James Strohm
Scientist
Institute for Interfacial Catalysis
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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P.O. Box 999 / K2-44
Richland, WA 99352
Education
Ph.D. in Fuel Science, Penn State University (2006)
M.S. in Fuel Science, Penn State University (2002)
B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering, Penn State University (2000)
Research Interests
Catalyst Deactivation: Carbon formation, sulfur poisoning and crystallite sintering during hydrocarbon & biomass processing and conversion. Previous work (Penn State) has lead to the development of novel catalytic materials to inhibit carbon formation and sulfur poisoning during steam reforming of hydrocarbon fuels.
Free Radical Chemistry: Pyrolytic and autoxidative decomposition of hydrocarbons, molecular simulations of hydrogen transfer, condensation and bond cleavage as it pertains to coal liquefaction, hydrocarbon stability and coke formation. Previous work at Penn State resulted in the development of binary hydrogen donors for the improved stability of aviation turbine fuels in the presence of dissolved oxygen.
Hydrocarbon Processing: Coal liquefaction, coal and biomass gasification, novel processing for conversion of coal, petroleum and biomass to high end / value products.
