STEM / applied
Catalysis · Graduate · Chemistry
Topics
Catalyst development workflow
- Catalyst synthesis and reproducibility
- Activity testing: batch and flow reactors
- Selectivity and stability testing protocols
- Characterization: BET, TPR/TPD, chemisorption, XRD
- Kinetic modeling of catalytic reactions
- Scale-up from lab to pilot reactor
- Life-cycle assessment of catalytic processes
- Patent searching in catalysis intellectual property
- Collaboration with engineering on reactor design
- Publication and presentation of catalysis research
Applied catalysis
- Petroleum refining and petrochemical catalysis
- Fine chemical and pharmaceutical catalytic steps
- Environmental catalysis: VOC abatement, SCR for NOₓ
- Battery and fuel cell electrocatalyst development
- CO₂ utilization catalysis and solar fuels
- Ammonia synthesis and fertilizer industry
- Polymerization catalysis in plastics industry
- Startup ventures in catalysis and green chemistry
- National lab catalysis research programs
- Career paths in catalysis across academia and industry
Pricing
Graduate-level rates are set on consultation. See the pricing page for K–12 and undergraduate rates.