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Welcome at IRCELYON! Since 1958, when the CNRS funded the first french laboratory fully dedicated to catalysis, headed by Professor Marcel Prettre, the Institute actively contributed to the development of that field of chemistry, from the preparation and characterization of catalysts, to the overall understanding of catalyzed reactions. Nowadays, IRCELYON is a joint research laboratory of the University Claude Bernard Lyon1 and the CNRS (UMR 5256) and its activities are covering a wide range of research areas, from fundamental investigations, to applied developments in the fields of Energy, Chemistry and the Environment. Addressing scientific, technological and environmental challenges has been made possible by the amazingly complementary skills brought together by our recognized staff. Structured around five research teams, IRCELYON benefits also from a strong technical expertise. This creates a unique research environment challenging new scientific breakthrough, at the frontline of chemistry such as : Conception of catalytic materials (oxides, metallic, MOF, biomimetic ): from design to applications Synergy between catalysis and environmental chemistry (water and air treatments, depollution, trace analysis, understanding of reaction mechanisms, impact assessments ) Deep characterization (including in-situ or operando, analysis of complex media) From model molecules to real feedstocks (heavy oils, lignocellulosic materials, soots ) Fruitful collaborations are engaged with french, european, and international academic groups within the French National Research Agency, european programs, bilateral or international projects We are also in strong interactions with industrial partners to develop project from fundamental to applied research (TRL 1-4). Catherine PINEL, Director Christian GEORGE, Deputy Director Christophe GEANTET, Deputy Director IRCELYON is located on 3 sites : Prettre, Chevreul and ISA
Characterization and Remediation of Pollutants in Air and Water Energy, Fuels and Chemicals for Sustainability Sustainable Chemistry from Fundamental to Applications Research Teams Catalyst and Process Engineering Integrated Thermodynamical, Reactional and Analytical Approaches 50 Researchers 20-30 Master Students 20-25 Post-Doctoral Positions Staff 50 Administrative Scientific & Technical Staff 45-60 PhD Students Testing Facilities Bimetallic Nanoparticule Numerous Catalytic Test Rigs (fixed bed, monoliths, batch) for all T & P ranges 2 High Throughput Systems (GtL and G/S) MAT Reactor (FCC) TAP and SSITKA Reactor Operando DRIFTS Cells High Precision Gas and Vapor Adsorption Metallic Particle in Hollow Zeolite Measurements and Modelling Unsteady-State Kinetics Micro-Kinetics Isotopic Exchange Monolythic Reactor Catalyst and Process Engineering Group Leader: FARRUSSENG David Deputy Manager: SCHUURMAN Yves Researchers (CNRS and UCBL): 10 3 Students and Non Permanent Staff: 17 Catalytic and Separation Processes C1 Conversion (reforming, FTS, OCM) Biomass Hydrothermal Liquefaction FCC of Bio-Oils and Mixtures Hydrogenation of Acetylene and Olefins DeNOx, Soot Combustion Traces of CH4 and H2 Combustion Gas, Vapors Adsorption (TSA...) Membrane Reactors Catalytic Surface Material Design and Synthesis Hierarchical Zeolites Bimetallic Nanoparticles MOFs Coatings and Membranes Scientific and technical challenges are tackled by the integration of expertise and skills from material sciences to chemical engineering. Heat-Exchanger Micro-reactor 195 articles 17 patents
Characterization and Remediation of Pollutants in Air and Water Group Leader: D ANNA Barbara Deputy Manager: DESCORME Claude Researchers (CNRS and UCBL): Students and Non Permanent Staff: Keywords Environmental Catalysis Catalysts for Depollution Automotive Post-Treatment Indoor Air Pollution, VOC Abatement Disinfection, Odour Abatement Wastewater Treatment Fine and Ultrafine Particle Metrology Atmospheric Processes Aerosol Physico-Chemical Properties Catalysts for Depollution 11 5 29 Soot Oxidation Synthetic Gas Bench CARE s research activities are at the crossroad of several major societal problems, especially those related to water and air quality. CARE addresses all aspects from basic to applied research, from the characterization of pollutants, their catalytic treatment to their environmental impacts, with a specific attention at he reaction mechanisms and kinetics. 