Thesis: High-throughput screening of catalysts for the direct conversion of CO₂ into synthetic fuels
As part of a collaboration between CEA-Liten, CEA-List and Centrale Lille/UCCS, the INSTN is offering a PhD research topic focusing on high-throughput screening of catalysts for the direct conversion of CO₂ into synthetic fuels, with a desired start date of 1 October 2026.
Laboratory
- Department of Nanomaterials Technologies (LITEN)
- Sustainable Technologies for the Material Cycle Unit (DRT)
- Laboratory for Process and Materials Valorisation Technologies for Renewable Energy
This PhD project aims to develop an innovative approach to high-throughput screening of catalysts for the direct conversion of CO₂ into synthetic fuels, known as CO₂-FTS. This approach will combine a catalyst screening platform with in situ/operando characterisation techniques and artificial intelligence methods to accelerate the discovery and optimisation of high-performance catalysts. It aims to identify doped FeOx-type catalysts for CO₂-FTS (>50% conversion, high selectivity towards C8–C16 compounds). Several measurement campaigns will enable iterative optimisation of compositions and reaction conditions. A numerical model of the parametric landscape will thus be proposed. This model may subsequently be coupled with multi-scale modelling of the active site within the reactor. The catalysts developed will contribute to the energy transition by enabling a circular carbon economy.
Contact
- Corentin CHATELIER
- CEA – DES/DTNM//LCHC
- Tel : 0438782010
- corentin.chatelier@cea.fr
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