21st National Annual Meeting (June 7-12, 2009): Poster Session 2

P-T-1

Mesoporous PtRu on Fiber-bed Supports: High-performance Anodes for Direct Liquid Fuel Cells
Elod Gyenge, University of British Columbia; Tommy T. Cheng, Ballard Power Systems

P-T-2

Early Transition Metal Carbide and Nitride Catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
Josh A. Schaidle, University of Michigan; Levi Thompson, University of Michigan

P-T-3

Effect of Preparation Method of Co₉Fe₃Bi₁Mo₁₂O₅₁ on the Catalytic Performance in the Oxidative Dehydrogenation of n-Butene
Ji Chul Jung, Seoul National University; Howon Lee, Seoul National University; In Kyu Song, Seoul National University

P-T-4

In-situ Generated Nanocatalysts for NaBH₄ Hydrolysis Studied by Liquid Phase Calorimetry: Influence of the Nature of the Metal on the H₂ Production Rate
Anthony Garron, Institut de Recherches sur la Catalyse et l'Environnement de Lyon (IRCELYON); Simona Bennici, Institut de Recherches sur la Catalyse et l'Environnement de Lyon (IRCELYON); Aline Auroux, Institut de Recherches sur la Catalyse et l'Environnement de Lyon (IRCELYON)

P-T-5

V-Mo-based Catalysts for Oxidative Desulfurization of Diesel Fuel
Omar Gonzalez-Garcia, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico; Luis Cedeño, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico

P-T-6

Metal Nanoparticles in Cubic Mesostructures for Regenerable Deep Desulfurization of Warm Syngas
Liyu Li, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; David L. King, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Jun Liu, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

P-T-7

Metallic Phases of Cobalt-based Catalysts in Ethanol Steam Reforming: the Effect of Cerium Oxide
Sean S.-Y. Lin, Washington State University; Do Heui Kim, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Su Y. Ha, Washington State University

P-T-8

Highly Active and Stable Ni-Ce-ZrO₂Catalysts in Combined H₂O and CO₂ Reforming of Methane for Gas-to-Liquids Processing
Hyun-Seog Roh, Yonsei University; Dae-Woon Jung, Yonsei University; Ic-Hwan Eum, Yonsei University; Byung-Chul Yoo, Yonsei University; Kee Young Koo, Korea Institute of Energy Research; Wang Lai Yoon, Korea Institute of Energy Research

P-T-9

The Effect of Low Concentrations of CO on H₂ Activation on Pt/C
Jack Z. Zhang, Clemson University; Kitiya Hongsirikarn, Clemson University

P-T-10

Effect of Promoters on the Mechanistic Aspects of CO Hydrogenation on Rh/SiO₂
Jia Gao, Clemson University

P-T-11

The Role of Pd Dispersion in Deoxygenation of Palmitic and Stearic Acids over Pd/C Catalysts
Irina Simakova, Abo Akademi University; Päivi Mäki-Arvela, Abo Akademi University; Andrey Simakov, Abo Akademi University; Olga A. Simakova, Abo Akademi University; Miguel Estrada, Abo Akademi University; Dmitry Yu.Murzin, Abo Akademi University

P-T-12

Dimethyl Ether Synthesis at Low Temperature
Prasert Reubroycharoen, Chulalongkorn university

P-T-13

Partial Oxidation of Methane using Mo₂C/CeO₂ as Catalyst
Karine A. Cortez, Petrobras; Adriana M. Silva, National Institute of Technology; Fabio B. Noronha, National Institute of Technology; Victor Teixeira da Silva, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

P-T-14

Oxidative Coupling of Methane over Na₂WO₄-SiO₂ Catalyst: Effect of SiO₂ Supports
Young-Woong Suh, Korea Institute of Science and Technology; Yuna Ko, Korea Institute of Science and Technology; Dong Jin Suh, Korea Institute of Science and Technology; Tae-Jin Park, Korea Institute of Science and Technology

P-T-16

Conversion of Cellulose to H₂ using Metals Supported Mesoporous Catalysts
Akshat Tanksale, University of Queensland; Jorge Norberto Beltramini, University of Queensland; Gao Qing Max Lu, University of Queensland

P-T-17

Carbon Nanotube-Promoted Cu-Zn Catalysts for Efficient Hydrogenolysis of Glycerol to Glycols
Zhijie Lin, Xiamen University; Sihe Shen, Xiamen University; Juan Wang, Xiamen University; Youzhu Yuan, Xiamen University

P-T-18

Direct Use Of H₂-Poor Syngas in the Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
Matteo Lualdi, KTH - Royal Institute of Technology; Sara Lögdberg, KTH - Royal Institute of Technology; Sven Järås, KTH - Royal Institute of Technology; Anders Holmen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

P-T-19

Hydrogenation of Carboxylic Acids over P-Mo-V Heteropoly Compounds in Comparison with the Constituent Mo and V Oxides
Ivan V. Kozhevnikov, University of Liverpool

P-T-20

Characterization of Hydrocarbon Deposits Present on Methane Reforming Catalysts
Stewart F. Parker, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory; Christopher D. Frost, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory; David Lennon, University of Glasgow; Neil G. Hamilton, University of Glasgow; Ian S. Silverwood, University of Glasgow; R. Mark Ormerod, Keele University; Hayley Parker, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory; John Staniforth, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

