GECATS - German Catalysis Society
GECATS - German Catalysis Society
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Lehrstuhl für Pharmazeutische und Medizinische Chemie
Albertstraße 25
79104 Freiburg
Prof. Dr. Michael Müller
www.pharmazie.uni-freiburg.de/chemie/
/ biocatalysis / asymmetric catalysis / C-C coupling reactions
Development of new methods through combination of biocatalysis, synthetic organic chemistry and biological activity.
BasCat - UniCat BASF JointLab
Technische Universität Berlin
Gerhard-Ertl-Center, Marchstr. 6
10587 Berlin
Dr. Frank Rosowski
www.bascat.tu-berlin.de
/ heterogeneous catalysis / perovskites / oxidations / synthesis gas / natural gas / in situ spectroscopy / surface spectroscopy / EXAFS / PES/XPS / XAS / XRD / UV/VIS / high throughput methods / modeling / kinetics / catalyst coatings / catalyst synthesis / reaction mechanisms / C-C coupling reactions / catalyst development / process development / mass spectrometry
In 2011 the Cluster of Excellence UniCat and BASF founded the new joint lab BasCat at TU Berlin.
The details of the research programme of BasCat are given on the homepage.
Carl-von-Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
Institut für Chemie
Carl-von-Ossietzky-Strasse 9-11
26129 Oldenburg
Junior-Prof. Mehtap Özaslan
http://www.uni-oldenburg.de/elektrochemie/
/ electrocatalysis / fuel cells / nanostructured catalysts / synthesis gas / hydrogen / ionic liquids / CO2 chemistry / in situ spectroscopy / surface spectroscopy / EXAFS / PES/XPS / XAS / XRD / UV/VIS / high throughput methods / modeling / kinetics / catalyst coatings / catalyst synthesis / ligand design / catalyst immobilisation / catalyst recycling / reaction mechanisms / catalyst development / catalyst degradation / process development / mass spectrometry
Our research is focused on various electrocatalytic processes for application of fuel cells and electrolyzers. Our goal is to understand the relationships between
structure - composition - catalytic activity - durability
for various electrochemical reactions for fuel cell and electrolyzer systems.
We are primarily concerned with the development of new, efficient and robust electrocatalysts with controlled structure, composition, particle size and particle shape.
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
Institut für Anorganische Chemie, Materialchemie von Feststoffkatalysatoren
Max-Eyth-Str. 2
24118 Kiel
Prof. Dr. Malte Behrens
www.ac.uni-kiel.de/de/behrens
/ heterogeneous catalysis / electrocatalysis / perovskites / nanostructured catalysts / oxidations / hydrogenations / synthesis gas / hydrogen / CO2 chemistry / XRD / catalyst synthesis / catalyst development
Our university research group investigates the materials chemistry of solid catalysts. We focus on applications in chemical energy storage and conversion
Eindhoven University of Technology
Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
P.O. Box 513 -
5600 Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Prof. dr. ir. J.C. Schouten
www.chem.tue.nl/scr
/ reation engineering
The group Chemical Reactor Engineering aims to perform high-quality scientific and technological research in the chemical reactor engineering sciences with specific emphasis on the design, development and operation of microfluidic processing systems, microstructured reactors, and structured multiphase reactors.
Erlangen Catalysis Resource Center
Egerlandstr. 3
91058 Erlangen
Prof. Dr. Martin Hartmann
www.ecrc.uni-erlangen.de
/ heterogeneous catalysis / zeolites / metal organic frameworks (MOFs) / catalyst immobilisation
Präparation und Verwendung von porösen Katalysatoren (Zeolithe, AlPOs, MOFs, mesoporöse Silicat und Kohlenstoffe) in der heterogenen Katalyse; Herstellung, Charakterisierung und Testung von basischen, bifunktionellen und sauren Katalysatoren;
Immobilisierung von Enzymen auf mesoporösen Trägern als heterogene Biokatalysatoren für Selektivoxidationen;
Abwasserbehandlung mit heterogenisierten Fenton-Katalysatoren;
Stofftrennung durch Adsorption in der Gas- und Flüssigphase
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Lehrstuhl für Physikalische Chemie II
Egerlandstraße 3
91058 Erlangen
Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Steinrück
www.chemie.uni-erlangen.de/steinrueck
/ surface spectroscopy
1) New materials with novel electronic, geometric and chemical properties (metals, alloys, oxides, semiconductors, organic layers, ionic liquids; ultrathin layers and lateral nanostructures).
2) Elementary steps of surface reactions (particular emphasis on the influence of the surface structure on reactivity and reaction pathways; fundamental physical and chemical understanding of the mechanisms and processes involved).
3) Development and construction of scientific apparatus.
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Arbeitsgruppe Modellkatalyse (Physikalische Chemie II)
Egerlandstr. 3
91058 Erlangen
Prof. Dr. Jörg Libuda
www.chemie.uni-erlangen.de/libuda/
/ in situ spectroscopy
model catalysis and surface science, surface spectroscopy, in-situ spectroscopy, operandospectroscopy, microkinetics
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Lehrstuhl für Chemische Reaktionstechnik - Komplexe Katalysatorsysteme und kontinuierliche Prozesse
Egerlandstraße 3
91058 Erlangen
Prof. Dr. Peter Wasserscheid
www.crt.cbi.uni-erlangen.de
/ homogeneous catalysis / miniplants / renewable ressources / ionic liquids / modeling / kinetics / catalyst immobilisation / process development
Focus of our research is the integrated development of novel catalyst concepts for highly-selective catalytic reactions and their application to continuous processes. Synthesis, characterization and application of ionic liquids is one of the main research fields. Novel concepts for the immobilization of homogeneous catalysts (e.g. biphasic IL or supported ionic liquid phase) are applicated and optimized to industrially relevant reactions.
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Institut für Organische Chemie
Henkestrasse 42
91054 Erlangen
Prof. Dr. Svetlana B. Tsogoeva
http://www.chemie.uni-erlangen.de/tsogoeva/
/ homogeneous catalysis / asymmetric catalysis / organocatalysis / high-pressure technology / oxidations / aromatisations / C-C coupling reactions
• Asymmetric organocatalysis;
• Development of novel organocatalytic one-pot domino reactions for the synthesis of bioactive compounds and chiral drugs;
• Design and synthesis of potent anticancer, antiviral and antimalarial agents;
• Development of novel non-heme iron catalysts for enantioselective oxidations;
• Asymmetric organo-autocatalysis
Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena
Institut für Technische Chemie und Umweltchemie
Lessingstr. 12
07743 Jena
Prof. Dr. Bernd Ondruschka
www.uni-jena.de/Institut_fuer_Technische_Chemie_und_Umweltchemie.html
/ heterogeneous catalysis / renewable ressources
Alternative energy sources (ultrasound, hydrocavitation, microwave, ball milling) for gas- and liquid-phase catalysis and comparison to thermal heated catalysis;
Catalysis in liquid phase: different support material (e.g. nanoporous glasses) in transition metal catalysis - hydrogenation, oxidation, C-C coupling;
Solvent-free catalysis: ball-milling technology for C-C coupling, oxidation;
Heterogeneous catalysis - selective and total oxidation of hydrocarbons, use of perowskites, spinels, MWCNTs
Hochschule Aalen - Technik und Wirtschaft
Fakultät Chemie / Organische Chemie
Beethovenstraße 1
73430 Aalen
Prof. Dr. Willi Kantlehner
www.htw-aalen.de
/ hydroformylations / renewable ressources / ionic liquids / CO2 chemistry
Development of synthetic methods and procedures and catalysts. Research on CO2 - capture and conservation of energy.
Hochschule Anhalt (FH)
Biowissenschaften und Prozesstechnik
Bernburger Str. 55
06110 Köthen
Prof. Dr. Jens Hartmann
www.hs-anhalt.de
/ photocatalysis
Environmental catalysis for reduction the concentration of active pharmaceutical ingredients and personal care compounds in water, especially in surface and ground water. Mainly focus of photocatalysis in water with granulate catalysts, which working also by sun light or by irradiation of artificial visible light with OSRAM-lamps in tube reactors. In future we want improve the stability of such catalysts for water treatment processes.
