P. Lillerud, F. Taulelle NMR and SAXS analysis of
connectivity of aluminum and silicon atoms in the clear
sol precursor of SSZ-13 zeolite, Chemistry of Materials
2012 ;Volum 24.(3) s. 571-578 UiO
S.B. Eiras, R. Lødeng, H. Bergem, M.W. Stöcker, L.
Hannevold, E.A. Blekkan Catalytic hydrodeoxygenation
of bio-oil model components over supported
molybdenum carbide, nitride and phosphide catalysts,
UBIOCHEM-III; 2012-11-01 - 2012-11-03 NTNU SINTEF
S.B. Eiras, E.M.M. Vanhaecke, T. Zhao, D. Chen, A.
Holmen Reply to the comment submitted by LFC
de Oliveira, FRL Faulstich, FMZ Zotin on “Raman
spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction study of the phase
transformation of ZrO2-Al2O3 and CeO2- Al2O3
nanocomposites” by S. Boullosa-Eiras, E. Vanhaecke, T.
Zhao, D. Chen, A. Holmen [Catal. Today, 166 (2011) 1017]. Catalysis Today 2012 ;Volum 187.(1) s. 217-217 NTNU
B.C. Enger, V. Frøseth, J. Yang, E. Rytter, A. Holmen
SSITKA analysis of CO hydrogenation on Zn modified
cobalt catalysts, Journal of Catalysis 2012 ;Volum 297. s.
187-192 NTNU
B.C. Enger, A. Holmen Nickel and Fischer-Tropsch
Synthesis, Catalysis reviews. Science and engineering 2012
;Volum 54.(4) s. 437-488 NTNU
B.C. Enger, R. Lødeng, A. Holmen On the nature of
elementary reactions from methane to hydrogen over
transition metals, International journal of hydrogen energy
2012 ;Volum 37.(13) s. 10418-10424 NTNU SINTEF
91
C. Fan, Y.A. Zhu, Y. Xu, Y. Zhou, X.G. Zhou, D. Chen
Origin of synergistic effect over Ni-based bimetallic
surfaces: A density functional theory study, Journal of
Chemical Physics 2012 ;Volum 137.(1) s. - NTNU
J. Fermoso, L. He, D. Chen Production of high purity
hydrogen by sorption enhanced steam reforming of
crude glycerol, International journal of hydrogen energy
2012 ;Volum 37.(19) s. 14047-14054 NTNU
J. Fermoso, L. He, D. Chen Sorption enhanced
steam reforming (SESR): a direct route towards
efficient hydrogen production from biomass-derived
compounds, Journal of chemical technology and
biotechnology (1986) 2012 ;Volum 87.(10) s. 1367- 1374
NTNU
S. Malola, S. Svelle, F.L. Bleken, O. Swang Detailed
Reaction Paths for Zeolite Dealumination and
Desilication From Density Functional Calculations,
Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2012; Volum
51.(3) s. 652-655 SINTEF UiO
O. Mihai, D. Chen, A. Holmen Chemical looping
methane partial oxidation: The effect of the crystal size
and O content of LaFeO3, Journal of Catalysis 2012 ;Volum
293. s. 175-185 NTNU
J. Fermoso, F. Rubiera, D. Chen Sorption enhanced
catalytic steam gasification process: a direct route from
lignocellulosic biomass to high purity hydrogen, Energy
& Environmental Science 2012 ;Volum 5.(4) s. 6358-6367
NTNU
M. Märcz, R.E. Johnsen, P.D.C. Dietzel, H. Fjellvåg The
iron member of the CPO-27 coordination polymer
series: Synthesis, characterization, and intriguing redox
properties, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2012
;Volum 157. s. 62-74 SINTEF UiB UiO
G. Gao, C.Y. Xu, D. Chen, V.P. Singh Spatial and temporal
characteristics of actual evapotranspiration over Haihe
River basin in China. Stochastic environmental research
and risk assessment (Print) 2012 ;Volum 26.(5) s. 655-669
UiO
R.K.B. Nielsen, P. Norby, K.O. Kongshaug, H. Fjellvåg
Synthesis, crystal structure and thermal properties
of Ca- 6(C12H14O4)(4)(CO3)(OH)(2)(H2O)(x) - a 3D
inorganic hybrid material, Dalton Transactions 2012
;Volum 41.(39) s. 12082-12089 FFI UiO
L. He, D. Chen Hydrogen Production from Glucose
and Sorbitol by Sorption-Enhanced Steam Reforming:
Challenges and Promises, ChemSusChem 2012 ;Volum
5.(3) s. 587-595 NTNU
U. Olsbye, S. Svelle, M. Bjørgen, P. Beato, T.V.W.
Janssens, F. Joensen, S. Bordiga, K.P. Lillerud Conversion
of Methanol to Hydrocarbons: How Zeolite Cavity and
Pore Size Controls Product Selectivity, Angewandte
Chemie International Edition 2012 ;Volum 51.(24) s. 58105831 NTNU UiO
F. Huang, D. Chen Towards the upper bound of
electrochemical performance of ACNT@polyaniline
arrays as supercapacitors, Energy & Environmental
Science 2012 ;Volum 5.(2) s. 5833-5841 NTNU
F. Huang, F. Lou, D. Chen Exploring Aligned- CarbonNanotubes@Polyaniline Arrays on Household Al as
Supercapacitors, ChemSusChem 2012 ;Volum 5.(5) s. 888895 NTNU
S. Jakobsen, D. Gianolio, D. Wragg, M.H. Nilsen, H.
Emerich, S. Bordiga, C. Lamberti, U. Olsbye, M. Tilset,
K.P. Lillerud Structural determination of a highly stable
metal-organic framework with possible application
to interim radioactive waste scavenging: Hf-UiO-66,
Physical Review B. Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
2012 ;Volum 86.(12) s. – UiO
92
M. Jensen, S. Morandi, F. Prinetto, A.O. Sjåstad, U.
Olsbye, G. Ghiotti FT-IR characterization of supported
Ni-catalysts: Influence of different supports on the
metal phase properties, Catalysis Today 2012 ;Volum 197.
(1) s. 38-49 SINTEF UiO
U. Olsbye En fremtid uten olje?, Dagens næringsliv 2012
UiO
V. Quemener, M. Alnes, L. Vines, P. Rauwel, O. Nilsen,
H. Fjellvåg, E. Monakhov, B.G. Svensson The work
function of n-ZnO deduced from heterojunctions with
Si prepared by ALD, Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics
2012 ;Volum 45.(31) s. UiO
S.P. Rane, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen Relation
between hydrocarbon selectivity and cobalt particle size
for alumina supported cobalt Fischer-Tropsch catalysts,
Applied Catalysis A : General 2012 ;Volum 437. s. 10-17
NTNU TFoU
J. Restivo, J.J.M. Órfão, M.F.R. Pereira, E.M.M.
Vanhaecke, M. Rønning, Magnus; T. Louranova, L.
Kiwi-Minsker, S. Armenise, E. Garcia-Bordeje Catalytic
ozonation of oxalic acid using carbon nanofibres on
macrostructured supports, Water Science and Technology
2012 ;Volum 65.(10) s. 1854-1862 NTNU
M. Rønning EU-prosjektet FREECATS - Utvikler nye
katalysatorer med karbon, Teknisk Ukeblad 2012-05-25
NTNU
J. Schell, N. Casas, R. Blom, A.I. Spjelkavik, A. Andersen,
J.H. Cavka, M. Mazzotti MCM-41, MOF and UiO-67/
MCM-41 adsorbents for pre-combustion CO2 capture
by PSA: Adsorption equilibria, Adsorption 2012 ;Volum
18.(3-4) s. 213-227 SINTEF
S. Suwarno, Y. Gosselin, J.K. Solberg, J.P. Mæhlen, M.
Williams, B. Krogh, B. Børresen, E. Rytter, E. OchoaFernandez, V. Yartys Selective hydrogen absorption
from gaseous mixtures by BCC Ti-V alloys, International
journal of hydrogen energy 2012 ;Volum 37.(5) s. 41274138 IFE NTNU
S. Suwarno, J.K. Solberg, J.P. Mæhlen, B. Krogh, B.
Børresen, E. Ochoa-Fernandez, E. Rytter, M. Williams,
R.V. Denys, V. Yartys Microstructure and hydrogen
storage properties of as-cast and rapidly solidified Tirich Ti-V alloys, Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society
of China 2012 ;Volum 22.(8) s. 1831-1838 IFE NTNU
D. Wragg, M.G. O’Brien, F.L. Bleken, M. Di Michiel, U.
Olsbye, H. Fjellvåg Watching the Methanol-to-Olefin
Process with Time- and Space-Resolved High-Energy
Operando X-ray Diffraction, Angewandte Chemie
International Edition 2012 ;Volum 51.(32) s. 7956- 7959
UiO
Y. Xu, C. Fan, Y.A. Zhu, P. Li, X. Zhou, D. Chen, W. Yuan
Effect of Ag on the control of Ni-catalyzed carbon
formation: A density functional theory study, Catalysis
Today 2012 ;Volum 186.(1) s. 54-62 NTNU
J. Yang,D. Chen, A. Holmen Understanding the kinetics
and Re promotion of carbon nanotube supported cobalt
catalysts by SSITKA, Catalysis Today 2012 ;Volum 186.(1)
s. 99-108 NTNU
M.L. Yang, Y.A. Zhu, X.G. Zhou, J. Sui, D. Chen FirstPrinciples Calculations of Propane Dehydrogenation
over PtSn Catalysts, Journal of the American Chemical
Society 2012 ;Volum 2.(6) s. 1247- 1258 NTNU
E. Østreng, P. Vajeeston, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg Atomic
layer deposition of lithium nitride and carbonate using
lithium silylamide, RSC Advances 2012 ;Volum 2.(15) s.
