by Jess Adamson | Sep 21, 2021 | Research
Multi-principal element alloys (MPEAs) are alloys that consist of 5 or more elements with a concentration between 5 and 35 atom percent, and for which quite often a single phase with simple crystal symmetry is obtained. Where classical alloy design assumed the use of...
by Jess Adamson | Sep 20, 2021 | Research
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) is a process used to synthesize ultra-clean diesel from crude-oil alternative feedstocks, such as biomass, municipal waste and natural gas. The application of FTS in the chemical industry is experiencing a resurgence, due to increased...
by Jess Adamson | Sep 20, 2021 | Research
An overarching challenge of electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction (eCO2RR) is to find a highly active catalyst that can produce hydrocarbons at a high current density and a relatively low overpotential. In a recent study published in Nature Communications,...
by Jess Adamson | Aug 3, 2021 | Research
In spite of several successful applications of high-power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) systems to reactive sputter depositions of dielectric oxide films, there are still substantial problems with arcing on target surfaces during the reactive deposition...
by Jess Adamson | Aug 2, 2021 | Research
Operando/in-situ spectroscopy as a powerful material characterization tool grows rapidly and shines light on various fields such as heterogeneous catalysis, electrocatalysis, photocatalysis and batteries. The characterization of chemical and structural properties of...
by Jess Adamson | Aug 2, 2021 | Research
Urea-SCR aftertreatment systems have been implemented in lean burn vehicles to reduce NOx emissions in order to meet government regulations. Current commercial catalysts (Cu- and Fe- promoted zeolites) are able to achieve very high NOx removal efficiencies once they...
