Grants for projects that contributes to the Independent Green Research
Congratulations to Professor Jeppe V. Lauritsen from iNANO and Professor Bo B. Iversen from the Department of Chemistry for each receiving DKK 3.1 million from the Independent Research Fund Denmark.
The Independent Research Fund Denmark have in total allocated 132 million DKK for the Independent Green Research. A total of 42 new and groundbreaking research projects, which all will contribute with knowledge on how to solve the environmental challenge the whole world faces, have been funded.
You can read about the iNANO researchers who have received the grants and their projects below.
Project title: Getting Cobalt Oxide Catalysts in Shape for Low-temperature Decomposition of Nitrous Oxide
This project focuses on developing a catalyst that can break down N₂O, a potent greenhouse gas into harmless nitrogen (N₂) and oxygen (O₂). The challenge with current catalysts is that they require high temperatures for effective decomposition and are sensitive to other gases present in N₂O emissions. A promising approach is to use cobalt oxide (Co₃O₄) nanoparticles as a catalyst at lower temperatures. The project is a collaboration with Topsoe, a Danish catalyst producer.
Project title: Anharmonic Lattice Dynamics and Operando Thermo Electric Characterization of Ag2X (X=S, Se, Te) (ALDO-TEC)
This project will explore silver-based mixed ion-electron conductors (MIECs) to understand the relationship between their strong anharmonic atomic motion and ion conduction. In collaboration with the industry partner TEGnology ApS, the team will develop a prototype TEG where the individual generator legs are segmented with metal foil to stop ion conduction while allowing electrical current. Stable TEGs based on MIECs have the potential to revolutionize large-scale implementation of thermoelectric energy recovery.
For more information about the other recipients, please visit the Independent Research Fund Denmark’s page
Contact information:
Professor Jeppe V. Lauritsen
Aarhus University
Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO)
Department of Physics & Astrology
Email: jvang@inano.au.dk
Professor Bo B. Iversen
Aarhus University
Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO)
Department of Chemistry
Email: bo@chem.au.dk