6315-6322 UiO
Oral presentations at international
conferences by inGAP and inGAP
associated projects
B.T.L. Bleken, B. Arstad, S. Jørgensen, D. Wragg, J.
Mouzon, K.P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye, S. Svelle Unit cell thick
nanosheets of H-ZSM-5: Spectroscopy and catalysis,
15th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2012- 06-10 - 201206-12 SINTEF UiO
E.A. Blekkan Biodrivstoff via gass og Fischer- Tropsch
syntese: Katalytiske utfordringer. Teknologisk møteplass
- Bioenergi og biodrivstoff (NFR); 2012-06-14 NTNU
E.A. Blekkan Biomass to liquid fuels: The gasification
route, Technoport 2012; 2012-04-16 - 2012-04-18 NTNU
E.A. Blekkan Fra trevirke til diesel, Transportforskning
2012; 2012-09-03 NTNU
S. Braovac, H. Kutzke, S. Jørgensen, A.M. Bouzga, E.W.
Hansen, B. Arstad Alum-treated wood: Characterisation
using infrared spectroscopy and solid state NMR, 12th
National NMR Meeting; 2012- 01-10 - 2012-01-11 SINTEF
UiO
S.B. Eiras, R. Lødeng, H. Bergem, M.W. Stöcker, L.
Hannevold, E.A. Blekkan Catalytic hydrodeoxygenation
of bio-oil model components over supported
molybdenum carbide, nitride and phosphide catalysts,
UBIOCHEM-III; 2012-11-01 - 2012-11-03 NTNU SINTEF
A. Holmen Moderne katalyse - Fra kunst til vitenskap,
Gløshaugen Akademiske Klubb; 2012-11-08 NTNU
K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, A.S. Voronov, G.J.B. Voss,
M. Esmaeili, J. Kehres, H. Granlund, U. Vainio, J.W.
Andreasen, M. Rønning, D.W. Breiby Simultaneous
SAXS and WAXS Measurements Used for insitu
Investigations of Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis, Norwegian
Synchrotron and Neutron User Meeting 2012; 2012-01-30 2012-01-31 NTNU
K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, A. Voronov, G. Voss,
M. Esmaeili, J. Kehres, H. Granlund, U. Vainio, J.W.
Andreasen, M. Rønning, D.W. Breiby In-situ SAXS
studies of Co catalyst nanoparticles, 15th International
Small-Angle Scattering Conference; 2012-11-18 - 2012-11-23
NTNU
93
A.H. Lillebø, E. Rytter, E.A. Blekkan, E. Patanou, A.
Holmen Effect of Alkali on Co-based Fischer-Tropsch
catalysts, International Symposium on Alternative Clean
Synthetic Fuels (SynFuel 2012); 2012-06-29 - 2012-06-30
NTNU
D.S.G. Panditha Vidana, J. Walmsley, D. Chen, A.
Holmen, H.J. Venvik Investigation of metal dusting
corrosion initiation in natural gas conversion, 15th
Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2012-06-10 - 2012-06-12
D.S.G. Panditha Vidana, J. Walmsley, H.J. Venvik
Investigation of metal dusting corrosion initiation in
natural gas conversion, SYNFUEL 2012, International
Symposium on Alternative Clean Synthetic Fuels; 2012-06-29
- 2012- 06-30
M. Rønning, A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, G.J.B. Voss, W.
van Beek, K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, D.W. Breiby, J.W.
Andrerasen, A. Urakawa, A. Holmen Surface changes
in Fischer-Tropsch catalysts at industrially relevant
conditions, 15th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2012- 0610 - 2012-06-12
S. Svelle Katalytiske materialer - Hvordan lage drivstoff
og plast uten olje?, Energidagen 2012; 2012- 03-29 - 201203-29 UiO
N. Tsakoumis, A. Voronov, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E.
Rytter, A. Holmen In-situ investigations of the initial
deactivation in Co-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis,
Syngas Convention; 2012-04-01 - 2012-04- 04 NTNU
N. Tsakoumis, A.S. Voronov, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E.
Rytter, A. Holmen Phase transformations throughout
the induction period of γ-Al2O3 supported cobalt based
Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, 15th International Congress on
Catalysis (ICC 2012); 2012-07-01 - 2012-07-06
H.J. Venvik Co surface science revisited, NordForsk
network on “Atomistic design of new catalysts”; 2012-11-29 2012-11-30 NTNU
H.J. Venvik Hvordan kan ressursene i nord best
utnyttes?, Barentshavkonferansen; 2012-04-23 - 2012-0425 NTNU
G. Voss, A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, W. van Beek, M.
Rønning The state of Promotors in Fischer-Tropsch
Catalysts, Norwegian Synchrotron and Neutron User
Meeting; 2012-01-30 - 2012-01-31 NTNU
94
M.Westgård Erichsen, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye Conversion
of methanol to hydrocarbons over H-SAPO-5: Towards
elucidating the effects of acid strength, Synfuel2012;
2012-06-29 - 2012-06-30 UiO
D. Wragg, F.L. Bleken, H. Fjellvåg, U. Olsbye, M. Di
Michiel, M.G. O’Brien Watching the Methanol to olefin
Process with time and Space Resolved X-ray Diffraction,
European Crystallographic Meeting 27; 2012-08-06 - 201208-11 UiO
D. Wragg, H. Fjellvåg, F.L. Bleken, U. Olsbye, M.G.
O’Brien, M. Di Micheli Watching the MTO Process with
Time and Space Resolved X-ray Diffraction, Norwegian
Synchrotron User Meeting; 2012-01-30 - 2012-01-31 UiO
S. Øien, K.P. Lillerud, S. Bordiga, G.C. Shearer, S. Svelle,
M. Tilset, C. Lamberti From framework to catalyst
Conference on Metal-Organic Frameworks and Open
Framework Compounds; 2012-09-16 - 2012-09-19 UiO
Poster presentations at national and
international conferences
R. Dehghan-Niri, A.S.G. Voronov, A. Holmen, R.
Holmestad, Ø. Borg,E. Rytter, J.C. Walmsley Reduction
of Promoted Cobalt Phase Supported on γ-Al2O3
Studied by Transmission Electron Microscopy, The 2nd
International Symposium on Advanced Electron Microscopy
for Catalysis and Energy Storage Materials, Berlin
Germany, 2012-02-05 to 2012-02-08
B.C. Enger, J. Yang, D. Chen, A. Holmen Reaction
mechanisms for CO hydrogenation: Alternative
rate determining steps based on SSITKA-studies,
International Symposium on alternative Clean Synthetic Fuels
(SynFuel 2012); 2012-06-29 - 2012-06-30 NTNU
B.C. Enger, A. Holmen The cobalt particle size effect in
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: Some perspectives based on
statistics and particle size distribution, 15th International
Congress on Catalysis (ICC 2012); 2012-07-01 - 2012-07-06
NTNU
B.C. Enger, J. Yang, D. Chen, A. Holmen Reaction
mechanisms for CO hydrogenation: Alternative
rate determining steps based on SSITKA-studies,
International Symposium on alternative Clean Synthetic Fuels
(SynFuel 2012); 2012-06-29 - 2012-06-30 NTNU
T. Fjermestad, S. Svelle, O. Swang Mechanisms of
dealumination in zeolite SSZ-13 and of desilication in
SAPO-34, 14th International Conference on Theoretical
Aspects of Catalysis; 2012- 06-26 - 2012-06-30 UiO
J.B. Fløystad, M. Esmaeili, A.P.L. Böttiger, K. Høydalsvik,
A. Diaz, R. Mathiesen, M. Rønning, J.W. Andreasen,
D.W. Breiby Lensless X-Ray Imaging in Non-Ambient
Conditions for Materials Science, Norwegian Synchrotron
and Neutron User Meeting 2012; 2012-01-30 - 2012-01-31
NTNU
J.B. Fløystad, M. Esmaeili, K. Høydalsvik, A. Diaz, R.
Mathiesen, M. Rønning, J.W. Andreasen, D.W. Breiby
In-situ Lensless X-ray Microscopy in Material Science.
“SCANDEM”, Annual Meeting of the Nordic Microscopy
Society; 2012-06-13 NTNU
J.B. Fløystad, M. Esmaeili, K. Høydalsvik, A. Diaz,
R. Mathiesen, M. Rønning, D.W. Breiby In-situ
X-ray Coherent Diffractive Imaging, 7th International
Conference on the Physical Properties and Application of
Advanced Materials; 2012-06-18 NTNU
J.B. Fløystad, M. Esmaeili, K. Høydalsvik, R. Mathiesen,
J.W. Andreasen, M. Rønning, D.W. Breiby Towards 3D
imaging of working catalyst nanoparticles, HYBRIS:
HYbrid Beamline for In-situ 3D Resonant Imaging and
Spectroscopy; 2012-12-12 - 2012-12-12 NTNU
K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, A. Voronov, G.J.B. Voss, A.