P-T-21

XAFS Study of Gold Catalysts Supported on Nanostructured Alumina and Alumina Doped with Ce-Zr Mixed Oxides
Irina L. Simakova, Boreskov Institute of Catalysis; Andrey V. Simakov, CNYN-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

P-T-22

Peculiarities of Supported Gold Catalysts: the Role of Nano-Environment in Activity Control
Jozsef L. Margitfalvi, Institute of Nanochemistry and Catalysis, Chemical Research Center, Hungarian Academy of Sciences; Mihály Hegedûs, Institute of Nanochemistry and Catalysis, Chemical Research Center, Hungarian Academy of Sciences; András Tompos, Institute of Nanochemistry and Catalysis, Chemical Research Center, Hungarian Academy of Sciences; Ervin Gy. Szabó, Institute of Nanochemistry and Catalysis, Chemical Research Center, Hungarian Academy of Sciences; Ferenc Somodi, Institute of Nanochemistry and Catalysis, Chemical Research Center, Hungarian Academy of Sciences; Ágnes Szegedi, Institute of Nanochemistry and Catalysis, Chemical Research Center, Hungarian Academy of Sciences

P-T-23

A DFT Study of Ethylene Epoxidation on AgO And Ag₂O Slab Surfaces
M. Olus Ozbek, Middle East Technical University; Isik Onal, Middle East Technical University; Rutger A. van Santen, Eindhoven University of Technology

P-T-24

Effects of Specific Features of the Defect Structure On the Bonding and Mobility/Reactivity of Oxygen in Ceria-Based Nanomaterials
Tatyana Kuznetsova, Boreskov Institute of Catalysis

P-T-26

Single-phase Au-Pd Catalyst
Laura Prati, University of Milan; Alberto Villa, University of Milan; Dang Sheng Su, Fritz Haber Institute; Di Wang, Fritz Haber Institute; Gabriel M. Veith, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

P-T-27

Optimization of Au/MgO and Au/Al₂O₃ Catalysts for the PROX Reaction
József L. Margitfalvi, Combitech-Nanotech Kft.; András Tompos, Institute of Nanochemistry and Catalysis, Chemical Research Center, Hungarian Academy of Sciences; Lajos Végvári, Combitech-Nanotech Kft.

P-T-28

Higher Alcohol Synthesis From Syngas Over Molybdenum-based Catalysts
Robert Andersson, KTH (Royal Institute of Technology); Magali Boutonnet, KTH (Royal Institute of Technology); Sven Järås, KTH - Royal Institute of Technology

P-T-29

How Much do we Know about Aerobic Oxidations?
Ive Hermans, ETH Zurich

P-T-30

Characterization and Catalytic Activities of Supported NiW Catalysts
Charbel Roukoss, IFP Lyon; Christelle Legens, IFP Lyon; Audrey Bonduelle, IFP Lyon; Cyril Schlund, IFP Lyon

P-T-31

Rational Synthesis of Heterostructured Active Centers for Au Nanocatalysts
Hongfeng Yin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Zhen Ma, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Shouheng Sun, Brown University; Steven H. Overbury, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Sheng Dai, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

P-T-32

Advanced Structural TEM Analysis and Electrochemical Investigation on Pt/Cu Core-Shell Nanoparticles
Odysseas Paschos, Technische Universitaet Muenchen; Petra Bele, Technische Universitaet Muenchen; Ulrich Stimming, Technische Universitaet Muenchen

P-T-33

Heteropolytungstate Nickel Salts: New Starting Materials for the Preparation of Hydrocracking Catalysts
Karima Ben Tayeb, UCCS CNRS Lille; Carole Lamonier, UCCS CNRS Lille; Christine Lancelot, UCCS CNRS Lille; Michel Fournier, UCCS CNRS Lille; Edmond Payen, UCCS CNRS Lille; Fabrice Bertoncini, Institut Français du Pétrole; Audrey Bonduelle, Institut Français du Pétrole

P-T-34

Low-temperature CO Oxidation and Long-term Stability of Au/In₂O₃-TiO₂ Catalysts
Vicente Rodríguez, UANL; Rodolfo Zanella, CCADET, UNAM; Lina A. Calzada, CCADET, UNAM; Ricardo Gomez, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana- Iztapalapa

P-T-35

UV/Vis Spectroscopic Investigations in Homogeneous Catalysis
Hans-Joachim Drexler, Leibniz-Institute for Catalysis, University of Rostock; Christian Fischer, Leibniz-Institute for Catalysis, University of Rostock; Angelika Preetz, Leibniz-Institute for Catalysis, University of Rostock; Detlef Heller, Leibniz-Institute for Catalysis, University of Rostock

P-T-37

Structure, Dynamics, and Dehydrogenation Properties of a Supported Single-site Organoiridium Catalyst
Neng Guo, Argonne National Laboratory; Hongbo Li, Los Alamos National Laboratory; R. Tom Baker, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Alfred P. Sattelberger, Argonne National Laboratory; Jeffrey T. Miller, Argonne National Laboratory; Christopher L. Marshall, Argonne National Laboratory

