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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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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
Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Spatially resolved simulation framework for water and fat migration in multi-phase confectionery

A predictive simulation framework for water and fat migration in multi-phase confectionery, validated by targeted experiments. It couples separate water-activity/sorption and lipid-partitioning/mobility descriptions thro...

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Thomas Müller
Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Modular heme oxidation and iron capture for blood decolourisation

A modular polymer platform under development to decolourise blood within superabsorbent cores. It combines red-cell access, wet-activated oxidation, catalytic haem-chromophore disruption, and non-leaching iron capture to...

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Thomas Müller
Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Polyols from pectin production side streams for rigid polyurethane foams

One-pot aqueous hydrolytic hydrogenation converts wet, carbohydrate-rich pectin-production residues into renewable polyol intermediates for rigid polyurethane foams. The high moisture content and intrinsic acidity of the...

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Thomas Müller
Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Conductive 3D Carbon Collectors for Fibre Deposition

A digital-to-physical manufacturing platform using high-resolution 3D printing and carbonisation to produce reusable conductive carbon collectors that actively shape electric fields during fibre deposition, enabling prog...

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Thomas Müller
Ruhr-Universität Bochum

O2X: Turning Electrolyser Oxygen into Value

Carbon Sources and Conversion at Ruhr-Universität Bochum is seeking industrial partners to identify and develop valuable uses for oxygen-rich streams, including oxygen co-produced in water electrolysis. We combine cataly...

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Thomas Müller
Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Selective HDPE-to-wax conversion via catalytic supercritical CO₂ processing

Innovative process for converting recycled HDPE into high-quality wax using supercritical CO₂ and tailored catalysts, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in plastic recycling.

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Thomas Müller
Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Composite films using polyethercarbonates for eco-friendly packaging

Development of biodegradable composite films using polyethercarbonates and polylactides for eco-friendly food packaging. This innovative material offers excellent barrier properties and compostability, ideal for sustaina...

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Thomas Müller
Principal Investigator
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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Professor and Chair, Carbon Sources and Conversion
2019 - Present
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ElectrochemistryEnvironmental ChemistryIndustrial ChemistryPhysical ChemistryPlasticsSustainability
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