Diaz, J. Kehres, H. Granlund, U. Vainio, J.W. Andreasen,
M. Rønning, D.W. Breiby In-situ Investigations of
Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Using Small-Angle X-ray
Scattering, 7th International Conference on the Physical
Properties and Application of Advanced Materials; 2012-0618 NTNU
K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, A. Voronov, G.J.B. Voss,
M. Esmaeili, J. Kehres, H. Granlund, U. Vainio, J.W.
Andreasen, M. Rønning, D.W. Breiby Investigations
of Co Catalyst Nanoparticles in the Fischer-Tropsch
Synthesis Using in-situ SAXS, Norwegian PhD Network on
Nanotechnology for Microsystems; 2012-06-11 - 2012- 0613 NTNU
A.H. Lillebø, S. Håvik, E.A. Blekkan, A. Holmen SiC
as support material for Co-based Fischer-Tropsch
catalysts, 15th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2012-06-10
- 2012-06-12 NTNU
M. Ojeda, J.M. Gonzalez-Carballo, J. Yang, A. Holmen, S.
Garcia-Rodriguez, J.L.G. Fierro, S. Rojas Catalytic effects
of ruthenium particle size on the Fischer-Tropsch
synthesis, Syngas Convention; 2012-04-01 - 2012-04- 04
NTNU
M. Palcut, H. Fjellvåg Synthesis and characterization
of oxygen storage materials with delafossite and
pyrochlore crystal structures, 10th International
Conference Solid State Chemistry 2012; 2012-06-10 2012-06-14 UiO
D.S.G. Panditha Vidana, J. Walmsley, D. Chen, A.
Holmen, H.J. Venvik Investigation of metal dusting
corrosion initiation in natural gas conversion, 15th
Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2012-06-10 - 2012-06-12
D.S.G. Panditha Vidana, J. Walmsley, H.J. Venvik
Investigation of metal dusting corrosion initiation in
natural gas conversion, SYNFUEL 2012, International
Symposium on Alternative Clean Synthetic Fuels; 2012-06-29
- 2012-06-30
E. Patanou, D. Chen, E.A. Blekkan Adsorption of H2 and
CO on cobalt suppported catalysts for the FT synthesis
studied by microcalorimetry - effect of cobalt particle
size, 15th International Congress on Catalysis; 2012-07-01 2012-07-07 NTNU
E. Patanou, E.Z. Tveten,D. Chen, A. Holmen, E.A.
Blekkan Microcalorimetric studies of H2 and CO
suppported catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis,
Syngas Convention; 2012- 04-01 - 2012-04-04 NTNU
G.C. Shearer, S. Forselv, S.M. Chavan,M. Bjørgen, S.
Bordiga, K.P. Lillerud, S. Svelle New Insights on UiO
MOFs by Variable Temperature DR-FTIR, 15th Nordic
Symposium on Catalysis; 2012-06-10 - 2012- 06-12 UiO
NTNU
G.C. Shearer, S. Forselv, S.M. Chavan, M. Bjørgen, S.
Bordiga, K.P. Lillerud, S. Svelle New Insights on ZrUiOMOFs by Variable Temperature DRIFTS, MOF 2012;
2012-09-16 - 2012-09-19 UiO NTNU
S. Suwarno, J.K. Solberg, E. Ochoa- Fernandez, J.P.
Mæhlen, B. Børresen, M. Williams, B. Krogh, E. Rytter,
V. Yartys Titanium-vanadium alloys for selective
hydrogen absorption: the effect of alloy composition
and additives, Renewable Energy Research Conference;
2012-04-16 - 2012-04-17 IFE NTNU
95
H. Sønsteby, M. Getz, D. Chernyshov, O. Nilsen, H.
Fjellvåg Untangling Diffraction Contributions from
Epitaxial Thin Films Becomes Easy – Results from
Recent Experiments at SNBL, Norwegian Synchrotron User
Meeting 2012; 2012-01-30 - 2012-01-31 UiO
H. Sønsteby, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg Growth and
Structural Characterization of Atomic Layer Deposited
LaAlO3 Thin Films (Including the Exotic LAO||STO
Interface), 2nd National Meeting on Inorganic and
Materials Chemistry; 2012-10-11 - 2012-10-12 UiO
H. Sønsteby, E. Østreng, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg
Deposition and X-ray Characterization of Epitaxial
Thin Films of LaAlO3, ALD 2012 & BALD 2012 (12th
International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition);
2012-06-17 - 2012-06-20 UiO
N. Tsakoumis, A.S. Voronov, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E.
Rytter, A. Holmen Phase transformations throughout
the induction period of γ-Al2O3 supported cobalt based
Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, 15th International Congress on
Catalysis (ICC 2012); 2012-07-01 - 2012-07-06 NTNU
M.W. Erichsen, S. Svelle,U. Olsbye H-SAPO-5 as model
catalyst for methanol conversion: Does a lower acid
strength shift the alkene formation mechanism?, 15th
International Catalysis Conference; 2012-07-01 - 2012-0706 UiO
J. Yang, D. Chen, A. Holmen New approach for kinetic
modeling of Fischer-Tropsch on cobalt based catalyst,
15th International Congress on Catalysis (ICC 2012); 201207-01 - 2012-07-06 NTNU
J. Yang, J. Zhu, A.H. Lillebø, D. Chen, A. Holmen Effects
of interfacial properties of hierarchically structured Co
catalysts on Fischer- Tropsch synthesis, International
Symposium on Alternative Clean Synthetic Fuels (SynFuel
2012); 2012-06-29 - 2012-06-30 NTNU
J. Zhu, D. Chen, M. Yang, Y. Yu, X. Zhou, A. Holmen
Selective C-H Bond Activation of Propane on Platinum
Nanoparticles with Different Sizes and Shapes, 15th
International Congress on Catalysis (ICC 2012); 2012-07-01
- 2012- 07-06 NTNU
96
2013
PhD theses
S. F.Teketel Shape Selective Conversion of Methanol to
Hydrocarbons over Uni-Dimensional 10-ring Zeolites
2013-03-22.
N. B. Muddada The Influence of Dopants on Copper
Chloride Catalysts for Ethylene Oxychlorination
Reaction 2013-03-15.
inGAP Publications
D.S.G. Panditha Vidana, J. Walmsley, H.J. Venvik The
initiation of metal dusting corrosion in conversion
of natural gas to syngas studied under industrially
relevant conditions. In press, Industrial Engineering &
Chemistry Research (2013)
D.S.G. Panditha Vidana, H.J. Venvik, J. Walmsley
Investigation of the Initial Stage of Metal Dusting
Corrosion in the Conversion of Natural Gas to Synthesis
Gas Paper no. 2769 NACE Corrosion 2013 - International
Conference & Expo.
L.R. Aramburo, S. Teketel, S. Svelle,S.R. Bare, B. Arstad,
H.W. Zandbergen, U. Olsbye, F. M. F de Groot , B.M.
Weckhuysen Interplay Between Nanoscale Reactivity
and Bulk Performance of H-ZSM-5 Catalysts during the
Methanol-To-Hydrocarbons Reaction Journal of Catalysis
307 (2013) 185-193.
B.-T. L. Bleken, M.F. Giordanino, P. Beato, S. Svelle, K.P.
Lillerud, S. Bordiga Probing the surface of nanosheet
H-ZSM-5 with FTIR spectroscopy Physical Chemistry
Chemical Physics 15 (2013) 13363-13370.
B.-T. L. Bleken, D.S. Wragg, B. Arstad, A.E. Gunnæs,
J. Mouzon, S. Helveg, L.F. Lundegaard, P. Beato, S.
Bordiga, U. Olsbye, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud Unit cell thick
nanosheets of zeolite H-ZSM-5: Structure and activity
Topics in Catalysis 56 (2013) 558-566.
F. Bleken, F. Bonino, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud, S. Bordiga,
P. Beato, T.V.W. Janssens, S. Svelle Catalyst deactivation
by coke formation in microporous and desilicated
zeolite H-ZSM-5 during the conversion of methanol to
hydrocarbons Journal of Catalysis 307 (2013) 62-73.
A. Holmen, H. J. Venvik, R. Myrstad, J. Zhu, D. Chen
Monolithic, Microchannel and Carbon Nanofibers/
Carbon Felt Reactors for Syngas Conversion by FischerTropsch Synthesis. Catalysis Today 216 (2013) 150-157.
T.V.W. Janssens, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye Kinetic modeling of
deactivation profiles in the Methanol to Hydrocarbons
(MTH) reaction: A combined autocatalytic/hydrocarbon
pool approach Journal of Catalysis 308 (2013) 122-130.
P. Kumar, J.W. Thybaut, S. Teketel, S. Svelle, P. Beato, U.
Olsbye, G.B. Marin Single-Event Microkinetics (SEMK)
for methanol to hydrocarbons (MTH) on H-ZSM-23 215
Catalysis Today (2013) 224-232.
P. Kumar, J.W. Thybaut, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye, G.B. Marin
Single-Event Microkinetics for methanol to olefins on
H-ZSM-5 Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 52
(2013) 1491-1507.
E. Rytter, E. Ochoa-Fernández, A. Fahmi, In: Catalytic
Process Development for Renewable Materials, P. Imhof
and J.-K. van der Waal (Eds.):“ Biomass-to-Liquids by
the Fischer-Tropsch process” Wiley 2013, s. 265-308.