Hochschule Merseburg
Fachbereich Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften (INW)
Eberhard-Leibnitz-Str. 2
06217 Merseburg
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mathias Seitz
http://bit.ly/1uBMBB0
/ heterogeneous catalysis / zeolites / kinetics
- Heterogeneous catalysis
- Evaluation of kinetic parameters (modelling/simulation)
- Catalytic cracking of lignite coals
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Institut für Chemie
Brook-Taylor 2
12489 Berlin
Prof. Dr. Erhard Kemnitz
www.kemnitzlab.de
/ nanostructured catalysts / catalyst development
new metal fluorides as strong Lewis acids
new metal hydroxofluorides as tunable Lewis-Broensted acids
new metal fluoride supported nobel metal catalysts
Acid-Base catalysed reactions:
Acylation, Alkylation
Hydrogenation
Chlorine-Fluorine exchange
Hydrofluorination
Dehydrohalogenation
Hydrodehalogenation
Johannes Kepler University Linz
Institute for Chemical Technology of Organic Materials
Altenbergerstrasse 69
4040 Linz
Prof. Christian Paulik
https://www.jku.at/en/institute-for-chemical-technology-of-organic-materials/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / polymerization catalysis / high-pressure technology / renewable ressources / CO2 chemistry / kinetics / catalyst synthesis / mass spectrometry
Research focuses on a wide range of organic synthesis of industrial relevance. Especially complex macromolecular architectures with selected functionality and composition via radical and coordination polymerization protocols are of interest. Other points of interest are additive chemistry, renewable resources and process safety. Our research interests are mainly at the interface of organic and polymer chemistry, with particular focus on industrial applications.
Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
Institut für Organische Chemie
Heinrich-Buff-Ring 58
35392 Gießen
Prof. Dr. Peter R. Schreiner
https://www.uni-giessen.de/cms/schreiner
/ homogeneous catalysis / asymmetric catalysis / organocatalysis / oxidations / modeling / catalyst synthesis / reaction mechanisms / C-X coupling reactions / catalyst development
thiourea catalysis, chemoselective acylation, peptide catalysts, multicatalysis, metal-free alkane activation, nanodiamonds
Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
Physikalisch-Chemisches Institut
Heinrich-Buff-Ring 58
35392 Gießen
Prof. Dr. Herbert Over
http://www.uni-giessen.de/cms/physchem/over
/ modeling / kinetics
- heterogeneous catalysis
- model catalysis
- surface chemistry
- surface analysis
- reaction mechanisms
KIT - Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Institut für Technische Chemie und Polymerchemie
Engesserstr. 20
76131 Karlsruhe
Prof. Dr. Jan-Dierk Grunwaldt
http://www.itcp.kit.edu/grunwaldt/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / reation engineering / high-pressure technology / nanostructured catalysts / zeolites / oxidations / hydrogenations / reforming / synthesis gas / natural gas / hydrogen / renewable ressources / supercritical fluids / CO2 chemistry / in situ spectroscopy / operando spectroscopy / surface spectroscopy / EXAFS / XAS / high throughput methods / catalyst synthesis / reaction mechanisms / catalyst development / exhaust gas catalysis
Die Forschungsschwerpunkte liegen in der Präparation, Testung und Charakterisierung von heterogenen Katalysatoren. Themengebiete: Abgaskatalyse, Synthesegaschemie, innovative Lösungsmittel (z.B. scCO2), erneuerbare Energiequellen (z.B. nachwachsende Rohstoffe). Dabei kommen High-Throughput-Methoden zur Anwendung. Bei der Charakterisierung liegt der Schwerpunkt auf Struktur-Funktions-Relationen mittels in situ Spektroskopie und ortsaufgelösten Methoden.
KIT - Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Engler-Bunte-Institut, Bereich Chemische Energieträger - Brennstofftechnologie
Engler-Bunte-Ring 1
76131 Karlsruhe
Dr.-Ing. Siegfried Bajohr
http://ceb.ebi.kit.edu/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / multiphase catalysis / reation engineering / high-pressure technology / nanostructured catalysts / hydrogenations / reforming / synthesis gas / natural gas / hydrogen / renewable ressources / ionic liquids / CO2 chemistry / modeling / kinetics / catalyst coatings / catalyst degradation / process development / reactor design / exhaust gas catalysis
The production and conversion of chemical energy carriers is often carried out by catalytic processes.The numerous process requirements depend on both the raw materials and the desired products. Therefore, in many cases, new process concepts, e. g. dynamically operable catalytic reaction units with a high level of process integration, have to be developed. R&D-work at EBI-ceb focusses primarily on the appropriate concepts and the fundamental theoretical and experimental issues that arise.
KIT - Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Institut für Organische Chemie
Fritz-Haber-Weg 6
76131 Karlsruhe
Prof. Dr. Stefan Bräse
http://www.ioc.uni-karlsruhe.de/Professoren/Braese/
/ asymmetric catalysis / organocatalysis / ligand design
Asymmetric synthesis (metal- and organocatalysis, chiral ligands)
organometallic synthesis (transitionmetal catalyzed processes)
KIT - Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Institut für Chemische Verfahrenstechnik CVT
Fritz-Haber-Weg 2
76131 Karlsruhe
Prof. Dr. Bettina Kraushaar-Czarnetzki
www.cvt.uni-karlsruhe.de
/ multiphase catalysis / reation engineering
Catalytic Reaction and Process Engineering:
kinetic studies, process studies, novel reactor concepts, process intensivation, modelling, process simulation
Formulation and Shaping of Technical Catalysts:
precipitation, crystallisation, extrusion and pelleting, coating, drip pyrolysis, structured packings
Chemical Processes under Study:
selective oxidations of hydrocarbons, hydrogenations, hydrocracking, isomerization, PROX (preferential oxidation of CO), MTH (methanol to hydrocarbons)
Leibniz Universität Hannover
Institut für Physikalische Chemie und Elektrochemie
Callinstr. 3A
30167 Hannover
Prof. Jürgen Caro
www.caro.pci.uni-hannover.de
/ heterogeneous catalysis / perovskites / zeolites / oxidations / synthesis gas / natural gas / hydrogen / membran engineering
Catalytic membrane reactors with oxygen or hydrogen conducting membranes. Membrane support of partial oxidations: Syngas, olefins, aromatization. Membrane support of dehydrogenations: Olen and aromatics formation.
Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
Institut für Pharmazie, Abt. Aufarbeitung biotechnischer Produkte
Weinbergweg 22
06120 Halle (Saale)
Prof. Dr. Markus Pietzsch
http://downstream.pharmazie.uni-halle.de/
/ biocatalysis
Research and development in the field of biocatalysis.
e. g. Transglutaminases (Polymerization of proteins, PEGylation and HESylation of (therapeutical) proteins)
Lipases, alcohol dehydrogenases, etc.
Methods:
- Design, cloning and optimization (random, site directed mutagenesis) of genes, expression in E. coli and Pichia
- Cultivation of microorganisms (up to 50 L scale)
- Purification of enzymes
- Optimization of biocatalysts (Immobilization, reaction engineering)
- Analytical tools (LC-ESI-MS)
Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät II, Institut für Chemie, Technische Chemie
von-Danckelmann-Platz 4
06120 Halle
Prof. Dr. Michael Bron
http://www.chemie.uni-halle.de/bereiche_der_chemie/technische_chemie/ak_bron/
/ electrocatalysis / fuel cells / batteries
Our group is involved in the development, characterization and testing of new materials for electrochemical energy conversion with a focus on low temperature fuel cells (PEM-FC and DMFC), water electrolysis as well as redox flow batteries. Specifically, we are developing novel, cheap catalysts, alternative support materials as well as advanced electrode structures. Our aim is to establish structure-activity relationships by combining basic electrochemical information with materials characterization. Testing of materials towards practical applications is done in state-of-the-art test stations.
Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg
IAUT-Professur Umweltschutztechnik
Universitätsplatz 2
39106 Magdeburg
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Heinz Köser
ust.iw.uni-halle.de
/ wastewater treatment / exhaust gas catalysis
catalytic flue gas cleaning;
NOx, N2O and Hg removal by oxidation
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
Lehrstuhl für Technische Chemie
Universitätsplatz 2
39106 Magdeburg
Prof. Dr. Franziska Scheffler, Dr. Michael Schwidder
www.ovgu.de
michael.schwidder@ovgu.de
/ heterogeneous catalysis / photocatalysis / zeolites / metal organic frameworks (MOFs) / oxidations / wastewater treatment / catalytic combustion / surface spectroscopy / NMR / XRD / catalyst synthesis / catalyst development / mass spectrometry / exhaust gas catalysis
- Synthesis of zeolites, AlPOs, and
SAPOs as well as isomorphously
substituted derivates.
- Preparation of heterogeneous
catalysts on the basis of
zeolites, ALPOs, SAPOs and other
support materials.
- Physico-chemical
characterisation of
heterogeneous catalysts.
- Catalytic tests of heterogeneous
catalysts: selective oxidation
of hydrocarbons, exhaust
catalysis, photo-catalysis.
Philipps-Universität Marburg
AG Oberflächenchemie
Hans-Meerwein-Str. 4
35037 Marburg
Prof. Dr. Michael Gottfried
http://www.uni-marburg.de/fb15/ag-gottfried/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / nanostructured catalysts / surface spectroscopy / PES/XPS
Surface Physical Chemistry, Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Heterogeneous Catalysis
Philipps-Universität Marburg
Fachbereich Chemie - Anorganische Chemie
Hans-Meerwein Straße 1
35043 Marburg
Prof. Dr. Jörg Sundermeyer
www.uni-marburg.de/fb15/fachgebiete/anorganik/sundermeyer
/ homogeneous catalysis / polymerization catalysis / ionic liquids / CO2 chemistry
Oxidation catalysis with molecular catalysts, mechanisms, bioinspired activation of dioxygen, hydrogen peroxide and nitro compounds. Oxidative carbonylation of amines and alcohols. Sustainable synthesis of important intermediates of polymer and pharmaceutical industry. Catalytic Ionic Liquids, catalyst immobilization, multiphase catalysis solid-liquid and liquid-liquid. Olefin-(co)polymerization and hydroamination with constrained-geometry complexes(group 3-6 and Ln).
CO2 chemistry, uncharged Lewis superacids and uncharged superbases in catalysis
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Lehrstuhl für Technische Chemie
Universitätsstraße 150
44780 Bochum
Prof. Dr. Martin Muhler, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Grünert
www.techem.rub.de/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / analytic / in situ spectroscopy / kinetics / catalyst synthesis
The chair of industrial chemistry performs fundamental studies in heterogeneous catalysis and the development of specific materials and supports (carbon nanotubes). Reaction steps are elucidated on atomic level and their structural premises for real catalysts are revealed applying kinetic and spectroscopic methods. Investigated reactions belong to the field of industrial redox chemistry. New emphasis is put to photocatalysis on modified semiconducting oxides.
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Organisch-Chemisches Institut
Im Neuenheimer Feld 270
69120 Heidelberg
Prof. Dr. Peter Hofmann
http://www.akph.uni-hd.de
/ homogeneous catalysis / catalyst synthesis / ligand design / catalyst development
SYNTHETIC, MECHANISTIC, THEORETICAL ORGANOMETALLIC AND ORGANIC CHEMISTRY; HOMOGENEOUS CATALYSIS; LIGAND DESIGN FOR CATALYSIS, TRANSITION METAL MEDIATED ORGANIC SYNTHESIS, APPLIED QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Organisch-Chemisches Institut
Im Neuenheimer Feld 270
69221 Heidelberg
Prof. Dr. Oliver Trapp
http://trapp.uni-hd.de
/ high throughput methods
High-throughput screening,
kinetics,
reaction mechanisms,
homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis,
enantioselective catalysis,
metal nanoparticles,
bonding strategies.
RWTH Aachen
Lehrstuhl für Metallorganische Chemie
Landoltweg 1
52074 Aachen
Prof. Dr. Jun Okuda
http://www.ac.rwth-aachen.de/extern/ak-okuda/
/ homogeneous catalysis / biocatalysis / asymmetric catalysis / polymerization catalysis / metathesis / hydrogen / renewable ressources / CO2 chemistry / NMR / XRD / catalyst synthesis / ligand design / reaction mechanisms / zirconium- and rare earth compounds / C-C coupling reactions / catalyst development
The Chair of Organometallic Chemistry deals with the design and development of organometallic catalysts, artificial metalloenzymes and polymer-supported homogeneous catalysts for selective transformation of various feedstocks (fossil, biomass, CO2). Catalysts for hydrogen storage and conversion constitute another area of study.
RWTH Aachen University
Lehrstuhl für Technische Chemie und Petrolchemie
Worringerweg 1
52074 Aachen
Prof. Dr. Walter Leitner
www.itmc.rwth-aachen.de
/ homogeneous catalysis / biocatalysis / asymmetric catalysis / multiphase catalysis / polymerization catalysis
The chair of industrial and petrol chemistry is active in fundamental research and at the intersection to industrial application. The competence focus is on organometallic catalysis and unconventional solvents. Currently very active topics are biomass transformations to fuels, utilization of CO2 as a C1 building block as well as asymmetric catalysis and biocatalysis.
RWTH Aachen University
Lehrstuhl für Heterogene Katalyse und Technische Chemie
Worringerweg 2
52074 Aachen
Prof. Dr. Regina Palkovits
http://www.tc.rwth-aachen.de/aw/cms/TC/Zielgruppen/~vih/prof-palkovits/?lang=de
/ heterogeneous catalysis / reation engineering / nanostructured catalysts / reforming / synthesis gas / natural gas / hydrogen / renewable ressources / kinetics / catalyst synthesis / catalyst development / process development / exhaust gas catalysis
Our research focuses on the development of novel solid catalysts for the efficient utilization of fossil and renewable resources and process design for the transformation of biomass into value-added chemicals and biofuels.
RWTH Aachen University
Institut für Technische und Makromolekulare Chemie
Worringerweg 2
52074 Aachen
Prof. Jürgen Klankermayer
www.itmc.rwth-aachen.de
/ homogeneous catalysis / asymmetric catalysis / renewable ressources / CO2 chemistry / NMR / reaction mechanisms / catalyst development
Translational Molekular Catalysis
Sonderforschungsbereich / Transregio 247
Universität Duisburg-Essen und Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Carl-Benz-Str. 199
47057 Duisburg
Prof. Dr. Malte Behrens (Sprecher) und Dr. Franziska Günther (Koordinatorin)
www.trr247.de
/ heterogeneous catalysis / electrocatalysis / photocatalysis / perovskites / nanostructured catalysts / metal organic frameworks (MOFs) / oxidations / analytic / in situ spectroscopy / operando spectroscopy / surface spectroscopy / EXAFS / PES/XPS / XAS / XRD / UV/VIS / modeling / kinetics / catalyst synthesis / reaction mechanisms
Heterogeneous Oxidation Catalysis in the Liquid Phase - Materials and Mechanisms in thermal, Electro- and Photo-Catalysis: Synthesis, Analytics and Kinetics
Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg
Institut für Energieverfahrenstechnik und Chemieingenieurwesen - Lehrstuhl Reaktionstechnik
Fuchsmühlenweg 9
09596 Freiberg
Prof. Dr. Sven Kureti
http://tu-freiberg.de/fakult4/iec/rt
/ heterogeneous catalysis / exhaust gas catalysis
The chair of reaction engineering deals with the heterogeneous catalysis and chemical reaction engineering. The main research focus lies on:
Removal of pollutants from flue and exhaust gases (NH3-SCR, oxidation of soot, CO and HC)
CO2 abatement (methanation of CO2)
Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
Methanol Conversion (MTO, MTG)
Synthetic fuels and petrochemistry.
In this respect, a particular feature is the knowledge-based development of advanced catalytic materials and catalytic technologies.
Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg
Institut für Technische Chemie
Leipziger Straße 29
09599 Freiberg
Prof. Dr. Martin Bertau
http://tu-freiberg.de/fakult2/tech/
/ biocatalysis / synthesis gas / CO2 chemistry
Biocatalysis with enzymes and whole cell in aqueous and non-conventional sovents,
CO2 to methanol, methanol downstream chemistry, SO2 oxidation, iron oxide catalysts
Technische Universität Berlin
The Electrochemical Energy, Catalysis, Materials Science Center
Strasse des 17. Juni 124
10623 Berlin
Prof. Dr. Peter Strasser
www.technischechemie.tu-berlin.de
/ heterogeneous catalysis / electrocatalysis / photocatalysis / fuel cells / batteries / nanostructured catalysts / hydrogen / renewable ressources / ionic liquids / CO2 chemistry / in situ spectroscopy / operando spectroscopy / surface spectroscopy / EXAFS / XAS / XRD / kinetics / catalyst synthesis / reaction mechanisms / particles
Electrochemical energy conversion and storage, synthesis, characterization and testing of nanostructured materials for energy applications
Technische Universität Berlin
Biologische Chemie
Strasse des 17. Juni 124 TC2
10623 Berlin
Prof. Dr. R. Süssmuth
http://www.biochemie.tu-berlin.de/
/ biocatalysis / natural gas
In the field of biocatalyst we are focused on isolation, production and rational design of new active peptide components. For engineering of biosynthesis pathways we use heterologous expression systems to increase the productivity of complex biosynthesis gen-cluster. In addition we design new strains or use combinatory biosynthesis to further increase the yield. An alternative approach is to chemically synthesize and analyze the structure-activity-relationship of those peptide components.
Technische Universität Braunschweig
Institut für Chemische und Thermische Verfahrenstechnik
Langer Kamp 7
38106 Braunschweig
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stephan Scholl
www.ictv.tu-bs.de
/ homogeneous catalysis / biocatalysis / ionic liquids
Our reserch activities in the field of catalysis is focused on the combination of reaction and separation.
Technische Universität Chemnitz
Professur Materialien für Innovative Energiekonzepte
Straße der Nationen 62
09111 Chemnitz
Prof. Marc Armbrüster
www.tu-chemnitz.de/chemie/mc
/ heterogeneous catalysis / electrocatalysis / fuel cells / nanostructured catalysts / oxidations / hydrogenations / hydrogen / analytic / in situ spectroscopy / operando spectroscopy / XRD / catalyst synthesis / catalyst development
We are investigating the catalytic properties of intermetallic compounds in several reactions. The aim of these studies is to establish the in situ chemistry of the compounds. This will allow us to correlate the geometric and electronic structure of the (resulting) compounds to the selectivity, stability and activity.
Technische Universität Chemnitz
Chemische Technologie
Strasse der Nationen 62
09111 Chemnitz
Univ.-Prof. Dr. habil. Klaus Stöwe
https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/chemie/tech/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / reation engineering / micro reaction engineering / high-pressure technology / electrocatalysis / photocatalysis / fuel cells / nanostructured catalysts / zeolites / wastewater treatment / catalytic combustion / hydrogen / analytic / high throughput methods / catalyst coatings / catalyst synthesis / zirconium- and rare earth compounds / catalyst degradation / reactor design / exhaust gas catalysis
The research focus of the TUC-CT is on inorganic functional materials. The main areas of research are heterogeneous catalysts and electrocatalysts. High throughput discovery and optimization strategies for material development in the field of mixed-metal chalcogenides (oxides to tellurides) are preferred.
Technische Universität Clausthal
Institut für Chemische und Elektrochemische Verfahrenstechnik.
Leibnizstr. 17
38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Turek
www.icvt.tu-clausthal.de
/ reation engineering / electrocatalysis
Structured catalysts and reactors, multiphase reactions, gas diffusion electrodes, fuel cells, electrolysis processes
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Oberflächenchemie und Spektroskopie
Alarich-Weiss-Str. 8
64287 Darmstadt
Prof. Dr. Christian Hess
http://www.chemie.tu-darmstadt.de/hess/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / batteries / nanostructured catalysts / in situ spectroscopy / operando spectroscopy / surface spectroscopy / reaction mechanisms / exhaust gas catalysis
heterogeneous catalysis, selective oxidation, NOx storage reduction, in situ spectroscopy, Raman, IR, UV-Vis, XPS
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Anorganische Chemie
Alarich-Weiss-Str. 12
64287 Darmstadt
Prof. Dr. Herbert Plenio
www.chemie.tu-darmstadt.de/plenio/akplenio/startseite/index.de.jsp
/ homogeneous catalysis
Homogeneous Catalysis,
Palladium-mediated Cross coupling reactions (Sonogashira, Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig amination),
Ruthenium-mediated olefin metathesis reactions,
Reaction mechanisms,
Homogeneous catalysis in water
Fluorescence spectroscopy
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Eduard-Zintl-Institut für Anorganische und Physikalische Chemie
Petersenstr. 20
64287 Darmstadt
Prof. Dr. Gerd Buntkowsky
www1.tu-darmstadt.de/fb/ch/akbuntkowsky
/ NMR
Synthesis and solid state NMR characterization of metalorganic catalysts, immobilized catalysts and enzyme models
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Technische Chemie II
Petersenstr. 20
64287 Darmstadt
Prof. Dr. Peter Claus
www.chemie.tu-darmstadt.de/claus/akclaus/arbeitskreis/ueberuns/ueberuns.de.jsp
/ heterogeneous catalysis / reation engineering / oxidations / hydrogenations / renewable ressources / catalyst synthesis
Our catalysis research focuses on a rational catalyst development by using different preparation methods, the physico-chemical catalyst characterization and the testing of catalysts in various model reactions (selective hydrogenation, partial and total oxidation) and, in conclusion, kinetic modeling of the investigated reaction systems. According to the raw material change a special focus of our research is on the bio-chemo-catalytic precursors.
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Materialwissenschaft, Erneuerbare Energien
Petersenstr. 23
64287 Darmstadt
Dr.-Ing. Christina Roth
www.tu-darmstadt.de/fb/ms/fg/ee
/ heterogeneous catalysis / fuel cells / operando spectroscopy / XAS
The group`s research activities focus on the characterization of nanoscaled materials with applications in fuel cells and also in heterogeneous catalysis, which are investigated by innovative ex-situ, in-situ and operando methods. A detailed insight into the structure-properties correlation is obtained by XAS, XRD, TEM, and XPS as well as by electrochemical techniques.
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Technische Chemie 1
Alarich-Weiss-Straße 8
64287 Darmstadt
Prof. Bastian Etzold
www.etzoldlab.de
/ heterogeneous catalysis / reation engineering / electrocatalysis / fuel cells / synthesis gas / hydrogen / ionic liquids / CO2 chemistry / in situ spectroscopy / UV/VIS / modeling / kinetics / catalyst synthesis / catalyst development
In the Etzold lab chemical reaction engineering methodologies are employed in materials research, to inspire the synthesis of advanced functional materials for energy related applications and especially catalysis. Within this methodology the full potential for materials and processes within thermal-, electro- and photocatalysis is leveraged.
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Technische Chemie II
Alarich-Weiss-Straße 8
64287 Darmstadt
Prof. Dr. Marcus Rose
www.chemie.tu-darmstadt.de
/ heterogeneous catalysis / multiphase catalysis / reation engineering / nanostructured catalysts / zeolites / metal organic frameworks (MOFs) / oxidations / hydrogenations / isomerizations / renewable ressources / CO2 chemistry / modeling / kinetics / catalyst synthesis / catalyst immobilisation / aminations / aromatisations / catalyst development / membran engineering
We focus on the development of innovative catalytic processes for the utilization of renewable resources. The preparation, characterization and testing of catalysts are complemented by experimental investigation and modeling of reaction kinetics as well as the evaluation of reactor concepts. Moreover, we develop novel porous materials as non-conventional catalysts as well as for innovative separation technologies based on adsorption and membranes.
