The group is an integrated NTNU/SINTEF research laboratory where NTNU-staff collaborate and share facilities with researchers employed by SINTEF Industry. This collaboration was recognised by NTNU and SINTEF as a Strong-Point Centre (1998) and is formalised through the KinCat Gemini centre (NTNU/SINTEF twin research centre) since 2007. Personnel from the two organisations work closely together and participate in theoretical studies, teaching and research. The group participates extensively in international networks and has close collaboration with a number of universities and research groups inside and outside the EU. The research is funded by the Norwegian Research Council, EU, Norwegian and international industry and other sources, and spans from fundamental studies of ideal surfaces to studies of real catalysts and process development work in small pilot plants.
We have dedicated laboratories for synthesis (carbon based materials, impregnation, batteries, etc.), characterization (TPX, BET, TGA, DSC, Raman, UV-vis, FT-IR, XAFS, XES, etc.) and testing (attrition, Fischer-Tropsch, pyrolysis and biomass conversion, photocatalysis).
Bookable Instrument List
Catalyst preparation
- Calcination Setup 1, 2, 3
- CVD Unit 1, 2
- High temperature furnace 1, 2
- Rotary Evaporator, VWR RV 10 digital V
- Glovebox
Catalyst characterisation
- H2-TPR, Altamira Benchcat TPX
- TGA-MS, Linseis STA1600C, Netzsch STA449C QMS403C
- TGA, TA Q500
- BET, Micromeritics Tristar 3000, 3020
- XRF, Rigaku Supermini200
- Chemisorption, Micromeritics ASAP2020 1, 2
- Raman spectrometer, Horiba Jobin Yvon LabRAM HR800
Product Characterisation
- GC-MS Agilent 7820A with Autosampler (Biooils)
- GC-FID Agilent 7820A with Autosampler (Biooils)
- LCMS (aka HPLC) G6120
Engineers
- Estelle Marie M. Vanhaecke
- Samuel K. Regli
- Björn Baumgarten
Additional Instruments
In K5 and Chemistry Hall D, we have multiple rigs for testing of catalysts and processes. Most of these are project related, and not for public use. However, we also have a few "common" setups:
- SSITKA Units
- Calorimeter
- Parr High Pressure Batch Reactors
If there is an interest in using these, please contact the engineers.