N.E. Tsakoumis, R. Dehghan, R.E. Johnsen, A. Voronov,
W. van Beek, J. Walmsley, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, D. Chen,
M. Rønning, A. Holmen A combined in situ XAS/
XRPD-Raman study of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over
a carbon supported Co catalyst Catal. Today, 205 (2013)
86– 93
M.W. Erichsen, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye The influence of acid
strength on product selectivity and mechanisms during
methanol conversion Catalysis Today 215 (2013) 216-223.
M.W. Erichsen, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye H–SAPO–5 as
methanol-to-olefins (MTO) model catalyst: Towards
elucidating the effects of acid strength Journal of
Catalysis 298 (2013) 94-101.
G.C. Shearer, S. Forselv, S. Chavan, S. Bordiga,
K. Mathisen, M. Bjørgen, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud
In situ Infrared Spectroscopic and Gravimetric
Characterisation of the Solvent Removal and
Dehydroxylation of the Metal Organic Frameworks UiO66 and UiO-67 Topics in Catalysis 56 (2013) 770-782.
Invited lectures at international conferences
A. Holmen, B.C. Enger, S. Ran, E. Rytter C5+ selectivity
on modified alumina supported Co-based FischerTropsch catalysts. Invited lecture. 245th ACS National
Meeting, New Orleans, April 7-11, 2013, LA, USA
A. Holmen Monolithic, Microchannel and Carbon
Nanofibers/Carbon Felt Reactors for Syngas Conversion
by Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis. Plenary lecture.
ICOSCAR-4, 25-27 September 2013, Beijing, China.
U. Olsbye The Methanol to Hydrocarbons reaction,
plenary lecture, ABC-7 conference, Tokyo, Japan, May 1215, 2013.
M. Rønning, A. Voronov, N.E. Tsakoumis, G. Voss, W.
van Beek, K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, D.W. Breiby, J.W.
Andreasen, A. Urakawa, A. Holmen Multi-technique
characterisation of Fischer-Tropsch catalysts at
industrially relevant conditions, Keynote lecture, E-MRS
Spring Meeting 2013, May 27-31. 2013, Strasbourg, France
M. Rønning Nanomaterialer – viktig for gode framtidige
løsninger for energi og miljø, Nanokonferansen 2013,
March 18, 2013, Oslo, Norway
inGAP associated project papers
Ø. Borg, Z. Yu, D. Chen, E.A. Blekkan, E. Rytter,
A. Holmen The effect of water on the activity and
selectivity for carbon nanofiber supported cobalt
Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, Topics in Catalysis 2013
B.C. Enger, V. Frøseth, J. Yang, E. Rytter, A. Holmen
SSITKA analysis of CO hydrogenation on Zn modified
cobalt catalysts, Journal of Catalysis 2013, Volum 297,
s.187-192.
T. Fjermestad, S. Svelle, O. Swang Mechanistic
Comparison of the Dealumination in SSZ-13 and the
Desilication in SAPO-34, Journal of Physical Chemistry C
117 (2013) 13442-13451.
N. Hammer, K. Mathisen, M. Rønning The effect of
thermal treatment on Au/TiO2 CO oxidation catalysts
on a structured carbon support, Topics in Catalysis, 56
(2013), 637–649
97
F. Hayer, H. Bakhtiary-Davijany, R. Myrstad, A. Holmen,
P. Pfeifer, H.J. Venvik Characteristics of integrated micro
packed bed reactor – heat exchange configurations
in the direct synthesis of dimethyl ether, Chem. Eng.
Processing: Process Intensification 70 (2013) 77-85.
A.H. Lillebø, S. Håvik, E.A. Blekkan, A. Holmen FischerTropsch Synthesis on SiC Supported Cobalt Catalysts,
Topics Catal. 56 (2013) 730-736.
A.H. Lillebø, A. Holmen, B.C. Enger, E.A. Blekkan
Fischer-Tropsch conversion of biomass-derived
synthesis gas to liquid fuels, WIREs Energy Environ. 2
(2013) 507-524.
A.H. Lillebø, E. Patanou, J. Yang, E.A. Blekkan, A.
Holmen The effect of alkali and alkaline earth elements
on cobalt based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, Catal. Today
215 (2013) 60-66
O. Mihai, S. Raaen, D. Chen, A. Holmen Preparation
of stable cubic LaFeO3 nanoparticles using carbon
nanotubes as templates, J. Matr. Chem. A. 1 (2013) 70067011.
N. Muthuswamy, J. Gomez de la Fuente, P. Ochal, R.
Giri, S. Raaen, S. Sunde, M. Rønning, D. Chen Towards
a highly-efficient fuel-cell catalyst: Optimization of
Pt particle size, supports and surface-oxygen group
concentration, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 15 (2013) 3803 –
3813
N. Muthuswamy, J. Gomez de la Fuente, D.T. Tran, J.C.
Walmsley, M. Tsypkin, S. Raaen, S. Sunde, M. Rønning,
D. Chen Ru@Pt core-shell nanoparticles for methanol
fuel cell: Control and effects of shell composition, Int. J.
Hydrogen Energy, 38 (2013) 16631-16641
E. Patanou, E.Z Tveten, D. Chen, A. Holmen, E.A.
Blekkan Microcalorimetric studies of H2 and CO on
Co/γ-Al2O3 catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis,
Catal. Today 214 (2013) 19-24.
M. Rotan, E. Rytter, M.A. Einarsrud, T. Grande Solid
state mechanism leading to enhanced attrition
resistance of alumina based catalyst supports for
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, Journal of the European
Ceramic Society 2013, Volum 33, s. 1-6.
98
N.E. Tsakoumis, R. Dehghan, R.E. Johnsen, A. Voronov,
W. van Beek, J. Walmsley, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, D. Chen,
M. Rønning, A. Holmen A combined in situ XAS-XRPDRaman study of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over a
carbon supported Co catalyst, Catalysis Today 205 (2013)
86-93.
M. Tsypkin, J. Gomez de la Fuente, S. Garcia Rodriguez,
Y. Yu, P. Ochal, F. Seland, O. Safonova, N. Muthuswamy,
M. Rønning, D. Chen, S. Sunde Effect of Heat Treatment
on the Electrocatalytic Properties of Nano-Structured
Ru Cores with Pt Shells, Journal of Electroanalytical
Chemistry 704 (2013) 57–66
L.M. Yang, R. Ponniah, V. Ponniah, S. Svelle, M. Tilset
A quantum mechanically guided view of Cd-MOF-5
from formation energy, chemical bonding, electronic
structure, and optical properties, Microporous and
Mesoporous Materials 175 (2013) 50-58.
J. Yang, Y. Qi, J. Zhu, Y. Zhu, D. Chen, A. Holmen
Reaction mechanism of CO activation and methane
formation on Co Fischer-Tropsch catalyst: A combined
DFT, transient and state-state kinetic modelling, J. Catal.,
308 (2013) 37-49.
J. Zhu, A. Holmen, D. Chen Carbon Nanomaterials in
Catalysis: Proton Affinity, Chemical and Electronic
Properties, and their Catalytic Consequences,
ChemCatChem 5 (2013) 378-401.
J. Zhu, J. Yang, A.H. Lillebø, Y. Zhu, Y. Yu, A. Holmen, D.
Chen Compact reactor for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
based on hierarchically structured Co catalysts, Catal.
Today 215 (2013) 121-130.
T. Zhao, M. Rønning, D. Chen Preparation of
nanocrystalline Na2ZrO3 for high-temperature CO2
acceptors: Chemistry and mechanism, J. Energy Chem. 22
(2013) 387-393
Oral presentations at international
conferences by inGAP and inGAP
associated projects
E.A. Blekkan, A. Holmen, D. Chen, J. Yang, A.H. Lillebø,
E. Patanou The influence of Alkali and Alkaline Earth
Elements on a Co/γ- Al2O3 Fischer-Tropsch Catalyst,
Lecture, 23st North American Catalysis Society Meeting,
June 2 – 7 2013, Louisville, KY, USA.
P.V.D.S. Gunawardana, T.T.M. Nguyen, J. Walmsley, A.
Holmen, D. Chen, H.J. Venvik Study of Metal Dusting
Corrosion Initiation in Conversion of Natural Gas to
Syngas, 10th Natural Gas Conversion Symposium, 2013-0302 - 2013-03-07, Doha, Qatar
A. Holmen, S.P. Rane, B.C. Enger, E. Rytter Catalyst
Properties Determining the C5+ selectivity for Co Based
Fischer-Tropsch Catalysts, Lecture, 23st North American
Catalysis Society Meeting, June 2 – 7 2013, Louisville, KY,
USA.
