The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $226,451 Project Grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to the University of Missouri System, doing business as the Curators of the University of Missouri, to conduct collaborative research on the rational design of Ni/Ga intermetallic compounds for efficient light alkanes conversion through ammonia reforming. The project aims to understand the structure-performance relationships and catalytic mechanisms of this ammonia-assisted reforming process for transforming light alkanes, such as ethane, into valuable chemicals like hydrogen cyanide while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. The research leverages in-situ/operando characterization techniques at the Advanced Photon Source to elucidate the surface reconstruction and reaction intermediates. This award supports the university's expertise in chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science to advance knowledge and develop innovative catalytic systems for the conversion of abundant natural gas resources.
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