Overview

Research and developments showing innovative materials, reactor designs or applications are of great importance for continuous and step change deployment of chemical and environmental processes. The composition of the materials, the synthesis methods, and the micro- and macroscopic structure can play a critical role in the performance of the system. Novel strategies to design catalysts often combine control of all these aspects. New applications in the fields of hydrogen generation, fuel cells and biorenewables often require engineers and scientists to push the boundaries of catalyst and reaction designs in order to successfully develop new processes and scale these up for production plants operation. Process intensification and integration of catalyst and reactor design are a vital part of a successful strategy in modern-day catalysis applications.

This two half-days event will provide a unique platform for the UK catalysis community to share and learn the new developments in catalytic materials, reactors and applications. Two key notes speakers and a series of 20 min oral presentation from experts in the field will give an overview of the state of the art in this area. A poster session will aim to disseminate latest scientific progress and stimulate discussion on new ideas and collaboration.

PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, early career academics, and industrial partners are particularly encouraged to attend this event. The event will be an excellent opportunity for chemical engineers, chemists and material scientists working on novel catalysis and reactor applications to discuss their work and network in an informal friendly setting.

Keynote speakers

• 22 November: Prof Chris Hardacre, The University of Manchester
• 23 November: Prof Graham Hutchings, Cardiff University

The material presented has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter's own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Special Interest Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.