P-T-38

Selective Hydrogenation of Citral on Rh-Ge/TiO₂ Bimetallic Catalysts: Influence of the Precursor Salts
Aurélie Vicente, Université of Poitiers; Yaritza Lopez, University of South Carolina; Gwendoline Lafaye, Université of Poitiers; Catherine Especel, Université of Poitiers; Christopher Williams, University of South Carolina; Patrice Marécot, Université of Poitiers

P-T-39

Ta Clusters on Amorphous Silica: DFT Calculations Reveal a Notable Flexibility of the Support
Alexander Genest, Technische Universität München; Hristiyan Aleksandrov, Technische Universität München; Shane M. Parker, Technische Universität München; Aleksey M. Shor, Russian Academy of Sciences; Vladimir A. Nasluzov, Russian Academy of Sciences; Bruce Gates, University of California Davis; Notker Rösch, Technische Universität München

P-T-40

The Role of Carbocations and Alkoxides on Hydrocarbons Reactions Catalyzed by Zeolites
Nilton Rosenbach Jr., Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Alex P. A dos Santos, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Claudio J. A. Mota, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

P-T-41

3-D Quantification of Heterogeneous Catalysts
Ilke Arslan, University of California-Davis; John C. Walmsley, SINTEF Materials and Chemistry; Erling Rytter, StatoilHydro; Edvard Bergene, StatoilHydro; Paul A. Midgley, University of Cambridge

P-T-43

Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry for Quantitative Data Analysis in Fast Transient Studies Using a Temporal Analysis of Products (TAP) Reactor
Alexandre Goguet, CenTACat, Queen's University Belfast; Christopher Hardacre, CenTACat, Queen's University Belfast; Noleen Maguire, CenTACat, Queen's University Belfast; Kevin Morgan, CenTACat, Queen's University Belfast; Steve Thompson, Scientific Analysis Instruments Ltd; Sergiy Shekhtman, CenTACat, Queen's University Belfast

P-T-44

Complex Reaction Networks in the Conversion of Ethylene to Ethylidyne On Flat and Stepped Pd
Karoliina Honkala, University of Jyväskylä

P-T-45

Synthesis of Metal-Silica Core-Shell and Yolk-Shell Nanocatalysts with Exceptional Dimensional Control
Lu Zhang Whaley, University of Pittsburgh; Rongwen Lu, University of Pittsburgh; Goetz Veser, University of Pittsburgh

P-T-46

Investigation of Electronic Effects on Enantioselective Catalysis with Hybrid Quantum Mechanics/Molecular Mechanics Calculations
Gloria A. Emberger, Northwestern University; Randall Q. Snurr, Northwestern University; Linda J. Broadbelt, Northwestern University

P-T-47

Molecular Aspects of Silica Gel Formation
Istvan Halasz, PQ Corporation; Mukesh Agarwal, PQ Corporation

P-T-48

CO Oxidation by Ti and Al Doped ZnO: the Heteroatom Activation of Adsorbed Oxygen
Wei Tang, University of California Santa Barbara; Raj Pala, University of California Santa Barbara; Eric McFarland, University of California Santa Barbara; Horia Metiu, University of California Santa Barbara

P-T-49

Use of Ni-based Catalyst for Toluene Hydrocracking
Hebert Molero, University of Calgary; Carmen Galarraga, University of Calgary; Felicia Feng, University of Calgary; Eumir Hernandez, University of Calgary; Viola Birss, University of Calgary; Pedro Pereira, University of Calgary

P-T-50

In-situ ATR Study of Adsorbed Species and Photogenerated Electrons During G-S and L-S Photocatalytic Reactions
Duane D. Miller, The University of Akron; Steven S.C. Chuang, The University of Akron

P-T-51

Effect of Ru Deposition Order on Co Fischer-Tropsch Catalysis
Kari Cook, Brigham Young University; Robson Peguin, Brigham Young University; Calvin H. Bartholomew, Brigham Young University; William C. Hecker, Brigham Young University

P-T-53

Structure and Catalytic Characterization of Cobalt-Molybdenum Sulfide Nanoplatelets
Nora Elizondo, University of North Texas

P-T-54

Silicon Low-flow Microreactor for Measuring Catalytic Activity
Toke R. Henriksen, Technical University of Denmark; Peter C. K. Vesborg, Technical University of Denmark; Jakob L. Olsen, Technical University of Denmark; Adam Monkowski, Technical University of Denmark; Ole Hansen, Technical University of Denmark; Ib Chorkendorff, Technical University of Denmark

P-T-55

Synthesis, Characterization, and Simulation of Nitrogen-Substituted Y Zeolite Catalysts
Karl Hammond, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Fulya Dogan, SUNY Stony Brook; Murad Gharibeh, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Clare P. Grey, SUNY Stony Brook; Scott M. Auerbach, University of Massachusetts Amherst; W. Curtis Conner, University of Massachusetts Amherst

P-T-56

Microscopy and Reactivity of Commercial Benzene Hydrogenation Catalysts after Years On-Stream
Antoine Negiz, UOP LLC; James E. Rekoske, UOP LLC

