Supported Metal Catalysts — Issues and Opportunities
Stuart Soled, ExxonMobil
Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Ethane to Ethylene
Anne M. Gaffney, AMG Catalysis and Chemistry Consulting, LLC
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Sulfur-Resistant Pd– Alloy Membranes for H2 Purification
Jim Miller, Carnegie Mellon University
Nature of Catalytic Active Surface Sites on Semiconductor Photocatalysts for Splitting of Water
Somphonh Peter Phivilay, Lehigh University (Student Speaker)
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John Kitchin, Carnegie Mellon
Meeting Program — April 2013
John Kitchin
Department of Chemical Engineering,
Carnegie Mellon University
Abstract — Electrochemical water splitting may be in integral part of future energy storage strategies by enabling energy storage in chemical bonds. One of the primary sources of inefficiency in the water splitting reaction is the oxygen evolution reaction, which has high reaction barriers that require additional applied electric potential to drive the reactions at practical rates. The most active electrode materials in acid electrolytes include ruthenium and iridium oxides, which are expensive but necessary for stability. In alkaline environments, many base metal oxides become stable, although they are still less active than Ru and Ir oxides. It has been known that small amounts of Fe can promote the electrochemical activity of nickel oxides, making it almost as active as cobalt oxide. We have investigated the mechanisms behind the promotion using in situ Raman and synchrotron spectroscopies as well as ex situ characterization techniques. Interestingly, we found the electrode changes under oxygen evolution conditions, turning from an oxide to an oxyhydroxide phase. Furthermore, the composition of the electrolyte has a significant effect on the oxygen evolution activity. We will discuss these results and their implications in finding better oxygen evolution electrocatalysts.
Each year the Catalysis Club of Philadelphia recognizes an outstanding member of the catalysis community, who has made significant contributions to the advancement of Catalysis. Such advancement can be scientific, technological, or in organization leadership. The Award consists of a plaque and a $1000 cash prize.
We appreciate your help in submitting nominations. The entire nomination package, including a resume and recommendation letters, should not be more than 10 pages and should include a ½ page tentative award announcement. The deadline for the receipt of nominations is April 19, 2013. Prior nomination packages sent in 2011 or later will automatically be considered for the 2013 Award.
Nomination letter along with supporting materials should be emailed to fedeyjm@jmusa.com.
Joseph Fedeyko
Johnson Matthey ECT
436 Devon Park Drive
Wayne, PA 19087
Tel. 610–341‑8218
Fax 610–341‑3495
Dear colleagues, it is our pleasure to announce the 1st International Symposium on Mesoporous Zeolites (ISMZ) to be held in the 246th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, September 8–12, 2013, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
The symposium is intended for building a community for the scientists and engineers involved in research, development, and utilization of mesoporous zeolites, hierarchical zeolites, nano-zeolites, etc., from both academia and industries, to promote open sharing internally and externally with the broader scientific community. The two-day program (exact date to be determined) will be hosted within the seminar sessions of the Division of Energy and Fuels, which includes oral presentations (30–40 min for keynote speakers and 20–30 min for the rest) on any or all of the area involving the preparation, characterization, and applications of such materials.
Abstract submission will be open between Feb. 1- Apr. 1, 2013 through abstracts.acs.org. Instructions on how to submit abstracts can be found here and the pre-print template here. Travel and accommodation information is available at www.acs.org.
If you have any question, please contact the symposium organizers: ISMZ-Online, Prof. Javier Garcia-Martinez, or Dr. Kunhao (Eric) Li. We sincerely welcome you and look forward to meeting you this Fall.
Division of Energy and Fuels — American Chemical Society
246thACS National Meeting & Exposition
September 8–12, 2013 ♦ Indianapolis, Indiana USA
Call for Papers
Symposium features research, development, and planning on energy conversion and fuel production. Based on invitation, internationally recognized experts will represent promising research developments of the next generation of energy and fuels. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Energy Conversion, Storage and Utilization
- Smart Grid Technologies
- Fuel Production and Utilization
- Advancements in Energy-related Materials
Organizers
Prof. Xianqin Wang
Department of Chemical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology
323 MLK Blvd., University Heights
Newark, NJ 07102–1982 USA
973–596‑5707
Xianqin@NJIT.EDU
Prof. Yun Hang Hu
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI 49931 USA
906–487‑2261
YunHangh@MTU.EDU
Abstract and pre-print submission due date: 10 April 2013
Submission of both an abstract and a pre-print are required. Please do this on-line at abstracts.acs.org. Instructions and pre-print template are available at web.anl.gov/PCS/ENFL/preprintinfo.html.
Catalysis – An Indispensable Tool
Sourav Sengupta, DuPont — 2015 CCP Award Winner
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Prof. Matthew Neurock, University of Minnesota — Twin Cities
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Jingguang Chen, Columbia University
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Susannah Scott, UCSB
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Main Speaker: Prof. Alan S. Goldman, Rutgers — The State University of New Jersey,
Catalysis by Pincer-Iridium Complexes. Breaking C-H Bonds, Making C-C Bonds, and Various Combinations Thereof
Student Speaker Dr. Ozgen Yalcin
Bridging the Gap between Heterogeneous Catalysts and Bioinorganic Enzymes