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Thomas Müller
Principal Investigator
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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We develop catalytic and process-engineering solutions for carbon circularity: polyolefin upcycling, CO₂ conversion, methane pyrolysis, functional carbon materials and the valorisation of electrolyser oxygen.
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2 months ago
We seek industrial partners with feedstocks, process challenges or application needs for sponsored research and joint projects in circular plastics, carbon conversion, CO₂/H₂ integration, oxygen-enabled processes and functional carbon materials.
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Prof. Dr. Thomas Ernst Müller holds the Chair of Carbon Sources and Conversion at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany. His group develops catalytic technologies and integrated process concepts that convert carbon-containing resources into valuable products while reducing industrial emissions and resource use. We work at the interface of catalysis, reaction engineering, polymer and carbon materials, circular economy, techno-economic assessment and life-cycle thinking. We welcome collaborations from early feasibility studies to industry-led development and publicly funded consortia. Further information: https://www.ls-csc.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/
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Thomas Müller
Principal Investigator
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Work experience
Professor and Chair, Carbon Sources and Conversion
2019 - Present
Top industry applications
Biofuel developmentCarbon capture & sequestrationCircular economy solutionsEnergy storage systemsHydrogen fuel technologyPlastic recycling technologyPolymer composites
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ElectrochemistryEnvironmental ChemistryIndustrial ChemistryPhysical ChemistryPlasticsSustainability
Last updated Sep 2026
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