Department of Physical Chemistry

Nanostructured Model Catalysts

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Kevin Ploner, MSc

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Telephone: +43 512 507 58037

Email: kevin.ploner@uibk.ac.at

Room: 3EG22



Theses

Type
Year
Title
Supervisor(s)
PhD
2021
The Quest for Reliable Structure-Property Relationships in Methanol Steam Reforming
Penner, Simon; Klötzer, Bernhard; Armbrüster, Marc
Master
2016
Structure-Activity Relationships in Methanol Steam Reforming on Cu/ZrO2 Catalysts
Klötzer, Bernhard; Penner, Simon

Publications (13)

13.
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; The sol–gel autocombustion as a route towards highly CO2-selective, active and long-term stable Cu/ZrO2methanol steam reforming catalysts. Mater. Chem. Front. 5 (13), 5093-5105
12.
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Steering the methanol steam reforming performance of Cu/ZrO2 catalysts by modification of the Cu-ZrO2 interface dimensions resulting from Cu loading variation. Appl. Catal. A 623, 118279-
11.
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Steering the methanol steam reforming reactivity of intermetallic Cu–In compounds by redox activation: stabilityvs.formation of an intermetallic compound–oxide interface. Catal. Sci. Technol. 11 (16), 5518-5533
10.
; ; ; ; ; OperandoFourier-transform infrared–mass spectrometry reactor cell setup for heterogeneous catalysis with glovebox transfer process to surface-chemical characterization. Review of Scientific Instruments 92 (2), 024105-
9.
; ; ; ; Synthesis of non-toxic inorganic blue pigments in the melilite-type structure. Mater. Adv. 1 (7), 2293-2299
8.
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Carbide-Modified Pd on ZrO2 as Active Phase for CO2-Reforming of Methane—A Model Phase Boundary Approach. Catalysts 10 (9), 1000-1029
7.
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Mechanistic insights into the catalytic methanol steam reforming performance of Cu/ZrO2 catalysts by in situ and operando studies. J. Catal. 391, 497-512
6.
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Promotion of La(Cu0.7Mn0.3)0.98M0.02O3−δ (M = Pd, Pt, Ru and Rh) perovskite catalysts by noble metals for the reduction of NO by CO. Journal of Catalysis 379, 18-32
5.
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Reactive metal-support interaction in the Cu-In2O3system: intermetallic compound formation and its consequences for CO2-selective methanol steam reforming. Sci. Technol. of Adv. Mater. 20 (1), 356-366
4.
; ; ; ; ; ; ; Formation of Pd-Ce intermetallic compounds by reductive metal-support interaction. J. Solid State Chem. 265, 176-183
3.
; ; ; ; ; ; ; Impregnated and Co-precipitated Pd–Ga2O3, Pd–In2O3 and Pd–Ga2O3–In2O3 Catalysts: Influence of the Microstructure on the CO2 Selectivity in Methanol Steam Reforming. Catal. Lett. 148 (10), 3062-3071
2.
; ; ; ; ; ; ; Hydrogen reduction and metal-support interaction in a metastable metal-oxide system: Pd on rhombohedral In2O3. J. Solid State Chem. 266, 93-99
1.
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Structural and Catalytic Properties of Ag- and Co3O4-Impregnated Strontium Titanium Ferrite SrTi0.7Fe0.3O3−δ in Methanol Steam Reforming. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 56 (46), 13654-13662

* These authors contributed equally to the respective publication.

# This author was the corresponding author.

Talks (15)

Talks (3)

3.
The versatility of ZrO2 in Cu-based catalysts in methanol steam reforming
Ploner, K.; Klötzer, B.; Penner, S.
Final SFB FOXSI Conference, Vienna, Austria
04.12.201906.12.2019
2.
Reactive metal-support interaction of Cu and In2O3: its role in methanol steam reforming
Ploner, K.; Schlicker, L.; Gili, A.; Gurlo, A.; Bernardi, J.; Klötzer, B.; Penner, S.
18. Österreichische Chemietage 2019, Linz, Austria
24.09.201927.09.2019
1.
Investigation of Ag- and Co3O4-Impregnated Strontium Titanium Ferrite in Methanol Steam Reforming
Ploner, K.; Götsch, T.; Kogler, G.; Thalinger, R.; Bernardi, J.; Zhao, Q.; Zhuo, C.; Klötzer, B.; Penner, S.
5th International School-Conference on Catalysis for Young Scientists "Catalyst Design: From Molecular to Industrial Level", Moscow, Russia
20.05.201823.05.2018

Contributed Talks (3)

3.
Operando FT-IR/MS measurements on Cu/ZrO2
Watschinger, M.; Ploner, K.; Klötzer, B.; Penner, S.
Doctoral Programm “Reactivity and Catalysis”, University of Innsbruck, Austria
19.11.2018
2.
Nanostructrured Model Catalysts - A Part of the Physical Chemistry Department
Köpfle, N.; Watschinger, M.; Grünbacher, M.; Ploner, K.
Summer School "Reactivity and Catalysis" , Universitätszentrum Obergurgl, Austria
25.09.201827.09.2018
1.
In situ and operando FT-IR studies on Cu/ZrO2 systems
Watschinger, M.; Ploner, K.; Klötzer, B.; Penner, S.
Doctoral Programm “Reactivity and Catalysis", University of Innsbruck, Austria
06.04.2018

