Karl Albrecht

Combined Surface Characterization and Computation Study of a LaxZryOz Catalyst for the Catalytic Upgrading of Biomass-derived Compounds into Biofuels and Renewable Chemicals

Lead Institution

Archer Daniels Midland Company

Principal Investigator

Karl Albrecht

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

The overall goal of this proposal is to understand the specific factors responsible for the enhanced catalytic activity and stability under hydrothermal conditions of a LaxZryOz catalyst versus a…

Conversion of Biomass-Derived Oxygenates to Fuels Using Mixed Oxide Catalysts

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

The overall approach of this project is to leverage recent light oxygenate production research, and evaluate multiple, alternative pathways to fuels that may ultimately reduce cost and improve…

Advanced Characterization of a Ag/ZrO2/SiO2 Catalyst for the Conversion of Bio-derived Ethanol to Butadiene

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

The overall objective of this study is to further investigate a recent catalyst innovation enabling the selective, single step conversion of bio-derived ethanol to butadiene. We intend to advance…

Develop fundamental surface science characterization data for use in improving mixed alcohol synthesis catalysts via Computational Investigation of Ethanol Synthesis from Biomass-derived Syngas Using Rh-based Catalysts

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Shawn Kathmann

Project type

Exploratory Research

Novel catalyst design is essential and combined experimental and theoretical/computational catalysis can provide the essential mechanisms, influence of promoters, energetics, selectivity, and…

Develop fundamental surface science characterization data for use in improving mixed alcohol synthesis catalysts via Computational Investigation of Ethanol Synthesis from Biomass-derived Syngas Using Rh-based Catalysts

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Shawn Kathmann

Project type

Exploratory Research

Novel catalyst design is essential and combined experimental and theoretical/computational catalysis can provide the essential mechanisms, influence of promoters, energetics, selectivity, and…

Catalyst and Material Development for Warm Cleanup of Biomass or Coal-Derived Syngas: Tar, Methane, Inorganic Contaminant Species, and CO2 Removal

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

Project type

Exploratory Research

Syngas from biomass or coal has many applications in the area of catalytic fuels and chemicals synthesis, as well as hydrogen production for petroleum refineries, ammonia synthesis and for fuel cell…

Computational and Experimental Investigations into Ethanol and Higher (C2+) Oxygenate Synthesis from Biomass-derived Syngas Using Rh-based Catalysts

Lead Institution

Archer Daniels Midland Company

Principal Investigator

Karl Albrecht

Novel catalyst design is essential and combined experimental and theoretical/computational catalysis can provide the essential mechanisms, influence of promoters, energetics, selectivity, and…

A Computational Investigation of Ethanol Synthesis from Biomass-derived Syngas Using Rh-based Catalysts on a Carbon Support

Lead Institution

Archer Daniels Midland Company

Principal Investigator

Karl Albrecht

Project type

Limited Scope

Lab-scale fixed bed reactor testing has demonstrated significant differences in the behavior of catalysts on alternative supports (e.g. carbon versus silica). To work to explain some of these…

Catalytic Reformation of the Bio-oil Aqueous Fraction: Reforming Catalyst Development

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

Bio-oils must be upgraded if they are to be used as a replacement diesel and gasoline fuel. The overall goal of this project is to examine the feasibility of steam reforming the aqueous fraction of…

Steam Reforming of Biomass-Derived Oxygenated Species: Catalyst Development through Combined Experimental-Computational Studies

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

Bio-oils must be upgraded if they are to be used as a replacement diesel and gasoline fuel. The overall goal of this project is to examine the feasibility of steam reforming the aqueous fraction of…

Steam Reforming of Biomass-Derived Oxygenated Species: Catalyst Development through Combined Experimental-Computational Studies

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

Bio-oils must be upgraded if they are to be used as a replacement diesel and gasoline fuel. The overall goal of this project is to examine the feasibility of steam reforming the aqueous fraction of…

Steam Reforming of Biomass-Derived Oxygenated Species: Catalyst Development through Combined Experimental-Computational Studies

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

Bio-oils must be upgraded if they are to be used as a replacement diesel and gasoline fuel. The overall goal of this project is to examine the feasibility of steam reforming the aqueous fraction of…

Combined Surface Characterization and Computation Study of a LaxZryOz Catalyst for the Catalytic Upgrading of Biomass-derived Compounds into Biofuels and Renewable Chemicals

Lead Institution

Archer Daniels Midland Company

Principal Investigator

Karl Albrecht

Catalytic upgrading of biomass is a challenging task in part because of the presence of water. Many conventional catalysts were developed for petroleum-based feedstocks. Often these catalysts are…

EMSL Science Overview

Karl Albrecht

Projects

Combined Surface Characterization and Computation Study of a LaxZryOz Catalyst for the Catalytic Upgrading of Biomass-derived Compounds into Biofuels and Renewable Chemicals

Conversion of Biomass-Derived Oxygenates to Fuels Using Mixed Oxide Catalysts

Advanced Characterization of a Ag/ZrO2/SiO2 Catalyst for the Conversion of Bio-derived Ethanol to Butadiene

Develop fundamental surface science characterization data for use in improving mixed alcohol synthesis catalysts via Computational Investigation of Ethanol Synthesis from Biomass-derived Syngas Using Rh-based Catalysts

Develop fundamental surface science characterization data for use in improving mixed alcohol synthesis catalysts via Computational Investigation of Ethanol Synthesis from Biomass-derived Syngas Using Rh-based Catalysts

Catalyst and Material Development for Warm Cleanup of Biomass or Coal-Derived Syngas: Tar, Methane, Inorganic Contaminant Species, and CO2 Removal

Computational and Experimental Investigations into Ethanol and Higher (C2+) Oxygenate Synthesis from Biomass-derived Syngas Using Rh-based Catalysts

A Computational Investigation of Ethanol Synthesis from Biomass-derived Syngas Using Rh-based Catalysts on a Carbon Support

Catalytic Reformation of the Bio-oil Aqueous Fraction: Reforming Catalyst Development

Steam Reforming of Biomass-Derived Oxygenated Species: Catalyst Development through Combined Experimental-Computational Studies

Steam Reforming of Biomass-Derived Oxygenated Species: Catalyst Development through Combined Experimental-Computational Studies

Steam Reforming of Biomass-Derived Oxygenated Species: Catalyst Development through Combined Experimental-Computational Studies

Combined Surface Characterization and Computation Study of a LaxZryOz Catalyst for the Catalytic Upgrading of Biomass-derived Compounds into Biofuels and Renewable Chemicals