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Welcome to the Keane Research Group at Heriot-Watt University. We are an active group with research activities that cover materials synthesis, catalysis, chemical engineering and green/sustainable chemistry. We focus on new catalytic materials (notably gold system), associated characterisation and applications in clean production of high value chemicals. Other themes include water treatment, hybrid enzyme/inorganic catalysts, fuel production from waste polymers, etc. Please refer to RESEARCH for details. Enjoy your visit and feel free to contact us if you have any enquires.
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Cover Picture of CHEMCATCHEM 1(2) 2009 Surface reaction of hydrogen with 2,4-dichlorophenol on an alumina supported Au-Ni bimetallic catalyst prepared by the reductive deposition of Au onto Ni. Catalyst testing coupled with surface characterisation has established Au-Ni synergy leading to a more effective hydrogen cleavage of the C-Cl bonds; enhanced dechlorination is associated with clusters bearing a uniform Au/Ni composition. |
Cover Picture of CHEM ENG J 166 (3) 2011 The three phase catalytic hydrodechlorination of 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) over Pd/Al2O3 in a novel continuous reactor delivered higher reaction rates, enhanced selectivity and an extended catalyst lifetime when compared with operation in a conventional batch stirred tank reactor. |
| © 2011 Mark A. Keane |