A. Holmen, P. Radstake, M. Rønning Oxygen-Assited
Dehydrogenation of Ethane over PtSn, Lecture,
EuropaCat XI, 1-6 September 2013, Lyon, France
D.S.G. Panditha Vidana, H.J. Venvik, J. Walmsley
Investigation of the Initial Stage of Metal Dusting
Corrosion in the Conversion of Natural Gas to Synthesis
Gas, NACE Corrosion 2013 - International Conference & Expo,
2013-03-17 - 2013-03-21 Orlando, FL
M. Rønning, A. Voronov, N.E. Tsakoumis, G. Voss, W.
van Beek, K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, D.W. Breiby,
A. Urakawa In situ characterisation of cobalt-based
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts: Strategies to
improve (surface) sensitivity of bulk techniques,
Norwegian Catalysis Symposium, December 2-3. 2013,
Trondheim, Norway
A.O. Sjåstad, J. Karthikeyan, H. Fjellvåg Layered double
hydroxides – from synthesis to application, 3rd National
Meeting on Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, 2013-10-10 2013-10-11 UiO
W. Slawinski Modelling of SAPO-18/34 intergrowth
structure, 3rd National Meeting on Inorganic and Materials
Chemistry, 2013-11-10 - 2013.11.11
S. Svelle, T. Fjermestad, S. Malola, M. Zokaie, K.P.
Lillerud, O. Swang DFT studies of T-atom distribution
and mobility in zeolites and zeotypes, Oral presentation
at: 17th International Zeolite Conference, Moscow, Russia,
July 7-12, 2013.
N.E. Tsakoumis, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter,
A. Holmen Investigations on the deactivation and
regeneration of Co-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
catalysts, Lecture. EuropaCat XI, 1-6 September 2013,
Lyon, France
N.E. Tsakoumis, D. Chen, M. Rønning Combining
reaction kinetics with spectroscopic measurements –
Part B the KinCat experience, Oral presentation, 36th
Eurokin workshop, Trondheim, Norway, 11 June 2013.
N.E. Tsakoumis, M. Rønning, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A.
Holmen In situ and ex situ investigations on the
deactivation of Co-based Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
catalysts, Oral presentation, 10th Natural Gas Conversion
Symposium Gas Conversion: The Clean Energy of the Future
(NGCS), Doha, Qatar, 2-7 March 2013.
N.E. Tsakoumis, D. Chen, M. Rønning Combining
reaction kinetics with spectroscopic measurements,
Oral presentation, 35th Eurokin workshop, Hedon, UK, 2728 February 2013.
G. Voss, A. Voronov, J.B. Fløystad, M. Rønning The state
of promotors (Ni, Re) in Co Fischer Tropsch Catalysts,
10th Natural Gas Conversion Symposium Gas Conversion:
The Clean Energy of the Future (NGCS), Doha, Qatar, 2-7
March 2013
E. Zacharaki, H. Fjellvåg, A.O. Sjåstad Model catalyst for
Fischer Tropsch Synthesis: the story of Cobalt-Rhenium
(CoRe) nanoparticles, 3rd National Meeting on Inorganic
and Materials Chemistry, 2013-10-10 - 2013-10-11 UiO
Poster presentations at national and
international conferences
B.T.L. Bleken, S. Bordiga, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye, K.P.
Lillerud FT-IR spectroscopy with probe molecules on
nanosheet H-ZSM-5, 7th International Symposium on AcidBase Catalysis, 2013-05-12 - 2013-05-15 UiO
M.W. Erichsen, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye The influence
of catalyst acid strength on reactions relevant
to methanol-to-hydrocarbons (MTH) catalysis,
Europacat2013, Lyon, 01.09.2013 – 06.09.2013
K. Hemm, Catalysis, Chemistry Grand Prix; 2013-11-28.
UiO
S.M. Hernández, C. Kjølseth, S. Svelle
Desilicated mesoporous zeolites for methane
dehydroaromatization, 17th International Zeolite
Conference, 2013-07-07 - 2013-07-12 Moscow (Russia)
S.M. Hernández, S. Svelle, C. Kjølseth Catalytic
membrane reactor for methane dehydroaromatization,
XIth European Congress on Catalysis, 2013-09-01 - 201309-06 Lyon (France).
99
M. Kalyva, H. Fjellvåg, A.O. Sjåstad Compositional
and size control in PtRh Nanoparticles prepared by
Microwave Synthesis, 3rd National Meeting on Inorganic
and Materials Chemistry, 2013-10-10 - 2013-10-11 UiO
H. Romår, A.H. Lillebø, P. Tynjälä, A. Holmen, E.A.
Blekkan, U. Lassi H2-TPR Study of Ru-Co and Re-Co
catalysts supported on γ-Al2O3, TiO2, SiC, EuropaCat XI,
1-6 September 2013, Lyon, France
R. Smith, M. Anderson, M. Attfield, H. Fjellvåg, W.
Slawinski, D. Wragg, D. Akporiaye, B. Arstad, J. Cavka,
A. Lind, T. Fuglerud MTO Catalysts: A New Toolbox For
Characterising SAPO Intergrowths, 17th International
Zeolite Conference, 2013.07.07 - 2013.07.12
M. Strømsheim, H.J. Venvik, A. Borg Heterogenous
Catalysis for Energy Transformations – Model systems
for Co-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, SUNCAT Summer
Institute 2013.
S. Svelle, T. Fjermestad, S. Malola, M. Zokaie, K.P.
Lillerud, O. Swang Theoretical studies of T-atom
distribution and mobility in zeolites and zeotypes, 7th
International Symposium on Acid-Base Catalysis, ABC-7,
Tokyo, Japan, May 12-15, 2013.
M. Wycisk, G. Singh, J. Yang, A. Holmen, D. Chen New
approach towards the synthesis of well-defined FischerTropsch catalysts for the steady-state isotopic transient
kinetic analysis (SSITKA), EuropaCat XI, 1-6 September
2013, Lyon, France.
J. Yang, D. Chen, A. Holmen New Approach for Kinetic
Modeling of Fischer-Tropsch on Cobalt Based Catalyst,
23st North American Catalysis Society Meeting, June 2 – 7
2013, Louisville, KY, USA.
2014-2015
PhD theses
D.S.G. Panditha Vidana Carbon formation phenomena
and the initial stage of metal dusting corrosion - an
experimental investigation 2014-01-24.
M.W. Erichsen Mechanistic studies of acid-catalysed
hydrocarbon reactions in zeolitic materials 2014-09-26
W. Skistad Shape selectivity and lifetime in methanol to
hydrocarbons conversion over medium pored zeolites
2014-08-08.
100
A. Voronov Sensitivity enhancement of X-ray
absorption spectroscopy applied to Co-based FischerTropsch synthesis catalysts NTNU 2014-02-28. ISBN
978-82-326-0044-1
inGAP Publications
P.V.D.S. Gunawardana, T.T.M. Nguyen, J.C. Walmsley,
H. J. Venvik The initiation of metal dusting corrosion
in conversion of natural gas to syngas studied under
industrially relevant conditions. Industrial & Engineering
Chemistry Research 53 (2014) 1794-1803
P.V.D.S. Gunawardana, H.J. Venvik, J. Walmsley
Investigation of the Initial Stage of Metal Dusting
Corrosion in the Conversion of Natural Gas to Synthesis
Gas. Paper no. 2769 NACE Corrosion 2013 - International
Conference & Expo.
T.V.W. Janssens, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye Kinetic modeling of
deactivation profiles in the Methanol to Hydrocarbons
(MTH) reaction: A combined autocatalytic/hydrocarbon
pool approach Journal of Catalysis 308 (2013) 122-130.
W. Skistad, S. Teketel, F.L. Bleken, P. Beato, S. Bordiga,
M.H. Nilsen, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud Methanol
conversion to hydrocarbons (MTH) over H-ITQ-13 (ITH)
zeolite Topics in catalysis 2014 ;Volum 57.(1-4) s. 143-158
S. Teketel, M.W. Erichsen, F.L. Bleken, S. Svelle, K.P.
Lillerud, U. Olsbye Shape selectivity in zeolite catalysis.
The Methanol to Hydrocarbons (MTH) reaction RSC
Catalysis Series 26 (2014) 173-211.
S. Teketel, M.W. Erichsen, F.L. Bleken, S. Svelle, K.P.
Lillerud, U. Olsbye Shape selectivity in zeolite catalysis.
The Methanol to Hydrocarbons (MTH) reaction in J.
Spivey, Y.-F. Han, K Dooley (Ed.s) Catalysis Volume 26,
Royal Society of Chemistry (2014) 179-217.
S. Teketel, U. Olsbye, K.P. Lillerud, P. Beato, S. Svelle CoConverson of Methanol and Light Alkenes over Acidici
Zeolite Catalyst H-ZSM-22: Simulted Recycle of NonGasoline Range Products Applied Catalysis A: General 494
(2015) 68-76
N. Tsakoumis, R. Dehghan-Niri, R.E. Johnsen, A.
Voronov, W. Van Beek, J. Walmsley, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter,
D. Chen, M. Rønning, A. Holmen A combined in situ
XAS-XRPD-Raman study in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
over a carbon supported Co catalyst. Catalysis Today 2013;
Volum 205. s. 86-93
N. Tsakoumis, R. Dehghan-Niri, M. Rønning, J.
Walmsley, Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, A. Holmen X-ray
absorption, X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy
study of spent cobalt based catalyst in semi-commercial
scale Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Applied Catalysis A :
General 2014; Volum 479. s. 59-69
A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, N. Hammer, W. van Beek, H.
Emerich, M. Rønning The state and location of Re in Co–
Re/Al2O3catalysts during Fischer–Tropsch synthesis:
Exploring high-energy XAFS for in situ catalysts
characterisation. Catalysis Today 2014; Volum 229. s. 23-33
A. Voronov, A. Urakawa, W. van Beek, N. Tsakoumis,
H. Emerich, M. Rønning Multivariate curve resolution
applied to in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy data:
An efficient tool for data processing and analysis.
