Based on the technical content of the project proposal, which has been awarded a positive R & D pre-qualification by NRDIH: IV. Novelty of the research project to be implemented* The project contributes to the realisation of sustainable mobility. The research focuses on the development of new product lines and processes for their production, which are competitive at international level, have a high added value and embody the latest achievements in the field of science, using the involvement of domestic specialist resources. A real international breakthrough is expected from a system-based recognition that allows the best quality motors to be produced from the same hydrocarbon types (isoparaffins, alkyl cycloparaffins) for both Otto-, Diesel engines and jet engines if their carbon number and final molecular structure (e.g. the degree of branching of isoparaffins) are selected in a targeted way. The new catalytic converters produced by the project for different purposes and the processes implemented with their application are new developments in heterogeneous catalysis. The production of hydrocarbons from hazardous waste also means new products and processes. We would point out that, for example, the extremely diverse structure of ion fluids makes it possible to fine-tune catalytic systems, but no detailed structure activity or structural stability studies have been carried out. In addition to practical applicability, our aim at basic research level is to explore such relationships, which can help to develop similar catalysts that can be used in other reactions, so it can be of broad scientific interest. Many young researchers, PhDs and university students are involved in the research work, so the project provides practical training beyond the curriculum and contributes to the education of scientific supply. This will also significantly contribute to the development and strengthening of the critical mass of R & D capacities. 2. Linking the project to international cutting-edge research* Reducing emissions from mobility is a global effort. For this reason, cutting-edge research also includes cutting-edge energy use through targeted development of motor vehicles (including engine design), after-conversion catalytic systems and propellants. In the case of the latter, it is particularly important to identify and produce molecule groups in new catalytic systems that make a significant contribution to the achievement of the previous targets, on a wider base than known (renewable and on a waste basis). No research results have been published on the systemic production (in new catalysts, new processes) and use of high hydrogen hydrocarbon groups in the molecular structure of internal combustion engines with different operating principles. Research into “heterogenised” homogeneous catalysts attached to the substrate and, in particular, the use of ion fluids as catalyst components in organic chemical reactions has been intensively studied in recent years. Yet there is a lack of detailed information that would allow a new catalytic converter to be designed easily. In the course of the development of catalysts, we plan to carry out systematic tests that will help to identify these relationships. The project is full of R & D & I, which makes it easier to connect with our existing and new academic partners, as well as the currently forming international consortium, e.g. H2020. 3. Research methodology* The first step of the methodological approach is to analyse the history in detail. This includes a wide range of continuous care (appropriate journals, databases) in addition to existing high-quality professional knowledge. The second step is experimental design, for which developed protocols are available. Model calculations can be used in this phase, e.g. the number of possible reactions can be significantly reduced, thus saving materials, appliances and working hours. Dedicated small and large laboratory reactor systems and general analytical and field-specific (application) test methods are used for the experimental work. The structure of the project follows the process describing the R & D & I activity. Based on the results of the basic research and then of the large laboratory experiments, we examine the applicability of the new catalytic systems on a (semi-)operating scale for the production of the required quality propellants. 4. Strategic importance of the project* The scientific breakthrough can be ensured by the development of products built on a molecular basis as a complement to or alternative to the empirical commonly used methodology in the case of fuel development. The molecular structure produced using new catalytic systems makes a significant contribution to this.
