The Laboratory for Optical Diagnostic Methods and Renewable Energies (ODEE) focuses on the optical and laser spectroscopic investigation of reactive flows. This expertise will now also be used to diagnose industrial catalytic processes. Specifically, heterogeneous catalytic processes that use sustainable materials and enable more efficient synthesis paths are to be analyzed. In addition, there is a major challenge in the defossilization of organic chemistry (see diagram) through renewable raw materials, such as bioethanol or green hydrogen.
In close cooperation with the Institutes of Reactive Flows and Measurement Technology and Technical Chemistry II at TU Darmstadt, a catalytic flow channel was designed that is currently used for applications in the temperature range up to 300°C. This existing reactor cannot be used for future reactions at up to 600°C and a new concept must be developed. This existing reactor cannot be used for future reactions at up to 600°C and a new concept must be developed. This involves, among other things, realizing the optical access and ensuring tightness at the high temperature.
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Supervisor: Konrad Koschnick
konrad.koschnick@h-da.de
