Energy Material and Catalytic Process Lab – G01015

Overview of Lab

Group Research Activity (G01015 Lab)

Major research focus and direction

1. HDO of Bio-oils, Palm oils and fatty acids
2. CO2 Capture, CO2 methanation, Dry reforming of methane, Reverse Water Gas shift (RWGS) reaction
3. NH3 production from N2
4. Hydrogen production via HER and steam reforming reactions

Instruments

Recent modification/New equipments

1. Installation of the New Adsorption Analyzer Instrument – The BREAKTHROUGH ANALYZER (BTA)
2. Extension of multiple gas lines including Ar, He, CO2, CH4, and N2, along with the installation of new regulators to connect the BTA instrument.
3. Replacement of old copper gas lines that were connected to six instruments, with new stainless steel (SS) lines using concealed fittings.
4. Installation of a new 50L muffle furnace, including the setup of a new three-phase power point.

Current View:

Specialized equipment