Analytica Chimica Acta 2014; Volum 840. s. 20-27
N. Muddada, T. Fuglerud, C. Lamberti, U. Olsbye Tuning
the Activity and Selectivity of CuCl2/γ-Al2O3 Ethene
Oxychlorination Catalyst by Selective Promotion Top
Catal 57 (2014) 741–756.
G.C. Shearer, S. Chavan, J. Ethiraj, J.G. Vitillo, S. Svelle,
U. Olsbye, C. Lamberti, S. Bordiga, K.P. Lillerud Tuned
to Perfection: Ironing Out the Defects in Metal−Organic
Framework-66, Chemistry of Materials 26 (2014) 40684071.
inGAP Invited lectures at national and
international conferences
U. Olsbye Zeolite-catalysed conversion of methanol to
hydrocarbons, EECAT-1, Tianjin, China, Oct. 10-11, 2014.
(keynote lecture)
U. Olsbye Methane conversion to higher hydrocarbons
via oxygenates, GECAT, Cluny, France, May 12-15, 2014.
(plenary lecture)
M. Rønning SNBL: Celebrating 20 Years of User
Operation, Nordic X-Ray Science Days, September 29 –
October 1, 2014, Lund, Sweden
U. Olsbye Hvert atom sin plass – Nanomaterialer for
energisektoren, Cutting Edge, Oslo, 16.10.2014
inGAP associated project papers
M. Ahmed, D. Wragg, O. Nilsen, H. Fjellvåg, Synthesis
and Properties of Ethyl, Propyl, and Butyl Hexaalkyldisilanes and Tetrakis(tri-alkylsilyl)silanes,
Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie. 640(14),
s2956–2961. doi: 10.1002/zaac.201400276
N.H. Andersen, A. Karlsson, H.P. Hersleth, K.K.
Andersson In Crystallo Resonance Raman Spectroscopic
Disclosure of the Ferryl Stretching Mode in Myoglobin,
Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry 2014 ;Volum 19.
Suppl. 1. s.S339-S339
Bellussi, Giuseppe; Caro, Jürgen; Kärger, Jörg; Schüth,
Ferdi; Stöcker, Michael Wilhelm; Weitkamp, Jens,
Hellmut G. Karge (1931-2013) Obituary, Microporous and
Mesoporous Materials 2014 ;Volum 184. s.70-71
D.O. Berstad, R. Anantharaman, R. Blom, K. Jordal, B.
Arstad NGCC post-combustion CO2 capture with Ca/
carbonate looping: Efficiency dependency on sorbent
properties, capture unit performance and process
configuration, International Journal of Greenhouse Gas
Control 2014 ;Volum 24. s.43-53 ENERGISINT
R. Blom, S.F. Håkonsen, C.A. Grande Rotating bed
reactor for CLC: Bed characteristics dependencies on
internal gas mixing, Applied Energy 2014 ;Volum 113.
s.1952-1957
Z. Bohström, B. Arstad, K.P. Lillerud Preparation of
high silica chabazite with controllable particle size.
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2014 ;Volum 195.
s.294-302
M. Brebu, T. Tamminen, L. Hannevold, M.W. Stöcker,
I. Spiridon Catalytic upgrading of co-pyrolysis oils
from bisphenol A polycarbonate and lignins, Polymer
degradation and stability 2014 ;Volum 102.(1) s.88-94
D.S. Wragg Time and space resolved XRD studies of
catalytic reactors, 15th European Powder Diffraction
Conference; 15-6-14 to 18-6-14; Aarhus, Denmark.
R.Y. Brogaard, R. Henry, Y. Schuurman, A.J. Medford,
P.G. Moses, P. Beato, S. Svelle, J.K. Nørskov, U. Olsbye
Methanol-to-hydrocarbons conversion: The alkene
methylation pathway J. Catal. 314 (2014) 159–169.
D.S. Wragg Processing Extremely Large Powder
Diffraction Datasets with Parametric Rietveld Methods
,23rd International Union of Crystallography Congress; 5-814 to 12-8-14; Montreal, Canada.
R.Y. Brogaard, C.M. Wang, F. Studt Methanol-Alkene
Reactions in Zeotype Acid Catalysts: Insights from a
Descriptor-Based Approach and Microkentic Modeling.
ACS Catal. 2014,4, 5404-4509.
101
S.M. Chavan, G.C. Shearer, S. Svelle, U. Olsbye, F.
Bonino, J. Ethiraj, K.P. Lillerud, S. Bordiga, Synthesis and
Characterization of Amine-Functionalized Mixed-Ligand
Metal−Organic Frameworks of -66 Topology Inorg. Chem.
53 (2014) 9509−9515.
S.B. Eiras, R. Lødeng, H. Bergem, M.W. Stöcker, L.
Hannevold, E.A. Blekkan Catalytic hydrodeoxygenation
(HDO) of phenol over supported molybdenum carbide,
nitride, phosphide and oxide catalysts. Catalysis Today
2014 ;Volum 223.(March) s.44-53
S.B. Eiras, R. Lødeng, H. Bergem, M.W. Stöcker, L.
Hannevold, E.A. Blekkan Potential for metal-carbide,
-nitride, and -phosphide as future hydrotreating (HT)
catalysts for processing of bio-oils. ACS Catalysis 2014
;Volum 26. s.29-71
S. Øien, F. Agostini, S.Svelle, E. Borfecchia, K.
Lomachenko, L. Mino, E. Gallo, S. Bordiga, U.Olsbye, K.P.
Lillerud, C. Lamberti Probing Reactive Platinm Sites in
UIO-67 Zirconium Metal-organix Frameworks. Chem.
Mater., 2015, 27 (3), pp 1042–1056
S. Kolboe Proton Affinity Calculations with High Level
Methods Journal of Chemical Therory and Calcuations 2014,
10, 3123-3128
P. Lotsch, M. Boltz, B. Louis, S. Chavan, U. Olsbye
Catalys optimazation for enhanced propylne formation
in the methanol-to-olifins reaction Comptes Rendus
Chimie s. 6
M.W. Erichsen, K. De Wispelaere, K. Hemelsoet, S.L.C.
Moors, T. Deconinck, M. Waroquier, S. Svelle, V. Van
Speybroeck, U. Olsbye How zeolitic acid strength
and composition alter the reactivity of alkenes and
aromoatics towards methanol, Journal of Catal.
J. Ethiraj, E. Albanese, B. Civalleri, J.G. Vitillo, F. Bonino,
S.M. Chavan, G.C. Shearer, K.P. Lillerud, S. Bordiga
CO2 Adsorption in Amine Funxtionalized Mixed Ligand
Metal-organic Frameworks of UiO –Topology. 10 OCT
2014, DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201402694
A. Grande, J. Delgado, I. Agueda, M. Uguina, J. Sotelo, P.
Brea Adsorption and Diffusion of H2, CO, CH4, and CO2
in BPL Activated Carbon and 13X Zeolite: Evaluation of
Performance in Pressure Swing Adsorption Hydrogen
Purification by Simulation. Industrial & Engineering
Chemistry Research 2014 ;Volum 53.(40) s.15414-15426
102
C.A. Grande, A.M. Lind, Ø.B. Vistad, D. Akporiaye Olefin
– Paraffin Separation using Calcium-ETS-4. Industrial
& Engineering Chemistry Research 2014 ;Volum 53.(40)
s.15522-15530
C.A. Grande, J. Mota A Tribute to a Global Scientist:
Preface to the Professor Alírio Egídio Rodrigues
Festschrift. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
2014 ;Volum 53.(40) s.15301-15302
C.A. Grande, J.H. Cavka, G. Mondino, R. Blom HighPressure Adsorption of CO2 and CH4 in Zr-MOFs.
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2014 ;Volum
53.(40) s.15500-15507
M. F. Iozzi, P. Vajeeston, R. Vidya, P. Ravindran, Ponniah;
H. Fjellvåg Structural and electronic properties of
transparent conducting delafossite: a comparison
between the AgBO2 and CuBO2 families (B = Al, Ga, In
and Sc, Y) RSC Advances 2015 ;Volum 5.(2) s. 1366-1377
UiO
V. Miikkulainen, O. Nilsen, H. Li, M. Laitenen, S. W.
King, T. Sajavaara, H. Fjellvåg Atomic layer deposited
lithium aluminum oxide: (In)dependency of film
properties from pulsing sequence. Journal of Vacuum
Science & Technology. A. Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films 2015
;Volum 33:01A101.
UiO
S.M. Hanetho, I. Kaus, C. Simon, A.M. Bouzga, T.
Grande, M.A. Einarsrud Synthesis and characterization
of hybrid aminopropyl silane-based coatings on
stainless steel substrates. Surface & Coatings Technology
2014 ;Volum 238. s.1-8
K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, A. Voronov, G. Voss,
M. Esmaeili, J. Kehres, H. Granlund, U. Vainio, J.W.
Andreasen, M. Rønning, D.W. Breiby Morphology
changes of Co catalyst nanoparticles at the onset
of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, The Journal of Physical
Chemistry C 2014 ;Volum 118.(5) s. 2399-2407
K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, T. Zhao, M. Esmaeili,
A. Diaz, J.W. Andreasen, R. Mathiesen, M. Rønning,
D.W. Breiby, D. Werner. In situ X-ray ptychography
imaging of high-temperature CO2 acceptor particle
agglomerates. Applied Physics Letters 2014 ;Volum 104.(24)
N. Kasian, A. Tuel, E. Verheyen, C.E.A. Kirschhock,
F. Tauelle, J.A. Martens NMR Evidence for Specific
Germanium Siting in IM-12 Zeolite. Chemistry of
Materials; 2014,26, 5556-5565.
