Nanostructured Functional and Composite Materials in Catalytic and Sorption Processes

The project comprises: Synthesis of multi-component catalysts, applicable in industrial food production processes and synthesis of a new type of catalyst for industrial production of biodiesel; Modification of bentonite and commercial materials by substituents, active components and promoters with goal of synthesis of nanomaterials applicable in catalyst synthesis, environmental protection, photocatalysis and electrocatalysis; Synthesis of composites, nanocomposites and geotextiles based on bentonite-polymer/textile applicable in environmental protection and sorption processes; Use of supercritical fluids in the synthesis of nano-sized and submicronic particles of new composite materials and effective supports/adsorbents (food processing, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry); Modeling of reaction mechanisms at phase boundaries during catalyst syntheses and of nonlinear adsorption and catalytic processes on composite materials with fractal pore structure using stoichiometric network analysis; Analysis of current and projected market with identification of factors that determine projected costs and price analysis according to projected product range; Comparative analysis of optional technological process and production facility solutions from the aspect of technical feasibility and economic efficiency; Specific analysis of process and production facility suitability from the aspect of its micro- and macro-location and environmental impact for two selected production programs.