CATALYSIS

The Laursen Research Group focuses on understanding the fundamental controlling factors that govern the performance of heterogeneous catalytic materials. A combination of theoretical and experimental tools are used to obtain atomic, molecular, and macroscopic information concerning catalyst composition, structure, and performance. Specific focus is drawn to understanding composition-activity, structure-activity, and shape-activity relationships that are critical to advanced catalyst design. Our fundamental research is applied in-house to solve the immediate problems that concern society. Presently, we are focused upon developing non-noble metal solid catalysts, the efficient use of petroleum feedstock, transforming biomass into fuels and chemicals, and utilizing solar energy, H 2 O, and CO 2 as a fuel. The Laursen Research Group operates from the atomic-level to bench-top reactor scale. Our research is uniquely fundamental as well as applied... Laursen Lab employs a combined..

Primary location: Dearborn United States