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Fachgebiet Oberflächenforschung
Otto-Berndt-Straße 3
64287 Darmstadt
Prof. Dr. Jan Philipp Hofmann
www.mawi.tu-darmstadt.de/of
/ electrocatalysis / photocatalysis / batteries / hydrogen / in situ spectroscopy / operando spectroscopy / surface spectroscopy / PES/XPS / reaction mechanisms
The mission of the Surface Science Laboratory is to advance the fundamental understanding of the chemical and physical processes, energetics and dynamics of surfaces and interfaces in functional materials and devices for renewable energy conversion and storage. We focus on the application fields of photovoltaics, batteries, and (photo)electrocatalysis for the generation of solar fuels.
Technische Universität Dortmund
Lehrstuhl für Technische Chemie
Emil-Figge-Straße 66
44227 Dortmund
Prof. Dr. Dieter Vogt
http://www.tc.bci.tu-dortmund.de/
/ homogeneous catalysis / multiphase catalysis / reation engineering / miniplants / oxidations / hydrogenations / hydroformylations / isomerizations / metathesis / synthesis gas / renewable ressources / CO2 chemistry / in situ spectroscopy / operando spectroscopy / kinetics / ligand design / catalyst immobilisation / catalyst recycling / aminations / catalyst development / membran engineering / reactor design
An appropriate description of the scientific orientation of the working group is "applied homogeneous catalysis". The research work spans fundamental investigations from the molecular basis of homogeneous catalytic reactions to process development and demonstration in continuously operated miniplants.
Technische Universität Dresden
Professur für Molekulare Biotechnologie
Zellescher Weg 20b
01062 Dresden
Prof. Dr. Marion Ansorge-Schumacher
http://bit.ly/1zcvDZT
/ biocatalysis / asymmetric catalysis / multiphase catalysis / reation engineering / catalyst immobilisation / catalyst development / particles
Enzyme technology - from identification and characterization of novel biocatalysts to design and preparation of enzyme for technical use; research focus: metal containing redox enzyme, modularisation, enzymatic synthesis and modification of polymers, catalytic networks
Technische Universität Dresden
Physikalische Organische Chemie
Bergstrasse 66
01062 Dresden
Prof. Dr. Thomas Strassner
www.chm.tu-dresden.de/oc3/
/ homogeneous catalysis / asymmetric catalysis / polymerization catalysis / organocatalysis / photocatalysis / renewable ressources / ionic liquids / modeling / ligand design / catalyst recycling
Katalyseforschung:
Homogene (Übergangsmetall-)Katalyse, Organokatalyse, Katalysatordesign;
Katalyse in ionischen Flüssigkeiten u. Entwicklung maßgeschneiderter ionischer Flüssigkeiten; Aufklärung von Reaktionsmechanismen, Modellierung mittels moderner quantenchemischer Methoden, Theoretische Chemie; Ligandentwicklung, N-Heterocyclische Carbene; Palladium-vermittelte Kreuzkupplungsreaktionen; Nutzung fossiler und nachwachsender Rohstoffe (Alkane, Cellulose, Lignin); Asymmetrische u. Photokatalyse
Technische Universität Dresden
Anorganische Chemie I
Mommsenstraße 6
01069 Dresden
Prof. Dr. Stefan Kaskel
www.chm.tu-dresden.de/ac1/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / metal organic frameworks (MOFs)
Development of new molecular precursors.
Porous Materials: Synthesis, characterization and use.
Inorganic nanoparticles.
Nanocomposites and hybrid materials.
Heterogeneous catalysis.
Methods: Single-crystal X-ray crystallography, powder diffraction, adsorption, microscopy, dynamic light scattering.
Technische Universität Dresden
Professur für Chemische Verfahrens- und Anlagentechnik
Helmholtzstraße 14
01069 Dresden
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Rüdiger Lange; Priv.-Doz. Dr.-Ing. habil. Stefan Haase
www.tu-dresden.de/ing/maschinenwesen/ifvu/cvt
; stefan.haase@tu-dresden.de
/ heterogeneous catalysis / multiphase catalysis / reation engineering / micro reaction engineering / miniplants / renewable ressources / supercritical fluids / modeling / kinetics / catalyst coatings / reaction mechanisms / catalyst development / process development / reactor design
Scope of research: design and characterisation of multiphase reactors; process intensification by miniaturisation and structurisation of the reaction chamber, through dynamic operation modes as well as by using alternative energy sources and supercritical fluids; synthesis of valuable chemicals from renewables
Technische Universität Dresden
Technische Chemie
Karl-Kröner-Straße 1
01445 Radebeul
Prof. Prof. h.c. Dr. Wladimir Reschetilowski
https://www.katdata.de/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / reation engineering / micro reaction engineering / zeolites / renewable ressources / modeling / kinetics
Heterogeneous Catalysis/Microreactors/Zeolites/Renewables/Modelling
Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg
Institut für Chemische Reaktionstechnik
Eißendorfer Straße 38
21073 Hamburg
Prof. Dr. Raimund Horn
www.crt.tuhh.de
/ heterogeneous catalysis / reation engineering / oxidations / synthesis gas / in situ spectroscopy / operando spectroscopy / modeling / kinetics / reactor design
The institute investigates catalysts and catalytic reactions conditions as close to industrial reality as possible. Novel experimental methods are developed to resolve the concentration and temperature field in catalytic reactors. The experimental data are compared with numerical reactor simulations. In-situ methods are used for studying catalyst dynamics. The institute is also active in the field of high temperature catalysis.
Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg
Institut für Technische Biokatalyse
Denicketrasse 15
21073 Hamburg
Prof. Dr. Andreas Liese
www.technical-biocatalysis.de
/ biocatalysis
The main research field at the Institute of Technical Biocatalysis covers technical and fundamental aspects of the application of whole cells and isolated enzymes in industrially relevant biotransformations. The enzyme-catalyzed asymmetric synthesis is an important subject of the working group. Process engineers, biotechnologists, chemists and micro-biologists interact in a unique interdisciplinary way in laboratories that are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for research and education.
Technische Universität Kaiserslautern
Fachbereich Chemie: Organische Chemie
Erwin-Schrödinger-Str. Geb. 54
67663 Kaiserslautern
Prof. Dr. Lukas J. Gooßen
http://www.chemie.uni-kl.de/goossen/home/
/ homogeneous catalysis / high-pressure technology / hydrogenations / isomerizations / allylations / metathesis / renewable ressources / CO2 chemistry / catalyst synthesis / ligand design / reaction mechanisms / aminations / C-C coupling reactions / C-X coupling reactions / catalyst development
Our research is devoted to the development of straightforward transition metal-catalyzed reactions as alternatives to inconvenient multistep transformations.
Our primary research goals are
• to find new catalytic transformations for the functionalization under mild conditions
• to exploit alternative substrates for catalysis for the reduction of waste salts and effluents
• to solve long-standing problems in catalysis
• to contribute to the mechanistic understanding of catalytic reactions
Technische Universität Kaiserslautern
Fachbereich Chemie: Anorganische Chemie
Erwin-Schrödinger-Str. Geb. 54
67663 Kaiserslautern
Prof. Dr. Werner R. Thiel
/ homogeneous catalysis / ligand design / catalyst immobilisation
homogeneous catalysis, ligand development, heterogenization of catalysts on inorganic supports, heterogenization on magnetic solids
Technische Universität Kaiserslautern
Technische Chemie
Erwin-Schroedinger-Strasse 54
67663 Kaiserslautern
Professor Dr.-Ing.Stefan Ernst
http://www.chemie.uni-kl.de/forschung-fb/fachrichtungendozenten/technische-chemie/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / nanostructured catalysts / zeolites / metal organic frameworks (MOFs) / oxidations / hydrogenations / alkylations / isomerizations / metathesis / reforming / synthesis gas / renewable ressources / CO2 chemistry / NMR / XRD / UV/VIS / kinetics / catalyst synthesis / C-C coupling reactions / catalyst development
Heterogeneous catalysis in the field of petroleumrefining and petrochemicals.
Catalytic valorization of carbon dioxide and biomass.
Separation and purification by adsorption on porous solids (zeolites, MOFs etc.).
Synthesis, modification and characterization of zeolites and related porous solids.
