Inventors at BASF won award for catalyst that may help improve air quality and boost fuel economy.
BASF Researchers Win Patent Award
Novel Diesel Oxidation Catalyst DevelopedThe Research and Development Council of New Jersey recognized BASF inventors Kenneth E. Voss, Fabien A. Rioult, M. Shahjahan Kazi, and Stanley A. Roth with the 2018 Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award for outstanding environmental contributions. The team of researchers developed a novel diesel oxidation catalyst design which uses less precious metal, while significantly improving performance. Diesel oxidation catalysts for heavy-duty diesel engine emission reduction are required to remove hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide from the exhaust. At the same time, the catalysts provide additional functionality to facilitate removal of soot and nitrogen oxides by the downstream soot filter and selective catalytic reduction catalyst. With this catalyst in the front of the emission control system, it is possible to meet stringent current emission control regulations, according the BASF news release. As this catalyst is currently used on-road in all major markets, the positive impact on air quality could have global reach. Moreover, this catalyst significantly broadens the temperature region to implement removal of soot and prevent buildup of backpressure on the engine thereby reducing fuel consumption. |
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11/5/2018
Inventors at BASF won award for catalyst that may help improve air quality and boost fuel economy.
Novel Diesel Oxidation Catalyst DevelopedThe Research and Development Council of New Jersey recognized BASF inventors Kenneth E. Voss, Fabien A. Rioult, M. Shahjahan Kazi, and Stanley A. Roth with the 2018 Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award for outstanding environmental contributions. The team of researchers developed a novel diesel oxidation catalyst design which uses less precious metal, while significantly improving performance. Diesel oxidation catalysts for heavy-duty diesel engine emission reduction are required to remove hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide from the exhaust. At the same time, the catalysts provide additional functionality to facilitate removal of soot and nitrogen oxides by the downstream soot filter and selective catalytic reduction catalyst. With this catalyst in the front of the emission control system, it is possible to meet stringent current emission control regulations, according the BASF news release. As this catalyst is currently used on-road in all major markets, the positive impact on air quality could have global reach. Moreover, this catalyst significantly broadens the temperature region to implement removal of soot and prevent buildup of backpressure on the engine thereby reducing fuel consumption. |
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11/5/2018
Inventors at BASF won award for catalyst that may help improve air quality and boost fuel economy.
Novel Diesel Oxidation Catalyst DevelopedThe Research and Development Council of New Jersey recognized BASF inventors Kenneth E. Voss, Fabien A. Rioult, M. Shahjahan Kazi, and Stanley A. Roth with the 2018 Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award for outstanding environmental contributions. The team of researchers developed a novel diesel oxidation catalyst design which uses less precious metal, while significantly improving performance. Diesel oxidation catalysts for heavy-duty diesel engine emission reduction are required to remove hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide from the exhaust. At the same time, the catalysts provide additional functionality to facilitate removal of soot and nitrogen oxides by the downstream soot filter and selective catalytic reduction catalyst. With this catalyst in the front of the emission control system, it is possible to meet stringent current emission control regulations, according the BASF news release. As this catalyst is currently used on-road in all major markets, the positive impact on air quality could have global reach. Moreover, this catalyst significantly broadens the temperature region to implement removal of soot and prevent buildup of backpressure on the engine thereby reducing fuel consumption. |
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