Catalysis research at West Virginia University spans across the fields of heterogeneous catalysis, biocatalysis, plasma and microwave-enhanced catalytic reactions. WVU researchers focus on fundamental and applied catalysis research, demonstrating applications in the following areas:
- Direct natural gas conversion to chemicals
- Biocatalytic conversion of CO2 using enzymatic membrane reactor
- Low pressure ammonia synthesis
- Production of CO2-free hydrogen and advanced carbon from natural gas
- Catalytic biomass-natural gas co-conversion
- Plastic cracking
- Biocatalytic conversion for decontamination of chemical and warfare agents as well as pathogens
- Catalytic based gas separation