Oxides and oxide-supported-metals, structure, reactivity and applications

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At a critical time of energy dependence and environmental awareness, improved transformative processes in every aspect of industrial development are required. Whether it be emissions remediation ((e.g. deNOx, or deCO), production of key chemicals (e.g. ammonia), or production of energy (as in fuel cell technology), oxide and oxide-supported catalysts play a key role. Obtaining a fundamental understanding of the mode of operation of these materials will help improve existing technology. For example, a solid oxide fuel cell design resistant to carbon and sulfur poisoning, and which operates at relative low temperatures, could be produced at a fraction of the current cost and be utilized in niche applications (like factories or remote location housing) producing energy with high efficiency and a very small carbon footprint.