Dynamic Reactors by Induction Heating of Catalysts (C06*)

• Subject Area: Technical Chemistry
• Term: since 2025
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 426888090

This project explores induction heating of catalysts as highly dynamic heating concept, which enables new techniques for fundamental operando studies and technical application alike. The aim is to prepare modified supported catalysts for emission control by introducing susceptor materials for induction heating, which allows for rapid heating due to heat dissipation within the catalyst. Similar effects can be realized by bringing susceptor materials in direct contact with the catalyst. The combi-nation of suitable catalyst concepts for induction heating and reactors with an advanced temperature control directly leads to a new operando cell for tracking intermediates on the catalyst surface.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1441: Tracking the active site in heterogeneous catalysis for emission control (TrackAct)
• Major Instrumentation: Fast gas analysis System (FTIR)
• Instrumentation Group: 1520 Meßgeräte für Gase (O2, CO2)
• Applicant Institution: Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
• Project Head: Professor Moritz Wolf, Ph.D., since 1/2025