P-T-57

First-principles Investigations of the Ni₃Sn Alloy at Steam Reforming Conditions
Souheil Saadi, Haldor Topsøe A/S and Center for Atomic-scale Materials Design, DTU; Berit Hinnemann, Haldor Topsøe A/S; Stig Helveg, Haldor Topsøe A/S; Charlotte C. Appel, Haldor Topsøe A/S; Frank Abild-Pedersen, Center for Atomic-scale Materials Design; Jens K. Nørskov, Center for Atomic-scale Materials Design

P-T-59

Perovskites La_1-xM_xNiO₃ in the Partial Oxidation of Methane
Soraia Teixeira Brandão, Universidade Federal da Bahia; Otanéa Brito de Oliveira, Universidade Federal da Bahia; Paulo Vitor dos Santos Ferreira, Universidade Federal da Bahia

P-T-60

First-principles Modeling of Catalyst Nanoparticle Synthesis
Giannis Mpourmpakis, University of Delaware; Dionisios G. Vlachos, University of Delaware

P-T-61

First-principles Calculations of Supported Catalysts: CO Oxidation on MgO-Supported Gold Nanoparticles
Giannis Mpourmpakis, University of Delaware; Dionisios G. Vlachos, University of Delaware

P-T-62

A Comparative Study of Monoclinic ZrO₂(111) and Gamma-Al₂O₃(100) Supported Ce₂O₄
Lei Cheng, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

P-T-63

Ethanol Oxidation on Metal Oxide-supported Platinum Catalysts
Sergey N. Rashkeev, Idaho National Laboratory; Lucia M. Petkovic, Idaho National Laboaratory; Daniel M. Ginosar, Idaho National Laboaratory

P-T-64

Na-promoted Pt/TiO₂: a Novel Single-stage Water Gas Shift Catalyst
Xinli Zhu, University of Oklahoma; Trung Hoang, University of Oklahoma; Lance L. Lobban, University of Oklahoma; Richard G. Mallinson, University of Oklahoma

P-T-65

Adsorption and Activation of Methyl Acetate On Pd Surfaces
Lijun Xu, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Ye Xu, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

P-T-66

Perovskite Catalysts for Green Nitric Acid Production: Kinetics and Modeling
Grégory Biausque, Institut de recherche sur la catalyse et l'environnement de Lyon-université lyon1; Yves Schuurman, Institut de recherche sur la catalyse et l'environnement de Lyon-université lyon1

P-T-67

Fischer-Tropsch Trickle-Fixed-Bed Reactor Model
Kyle M. Brunner, Brigham Young University; Calvin H. Bartholomew, Brigham Young University; William C. Hecker, Brigham Young University

P-T-68

Bimetallic Doping of Titanium Dioxide for Use in Photocatalytic Splitting of Water
Akawat Sirisuk, Chulalongkorn University; Eakachai Manatiwson, Chulalongkorn University; Piyasan Praserthdam, Chulalongkorn University

P-T-69

Study of Au/CeZrO₄Catalysts for the Low-temperature Water Gas Shift Reaction: Identification of the Active Au Species
Helen Daly, CenTACat, Queen's University Belfast; Frederic C. Meunier, LCS, ENSICAEN, University of Caen, CNRS; Ratchaneekorn Pilasombat, CenTACat, Queen's University Belfast; Robbie Burch, CenTACat, Queen's University Belfast; Alexandre Goguet, CenTACat, Queen's University Belfast; Christopher Hardacre, CenTACat, Queen's University Belfast

P-T-70

In-situ Observation of the Nanostructural Evolution of a Ni/SiO₂ Catalyst during the Partial Oxidation of Methane
Ritubarna Banerjee, Arizona State University; Peter Crozier, Arizona State University

P-T-71

New Possibilities in High-sensitivity Low-energy Ion Scattering (LEIS) for Probing the Outermost Atomic Layer
Thomas Grehl, ION-TOF GmbH; Ewald Niehuis, ION-TOF GmbH; Rik ter Veen, Tascon GmbH; Hidde H. Brongersma, Tascon GmbH/ION-TOF GmbH; Nathan Havercroft, ION-TOF GmbH

P-T-72

MoS₂ Catalyst for Bioethanol Synthesis from Syngas
Min Huang, The University of Texas at Dallas; Kyeongjae Cho, University of Texas at Dallas

P-T-73

Estimation of Nitrogen Atomic Charges in N-Containing Aromatic Compounds and their Relevance in Hydrotreatment
Diego Valencia, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; Tatiana Klimova, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; Francesc Illas, Universitat de Barcelona; Isidoro García-Cruz, Instituto Mexicano del Petróleo

P-T-74

Comparative In-situ DRIFTS-MS Study of ¹²CO and ¹³CO TPR of CuO/CeO₂ Catalyst
Parthasarathi Bera, Instituto de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica, CSIC; Antonio López Cámara, Instituto de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica, CSIC; Aitor Hornés, Instituto de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica, CSIC; Arturo Martínez-Arias, Instituto de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica, CSIC

P-T-75

Comparison of Pt and Cu promotional effects in CO₂ Hydrogenation over Co/Al₂O₃
Muthu Kumaran Gnanamani, University of Kentucky; Wenping Ma, University of Kentucky; Gary Jacobs, University of Kentucky; Burtron H. Davis, University of Kentucky

