Laboratory for Heterogeneous catalysis and advanced materials
We develop new catalytic materials to promote energy efficient and environmentally friendly chemical processes. Specifically, we focus on the conversion of waste biomass and natural gas to alternative fuels and chemicals. The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art analytical techniques to study the properties and performance of solid catalysts. We work on a variety of catalytic materials including mixed oxide porous materials, nano-particles and polymer-metal composites.