N. Kasian, P.S. Yaremov, O.V. Shvets, L. Burel, E.
Puxenat, A. Tuel Influence of thermal treatments on
phase composition and acidity of mesoporous tungsten
oxide. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials Volume 194,
August 2014, Pages 15-23
Y. Qi, J. Yang, D. Chen, A. Holmen Recent Progresses in
Understanding of Co-Based Fischer–Tropsch Catalysis
by Means of Transient Kinetic Studies and Theoretical
Analysis Catalysis Letters 2015; Volum 145.(1) s. 145-161
NTNU SINTEF
M. U. Nagell, S. Kumar, M. H. Sørby, H. Fjellvåg, A. O.
Sjåstad Structural and magnetic aspects of La4(Co1xNix)3O10+δ (0 ≤ x ≤ 1). Phase Transitions 2015 IFE UiO
F. Lundvall, D. Wragg, P.D.C. Dietzel, H.
Fjellvåg Dimethyl 3,3′-dimethoxybiphenyl-4,4′dicarboxylate. Acta Crystallographica Section E:
Structure Reports Online. 70(4), s o449.doi: 10.1107/
S1600536814005613
P. Samarasingha, C.I. Thomas, H. Fjellvåg, Investigation
of Li+ insertion in columbite structured FeNb2O6 and
rutile structured CrNb2O6 materials. Electrochimica Acta
2015 ;Volum 153. s.232-237
UiO
A. O. Sjåstad, N. H. Andersen, P. Vajeeston, J.
Karthikeyan, B. Arstad, A. Karlsson, H. Fjellvåg
On the Thermal Stability and Structures of Layered
Double Hydroxides Mg1-xAlx(OH)2(NO3)x·mH2O (0.18
≤ x ≤ 0.38). European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry 2015
;Volum 2015.(10) s. 1775-1788 IFE SINTEF UiO
I. Lezcano-Gonzalez, U. Deka, B. Arstad, A. Van
Yperen-De Deyne, K. Hemelsoet, M. Waroquier, V. Van
Speybroeck, B.M. Weckhuysen, A.M. Beale Determining
the storage, availability and reactivity of NH3 within
Cu-Chabazite-based Ammonia Selective Catalytic
Reduction systems. Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics PCCP 2014 ;Volum 16.(4) s.1639-1650
I. Lezcano-Gonzalez, U. Deka, H.E. van der Bij, P.
Paalanen, B. Arstad, B.M. Weckhuysen, A.M. Beale
Chemical deactivation of Cu-SSZ-13 ammonia selective
catalytic reduction (NH3-SCR) systems. Applied Catalysis
B: Environmental 2014 ;Volum 154-155. s.339-349
X. Liu, N. Kasian, A. Tuel New insights into the
degermanation process of ITW-17 zeolites. Microporous
and Mesoporous Materials190 (2014) 171-180
F. Lundvall, D. Wragg, P.D.C. Dietzel, H.
Fjellvåg 4,4′-dimethoxybiphenyl-3,3′-dicarboxylic acid.
Acta Crystallographica Section E: Structure Reports Online.
70(5), s o615 doi:10.1107/S1600536814008599
S. Chytil, M. Kure, R. Lødeng, E. A. Blekkan, Edd Anders
On the initial deactivation of MnxOy-Al2O3 sorbents
for high temperature removal of H2S from producer
gas Fuel processing technology 2015; Volum 133. s.183-194
NTNU SINTEF
F. Lundvall, D. Wragg, P.D.C. Dietzel, H. Fjellvåg Methyl
5-iodo-2-methoxybenzoate. Acta Crystallographica Section
E: Structure Reports Online. 70(4), s o462.doi: 10.1107/
S1600536814005868
A. Montebelli, C.G. Visconti, G. Groppi, E. Tronconi,
S. Kohler, H.J. Venvik, R. Myrstad Washcoating and
chemical testing of a commercial Cu/ZnO/Al2O3
catalyst for the methanol synthesis over copper opencell foams. Applied Catalysis A : General 2014 ;Volum 481.
s.96-103
N. Vicinanza, I-H. Svenum, L. N. Næss, T. Peters, R.
Bredesen, A. Borg, H. J. Venvik
Thickness dependent effects of solubility and surface
phenomena on the hydrogen transport properties of
sputtered Pd77%Ag23% thin film membranes Journal
of Membrane Science 2015 Volum 476. s.602-608 NTNU
SINTEF
H. Nagayoshi, S. Diplas, J. Walmsley, N.H. Andersen,
A. Karlsson, J.S. Graff, V. Chirvony, J.M. Pastor, A.
Ulyashin One-step formation of nanostructures on
silicon surfaces using pure hydrogen-radical-initiated
reactions. Physica Status Solidi (a) applications and
materials science 2014 ;Volum 211.(1) s.231-238
U. Olsbye Hydrocarbon processing: Catalytic
Combustion and Partial Oxidation to Syngas in D.
Duprez, F. Cavani (Ed.s), Handbook of Advanced Methods
and Processes in Oxidation Catalysis, Imperial College
Press (2014), 198-215.
C. Perinu, B. Arstad, A.M. Bouzga, K.J. Jens 13C and 15N
NMR Characterization of Amine Reactivity and Solvent
Effects in CO2 Capture. Journal of Physical Chemistry B
2014 ;Volum 118.(34) s.10167-10174
103
C. Perinu, B. Arstad, A.M. Bouzga, J.A. Svendsen, K.J.
Jens NMR-based carbamate decomposition constants of
linear primary alkanolamines for CO2 capture. Industrial
& Engineering Chemistry Research 2014 ;Volum 53.(38)
s.14571-14578
S. Øien, D. Wragg, H. Reinsch, S. Svelle, S. Bordiga, C.
Lamberti, K.P. Lillerud Detailed Structure Analsys of
Atomic Positions and Defects in Zirconium Metal –
Organic Frameworks. Crystal Growth & Desgin. 2014, 14
(11), pp 5370–5372
W.A. Slawinski, D. Wragg, D. Akporiaye, H.
Fjellvåg Intergrowth structure modelling in
silicoaluminophosphate SAPO-18/34 family. Microporous
and Mesoporous Materials. 195, s 311- 318. doi: 10.1016/j.
micromeso.2014.04.024
T. Fjermestad, S. Svelle, O. Swang Desilication of
SAPO-34: Reaction mechanisms from periodic DFT
calculations Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2015 ;Volum
119.(4) s. 2073-2085 SINTEF UiO
A.I. Spjelkavik, A. Arya, S. Divekar, T. Didriksen, R.
Blom Forming MOFs into spheres by use of molecular
gastronomy methods. Chemistry - A European Journal
2014 ;Volum 20.(29) s.8973-8978
C. Sprung, B. Arstad, U. Olsbye Methane Steam
Reforming over a Ni/NiAl2O4 Model Catalyst—Kinetics
ChemCatChem 6 (2014) 1969 – 1982.
C. Sprung, P.N. Kechagiopoulos, J.W. Thybaut, B. Arstad,
U. Olsbye, G.B. Marin Microkinetic evaluation of normal
and inverse kinetic isotope effects during methane
steam reforming to synthesis gas over a Ni/NiAl2O
model catalyst Applied Catalysis A: General Volume
492, 231–242
M.W. Stöcker, R. Tschentscher Biomass to Liquid
Biofuels via Heterogeneous Catalysis. I: Fuel Production
with Heterogeneous Catalysis. CRC Press 2014 ISBN
9781482203714. s.213-252
H.E. van der Bij, L.R. Aramburo, B. Arstad, J.J. Dynes,
J Wang, B.M. Weckhuysen Phosphatation of zeolite
H-ZSM-5: A combined microscopy and spectroscopy
study. ChemPhysChem 2014 ;Volum 15.(2) s.283-292
J. Yang, S.B. Eiras, R. Myrstad, P. Pfeifer, H.J. Venvik, A.
Holmen Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis over High-Loading
CO-Based Catalysts in a Microreactor American Chemical
Society, Division of Fuel Chemistry 2014 ;Volum 59.(2) s.
828-830
L.M. Yang, E. Ganz, S. Svelle, K.P. Lillerud, M. Tilset
Comprehensive Exploration of the Newly Synthized
Zirconium Metal-Organic-Frameworks UiO-66,67,68
and Analogues. Journal of Materials Chemistry 2014
104
G. Voss, E.A. Chavez Panduro, A. Midttveit, J.B. Fløystad,
K. Høydalsvik, A. Gibaud, D.W. Breiby, M. Rønning
Mesostructured alumina as powders and thin films.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2014; Volum 2.(25) s.
