CHEE 511. Catalysis for Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Introduction to catalytic processes for the production of sustainable fuels and chemicals. Topics: From fossil fuel to renewable fuel. Syngas vs. platform route. Biomass upgrading. Renewable natural gas. CO2 as chemical building block. Theory of photo- and electro-catalysis.
- (3-0-6)
- Prerequisites: CHEE 204 and CHEE 310 or permission of instructor.
- Course open to U3 Chemical Engineering undergraduate students and graduate students in Chemical Engineering.