P-T-76

Adsorptive Removal of Tetrahydrothiophene in a Natural Gas Pipeline
Yun Ha Kim, Ajou University; Hee Chul Woo, Pukyong National University; Doohwan Lee, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd; Hyun Chul Lee, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd; Eun Duck Park, Ajou University

P-T-77

In-situ Characterization of an Inverse CeO₂/CuO Powder Catalyst for the Water Gas Shift Reaction
Laura Barrio, Brookhaven National Laboratory; Michael Estrella, Brookhaven National Laboratory; Wen Wen, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics; Jonathan Hanson, Brookhaven National Laboratory; Jose A. Rodriguez, Brookhaven National Laboratory; Aitor Hornes, Instituto de Catalisis y Petroleoquimica; Arturo Martinez-Arias, Instituto de Catalisis y Petroleoquimica; Marcos Fernandez-Garcia, Instituto de Catalisis y Petroleoquimica

P-T-78

Catalytic Partial Oxidation of Diesel Fuel: Effect of Alkaline Earth Metal Dopant at the A-site of a Rh-Substituted Pyrochlore
Daniel Haynes, Parsons; David A. Berry, National Energy Technology Laboratory; Dushyant Shekhawat, National Energy Technology Laboratory; Mark W. Smith, REM Engineering Services, PLLC; James J. Spivey, Louisiana State University

P-T-79

Influence of Phosphorus on the Activity of Ru/Co/ZrP/SiO₂ Fischer-Tropsch Catalyst
Jong Wook Bae, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology; Seung-Moon Kim, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology; Yun-Jo Lee, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology; Ki-Won Jun, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology

P-T-80

HDS Screening Capabilities using Avantium's Parallel Fixed Bed Technology
Alejandro Perez de Santana, Avantium Technologies

P-T-81

Methane Partial Oxidation Mechanism over Pt-Ru Catalysts
Roberto Lanza, KTH

P-T-82

Thermal Stability and Reducibility of Surface Oxygen and Nitrogen Functional Groups on Carbon Nanotubes and Their Application in Electro-catalysis
Martin Muhler, Ruhr-University Bochum

P-T-83

First-principles Design of Electrocatalysts for Direct Borohydride Oxidation
Michael Janik, Pennsylvania State University; Gholamreza Rostamikia, Pennsylvania State University

P-T-84

NiMoP Heteropolycompounds Supported on Ti/SBA-15 as Catalysts for Desulfurization of 4,6-Dimethyldibenzothiophene
Jorge Ramírez, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; V. Macias, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; A. Gutierrez-Alejandre, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

P-T-85

Functions of Transition Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in H₂ Production from Bio-alcohols
Min Yang, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Yuliana Leon, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Xianqin Wang, New Jersey Institute of Technology

P-T-86

Rh Supported on Y₂O₃ Nanotubes: a Novel Catalyst for Steam Reforming of Ethanol to Hydrogen
Xusheng Wu, National University of Singapore; Sibudjing Kawi, National University of Singapore

P-T-87

Mesoporous Carbon-supported Nickel Phosphide Catalysts Prepared by Solid-phase Reaction
Guojun Shi, Nanjing University; Jianyi Shen, Nanjing University

P-T-88

Syngas Production in Oxy-CO₂ Reforming of Methane over La_1-xSr_xNiO₃ Perovskite-type Oxides
Kesada Sutthiumporn, National university of Singapore; Sibudjing Kawi, National University of Singapore

P-T-90

Development of Methanol Synthesis at Low Temperature From CO₂-Rich Syngas Over Metal Oxide Catalyst
Pornpiman Srisatabusaya, Chulalongkorn University; Prasert Reubroycharoen, Chulalongkorn University

P-T-91

Enhanced Catalyst Lifetime and Selectivity in the Conversion of Methanol to Gasoline over HZSM-5 by Desilication with NaOH
Stian Svelle, University of Oslo; Unni Olsbye, University of Oslo; Karl Petter Lillerud, University of Oslo; Finn Joensen, Haldor Topsøe; Pablo Beato, Haldor Topsøe; Marina Kustova, Haldor Topsøe; Martin Spangsberg Holm, Haldor Topsøe; Claus Hviid Christensen, Haldor Topsøe; Morten Bjørgen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

P-T-92

Physical and Chemical Characterization of Upgraded Bio-oils via Hydrodeoxygenation
Sanjeev Gajjela, Mississippi State University; Fei Yu, Mississippi State University; El-Barbary Hassan, Mississippi State University; Philip Steele, Mississippi State University

P-T-93

Mesocellular Silica-supported Pd Nanoparticles for Catalytic Decarboxylation of Fatty Acids
Eric W. Ping, Georgia Institute of Technology; Thomas F. Fuller, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christopher W. Jones, Georgia Institute of Technology

P-T-94

Development of Methanol Synthesis at Low Temperature From CO₂-Rich Syngas Over Metal Oxide Catalysts
Alida E. Cruz, Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo; Zeferino Contreras, Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo; Julio C Mogica, Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo; Alejandro Alvarez, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo; Alfredo Guevara, Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo

P-T-95

Processing of Polymeric Cord by Low-Temperature Catalytic Pyrolysis
Esther Sulman, Tver Technical University

