A brand-new Flowrence® XR high-throughput system has been delivered to the laboratory of Professor Petra de Jongh at Utrecht University. The research group is part of the Institute for Sustainable and Circular Chemistry and the Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science.

Supporting Cutting-Edge Catalyst Research

Professor de Jongh was recently awarded an ERC Advanced Grant to further her research into heterogeneous catalysts. Her work focuses on enabling the efficient conversion of CO₂ emissions into renewable fuels.

The research will specifically explore the development of new catalyst materials and provide deeper insight into the role and mechanisms of transition metal catalysts with promoter elements. While these materials are widely used in industrial applications, their fundamental behavior is not yet fully understood.

Expanding High-Throughput Capabilities

With the addition of this system, Utrecht University now operates three Flowrence® XR platforms. Each system is dedicated to fundamental scientific research in different areas of chemical conversion.

These high-throughput platforms enable faster experimentation and data generation, supporting the discovery and optimization of catalytic processes of CO₂ and circular intermediates and waste and biomass to fuels.

Enabling a More Sustainable Future

The deployment of advanced research tools like Flowrence® XR plays a key role in accelerating innovation in catalysis and sustainable chemistry. By supporting fundamental understanding and practical applications, these efforts contribute to the development of cleaner energy solutions and circular chemical processes.