The processes underlying the surface evolution and mechanisms of plastic film degradation into micro- or nano-plastics remain largely unexplored. In-situ Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) serves as an effective technique for >

In my research hydrogen derived from water electrolysis in ambient conditions, utilizing renewable energy sources for the necessary energy demands, will be combined with direct captured carbon dioxide (CO2) to >

During my postdoctoral research, my focus will be on the development of new catalysts for propane dehydrogenation. Using a combination of advanced spectroscopy and microscopy techniques, I will delve into >

During my postdoctoral research, my focus will be on the development of new catalysts tailored specifically for the decomposition of C-C bonded plastic waste into valuable chemicals. Meanwhile, I will >

In this project, I will focus on studying solid catalysts under reaction conditions by using operando lab-/synchrotron-based X-ray absorption spectroscopy combined with Raman, UV-Vis spectroscopy, etc., aiming to gain a >

In this work, I use spectroscopic and microscopic methods to elucidate the formation of coke deposits on solid catalysts used in the processing of biomass pyrolysis oil to obtain chemicals >

Copper exchanged zeolites are efficient catalysts for catalytic reaction like SCR (selective catalytic reaction) and selective oxidation of methanol. Different copper exchanged zeolites are synthesized and the structure-reactivity relationship is >

My research is part of a multilateral ARC CBBC project and investigates innovative approaches to bimetallic catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation to higher alcohols, with the aim of contributing to sustainable chemical >

In recent years, the application of polyurethanes as insulation in residential and commercial settings has emerged as a significant driver for their growth, leading to enhanced energy efficiency and decreased >

During my research I will focus on the mechanistic consequences of alloying on Cobalt catalysts for CO/CO2 hydrogenation and I will attempt to identify trends in the alloys that may >

In this research, advanced active, and robust catalyst materials for highly selective and precise metathesis of PE (LDPE, LLDPE, etc.), into a range of medium-sized alkanes (C6-C18) will be developed. >

Hydrogen is an important future energy carrier and heavily needed in hydrogenation processes in the chemical industry. Traditionally, it is produced by steam methane reforming (SMR) over a Ni/Al2O3 catalyst >

In my research, I will investigate radical-initiated plastic cracking. Our society makes use of many products (partly) made from plastics. The most important attribute of plastic in its applications is >

This research is part of a multilateral ARC CBBC project and investigates the development of new catalysts for methane decomposition. The decomposition of methane in hydrogen and functional solid carbon >

The CO2 hydrogenation reaction is a promising technique to produce value-added chemicals such as methane and other hydrocarbons and is simultaneously an interesting pathway towards a more circular economy. Recently >

Roos Grote will work during her PhD within ICC on the CATlight project, which is a collaboration with NWO AMOLF in Amsterdam. She mainly works on the fabrication of photonic/catalytic >

As a pioneer in the industry of renewable and sustainable chemistry, Avantium patented the Indium-Bismuth catalyst for formate production. Understanding the catalytic behavior of these metals as single catalysts and >

Investigation and optimization of the iso-oleic acid hydrogenation process by coupled in-situ spectroscopies and bifunctional catalysis Promotors: Prof. dr. ir. B. M. Weckhuysen & Prof. dr. E.T.C. Vogt Sponsors: Croda, >

My research focuses on the chemical recycling of plastics. I aim to develop a novel strategy to break down polyolefin backbone under mild reaction conditions. I am focusing on the >

His project is a collaboration with Total entitled ‘Synthesis, characterization & fragmentation behavior of porous metallocene supports for the production of impact copolymers of polypropylene.’

Better olefin polymerization catalysts are needed in our quest for polymers with superior properties and better recyclability.  Metallocene catalysts hold great promises that are yet to be fulfilled. A major >

My project, which is part of ARC CBBC and in collaboration with BASF, will focus on dry reforming of methane (DRM), in which greenhouse gasses CH4 and CO2 are converted >

Mirjam de Graaf is PhD student under the supervision of Prof. Weckhuysen and Dr. Eline Hutter. Her research focuses on developing a coating for the removal of harmful and/or odorous >

The focus of Daan's project is the (further) development of Luminescence Thermometry and shell-isolated nanoparticle enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SHINERS), ultimately leading to a widely applicable analytical toolset for operando spectroscopy >

Her project will be focused on using recently acquired photoinduced force microscopy (PiFM) to chemically image metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). In the first phase, focus will be directed towards the synthesis >

One of the largest CO2 emitting industries is the metallurgical industry, including steel producers. Tata Steel recently developed a new process, called HIsarna, in which the CO2 emissions are reduced >

My PhD project is going to focus on developing approaches that are able to tackle the challenges plastic waste represents for a circular economy. Since 2014, up to 30 % >

Bram’s project is part of ARC CBBC, and in collaboration with BASF Bram will investigate structure sensitivity in nickel catalyzed (de)hydrogenation reactions, such as CO2 methanation. To study structure sensitivity, >

Raman spectroscopy is a powerful method for solid catalyst characterization under operando conditions. In recent years Shell isolated Raman spectroscopy (SHINERS) has attracted interest as it improves on SERS by >

Catalytic CO2 hydrogenation to methanol is one of the most promising routes for CO2 utilization [1]. This reaction is known to be structure sensitive. That is, for this reaction not >

