Catalytic Monoliths with Narrow Particle Size Distribution in Washcoats with Well-Defined Gradients (C02)

• Subject Area: Solid State and Surface Chemistry, Material Synthesis ; Technical Chemistry
• Term: since 2021
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 426888090

This project aims at developing highly active and selective structured catalysts, bridging the gap between model catalysts and more realistic reactor systems. The best candidates for both the supports and noble metal clusters/particles are used for washcoating monoliths. This requires the scale-up of promising cluster / nanoparticle preparation routes with narrow size distribution, targeted washcoat preparation and zone and dual layer coating along with online / in situ monitoring of their formation processes. They are used for X-ray microscopy, spatially resolved catalytic/structural studies and transient lab bench tests as well as for correlating the properties to the manufacturing process.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1441: Tracking the active site in heterogeneous catalysis for emission control (TrackAct)
• Applicant Institution: Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
• Project Heads: Professorin Dr. Silke Behrens; Professor Dr. Jan-Dierk Grunwaldt