U.S.-Czech Joint Fund Research on Catalytic NOx Abatement

捷克科学院Heyrovsky物理化学和电化学研究所的Blanka Wichterlova博士和里海伊大学的Kamil Klier博士共同资助了一个研究多相催化剂结构和活性的美捷联合基金项目。研究人员建议研究催化性氮氧化物减排，主要是在非还原性大气废气和固定源（如发电站）的排放中。在中性或氧化性大气中分解NO的目标是一个公认的科学挑战，对世界环境具有实际影响。研究人员将研究金属氧化物-沸石基催化剂的结构与活性之间的关系。将进行复杂模型和真实催化剂结构的理论和实验研究。研究结果有助于设计具有最佳NO活性和足够快氧脱附性能的催化剂。这项化学和催化方面的研究实现了推进科学知识的计划目标，使美国和捷克共和国的领先专家能够结合互补的人才，并在共同感兴趣和能力强的领域汇集研究资源。该项目的资金由设在布拉格的美国-捷克联合基金按照既定准则发放。

This US-Czech Joint Fund research project between Dr. Blanka Wichterlova, Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Kamil Klier, Lehigh University, is in the field of structure and activity of heterogeneous catalysts. The researchers propose to study catalytic NOx abatement, primarily in non-reducing atmosphere exhaust gases and emissions of stationary sources such as power stations. The goal of decomposing NO in a neutral or oxidizing atmosphere presents a well-recognized scientific challenge with practical impact for the world environment. The researchers will examine the relations between the structure and activity of metal oxide - zeolite based catalysts. Both theoretical and experimental studies of sophisticated models and real catalyst structures will be carried out. Results may be helpful in designing a catalyst with the optimum activation of the NO molecule and exhibiting sufficiently fast oxygen desorption. This research in chemistry and catalysis fulfills the program objective of advancing scientific knowledge by enabling leading experts in the U.S. and Czech Republic to combine complementary talents and pool research resources in areas of strong mutual interest and competence. Funds for the project are awarded through the US-Czech Joint Fund, Prague, in accordance with established guidelines.