Textural Properties and wetting behaviour of new SCALMS (A05)

• Subject Area: Technical Chemistry
• Term: since 2021
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 431791331

Project A05 deals with experimental studies to understand and optimise the wetting of liquid alloys on porous support materials. We explore how structure and catalytic performance of SCALMS are affected by the interplay between preparation, surface chemical properties and support texture. For this, we will develop targeted, adsorp-tion-based methodologies and novel liquid intrusion techniques for (i) a reliable textural characterisation of SCALMS and meso-macroporous supports and (ii) for assessing the wetting behaviour of liquid metal solutions in the supports. This information will enable a knowledge-based selection of support materials and pore structures for maximising the gas/alloy interface of SCALMS and, thereby, the volumetric productivity.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1452: Catalysis at Liquid Interfaces (CLINT)
• Applicant Institution: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
• Project Head: Professor Dr. Matthias Thommes