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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
Invitation
We invite you to join us at the 23rd North American Catalysis Society Meeting to be held from June 2–7, 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky at the historic Halt House Hotel. This meeting is the premier scientific event in the field of catalysis research and development in 2013. Technological challenges, breakthrough discoveries and state-of-the-art academic and industrial research will be featured.
The opening reception of the 23rd NAM will take place at Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby.
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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