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Microkinetic modelling of catalytic processes

In our projects, in this area we employ quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, laboratory experiment and kinetic modelling to produce fundamental, validated mechanisms. We employ th more...

Supervisor(s): Montoya, Alejandro (Dr)

Combined drying and crystallization in spray drying

This project will investigate a new combined approach to producing new engineered particles with controlled particle properties with reduced stickiness to improve the yield from pro more...

Supervisor(s): Langrish, Timothy (Professor)

Process intensification of fluidised bed reactors

The aim of the project is investigate novel fluidised bed configurations that will improve performance and reduce capital and operating costs for commercial installations. more...

Supervisor(s): Harris, Andrew (Professor)

Designing tailored nanomaterials for CO2 capture

In this project we will develop a porous coating for our novel nano-structured CaO sorbent which will prevent abrasion of the particles inside the fluidised bed reactor, and th more...

Supervisor(s): Harris, Andrew (Professor)

Fuels and chemicals from biomass

This research involves investigating the production of fuels and chemicals from biomass through novel processing routes that have minimal environmental impact. more...

Supervisor(s): Montoya, Alejandro (Dr), Harris, Andrew (Professor)

Catalytic micro-combustion

In this project, we study the microkinetics of methane/natural gas oxidation over catalysts using quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, laboratory experiment and kinetic modelling. more...

Supervisor(s): Montoya, Alejandro (Dr)

Synthesis of single walled nanotubes in fluidised beds

This project involves synthesis of single walled nanotubes in fluidised beds. more...

Supervisor(s): Harris, Andrew (Professor)

Novel, nanoporous silicon carbide nanomaterials

This project involves the preparation, characterisation and comparison of porous, silicon carbide films utilising various polymeric precursors and techniques. more...

Supervisor(s): Harris, Andrew (Professor)

Nanotube purification

This project involves the development of conventional and microwave powered acid digestion processes which successfully remove catalysts and their supports from the nanotube product more...

Supervisor(s): Harris, Andrew (Professor)

Characteristics of oxygen-enriched combustion

This project involves studying the characteristics of oxygen-enriched combustion more...

Supervisor(s): Masri, Assaad (Professor)