During his PhD studies, Martin Hedevang researched the catalyst used for enhancing the quality of bio-fuels created for biomass. This technology is crucial for developing alternatives to fossil fuels for the aviation and shipping industry. Martin Hedevang studied how molecules like water, hydrogen and simple oxygen-containing hydrocarbons can change the structure and chemical composition of the catalyst, focusing on the stability of the catalyst.

The research presents mechanisms for reactions relevant to upgrading bio-oils to biofuels. The increased understanding can be used to develop better catalysts, increasing the efficiency of biofuel production for the aviation and shipping industries.

The PhD study was completed at the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Faculty of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University.

This summary was prepared by the PhD student.

Time: Wednesday, 9^th April at 13:15
Place: Building 1593, room 012, Lecture Theatre iNANO Aud, iNano, Aarhus University, Gustav Wieds Vej 14, 8000 Aarhus C
Title of PhD thesis: MoS₂-Based Model Catalysts in Hydrotreating Conditions
Contact information: Martin Hedevang, e-mail: mh@inano.au.dk, tel.: +45 61744610
Members of the assessment committee:
Professor Katharina Al-Shamery, Institute of Chemistry, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Germany
Professor Thomas Weber, Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands
Professor Torben René Jensen (chair), Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO) and Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University, Denmark
Main supervisor:
Professor Jeppe Vang Lauritsen, Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Denmark
Language: The PhD dissertation will be defended in English

The defence is public.
The PhD thesis is available for reading at the Graduate School of Natural Sciences/GSNS, Ny Munkegade 120, building 1521, 8000 Aarhus C