9727-9735
T. Fjermestad, S. Svelle, O. Swang Mechanism of
Si island formation in SAPO-34 Journal of Physical
Chemistry C 2015 ;Volum 119.(4) s. 2086-2095 SINTEF
UiO
M. W. Erichsen, J. S. Martinez-Espin, F. Joensen, S.
Teketel, P. D. Campo, K.P. Lillerud, S. Svelle, P. Beato,
U. Olsbye Syngas to Liquids via Oxygenates. I: SmallScale Gas to Liquid Fuel Synthesis. CRC Press 2015 ISBN
9781466599383. s. 441-473 UiO
Oral presentations at international
conferences by inGAP and inGAP
associated projects
B. Arstad, A.M. Lind, K.A. Andreassen, P. Joanna, K.
Thorshaug, R. Blom In-situ XRD studies of dolomite
based CO2 sorbents. GHGT-12; 2014-10-05 - 2014-10-09
R. Blom MOFs towards application: Requirements for
use within CO2 capture. 1st International Symposium
on Energy Challenges & Mechanics (ISECM); 2014-07-08 2014-07-10
R. Blom, B. Arstad, R.H. Heyn, U.E. Aronu, K.A. Hoff, T.
Didriksen, S.J. Vevelstad Use of metal-organics based
solvents for CO2 capture. GHGT-12; 2014-10-05 - 201410-09
F. Dadgar, R. Myrstad, A. Holmen, H.J. Venvik Catalyst
Deactivation during One-step Dimethyl Ether Synthesis
from Synthesis Gas ISCRE 23 & APCRE 7; Bangkok,
Thailand, 2014-09-07 - 2014-09-10
A. Holmen, J. Yang, S.B. Eiras, R. Myrstad, P. Pfeifer, H.J.
Venvik Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over high-loading
Co-based catalysts in a microreactor 248th American
Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition; 2014-08-10
- 2014-08-14
J. Karthikeyan, H. Song, U. Olsbye, H. Fjellvåg, A.O.
Sjåstad Supported nickel based catalysts, Ni/Mg(Al)O,
for natural gas conversion, prepared via delamination
and restacking of MgAl- and NiAl-nanosheets. 16th
Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-17
UiO.
N. Tsakoumis, R. Dehghan, A. Voronov, J. Walmsley,
Ø. Borg, E. Rytter, D. Chen, M. Rønning, A. Holmen A
combined in situ XAS-XRPF-Raman study of FischerTropsch synthesis over a carbon supported cobalt
catalyst, 6th International Symposium on Carbon for
Catalysis; 2014-06-22 - 2014-06-25
M. Kalyva, H. Fjellvåg, A.O. Sjåstad Engineering the
morphology, composition and structure of PtRh
Nanoparticles by Microwave Irradiation Synthesis. 4th
National meeting on Inorganic and Materials Chemistry;
2014-10-29 - 2014-10-30 UiO.
N. Tsakoumis, M. Rønning, E. Rytter, A. Holmen In situ
monitoring of cobalt supported catalysts for FischerTropsch synthesis under realistic activation, reaction
and regeneration conditions. 16th Nordic Symposium on
Catalysis (NSC2014); 2014-06-15 - 2014-0
L.F. Lundegaard, S. Teketel, W. Skistad, U. Olsbye, K.P.
Lillerud, P. Beato, S. Svelle Morphology Controlled
Lifetime and Selectivity in Zeolite Catalysis, TwentyThird Congress and General Assembly of the International
Union of Crystallography, August 5th-12th, 2014,
Montreal, Canada
M.W. Erichsen, K. De Wispelaere, S.L.C. Moors, T.
Deconinck, M. Waroquier, K. Hemelsoet, V. Van
Speybroeck, U. Olsbye The influence of catalyst
acid strength on reactions relevant for Methanol To
Hydrocarbons (MTH) catalysis, 16th Nordic Catalysis
Symposium; 2014-06-22 - 2014-06-24
U. Olsbye Methanol to hydrocarbons reaction: Kinetic
studies of individual reaction steps as a tool for
fundamental mechanistic understanding, ACS Spring
Meeting, Dallas, March 16-20, 2014.
K.R. Rout, T. Fuglerud, D. Chen, H.A. Jakobsen
Modeling and Simulation of Oxy-chlorination Reactor,
International Symposium on Chemical Reaction Engineering
(ISCRE), 2014, Bangkok, Thailand
C. Perinu, B. Arstad, A.M. Bouzga, K.J. Jens 15N NMR
spectroscopy to investigate amine absorbents for CO2
capture, UTCCS-2 conference; 2014-01-28 - 2014-01-30
Poster presentations at national and
international conferences
M. Rønning Opening of Carbocat-VI, 6th International
Symposium on Carbon for Catalysis; 2014-06-22 - 2014-06-25
M. Rønning, A. Voronov, N. Tsakoumis, G. Voss, W.
Van Beek, K. Høydalsvik, J.B. Fløystad, D.W. Breiby,
A. Urakawa In situ characterisation of cobalt-based
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalysts: Strategies to
improve (surface) sensitivity of bulk techniques,
Norwegian Catalysis Symposium 2013; 2013-12-02 - 2013-1203
M.D. Strømsheim Investigations of Co single crystal
surfaces and thin films as FischerTropsch model
systems 5th Workshop in NordForsk Program “An
interdisciplinary approach to atomistic design of new
catalysts”, Häckeberga, Sweden, November 24-25, 2014
S. Teketel, L.F. Lundegaard, W. Skistad, U. Olsbye, K.P.
Lillerud, S. Svelle, P. Beato Morphology induced shape
selectivity in zeolite catalysis, 247th ACS National Meeting
and Exposition, March 16-20, 2014, Dallas, Texas
C. Ahoba-Sam, M.W. Erichsen, U. Olsbye The influence
of acid strength on ethene oligomerization, NSC2014
- 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, 2014-06-15 - 201406-17
B.T.L. Bleken, K.P. Lillerud Revealing the nature of
external aluminium sites on nanosheets H-ZSM-5,
NSC2014 - 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2014-06-15
- 2014-06-17
R.Y. Brogaard,Y. Ganjkhanlou, N.H. Andersen, B.T.L.
Bleken, F. Giordanino, G. Berlier, U. Olsbye, S.
Bordiga Transition metal-doped zeolite catalysts for
ethene oligomerization: characterization by in situ
spectroscopy and DFT calculations, NSC2014 - 16th Nordic
Symposium on Catalysis; 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-17
F. Dadgar, R. Myrstad, A. Holmen, H.J. Venvik
Deactivation of H-ZSM-5 during Methanol Dehydration
to Dimethyl Ether , Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Oslo,
Norway, June 15-17, 2014
105
P. del Campo, K.P. Lillerud, U. Olsbye, P. Beato,S. Stian
Improved Catalytic Performance for the Methanol to
Gasoline Reaction over Mesoporous One-Dimensional
10-Ring Zeolites Obtained by Desilication, NSC2014 - 16th
Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-17
M.D. Strømsheim Experimental investigations of Co
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis model systems 4th Workshop
in NordForsk Program “An interdisciplinary approach to
atomistic design of new catalysts”, Tromsø, Norway,
June2-3, 2014.
R. Henry, B.T.L. Bleken, U. Olsbye Ethylene
oligomerization performance of ZSM-5: effect of zeolite
morphology and nickel incorporation, NSC2014 - 16th
Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-17
K.R. Rout, T. Fuglerud, D. Chen, H.A. Jakobsen A
Numerical Study of Multicomponent Mass Diffusion
Pellet Model for Oxy-chlorination Process, 16th Nordic
Symposium on Catalysis, 2014, Oslo
M. Kalyva, H. Fjellvåg, A.O. Sjåstad Tuning of
morphology and composition of Platinum and Platinum
Rhodium Nanoparticles by Microwave Irradiation
Synthesis, 11th International Conference on Nanosciences &
Nanotechnologies (NN14); 2014-07-08 – 2014-07-11 UiO.
C.A. Grande, R. Blom Cryogenic Adsorption Equilibrium
and Kinetics of CO2 and CH4 in zeolites. 3rd Trondheim
Gas Technology Conference; 2014-06-04 - 2014-06-05
N. Kasian, P. del Campo, A. Tuel, S. Svelle Mesoporous
ITQ-22 zeolite in the methanol-to-hydrocarbons
reaction, NSC2014 - 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis;
2014-06-15 - 2014-06-17
S.H. Kwak, S. Etemadi, S.M. Chavan, S.H. Morejudo,
S. Svelle, U. Olsbye Effect of zeolite topology and
acid strength on product selectivity in conversion
of methanol to hydrocarbons, NSC2014 - 16th Nordic
Symposium on Catalysis; 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-17
P. Losch, M. Boltz, U. Olsbye, B. Louis Methanol-ToOlefins : Conversion over Tailor-made MFI-Type
Zeolites, NSC2014 - 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis;
2014-06-15-2014-06-17
K. Lukaszuk, S. Svelle; K.P. Lillerud, P. Beato Progress
in modification of zeolite morphology and surface
architecture, NSC2014 - 16th Nordic Symposium on
Catalysis; 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-17
G.C. Shearer, S.M. Chavan, J. Ethiraj, J.G. Vitillo, S.
Svelle, U. Olsbye, C. Lamberti, S. Bordiga, K.P. Lillerud
Tuned to Perfection: Ironing out the Defects in UiO-66,
NSC2014 - 16th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis; 2014-06-15
- 2014-06-17
M.D. Strømsheim, H.J. Venvik, A. Borg Model Systems
for Co Fischer-Tropsch catalysts, Nordic Symposium on
Catalysis, Oslo, Norway, June 15-17, 2014
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