Technische Universität München
Lehrstuhl II für Technische Chemie
Lichtenbergstraße 4
84748 Garching
Prof. Dr. Johannes A. Lercher
http://www.tc2.ch.tum.de/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / in situ spectroscopy / kinetics / catalyst synthesis
The group works in the area of Heterogeneous Catalysis. The goal of the scholarly efforts is to understand the elementary steps of catalytic reactions on oxide, sulfide, and metal surfaces as well as in the pores of nanostructured catalysts. Using this insight, new catalysts and catalytic routes are developed. The efforts aim to combine catalytic functions on a mesoscopic level and to link several reactions into one process step. The sustainable synthesis of energy carriers via selective transformation of biogenic and fossil carbon resources via thermal and (photo)electrochemical energy input are central to the activities.
Technische Universität München
Lehrstuhl I für Technische Chemie
Lichtenbergstraße 4
84748 Garching b. München
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kai-Olaf Hinrichsen
www.tc1.ch.tum.de
/ heterogeneous catalysis / reation engineering / micro reaction engineering / nanostructured catalysts / oxidations / hydrogenations / metathesis / reforming / synthesis gas / natural gas / hydrogen / CO2 chemistry / modeling / kinetics / catalyst synthesis / reaction mechanisms / catalyst development / process development / reactor design / particles
Die Forschung des Lehrstuhls I für Technische Chemie konzentriert sich auf die Schnittstellen zwischen den Natur- und Ingenieurwissenschaften mit speziellem Fokus auf der industriellen Katalyse. Behandelt werden dabei die verfahrens- und reaktionstechnischen Grundlagen in der Technischen Chemie, die Partikeltechnologie (zur Herstellung von Katalysatoren) und die numerische Simulation und Modellierung chemischer Reaktoren sowie deren apparative Gestaltung und Dimensionierung.
Technische Universität Wien
Institut für Materialchemie
Getreidemarkt 9/BC/165
1060 Wien
Prof. Dr. Günther Rupprechter
www.imc.tuwien.ac.at
/ in situ spectroscopy / surface spectroscopy
Surface reactions, relevant for energy conversion and environmental catalysis, are investigated on planar models ("surface science") and industrial-grade catalysts, preferentially applying in situ and operando techniques such as PM-IRAS, SFG, NAP-XPS, HP-XPS, PEEM, FTIR and XANES/EXAFS. Current research includes CO and H2 oxidation, PROX, alkene hydrogenation, methane reforming (steam/dry reforming) and methanol steam reforming on monometallic (Pd, Pt, Au, Cu, Ni) and bimetallic (PdZn, PdGa, PdCu, PtCu, NiCu, PdAu, CuAu) nanoparticles/clusters on ZrO2, Co3O4, Fe2O3, Al2O3, ZnO, Ga2O3, CeO2, LaCoO3 and HOPG.
Unifying Concepts in Catalysis - UniCat
TU Berlin, Sekr. BEL 4
Straße des 17. Juni 135
10623 Berlin
Prof. Matthias Drieß
www.unicat-berlin.de www.exzellenz-initiative.de/berlin-catalysis
/ homogeneous catalysis / heterogeneous catalysis / biocatalysis / organocatalysis / miniplants / electrocatalysis / fuel cells / nanostructured catalysts / oxidations / natural gas / hydrogen / CO2 chemistry / analytic / surface spectroscopy / modeling / kinetics / catalyst synthesis / ligand design / process development
Our future-related research topics range from energy supply, including natural gas and bio-hydrogen, to the development of new agents.
• oxidative coupling of methane to ethene
• activation of carbon oxides
• biological hydrogen production and
• the development of novel antibiotics.
We unify the different concepts and strengths of heterogeneous, homogeneous and biological catalysis.
Six institutions participate in UniCat:
TU Berlin,
HU Berlin,
FU Berlin,
U Potsdam,
FHI, and
MPI-KGF.
Universität Bayreuth
Lehrstuhl für Chemische Verfahrenstechnik
Universitätsstr. 30
95447 Bayreuth
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Jess
www.cvt.uni-bayreuth.de
/ heterogeneous catalysis / multiphase catalysis / reation engineering / hydrogenations / alkylations / reforming / synthesis gas / natural gas / hydrogen / ionic liquids / modeling / kinetics / reactor design
Fischer-Tropsch-Synthesis, reverse watergas-shift, desulfurization (hydrotreating, extraction), alkylation with ionic liquids, hydrogenation (olefines, dienes), deactivation and regeneration of solid catalysts, kinetics and mass and heat transfer, reactor modeling, thermogravimetry, ionic liquids (synthesis, extraction, solid catalyst with ionic liquid layer, vapor pressure, decomposition), global energy balances
Universität Bayreuth
Anorganische Chemie II
Universitätsstr. 30
95447 Bayreuth
Prof. Dr. Rhett Kempe
www.ac2.uni-bayreuth.de
/ homogeneous catalysis / heterogeneous catalysis / asymmetric catalysis / polymerization catalysis / oxidations / hydrogenations
Catalyst Design
Homogenous Catalysis
Olefin Polymerisation
ethylene polymerisation
propylene polymerisation
isoprene polymerisation
coordinative chain transfer polymerisation CCTP
Asymmetric Catalysis
ketone hydrogenation
imine hydrogenation
Transition Metal Catalysed Organic Synthesis
aryl amination
amine alkylation
C-C-Verknüpfungsreaktionen
Heterogeneous Catalysis
Oxidation with Oxygen
alcohol oxidation
alkane oxidation
epoxidation
Hydrogenation
Cross Coupling
Universität Bielefeld
AG Fermentationstechnik
Universitätsstr. 25
33617 Bielefeld
Prof. Dr. Karl Friehs & Dr. Joe Max Risse
http://www.techfak.uni-bielefeld.de/ags/fermtech/
/ biocatalysis
The production of extracellular proteins by means of bacteria or yeasts is one of the main aims of the Fermentation Engineering group of Bielefeld University. For these purposes methods of genetic engineering, bioengineering and reaction engineering are applied. In the context of biocatalysis methods for the application of enzymes e.g. for the enzymatic degradation of matter soiled by proteins, glycanes, as well as biogenic oils and fats are developed.
Universität Bremen
Institut für Angewandte und Physikalische Chemie
Leobener Str. NW2 -
28359 Bremen
Prof. Dr. Marcus Bäumer
www.iapc.uni-bremen.de
/ catalyst synthesis / particles
The focus of research is the investigation of new catalytic materials synthesized by innovative preparation techniques. Nanostructured materials, such as nanoparticles and nanoporous materials developed in various field of materials science carry a large potential for catalytic applications. Apart from studies aiming at an exploration of this potential under process conditions, also experiments under UHV conditions are carried out to allow for a microscopic understanding of the systems.
Universität des Saarlandes
Institut für Organische Chemie
Campus Saarbrücken C4.2
66123 Saarbrücken
Prof. Dr. Uli Kazmaier
www.uni-saarland.de/fak8/kazmaier
/ homogeneous catalysis / allylations / catalyst synthesis
Homogeneous catalysis; Development of new catalysts for hydrometallations (Mo-, W-catalysts), transition metal-catalyzed cross coupling reactions and allylations (Pd, Rh, Ir, Ru), ring closing metatheses
Universität des Saarlandes
Institut für Biochemie
Campus B2 2
66123 Saarbrücken
Prof. Dr. Rita Bernhardt
http://bernhardt.biochem.uni-sb.de/
/ biocatalysis
Biocatalysis; mono-oxygenase-catalysed hydroxylations; cytochromes P450; design of optimised mono-oxygenases for stereo- and regioselective hydroxylations; hydroxylation of steroids and terpenes; site-directed mutagenesis and directed evolution of biocatalysts
Universität des Saarlandes
Institut für Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie
Campus C4 1
66123 Saarbrücken
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Veith
www.uni-saarland.de/fak8/veith/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / hydrogenations
Nano-scaled metal particles in oxide matrices act as heterogeneous catalysts for selective hydrogenating activities
Universität des Saarlandes
Technische Chemie
Campus C4.2
66123 Saarbrücken
Prof. Dr. W. F. Maier
www.uni-saarland.de/fak8/maier
/ heterogeneous catalysis / high throughput methods / catalyst synthesis
Heterogeneous catalysis, functional materials, discovery and optimization of new catalysts and materials, High-Throughput Technologies (HTT), Combinatorial Chemistry (CC), catalyst/material syntheses, characterization and application
Universität Duisburg-Essen
UA-Ruhr-Professur für Materialchemie von Katalysatoren; NanoEnergieTechnikZentrum (NETZ)
Carl-Benz-Straße 199
47057 Duisburg
Prof. Malte Behrens
https://www.uni-due.de/chemie/ak_behrens/index_dt
/ heterogeneous catalysis / electrocatalysis / photocatalysis / nanostructured catalysts / XRD / catalyst synthesis / catalyst development
We are a University Group and work in Basic Research on the materials chemistry of nano-structured catalysts for chemical energy conversion and storage.