Poster Presentations (9)

9.
The Role of the ZrO2 Polymorph in Cu-Based Catalysts in Methanol Steam Reforming
Ploner, K.; Watschinger, M.; Schlicker, L.; Gurlo, A.; Gili, A.; Doran, A.; Zhang, L.; Armbrüster, M.; Klötzer, B.; Penner, S.
EuropaCat 2019, Aachen, Germany
18.08.201923.08.2019
8.
Influence of the support's polymorph in Cu/ZrO2 catalysts on the CO2 selectivity in methanol steam reforming
Ploner, K.; Watschinger, M.; Schlicker, L.; Gurlo, A.; Gili, A.; Doran, A.; Zhang, L.; Armbrüster, M.; Klötzer, B.; Penner, S.
52. Jahrestreffen Deutscher Katalytiker, Weimar, Germany
13.03.201915.03.2019
7.
In situ FT-IR Studies on Cu/t-ZrO2 Systems
Watschinger, M.; Ploner, K.; Köck, E.- .; Zhang, L.; Armbrüster, M.; Penner, S.
52. Jahrestreffen Deutscher Katalytiker, Weimar, Germany
13.03.201915.03.2019
6.
In-Situ and Operando FT-IR Studies on Cu/t-ZrO2 Systems
Watschinger, M.; Ploner, K.; Klötzer, B.; Penner, S.
Doctoral Programm “Reactivity and Catalysis", Universitätszentrum Obergurgl, Austria
25.09.201827.09.2018
5.
The Quest for Key Parameters Controlling the Selectivity of Cu on Different ZrO2-Polymorphs in Methanol Steam Reforming
Ploner, K.; Götsch, T.; Wallisch, W.; Bernardi, J.; Schlicker, L.; Gurlo, A.; Doran, A.; Klötzer, B.; Penner, S.
6. GÖCH Symposium Physikalische Chemie und Elektrochemie, Graz, Austria
16.05.201817.05.2018
4.
In situ and Operando FT-IR Studies on Cu/t-ZrO2 Systems
Watschinger, M.; Ploner, K.; Köck, E.- .; Klötzer, B.; Penner, S.
6. GÖCH Symposium Physikalische Chemie und Elektrochemie, Graz, Austria
16.05.201817.05.2018
3.
The Quest for Key Parameters Controlling the Selectivity of Cu on Different ZrO2-Polymorphs in Methanol Steam Reforming
Ploner, K.; Götsch, T.; Wallisch, W.; Bernardi, J.; Schlicker, L.; Gurlo, A.; Doran, A.; Klötzer, B.; Penner, S.
7th Annual SFB FOXSI PhD Workshop, Haus im Ennstal, Austria
31.01.201803.02.2018
2.
In situ and Operando FT-IR Studies on Cu/t-ZrO2 Systems
Watschinger, M.; Ploner, K.; Köck, E.- .; Klötzer, B.; Penner, S.
7th Annual SFB FOXSI PhD Workshop, Haus im Ennstal, Austria
31.01.201803.02.2018
1.
Structure-activity relationships in methanol steam reforming on Cu/t-ZrO2-catalysts
Ploner, K.; Köck, E.-M.; Wallisch, W.; Klötzer, B.; Penner, S.
International FOXSI Conference, Vienna, Austria
23.05.201625.05.2016

Awards

2.
Eduard Wallnöfer Preis
Köpfle, N.;Ploner, K.
Tiroler Industriellenvereinigung
1.
Marshall Plan Scholarship
Ploner, K.
Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation

Teaching

Course List

Term
Type
Course Nr.
Title
Lecturers
ECTS Points
Institution
2019W
Lecture ( h)
Scanning Probe Microscopy and Electron Microscopy
University of Innsbruck
2019W
Lab Course ( h)
Practical Course Scanning Probe Microscopy and Electron Microscopy
University of Innsbruck
2019S
Lab Course ( h)
Thin Film Technology
University of Innsbruck
2018W
Lecture (1 h)
Scanning Probe Microscopy and Electron Microscopy
1,5
University of Innsbruck
2018W
Lab Course (2 h)
Practical Course Scanning Probe Microscopy and Electron Microscopy
1
University of Innsbruck
2018S
Lab Course (4 h)
Practical course physical chemistry I
Auer, Andrea; Bikaljevic, Djuro; Dürrbeck, Stefan; Thomas Götsch; Daniel Hauser; Bernhard Klötzer; Lörting, Thomas; Memmel, Norbert; Menzel, Alexander; Kevin Ploner; Shakibi-Nia, Niusha; Thöny, Alexander
5
University of Innsbruck
2017W
Lab Course (6 h)
Lab-course in Physical Chemistry II
Auer, Andrea; Bikaljevic, Djuro; Dürrbeck, Stefan; Thomas Götsch; Bernhard Klötzer; Lörting, Thomas; Memmel, Norbert; Menzel, Alexander; Kevin Ploner; Shakibi-Nia, Niusha
5
University of Innsbruck