3D Image of GCxGC-MS Analysis of SRGO Gasoil Sample The ECI2D research group is devoted to heterogeneous catalysis for sustainable production of fuels and base chemicals in the context of energy transition. The main research topics are focused on: Valorization of bioresources for fuels and chemicals production Eco-efficient refining and petrochemistry processes Conversion of solar energy through photocatalysis Energies, Fuels and Chemicals for Sustainability Keywords Group Leader: LORIDANT Stéphane Deputy Manager: PUZENAT Eric Researchers (CNRS and UCBL): 8 3 Students and Non Permanent Staff: 22 Fuels, Base Chemicals Transition Energy Hydrogen Vector Biomass & Bioressources Inorganic Solid Catalysts Photocatalysis Real Feeds In situ and Operando Techniques Multifunctional Catalysis In situ/operando Raman Cell XRD Local Analysis A Strong expertise has been developed in the group towards the analysis and the characterization of pollutants at trace levels in all phases i.e., aqueous, gaseous and particulate. We also aim at formulating and shaping new catalysts for pollution abatement and to the development of innovative catalytic processes such as photocatalysis, catalytic wet air oxidation, catalysis on thin films and the electrochemical promotion. Desinfection-Luminous Textiles Wastewater Treatment CARE is positioned at the interface between environmental sciences and heterogeneous catalysis and developed collaborations with numerous national and international, academic and industrial partners. Atmospheric Pollution Aerosols TEM Images of Catalysts: MoVNbTeO Mixed Oxide (left) Fullerene Like MoS2 (right) TThe methodology and expertise of the team consists in the design of multifunctional catalysts and their detailed physico-chemical characterization, especially using in situ or operando spectroscopies and microscopies. Catalyst properties are evaluated using model or raw feeds to improve the understanding of reaction mechanisms and to establish kinetic modeling. Reaction Scheme of Guiaiacol Hydrodeoxygenation For that purpose, ECI2D develops advanced separation techniques such as GCxGC-FID/MS for in-depth understanding of complex feeds conversion. A wide range of skills in hydrotreating on metal sulfides, selective oxidation and dehydration on oxides, catalysis by metals and (nano) alloys, and photocatalysis for energy imparts a large interdisciplinary character to the team. 126 articles 6 patents Pathways of Guaiacol Hydrodeoxygenation on Supported Nanoalloys 141 articles 12 patents
Integrated Thermodynamical, Reactional and Analytical Approaches Group Leader: GELIN Patrick Deputy Manager: NOZIERE Barbara Researchers (CNRS and UCBL): 12 2 Students and Non Permanent Staff: 10 Sustainable Chemistry: from Fundamental to Applications Group Leader: ESSAYEM Nadine Deputy Manager: RATABOUL Franck Researchers (CNRS and UCBL): 12 3 Students and Non Permanent Staff: 25 Solving scientific challenges in catalysis and environmental science by developing new instrumental or methodological approaches in various fields of application: Thermal Desorber for trace VOCs Heterogeneous Catalysis Surface Acidity/Basicity Metal and Metal Oxide Catalysts Diffusion in Porous Materials Bimetallic Model Catalysts Surface Reactivity Surface Structure and Composition Energy Energy Production (fuel cells, boilers) Catalytic Combustion Solar Energy Storage Valorization of Renewable Energy Sources (biogas) Hydrogen Storage and Production Environment Photocatalysis for Air Remediation Trace Analysis (organic pollutants) VOCs and HAP Abatement Air and Atmospheric Aerosol chemistry Atmos_Sampler Lyon1 91 articles 1 patents Finland 2015 A Wide Range of Expertise Adsorption calorimetry in liquid and gas phases Neutron scattering Catalysts synthesis and catalytic reactions under dielectric heating Controlled arrays of nanoparticles Operando studies of model surfaces in realistic conditions (NAP-XPS, environmental STM, PM-IRRAS) Electron microscopy (HRTEM/EDX/ EELS, STEM/HAADF, environmental TEM) Use of synchrotron radiation facilities (NAP-XPS, SXRD) FTIR in situ and operando studies Electrochemical membrane reactors Photocatalysis Mass spectrometry for the detection of gas phase organic radicals Measuring organic pollutants at trace levels in complex matrices (gaseous, aqueous