Universität Duisburg-Essen
Technische Chemie 1
Carl-Benz-Straße 199
47057 Duisburg
Prof. Stephan Barcikowski
https://www.uni-due.de/barcikowski/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / electrocatalysis / photocatalysis / fuel cells / nanostructured catalysts / catalyst synthesis / particles
Our research group of Technical Chemistry 1 is working, among others, in the field of heterogeneous catalysis. We produce high purity catalyst which are promising materials for example in energy applications. Ligand-free nanoparticles can be produced by Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquid and subsequently deposited on a substrate. This method allows to produce heterogeneous catalysts with a variety of nanoparticles and carrier materials for several applications.
Universität Freiburg
Freiburg Materials Research Center (FMF)
Stefan-Meier-Strasse 21
79104 Freiburg
Dr. -Ing. Laith Hussein
https://www.fmf.uni-freiburg.de/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / biocatalysis / electrocatalysis / photocatalysis / fuel cells / batteries / nanostructured catalysts / metal organic frameworks (MOFs) / ionic liquids
Our "Nano-Catalysis Group" is interested in the design, synthesis, development, characterization and testing of decorated nanostructured carbon materials for electrocatalysis applications, especially in low temperature abiotic and enzymatic fuel cells (e.g. Glucose FC, PEMFC and DMFC) and on electrochemical energy storage. We are focussing also on photo/electrochemical conversion of CO2 and fabrication/optimization of nanoporous electrodes.
Universität Greifswald, Institut für Biochemie
Abt. Biotechnologie & Enzymkatalyse
Felix-Hausdorff-Strasse 4
17487 Greifswald
Prof. Uwe Bornscheuer
http://biotech.uni-greifswald.de
/ biocatalysis
Development and application of biocatalysts with emphasis on the synthesis of optically pure compounds. Special expertise in protein engineering, high-throughput screening, enzyme immobilization
Universität Innsbruck
Institut für Ionenphysik und Angewandte Physik, Arbeitsgruppe Chemische Physik
Technikerstraße 25
A-6020 Innsbruck
Prof. Dr. Martin Beyer
http://www.uibk.ac.at/ionen-angewandte-physik/chemphys/
/ UV/VIS / reaction mechanisms / mass spectrometry
We investigate model systems in the gas phase for heterogeneously catalyzed reactions. Metl clusters and complexes are generated in ion sources. Their reaction kinetics is investigated by FT-ICR mass spectrometry. Laser spectroscopy and quantum chemical calculations yield informationon electronic and geometric structure.
Universität Koblenz-Landau
Physik
Universitätsstraße 1
56070 Koblenz
Prof. Dr. Stefan Wehner
http://www.uni-koblenz-landau.de/de/koblenz/fb3/ifin/physik
/ oxidations / hydrogen / analytic / in situ spectroscopy / surface spectroscopy / modeling / kinetics / reaction mechanisms / mass spectrometry
Ultrahochvakuumphysik, Nichtlineare Effekte; Untersuchungen an katalytischen Metalloberflächen; Aufklärung elementarer Reaktionsschritte zwischen Gasphase und Adsorbaten; Musterbildung auf funktionalen Festkörperoberflächen; Bildung von Oberflächenoxiden und deren Einfluss auf den Ablauf chemischer Reaktionen; numerische Modellierung, Aufklärung von Reaktionsmechanismen mit unterschiedlichen Messmethoden (TDS, MS, PEEM, REM, LEED, (HR)EELS, AES, XPS)
Universität Konstanz
Lehrstuhl für Chemische Materialwissenschaft
Universitätsstr. 10
78457 Konstanz
Prof. Dr. Stefan Mecking
http://www.uni-konstanz.de/chemie/agmeck/
/ homogeneous catalysis / polymerization catalysis / renewable ressources / catalyst synthesis / ligand design / reaction mechanisms
Our research aims at the discovery of novel and unusual catalytic routes, which yield otherwise inaccessible materials. A particular issue is the ability to work in the presence of functional groups - which can fulfill a useful function in the final product, control its superstructures during formation, or are simply inherently present in the particular substrate employed.
Universität Konstanz
Fachbereich Chemie/ Funktionelle Materialien
Universitätsstrasse 10
78464 Konstanz
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Polarz
http://cms.uni-konstanz.de/polarz/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / asymmetric catalysis / photocatalysis / nanostructured catalysts
MATERIALS SYNTHESIS: Porous materials, metal oxides, colloids, organic-inorganic hybrids, gas phase synthesis, sol-gel, preursor chemistry.
MATERIALS ANALYSIS: Solid-state NMR, SAXS, PXRD, Porosimetry, (HR-)TEM (incl. Tomography), impedance spectr., etc.
FIELDS OF APPLICATION: Catalysis, optoelectronics, magnetism.
Universität Leipzig
Institut für Technische Chemie
Linnéstraße 3
04103 Leipzig
Prof. Dr. Roger Gläser
http://techni.chemie.uni-leipzig.de/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / high-pressure technology / nanostructured catalysts / zeolites / oxidations / reforming / wastewater treatment / supercritical fluids / ionic liquids / catalyst synthesis / exhaust gas catalysis
The research interests of our group include the preparation and characterization of novel sorbents and catalysts with defined nanoporosity, supported noble-metal and photoccatalysts as well as the utilization of alternative solvent systems and non-thermal energy input strategies in heterogeneous catalysis.
Universität Paderborn
Anorganische Chemie
Warburger Strasse 100
33098 Paderborn
Prof. Dr. Matthias Bauer
http://chemie.uni-paderborn.de/arbeitskreise/anorganische-und-analytische-chemie/bauer/
/ homogeneous catalysis / heterogeneous catalysis / photocatalysis / metal organic frameworks (MOFs) / hydrogen / analytic / in situ spectroscopy / operando spectroscopy / EXAFS / XAS / reaction mechanisms / exhaust gas catalysis
Sustainable Catalysis
CO-Oxidation
Water splitting
Universität Regensburg
Institut für Organische Chemie
Universitätsstr. 31
93040 Regensburg
Prof. Axel Jacobi von Wangelin
http://www-oc.chemie.uni-regensburg.de/jacobi/
/ homogeneous catalysis / organocatalysis / photocatalysis / hydrogenations / catalyst synthesis / C-C coupling reactions / C-X coupling reactions
Metal catalysis, Organocatalysis, Photocatalysis, Iron Catalyzed C-C and C-H Forming Reactions, Cross-Coupling, Hydrogenation, Biomass Conversion, Sustainable Chemistry
Universität Regensburg
Institut für Organische Chemie
Universitätsstr. 31
93040 Regensburg
Prof. Dr. Burkhard König
www-oc.chemie.uni-regensburg.de/koenig/index.html www.chemie.uni-regensburg.de/fakultaet/forschung/grk1626/index.phtml
/ homogeneous catalysis / asymmetric catalysis / organocatalysis / photocatalysis
Chemical photocatalysts for selective endothermic or kinetically hindered organic reactions are developed. The key parameters of their design and function are described. This will pave the way to a broader use of solar energy for chemical transformations.
Organocatalysis and homogeneous transition metal catalysis are used for the synthesis of natural products and drugs.