P-T-96

Raising the Activity and Selectivity of Cobalt Catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis with a Novel Carbon Nanotube Support in a CSTR
Mariane Trepanier, University of Saskatchewan; Ahmad Tavasoli, Research Institute of Petroleum Industry; Ajay K. Dalai, University of Saskatchewan; Nicolas Abatzoglou, Universite de Sherbrooke

P-T-97

Polyol Hydrogenolysis by In-situ-generated Hydrogen
Debdut S. Roy, The University of Kansas; Bala Subramaniam, The University of Kansas; Raghunath V. Chaudhari, The University of Kansas

P-T-98

Deoxygenation of Methyl Esters over Supported Noble Metal Catalysts
Phuong T. M. Do, University of Oklahoma; Martina Chiappero, University of Oklahoma; Lance L. Lobban, University of Oklahoma; Daniel Resasco, University of Oklahoma

P-T-99

Reforming Liquid Hydrocarbons with Ni-substituted Barium Hexaaluminates: Effect of Oxygen-conducting Support
Mark W. Smith, REM Engineering Services, PLLC; David A. Berry, National Energy Technology Laboratory; Dushyant Shekhawat, National Energy Technology Laboratory; Daniel J. Haynes, Parsons; James J. Spivey, Louisiana State University

P-T-100

Effect of Catalyst Preparation on the Steam Reforming Behavior of Supported Nickel Catalysts
Jale F. Akyurtlu, Hampton University; Vidya Sagar Guggilla, Hampton University; Ates Akyurtlu, Hampton University

P-T-101

Low-temperature Ethanol Steam Reforming for Hydrogen Production over Rh, Pt, and Rh-Pt Catalysts
V.a. Suárez-Toriello, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Iztapalapa; Jose Antonio De los Reyes, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Iztapalapa; P. del Angel, Instituto Mexicano del Petróleo; J.a. Montoya, Instituto Mexicano del Petróleo

P-T-102

Thermal Versus Catalytic Decomposition of Ammonium Nitrate
Kamal Farhat, University of Poitiers, Laboratory of Catalysis, LACCO, UMR CNRS 6503; Yann Batonneau, University of Poitiers, Laboratory of Catalysis, LACCO, UMR CNRS 6503; Charles Kappenstein, University of Poitiers, Laboratory of Catalysis

P-T-103

Dibenzothiophene Oxidation with Hydrogen Peroxide: Kinetic Modeling
L.F. Ramírez-Verduzco, Instituto Mexicano del Petróleo; Jose Antonio De los Reyes, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Iztapalapa; J.a. Muñoz Arroyo, Instituto Mexicano del Petróleo

P-T-104

Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis by Nb₂O₅-supported Iron or Cobalt Catalysts
Ricardo R. Soares, University of Uberlandia

P-T-105

Pore-Expanded MCM-41 Aluminosilicate Bifunctional Catalysts for the Selective Ring Opening of Polynuclear Aromatics
Nabil Al-Yassir, University of Ottawa; Abdelhamid Sayari, University of Ottawa

P-T-106

Chemical Species Evolution for the Catalytic Partial Oxidation of Lower Alcohols on Rh-coated Monoliths
Jason Brian Walker, University of Minnesota; Lanny D. Schmidt, University of Minnesota

P-T-107

Syngas Conversion to Higher Alcohols over K-Promoted Co-Mo-Alumina-Rh/C Catalyst
Amit Gujar, Mississippi State University; Vamshikrishna Guda, Mississippi State University; Shetian Liu, Mississippi State University; Mark G. White, Mississippi State University; Hossein Toghiani, Mississippi State University

P-T-108

Oxygenated Additives Production for Diesel Fuel by Glycerol Etherification
F. Frusteri, National Council of Research– CNR-ITAE; G. Bonura, National Council of Research– CNR-ITAE; L. Spadaro, National Council of Research– CNR-ITAE; F. Arena, Messina University; O. Di Blasi, National Council of Research– CNR-ITAE

P-T-109

Magnetic Nanoparticle Supported Metal Alkoxide Catalysts for the Ring-opening Polymerization of ε-Caprolactone
Wei Long, Georgia Tech; Christopher W. Jones, Georgia Institute of Technology

P-T-110

Modified by MgO Silica Gels and Aluminium Oxide as Active Acid-Base Catalysts for Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Ethylbenzene
Dilgam B. Tagiyev, Azerbaijan Medical University

P-T-111

Understanding the Nature of Manganese Supported On Activated Carbon and its Catalytic Applications in Aromatic Alcohol Oxidation
Qinghu Tang, Nanyang Technological University; Yuanting Chen, Nanyang Technological University; Yanhui Yang, Nanyang Technological University

P-T-112

Methanol Decomposition as a First Stage for Methanol-only Routes to Acetic Acid
Justin S. J. Hargreaves, University of Glasgow; Graham Ormsby, University of Glasgow; Evert Ditzel, BP Chemicals Ltd

P-T-113

Benzyl Alcohol Oxidation over a Gold Catalyst Supported On SBA-16 Mesostructured Silica
Qinghu Tang, Nanyang Technological University; Hui Sun, Nanyang Technological University; Yu Du, Nanyang Technological University; Yanhui Yang, Nanyang Technological University

