The SCG Chemicals (SCGC)-FIRST Prioritisation Panel has revealed the recipients of the second round of SCGC-FIRST Awards, showcasing exceptional research driving innovation and sustainability across the MPLS Division. The £1 million SCGC-FIRST fund can provide up to £80K to nurture novel ideas and early-stage research. We are very pleased to share the news that St Anne’s Fellow, Professor Budimir Rosic, will lead the Turbocharging Catalysis for Energy-Efficient Processes project, along with Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr Dylan Rubini.
Catalysis underpins industries ranging from ammonia production to emissions control and plays a critical role in the energy transition. Professor Rosic and Dr Rubini are reimagining catalytic systems with a ground-breaking innovation: the turbo-reactor. By integrating catalytic surfaces, pumps, and thermal controls into a compact turbomachine, this project has the potential to dramatically reduce energy losses and system size.
Using a machine-learning tool, ChemZIP, the team aims to streamline the modelling of complex chemical reactions, enabling faster, more efficient design of catalytic systems.
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