{"id":1964,"date":"2021-03-15T05:01:14","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T05:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/?p=1964"},"modified":"2021-03-16T02:28:07","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T02:28:07","slug":"national-research-award-fiscal-year-2021-development-of-catalysts-for-co2-conversion-to-high-value-added-chemicals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/?p=1964","title":{"rendered":"National Research Award (Fiscal Year 2021) &#8211; Development of Catalysts For CO2 Conversion to High Value-added Chemicals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/f.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/f.jpg 480w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/f-300x138.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research Topic:<\/strong> Development of Catalysts For CO2 Conversion to High Value-added Chemicals by <strong>Assoc. Prof. Thongthai Witoon<\/strong>, Department of Chemical Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research work creates new knowledge, environmentally-friendly technology and sustainable use of our planet\u2019s raw materials and resources, which creates a sustainable development in petrochemical and related industries in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commercial Research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research was conducted into the conversion of CO2 &#8211; which is a main contributor towards global warming &#8211; to olefins, such as ethylene and propylene. These chemicals are an important primary product in the petrochemical industry. It is one of the important ways to reduce environmental problems, promote prudent use of raw materials, and stimulate technological progress and the long-term development of domestic industries in a sustainable way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"381\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/s-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1968\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/s-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/?attachment_id=1968\" class=\"wp-image-1968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/s-1.jpg 381w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/s-1-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ss-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1969\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ss-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/?attachment_id=1969\" class=\"wp-image-1969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ss-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ss-1-300x236.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use of the research results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new catalyst for converting CO2 gas into olefins results in a CO2 conversion factor of 60% and yields 21% of olefins, the highest percentage reported. (Currently in the process of raising this from 21% to 30%). It is the key towards creating lasting economic value. This leads to commercial application by PTT Corporation as well as the design and development of a prototype microchannel membrane reactor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div><p id=\"pvc_stats_1964\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"1964\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p><div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research Topic: Development of Catalysts For CO2 Conversion to High Value-added Chemicals by Assoc. 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