P-T-114

Selective and Solvent-free Epoxidation of Fatty Esters over Oxoperoxophosphotungstic Catalysts
Evelyne Poli, University of Poitiers - CNRS; Yannick Pouilloux, University of Poitiers - CNRS; Jean-Marc Clacens, University of Poitiers - CNRS

P-T-115

Atomistic Thermodynamic Approach for Determining Cu Catalyst Morphologies Under Reactive Water-Gas-Shift Conditions
Nilay G. Inoglu, Carnegie Mellon University; John R. Kitchin, Carnegie Mellon University

P-T-116

Hydroformylation of Synthetic Naphtha Catalyzed by gem-Dithiolato-Bridged Rhodium Complexes
José D. Suarez, Universidad Central de Venezuela; Alvaro J. Pardey Sr., Universidad Central de Venezuela; Marisol C Ortega, Universidad Central de Venezuela; Clementina Longo, Universidad Central de Venezuela; Sergio Moya, Universidad de Santiago de Chile,

P-T-118

Multifunctional Heterogeneous Catalysts for Cascade Reactions in the Preparation of Fragrances
Maria J. Climent, Instituto de Tecnologia Quimica (UPV-CSIC); Avelino Corma, Instituto de Tecnologia Quimica; Sara Iborra, Instituto de Tecnologia Quimica; Maria Mifsud, Instituto de Tecnologia Quimica (UPV-CSIC); Velty Alexandra, Instituto de Tecnologia Quimica (UPV-CSIC)

P-T-119

Selective Hydrogenolysis of Glycerol to Propylene Glycol over supported Palladium Catalysts: Effect of Support
Maria Grazia Musolino, University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria; Luciano A. Scarpino, University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria; Concetta Busacca, University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria; Francesco Mauriello, Politecnico of Torino; Rosario Pietropaolo, University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria

P-T-120

Study of the Mechanism of Methylation of Phenol over Acid Zeolites
Maria E. Sad, Universidad Nacional del Litoral; Cristina L. Padro, Universidad Nacional del Litoral; Carlos R. Apesteguia, Universidad Nacional del Litoral

P-T-121

Microwave Synthesis of Thermally Stable TUD-1 Materials
Sang-Eon Park, Inha University, Incheon, 402-751, Korea

P-T-122

Direct Synthesis of Ionic liquid (N-methylimidazole) onto Mesoporous SBA-15 and Base Catalytic Applications
Nanzhe Jiang, Inha University, Incheon, 402-751, Korea

P-T-123

New Catalytic Processes for the Conversion of Biomass to Levulinic Acid and to gamma-Valerolactone
Valentina De Luise, University of Pisa; Anna Maria Raspolli Galletti, University of Pisa; Anna Iuliano, University of Pisa; Marco Martinelli, University of Pisa; Claudia Antonetti, Scuola Normale Superiore

P-T-124

Stabilization and Recovery of Gold Catalysts in the Carbene Transfer Reaction to Alkenes within Ionic Liquids
Maria J. Sabater, Instituto de Tecnología Química UPV-CSIC, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia

P-T-126

Kinetics of Selective Hydrogenation of alpha, beta-unsaturated Aldehydes over Supported Ionic Liquid Catalysts
Pasi Virtanen, Åbo Akademi University; Jyri-Pekka Mikkola, Åbo Akademi University

P-T-127

Multinuclear Rhodium Complexes in Asymmetric Hydrogenation
Angelika Preetz, Leibniz-Institute for Catalysis at the University of Rostock; Wolfgang Baumann, Leibniz-Institute for Catalysis at the University of Rostock; Hans-Joachim Drexler, Leibniz-Institute for Catalysis at the University of Rostock; Christian Fischer, Leibniz-Institute for Catalysis at the University of Rostock; Detlef Heller, Leibniz-Institute for Catalysis at the University of Rostock

P-T-128

Liquid-phase Oxidation of n-Octane in the Presence of Vanadium-based Materials
Mihaela Florea, University of Bucarest

P-T-129

Hydrogenation of Citral On IrAu/TiO₂ Catalysts: Effect of the Preparation Method
Gabriela Díaz, Instituto de Física, UNAM; Antonio Gómez-Cortés, Instituto de Física, UNAM; Hugo Rojas, Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia

P-T-130

Imine Hydrogenation Catalyzed by Ruthenium Complexes
Sergio A. Moya, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Facultad de Química y Biología; Pedro Aguirre, Universidad de Chile, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas y Farmacéuticas; Rebeca Sartori, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Facultad de Química y Biología

P-T-132

Vanadium Oxides Supported on Hydroxyapatite for the Activation of n-Pentane and n-Hexane
Sooboo Singh, University of KwaZulu-Natal

P-T-134

Phosphated Zirconia as a Promoter of n-Hexane Isomerization
Juan Manuel Hernández Sr., Instituto Politécnico Nacional; Luz Arcelia García, Instituto Politécnico Nacional; Ricardo García Sr., Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Madero; Arturo Cueto Hernández, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