or solid) with headspace trap or automatic thermodesorption_gc/ms CO Oxidation on Pt3Sn(111) Keywords AunSRm / MOF Lignocellulosic Biomass CH4, CO2 Conversion Hydrogenation, Hydrogenolysis Dehydration, Hydrolysis Selective Oxidations C-C Coupling Biomimetic Chemistry Mixed-Oxide Nanoparticles Batch and Trickle-Bed Reactors Hybrid Materials Calorimetry Supercritical Solvents µ-n Structure Nb Dispersed into MCM-41 Liquid Phase Chromatography From Fundamental Materials with controlled properties Mechanism elucidation Correlation activities-catalyst properties To Applications Complex and raw substrates High added value products The team research activities focus on the design of new nanomaterials for catalytic sustainable chemistry with special emphasis on the utilization of lignocellulosic biomass and recalcitrant substrates (CO2,CH4,.) for specialty chemicals. Green catalytic methodologies are used: homogeneous, heterogeneous, enzymatic catalysis, in water or in supercritical solvents.. The team members bring complementary expertise from catalysts design (supported (bi)metallic catalysts, acido-basic catalysts, carbides, organometallic catalysts, multifunctional and hybrid materials, mixed-oxide nanoparticles) to applications in large range of chemical transformations. 148 articles 18 patents High Pressure Reactors
Research Facilities Group Leader: DELICHERE Pierre Research equipments dedicated to the characterization of catalytic materials are grouped together in a scientific platform. A group of fifteen persons, mainly engineers, are in charge of this large instrumental park as well as of the development of techniques for the characterization of divided solids especially under reactive conditions. The equipments of this platform are open to the research teams of IRCELYON and carry out work for outside laboratories and industries in the form of collaboration or service agreements. More Info: http://www.ircelyon.univ-lyon1.fr/en/services_scientifiques Research Facilities Surface Analysis CARDENAS Luis Chemical state and electronic properties by XPS and UPS, studies of segregation phenomena and top layer surface with a higher surface-sensitivity by LEIS. Axis Ultra DLD Kratos Reactor chamber coupled to the UHV experimental set up Environmental TEM FEI Titan (Centre Lyonnais des Microscopies) XRD Powder Analysis BOSSELET Françoise Phase identification, crystalline size determination, mesoporous materials characterization, temperature studies under controlled atmosphere. D8 Advance A25 Bruker X Pert Pro MPD Panalytical Electron Microscopy AOUINE Mimoun Study of chemical and structural composition of nanomaterials with high interest for the cutting edge of catalytic application. TEM Jeol 2010 Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (CLYM) Last generation of environmental FEI ETEM (CLYM) Raman Spectroscopy FABRE Marlène Monitoring of catalyst preparation, mapping of solids at the micron scale, in-situ studies and operando experiments. LabRam HR spectrometer Horiba Thermal Analysis JOUGUET Bernadette Solid State and Liquid NMR LORENTZ Chantal Structural characterizations, quantitative or qualitative compositions, molecular dynamics, reaction kinetics analysis by high resolution NMR. Avance 400 HD spectrometer Bruker Catalyst composition, Solid state NMR characterizations of inorganic or organic materials. Avance III 500WB spectrometer Bruker Chemical and Textural Analysis MASCUNAN Pascale Chemical determination of metallic element. ICP-OES ACTIVA Jobin Yvon Specific area and porosities of solids, dispersion of the metallic phase by chemisorption. ASAP 2020-3 Flex Micromeritics Thermal behaviour of solids, both mineral and organics. TG-DTA-MS Setaram TGA Mettler Toledo Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry MANGEMATIN Stéphane Determination of molecular weight and molecular formula of products. CG-MS Hewlett-Packard
National & International Collaborations Industrial & Academic Partnerships CONTACTS Catherine Pinel Director +33 [0] 472 445 478 catherine.pinel@ircelyon.univ-lyon1.fr Martine Diab Communications Adviser +33 [0] 472 445 392 martine.diab@ircelyon.univ-lyon1.fr IRCELYON UMR 5256 2 avenue Albert Einstein F-69626 Villeurbanne cedex Phone: +33 [0] 472 445 300 Fax: +33 [0] 472 445 399 www.ircelyon.univ-lyon1.fr Mail: first name.name@ ircelyon.univ-lyon1.fr january 2017