CATALYTIC MEMBRANE REACTORS Sandia National Laboratories possesses extensive catalysis expertise in preparation of hydrous metal oxide-supported catalysts and supported metal nanoclusters in both bulk and thin film forms. Separations expertise is also in amorphous or crystalline (i.e., zeolite) inorganic membrane materials with unique molecular sieving capabilities. Sandia National Laboratories' systems approach to problem solving utilizes a range of experts in various fields, including computer modeling and simulation, materials synthesis, characterization, and testing (including thin films), and process scale-up/prototype fabrication. This systems approach spans the spectrum from research to development and application. Supporting this effort are Sandia National Laboratories' unique Combustion Research Facility, Low Energy Electron Diffraction (LEED) Microscopy, and Small Angle X-Ray Scattering Facility (SAXS). A wide range of test (batch and continuous) and characterization equipment is also available to support programs related to catalyst and separation materials (both bulk and thin film forms). Important applications include:hydrogen generation and or purification, especially for on-board (vehicle) reforming strategies in the automotive industry, petroleum refining, chemical industries. Potential Benefits Consistent with future push toward a hydrogen-based economy and global climate change strategies. Demonstrated Achievements Sandia National Laboratories has successfully fabricated full-scale prototype catalytic converters in support of a CRADA with the Low Emissions Research and Development Partnership, consisting of Ford, GM, and Chrysler (DOE/EE/OTT/OAAT sponsor). We developed high activity hydrous metal oxide-supported catalysts for coal liquefaction/hydrotreating applications (DOE/FE/FETC sponsor). Minimized weight and volume requirements give catalytic membrane reactors significant advantages in future vehicle applications. Follow-up This proprietary Sandia capability may be applied to solve challenging problems in the field of polymer and other organic sciences. Sandia has the flexibility to form specific teams of technical experts from any or all of the above capabilities to focus expertise on specific technical challenges. We are interested in making this technology available to companies responsive to partnering with Sandia to develop near/term and/or future applications via licensing or cooperative development agreements. For further information, please respond by mail or fax to Joanne Trujillo no later than December 15, 1998 at: Sandia National Laboratories, MS 1380, P. O. Box 5800, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185-1380. Fax: (505) 843-4163. Please indicate the date and title of this CBD notice. E-MAIL: Joanne Trujillo, jmtruji@sandia.gov. Posted 12/01/98 (W-SN275650).

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