LowCat promises low-temperature catalytic conversion
A synthetic material developed at Leeds University is to be used in LowCat, a prototype catalytic converter that can remove emissions at low temperatures.
Scientists at Leeds University announced the development of the material in February 2021 and have now entered a research collaboration with Cats and Pipes, an automotive company in North Wales that designs and manufacturers catalytic converters. A grant from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has enabled the industrial collaboration.
The aim is to have the prototype device fitted to a test vehicle by 2023, enabling its performance to be compared with current catalytic converters under real road conditions. Development of the LowCat prototype will also investigate whether it is possible to commercially scale-up production.
The scientists believe the prototype has the potential to transform catalytic converter technology.
Exhaust fumes are one of the major contributors to poor air quality in urban areas, which is linked to chronic ill health and death. A report from Public Health England in 2019 estimated that between 28,000 and 36,000 people a year die from long-term exposure to air pollution.
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