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Catalytic processes for synthetic fuel production

PhD ceremony:B.C.A. (Bart) de JongWhen:March 10, 2026 Start:16:15Supervisor:prof. dr. ir. H.J. (Hero Jan) HeeresCo-supervisor:J. (Jingxiu) Xie, ProfWhere:Academy building UGFaculty:Science and Engineering
Catalytic processes for synthetic fuel production

CO₂ and hydrogen can be turned into fuels. To make this reaction efficient, you need a catalyst and a well-designed process. In his research, Bart de Jong developed, characterized, and optimized both the catalyst and the process. Hydrogen can be produced using renewable energy, while CO₂ is released when burning fuels. In this way, CO₂ can be converted back into fuel, closing the loop.

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