The goal of this project is to investigate two solid catalysts for a two-staged thermochemical CO2 hydrogenation reaction: CO2 will be converted into methane and subsequently into aromatics. An autothermal >

Angela will focus on understanding the thermocatalytic conversion of CO2 into valuable base chemicals. She will investigate the structure-performance relationships of various supported metal catalysts as well as the influence >

Due to the increasing amount of plastic waste and the associated environmental problems, the development of the recycling process has become of great importance. Chemical recycling can be used to >

Due to insufficient recycling and incineration, plastic waste has become a global problem. In my research, I'm trying to find economically viable ways to convert polyolefin waste to a value >

In this project the genesis of nanobubbles at the surface of thin-film zeolites and MOFs will be studied. This will be done using scanning probe microscopy techniques, such as liquid-phase >

Carbon dioxide (CO2) could be a promising carbon source for the production of chemical building blocks. As big chemical processes release significant amounts of CO2 in the atmosphere, it would >

Kordula will work on the controlled catalytic breakdown of humin and chitin to waterborne building blocks for coatings, including spatially-resolved spectroscopy of film formation and drying processes.

Hydrogen production via the electrochemical splitting of water is limited by the evolution of oxygen at the anode. Oxygen as a product is not much needed, and the OER is >

The shift away from combustion-only car engines to hybrid cars results in much lower temperatures of the exhaust gasses, for which existing Platinum Group Metal (PGM) exhaust catalysts, such as >

I conduct research through design on the refinery of the future in order to understand what future scenarios would be ideal and what interventions in the socio-economical system could work >

In recent years, the urgency of the plastic of the plastic waste problem has become more and more clear. In my research I will focus on the production of economically >

During my research I will focus on support, alloying and promoter effects and active sites in CO2 hydrogenation in order to spatially resolve the activity of CO2 hydrogenation over supported >

The overall aim of this research project is the development of a powerful camera to determine the complex pore space of single FCC catalyst particles. By making molecular movies of >

Light olefins, such as propylene and ethylene are key building blocks in the chemical industry for the production of polymers, oxygenates and other chemical intermediates. Dehydrogenation of propane, facilitated by >

The electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2RR) offers a compelling route to energy storage and high-value chemical manufacturing, which reduces our dependence on fossil fuels and helps to mitigate net >

The goals of my research are to establish high performing single-atom catalyst systems for the selective conversion of methane, and to obtain the fundamental insights into the catalytic mechanism and >

In his project, Florian will focus on the characterization of bimetallic catalysts, including their size, structure and composition during synthesis and CO2 hydrogenation.

This project will focus on achieving and understanding Resonant Catalysis (RC). RC is an emerging field of catalysis in which catalysts are stimulated by an intermittent stimulus, such as light, >

Efficient valorization of CO2 through e.g. CO2 hydrogenation reactions is needed to create a circular and sustainable CO2 economy.1  A possible route towards improving catalysis for CO2 hydrogenation is by >

According to recent estimates, we cannot account for ~99% of plastic waste that escapes into the oceans. A significant portion of this missing plastic is hypothesized to result from plastic >

It is widely known that large amounts of plastic waste are finding their way into the environment. These macroplastics can break down into so-called microplastics, or even smaller, nanoplastics. Little >

Recently, the environmental presence of micro- and nanoplastics (MNP), which are plastic particles with a size of

The unsatisfactory recycling rate of plastic waste is an urgent problem which we need to overcome on our way to a sustainable society. Hence, suitable technologies for the conversion of >

Mzamo Shozi is an Assistant Professor and Head of Discipline in the School of Chemistry and Physics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Mzamo specializes in catalysis and >

Hannie van Berlo-van den Broek is research technician at the Advanced Research Center Chemical Building Blocks Consortium.

Joris Janssens works as the electrocatalysis technician in the Weckhuysen group, assisting in the electrocatalytic conversion of CO2. He will (help to) design and construct electrochemical cells that can be >

Ramon Oord works as Research Technician and Lab-responsible for ARC CBBC.

My research is all about vibrational spectroscopy, infrared & Raman spectroscopy, in all of its forms. The most challenging part is the interpretation of vibrational spectra to understand what happens during >

I take care of the Raman and Infrared Spectroscopy instruments in the lab and give training to researchers in operating the instruments and how to correctly perform experiments. Colleagues can >

Louise Oosterbroek is the personal assistant to Prof. Weckhuysen.

Kelsey Helm is a management assistant for the Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis Group.

Marijke Badings is communication officer at ARC CBBC.

Nathan Coutard is the manager of the SUNER-C project.

Saeed is the research manager of the Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis group

Dr. Alessia Broccoli is the project leader of the Multiscale Catalytic Energy Conversion (MCEC) consortium. She worked as a PhD and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Twente, specializing in >

Anita ter Haar is the financial controller to ARC CBBC and the Weckhuysen group.

As a Research and Education Designer, I am combining the fields of science, education, and arts. I am involved in our various scientific and educational projects by explaining the complex >

Anita den Heijer is Office Manager at ARC CBBC.

Bram van Reems is communication officer at ARC CBBC.

Hannah Thuijs is community manager for ARC CBBC.