Universität Rostock
Technische Chemie
Albert-Einstein-Str. 3A
18059 Rostock
Prof. Dr. Udo Kragl
www.kragl.chemie.uni-rostock.de
/ homogeneous catalysis / biocatalysis / reation engineering / micro reaction engineering / electrocatalysis / hydroformylations / ionic liquids / catalyst recycling / C-C coupling reactions / membran engineering / process development / mass spectrometry
Biocatalysis: carbohydrates, chiral intermediates; oxidations, C-C-bonding, heterocoupling.
Chemo- & biocatalysis in multi-phase-systems.
Membrane processes: Ultra- and nanofiltration for catalyst separation and for downstream processing.
Ionic liquids: Enzyme catalysis in ionic liquids; membrane processes for recycling and downstream processing, analytics; novel applications.
Trace and process analytics: Use of HPLC, GC, IC, GC-MS, LC-MS for analysis of substances in processes or plants.
Universität Stuttgart
Institut für Organische Chemie
Pfaffenwaldring 55
70569 Stuttgart
Prof. Dr. René Peters
www.peters.oc.uni-stuttgart.de
/ homogeneous catalysis / asymmetric catalysis / organocatalysis / alkylations / isomerizations / allylations / hydrogen / kinetics / catalyst synthesis / ligand design / catalyst recycling / reaction mechanisms / aminations / aromatisations / C-C coupling reactions / C-X coupling reactions / catalyst development
Die Forschung der AG Peters befasst sich vor allem mit der ‚kooperativen Katalyse‘. Darunter versteht man das synergistische Zusammenspiel mehrerer Katalysatorfunktionalitäten zur simultanen Aktivierung der Substrate einer Reaktion, wodurch die Aktivierungsbarriere weit herabgesetzt werden kann, so dass schwierige Reaktionstypen unter milden Bedingungen möglich werden. Hierbei werden verschiedene Konzepte der Kooperation untersucht, die sich im Typ der verwendeten Aktivierungsmodi unterscheiden.
Universität Stuttgart
Institut für Technische Chemie
Pfaffenwaldring 55
70569 Stuttgart
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Elias Klemm
www.itc.uni-stuttgart.de/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / reation engineering / micro reaction engineering
Syntheses of zeolites, MOFs, oxides…, modification, characterization. Selective oxidation and hydrogenation reactions, catalytic conversion of hydrocarbons in petroleum refining and petrochemistry and of bioressources, carbon dioxide as feedstock, in situ techniques such as solid-state NMR, IR spectroscopy and XRD. Optimization of technical reactions and heat/mass transport, „batch-to-conti“ transfer, kinetic measurements, chemical reaction engineering of hazardous processes. Microreaction engineering. photo chemistry
Universität Stuttgart
Institut für Polymerchemie
Pfaffenwaldring 55
70550 Stuttgart
Prof. Dr. M. R. Buchmeiser
www.uni-stuttgart.de/ipoc/
/ heterogeneous catalysis / polymerization catalysis / metathesis
The Institute of Polymer Chemistry disposes over a broad expertise in the areas of Macromolecular Chemistry, with a focus in polymerization catalysis, in porous polymeric materials, conductive polymers in matathesis reactions and in molecular heterogeneous catalysis. In the latter context, new homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for the olefin metathesis as well as for metathesis polymerisations are developed. In course of the Collaborative Research Center CRC 1333 "Molecular Heterogeneous Catalysis in Confined Geometries“, the influence of size, geometry, tortuosity and polarity on chemical reactions, catalyzed by catalysts that have selectively been immobilzed inside mesopores, is investigated.
Universität Ulm
Institut für Oberflächenchemie und Katalyse
Albert-Einstein-Allee 47
89081 Ulm
Prof. Dr. R.J. Behm
www.uni-ulm.de/iok
/ heterogeneous catalysis / electrocatalysis / nanostructured catalysts / surface spectroscopy / reaction mechanisms
Investigation of surface processes and catalytic reactions on mass selected clusters as well as on nanostructured surfaces (model catalysts) on a microscopic, molecular scale and stepwise transformation of this knowledge to catalytic and electrocatalytic reactions under more realistic reaction conditions and for realistic materials (supported catalysts), focusing in particular on processes relevant for low-temperature fuel cells (gas purification as well as electrochemical reactions).
Universität Ulm
Institut für Elektrochemie
Albert-Einstein-Allee 47
89081 Ulm
Prof. Dr. Timo Jacob
http://www.uni-ulm.de/iec
/ heterogeneous catalysis / electrocatalysis / photocatalysis / fuel cells / batteries / nanostructured catalysts / oxidations / hydrogen / ionic liquids / in situ spectroscopy / operando spectroscopy / surface spectroscopy / modeling / kinetics / reaction mechanisms
The Institute of Electrochemistry has both experimental and theoretical expertise. Equipped with various experimental and theoretical techniques, the aim of the activities is related to fundamental electrochemistry, resolving the structure and processes occurring at electrode/electrolyte interfaces. For these studies, detailed investigations on model systems (e.g. single crystals) are performed allowing for a tight connection between theory and experiment.
Universität zu Köln
Department für Chemie - Organische Chemie
Greinstrasse 4
50939 Köln
Prof. Dr. Hans-Günther Schmalz
www.hgschmalz.uni-koeln.de
/ homogeneous catalysis / asymmetric catalysis / hydroformylations / allylations / ligand design / C-C coupling reactions / C-X coupling reactions
Organic and metal-organic synthesis,
enantioselective transition metal catalysis,
modular chiral P,P-ligands,
asymmetric hydro-reactions (-cyanation, -vinylation, -boration, -formylation)
Metal catalysis-basied strategies for the synthesis of natural products and other bioactive compounds
Universität zu Köln
Department für Chemie
Greinstraße 4
50939 Köln
Prof. Dr. Ralf Giernoth
ak_giernoth.uni-koeln.de
/ homogeneous catalysis / ionic liquids / in situ spectroscopy / NMR
homogeneous catalysis, ionic liquids, in situ NMR spectroscopy
Universität zu Köln
Organische Chemie
Greinstr. 4
50939 Köln
Axel Jacobi von Wangelin
jacobi.uni-koeln.de
/ homogeneous catalysis
Metal Catalysis, Cross-Couplings, Hydrogenations, Carbonylations, Renewable Resources, Organocatalysis, Cycloadditions
University of Copenhagen
Department of Chemistry
Universitetsparken 5
2100 Kopenhagen, Dänemark
Prof. Dr. Matthias Arenz
http://chem.ku.dk/ansatte/beskrivelse/?id=383504
/ electrocatalysis / fuel cells
Characterization of noble metal catalysts for PEM fuel cells. Investigations on model as well as high surface area catalysts; Determination of activity for different electrochemcial reactions, reaction and degradation mechanisms; Concepts for improved catalysts
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Theoretische Chemie
De Boelelaan 1083
1422DG Amsterdam
Matthias Bickelhaupt
http://www.few.vu.nl/~bickel/
/ homogeneous catalysis / modeling / kinetics / ligand design / reaction mechanisms / C-C coupling reactions / C-X coupling reactions / catalyst development
We develop chemical theories and methods for rationally designing molecules, nano-structures and materials as well as chemical processes toward these compounds, based on quantum mechanics and computer simulations. An essential part of these efforts is the application of our theories and models in cooperation with experimental groups. The project comprises four main directions: 1) Structure and Chemical Bonding in DFT; 2) Theoretical Biochemistry; 3) Reactivity; 4) Rational Design of Catalysts.
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
Organisch-Chemisches Institut
Corrensstraße 40
48149 Münster
Prof. Dr. Frank Glorius
www.uni-muenster.de/Chemie.oc/index.html
/ homogeneous catalysis
The members of the Institute are experts in several important areas of modern catalysis: cross-couplings, C-H-activations, polymerization catalysis, organocatalysis, activation of small molecules (H2, CO2). asymmetric catalysis, frustrated Lewis-pairs, N-heterocyclic carbenes, organo-silicon-catalysts, design of heterogeneouos catalysts, radical reactions, organofluorine chemistry, theoretical chemistry, organic synthesis