P-T-135

Acetonitrile Hydrogenation: Influence of Acid-base Properties of the Support on Selectivities
Camille La Fontaine, University of Poitiers, Laboratory of Catalysis; Lise Martial, University of Poitiers, Laboratory of Catalysis; Raluca Ionescu, University of Poitiers, Laboratory of Catalysis; Charles Kappenstein, University of Poitiers, Laboratory of Catalysis; Laurence Pirault-Roy, University of Poitiers, Laboratory of Catalysis

P-T-136

Catalyst Design for the Hydrogenation of Cinnamic Acid to Hydrocinnamic Acid
Jaime L. Morrow, Evonik Degussa Corporation; Jason L. Carson, Evonik Degussa Corporation; Venu Arunajatesan, Evonik Degussa Corporation

P-T-137

Selective Hydrogenation of Acetylene On Nanocrystalline α-Al₂O₃-supported Pd Catalysts: Influence of Preparation Method and Support Crystallite Size
Piyasan Praserthdam, Chulalongkorn University

P-T-139

Homogeneous Mo-based Catalysts for Transesterification between Dimethyl Carbonate and Phenol
Yong Tae Kim, Ajou University; Eun Duck Park, Ajou University

P-T-140

Copper Supported on Zn_xAl_yO_z Catalysts for Methanol Synthesis
Pawel Mierczynski, Politechnika Lodzka

P-T-142

Imidazole-NHC Organocatalysis: the Benzoin Condensation
Craig Williamson, University of Aberdeen

P-T-143

Influence of Ru and ZrO₂ Addition to Co/SiO₂ Catalysts on Composition and Distribution of Liquid Products Obtained in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
Agnieszka Michalak, Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry/Technical University of Lodz; M. Nowosielska, Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry/Technical University of Lodz; J. Kaluzna-Czaplinska, Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry/Technical University of Lodz; T.P. Maniecki, Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry/Technical University of Lodz; W.,J., Jozwiak, Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry/Technical University of Lodz

P-T-144

Synthesis of Superacid Catalysts for Biodiesel Production
Warintorn Thitsartarn, National University of Singapore

P-T-145

Vapor-Phase Hydrolysis of Monochlorobenzene over CuZSM-5 Catalyst Prepared by Solid-state Ion Exchange
Lin Haiqiang, Xiamen University

P-T-147

Kinetic Study of Liquid-phase Hydrogenation of Citral over Pt and PtSn Supported Catalysts
Cesar A. Barrales, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa; Tomás Viveros, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa; Antonio Monzon, University of Zaragoza

P-T-148

Oxidation of 2,6-Dimethylphenol to 2,6-Dimethyl-1,4-Benzoquinone
Carmen Victoria Caceres, Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ciencias Aplicadas “Dr. Jorge Ronco”; Magdalena Palacio, Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ciencias Aplicadas “Dr. Jorge Ronco”; Paula I. Villabrille,, Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ciencias Aplicadas “Dr. Jorge Ronco”; Gustavo P. Romanelli, Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ciencias Aplicadas “Dr. Jorge Ronco”; Patricia G. Vazquez, Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ciencias Aplicadas “Dr. Jorge Ronco”

P-T-149

Ethanol Conversion to Toluene Over HZSM-5
Yusuf Makarfi, Lomonosov State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology; Valentin Tretyakov, A.V. Topchiev Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis; Anatoly Lermontov, A.V. Topchiev Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis; Lubov Koval, Tomsk State University, Tomsk; Vladimir Erofeev, Tomsk State University, Tomsk

P-T-150

Selective Hydrogenation of the C=O Group in Unsaturated Aldehydes by Pd-based Catalytic Systems
Andrea Donato, University of Reggio Calabria; Lidia De Luca, University of Reggio Calabria; Maria Grazia Musolino, University of Reggio Calabria; Rosario Pietropaolo, University of Reggio Calabria; Giuseppe Rizzo, University of Messina; Giovanni Neri, University of Messina

P-T-151

Diameter Tuning of Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes using Co-MCM-41
Nan Li, Yale University; Xiaoming Wang, Yale University; Gary L. Haller, Yale University; Lisa D. Pfefferle, Yale University

P-T-152

Tantalum Clusters Supported on Silica-Alumina and on γ-Al₂O₃: Influence of Support Composition and Chemistry on Cluster Structure
Junming Sun Sr., University of California, Davis; Bruce Gates, University of California Davis

P-T-153

Catalytic Properties of Au/HMS-Ti towards the Oxidation of 1-Hexene
Nancy Martin Guaregua, UAM-I; Alejandro Lopez-Gaona, UAM-I; Gilberto Cordoba, UAM-I; Margarita Viniegra, UAM-I

P-T-154

Characterization of the Surface Properties of Silp Catalyst
Minh Thang Le, Hanoi University of Technology

P-T-155

Effect of Feed Configuration on n-Butane to Maleic Anhydride Yield: From Lab Scale to Commercial
Ali Shekari, Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal; Gregory S. Patience, Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal; Richard E. Bockrath, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.

P-T-156

Effects of Cobalt Precursors and Ceria Support Modification for the Design of VOC Oxidation Catalysts
Lan Lu, Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille; Caroline Pirovano, Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille; Rose-Noëlle Vannier, Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille; Jean-Marc Giraudon, Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille; Jean-François Lamonier, Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille