Robert Dagle

Characterization and Development of a Cu/ZrO2/SiO2 Catalyst for the Conversion of Bio-Derived Ethanol to Linear Butenes

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

Project type

Contracted Time

The overall objective of this study is to further investigate our recent catalyst innovation enabling the selective, single-step conversion of bio-derived ethanol to 1- and 2-butene (linear butenes)…

Characterization and development of a Ni-based catalysts for the conversion of methane into H2 and solid carbon

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

The overall objective of this study is to further develop PNNL’s Regenerable Catalytic Pyrolysis (ReCaP) process to generate scaled CO2-free hydrogen (H2) from methane. The solid carbon is…

Characterization and Development of a Ag/ZrO2/SiO2 Catalyst for the Conversion of Bio-Derived Ethanol to Linear Butenes

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

The overall objective of this study is to further investigate our recent catalyst innovation enabling the selective, single-step conversion of bio-derived ethanol to 1- and 2-butene (linear butenes)…

MgO-based double salt absorbent for warm temperature CO2 capture

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

David King

CO2 absorbent development also has gained attention for syngas clean up from fossil fuel power plants, and other industrial areas which produce a highly concentrated stream of CO2 as a byproduct,…

MgO-based double salt absorbent for warm temperature CO2 capture

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

David King

CO2 absorbent development has gained great attention as a part of syngas clean up from fossil fuel gasification power plants, as well as other industrial applications which produce a highly…

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…

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…

Olefins by High-Intensity Oxidation (Scope 46868)

Lead Institution

Washington State University

Principal Investigator

Yong Wang

Project type

Exploratory Research

Velocys, Inc., the Dow Chemical Company, and Battelle, management and operations contractor of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), will develop processes to create Olefins by High…

Characterization and Development of a Ag/ZrO2/SiO2 Catalyst for the Conversion of Bio-derived Ethanol to Linear Butenes

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 1- and 2-butene (linear butenes). …

Development of a catalyst for the steam reformation of JP-10

Lead Institution

Energia Technologies, INC

Principal Investigator

Duyen Nguyen

Project type

Exploratory Research

An upcoming project with Energia Technologies will involve catalysis development for the steam reformation of JP-10 – a navy logistics fuel. Development will include catalyst performance assessment…

Characterization and development of a Ni-based catalysts for the Conversion of methane into H2 and solid carbon

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

The overall objective of this study is to investigate a recent catalyst innovation that enables the stable conversion of methane to CO2-free H2 and solid carbon. The solid carbon is selectively…

Propane Reforming Process Development

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

The proposed project is to investigate the conversion of propane to a hydrogen-rich reformate stream for commercially-deployed portable fuel cell applications. Most of these applications occur in…

Characterization and Development of a Ag/ZrO2/SiO2 Catalyst for the Conversion of Bio-Derived Ethanol to Linear Butenes

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

The overall objective of this study is to further investigate our recent catalyst innovation enabling the selective, single-step conversion of bio-derived ethanol to 1- and 2-butene (linear butenes)…

Hydrogen Production-(Steam Reforming of hydrocarbons including methane, propane, gasoline, jet fuel and biomass derived products)

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

Project type

Large-Scale EMSL Research

Hydrogen Production-(Steam Reforming of hydrocarbons including methane, propane, gasoline, jet fuel and biomass derived products)

Characterization and Development of a Ag/ZrO2/SiO2 Catalyst for the Conversion of Bio-Derived Ethanol to Linear Butenes

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

The overall objective of this study is to further investigate our recent catalyst innovation enabling the selective, single-step conversion of bio-derived ethanol to 1- and 2-butene (linear butenes)…

Microsampling Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer Development

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Helen Kreuzer

Project type

Exploratory Research

We are using a combination of laser ablation, catalytic reactor technology, and systems engineering to develop a novel device that converts the O and H in solid organic samples to CO and H2,…

Characterization and development of a Ni-based catalysts for the conversion of methane into H2 and solid carbon co-product

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

The overall objective of this study is to investigate a recent catalyst innovation that enables the stable conversion of methane to CO2-free H2 and solid carbon co-product. The solid carbon co…

Steam Reforming of Methanol over Highly Active and Selective Pd/ZnO Catalyst

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

Project type

Exploratory Research

Pd/ZnO catalysts are currently being investigated for steam reforming of methanol. Unlike precious metal-based catalysts, Pd/ZnO catalysts not only exhibited high activity, but more importantly very…

Characterization and Development of a Ag/ZrO2/SiO2 Catalyst for the Conversion of Bio-Derived Ethanol to Linear Butenes

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

The overall objective of this study is to further investigate our recent catalyst innovation enabling the selective, single-step conversion of bio-derived ethanol to 1- and 2-butene (linear butenes)…

Development of Catalysts for the Selective Conversion of Biomass Derived Products to Fuels or Hydrogen

Lead Institution

Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Principal Investigator

Ayman Karim

Project type

Exploratory Research

The large increase in energy demand by emerging economies and the environmental concerns over the use of fossil fuels has led to the focus on renewable energy sources such as biomass. Several…

Characterization and development of a Ni-based catalysts for the conversion of methane into H2 and solid carbon

Lead Institution

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Robert Dagle

The main objectives in this project are to continue our investigation into Ni/Cu bimetallic catalysts active for the thermocatalytic decomposition (TCD) of methane. Thermocatalytic decomposition (TCD…

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…

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…

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