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EPSRC Reference:	EP/W019221/1
Title:	Nature-inspired bio-Syngas Technologies for Olefins Synthesis
Principal Investigator:	Materazzi, Dr M
Other Investigators:	Shah, Professor N Lettieri, Professor P Coppens, Professor M
Researcher Co-Investigators:	Dr A Paulillo
Project Partners:	Advanced Biofuel Solutions LTD Catal International Ltd IFP Energies nouvelles Particulate Solid Research Inc. (PSRI) Sabic Americas, Inc. Wood Group
Department:	Chemical Engineering
Organisation:	UCL
Scheme:	Standard Research
Starts:	01 May 2022	Ends:	30 April 2025	Value (£):	1,168,549
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Catalysis & Applied Catalysis Design Engineering Design of Process systems Manufacturing Machine & Plant Reactor Engineering
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Manufacturing Chemicals
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Panel History:	Panel Date Panel Name Outcome 02 Nov 2021 Sustainable manufacturing Full Announced
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Environmental and economic concerns related to the excessive use of fossil fuels, together with opportunities in circular economy and carbon negative technologies are paving the way for a fundamental reorganisation of the chemical industry. Oil refineries are being redesigned to couple petrochemical processes with bio-based productions and new thermo-chemical technologies more suited for small-scale operation. In this context, the invention of new (or restructured) processes for the synthesis of renewable intermediates, such as olefins generated from biomass is of crucial importance, since these molecules are fundamental building blocks for polymers, fuels and chemical industry. In order to unlock the transition to bio-substitutes in energy and manufacturing sectors, resource efficiency, process flexibility and intensification are of critical importance. To achieve these goals, we propose to employ a Nature-Inspired Solution (NIS) methodology, as a systematic platform for innovation and to inform transformative technology. The NIS methodology will be used to design and optimise modular bio-syngas conversion methods to manufacture "green" chemical products, including bio-olefins, at a scale suitable for decentralised applications. The research will focus on the novel concept of Sorption Enhanced Olefin Synthesis (SEOS), and the integrated design and performance of key system components (Synthesis Reactor - Catalysts Configuration - Life Cycle Analysis) to provide information on the underpinning reaction mechanisms, engineering performance and system dynamics that will facilitate deployment of future bio-based manufacturing plants.
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