Dr. Michalis I. Konsolakis, Assistant Professor Curriculum Vitae CURRICULUM VITAE DR. MICHALIS I. KONSOLAKIS Assistant professor Department of sciences Technical University of Crete University Campus Chania, Crete, Greece 73100 Phone: +30-28210-37682 E-mail: mkonsol@science.tuc.gr PERSONAL DATA Date and place of birth: August 11, 1974; Crete, Greece Marital status: Married, two children Nationality: Greek EDUCATION 1992-1997: 1997-2001: Diploma of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, Greece Ph.D in Environmental Catalysis, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, Greece. Thesis title: “Promotion of environmentally important catalytic reactions-The role and the action of promoters in heterogeneous catalysis”. Supervisor Prof. I.V. Yentekakis EMPLOYMENT/ACADEMIC POSITIONS Summer 1999: Ph.D student, Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, in the framework of Greek-British Joint Research and Technology Programme (Grant No. ATH/882/2/ATPOL): Promotion by alkalis of catalytic reactions for automotive exhaust emissions control. Summer 2000: Ph.D student, University of Lecce, in the framework of Greek-Italy Cooperation Programme: Protection of the environmentHazardous waste management. 2003-2004: Product Manager in the company MOBIAK S.A. (production of industrial and medical gases & fire-fighting equipment). 2004–2009: Lecturer, Department of Sciences, Technical University of Crete. Scientific field “Surface Analysis & Catalysis”. 2009–today: Assistant Professor, Department of Sciences, Technical University of Crete. Scientific field “Surface Analysis & Catalysis”. 1 Update: October 2010 Dr. Michalis I. Konsolakis, Assistant Professor Curriculum Vitae RESEARCH ACTIVITIES Materials science: synthesis and characterization of novel catalytic materials Heterogeneous Catalysis : development of novel catalytic composites for environmental or energy applications Surface Analysis: materials’ surface evaluation by means of advanced characterization techniques (XPS, DRIFTS, FTIR, SEM/TEM,..) Promotion in Catalysis: mode of action of structural and surface promoters in heterogeneous catalytic systems Air pollution control: Abatement of toxic pollutants (NOx, N2O, CO, HCs, etc.) from mobile and stationary sources Development of structured catalysts (monolithic type) suitable for practical applications EXPERIENCE IN ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES Diffuse Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (DRIFTS) X ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) Mass Spectroscopy (Mass Spectrometer) Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF) X-ray Diffraction (XRD) Gas Chromatography (GC) Physical/chemical adsorption PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH PROJECTS 1999-2000: Greek-British Joint Research and Technology Programmes, Grant No. ATH/882/2/ATPOL, “Promotion by alkalis of catalytic reactions for automotive exhaust emissions control”, Ministry of Research and Technology of Greece & British Council. 2005-2008: “Development of novel, extremely active, selective and economically recyclable catalysts for automotive exhaust emissions control”, P.E.N.E.D. Project, Ministry of Research and Technology of Greece. 2005-2006: “Development of novel Ir-Ag for the successful control of exhaust gasses enriched in NOx”, Technical University of Crete, Greece. 2006-2008: “Development of novel bi-metallic anodic materials for hydrocarbons solid oxide fuel cells", Funded by GSRT and EU, Program Non-EU-242. 2007-2008: “Effect of promoters on the catalytic performance of Ir catalysts during NOx reduction processes”, Technical University of Crete, Greece. 2 Update: October 2010 Dr. Michalis I. Konsolakis, Assistant Professor Curriculum Vitae 2009-2011: “Development of novel catalytic filters for N2O abatement from stationary sources”, Technical University of Crete, Greece. TEACHING 1997-2001 (in Department of Chemical Engineering, university of Patras, Greece) : 1) Physical Process 2) Chemical Technologies 2004-today (in Department of Sciences, Technical University of Crete, Greece) : 3) General Chemistry 4) Inorganic Chemistry 5) Surface Science & Heterogeneous Catalysis (Postgraduate) 6) Modern aspects in chemical and energy technologies (Postgraduate) HONORS / SCHOLARSHIPS 1996: 1997-2000 Undergraduate Fellowship (Greek Foundation of Scholarships) Postgraduate Fellowship (University of Patras) 1999: 2nd award in «Young researchers competition on Future perspectives on solid state Ionics”, 6th Euroconference on Solid State Ionics, Cetrato, Calabria, Italy. BOOKS M. Konsolakis, “General Chemistry: Principles and Applications”, Aenaos publ., Athens (in Greek), 2008. SUMMURY OF PUBLISHED WORK 56 papers in International Journals and conference proceedings 25 conference presentations Citation index (without self citation) : ~250 Mean impact factor of peer-review journals: ~3.6 h-index: 9 3 Update: October 2010 Dr. Michalis I. Konsolakis, Assistant Professor Curriculum Vitae PUBLICATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS 1. I.V. Yentekakis, R.M. Lambert, M.S. Tikhov, M. Konsolakis and V. Kiousis, “Promotion by sodium in emission control catalysis: A kinetic and spectroscopic study of the Pd-catalyzed reduction of NO by propene”, Journal of Catalysis 176 (1998) 82. 2. I.V. Yentekakis, R.M. Lambert, M. Konsolakis and V. Kiousis, “The effect of sodium on Pd-catalyzed reduction of NO by Methane”, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 18 (1998) 293. 3. M. Konsolakis, M.Tikhov, R.M. Lambert, I.V. Yentekakis, “Electrochemical versus Conventional Promotion: A New Tool for Design Effective, Highly Dispersed, Conventional Catalysts”, Ionics 4 (1998) 148. 4. I.V. Yentekakis, M. Konsolakis, V. Kiousis, R.M. Lambert and M.S. Tikhov, “Promotion by sodium in emission control catalysis: The difference between alkanes and alkenes in the Pd-catalysed reduction of NO by hydrocarbons”, Global-Nest: the International Journal 1(2) (1999) 121. 5. I.V. Yentekakis, P.G. Debenedetti, M. Konsolakis and V. Kiousis, “Direct Coal Gasification with Simultaneous Production of Electricity in a Novel Fused Metal Anode SOFC: A Theotetical Approach”, Ionics 5 (1999) 460. 6. I.V. Yentekakis, M. Konsolakis, R.M. Lambert, N. Macleod and L. Nalbantian, “Extraordinary Effective Promotion by Sodium in Emission Control Catalysis: NO Reduction by Propene over Na-promoted Pt/γ-Al2O3”, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 22 (1999) 123. 7. I.V. Yentekakis, M. Konsolakis, R.M. Lambert, A. Palermo and M. Tikhov, “Successful Application of Electrochemical Promotion to the Design of Effective Catalyst Formulations”, Solid State Ionics 136-137 (2000) 783. 8. Michalis Konsolakis, Norman Macleod, James Isaac, Ioannis V. Yentekakis and Richard Lambert, “Strong promotion by Na of Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalysts operated under simulated exhaust conditions”, Journal of Catalysis 193 (2000) 330. 9. M. Konsolakis and I.V. Yentekakis, “Strong Promotional Effects of Li, K, Rd and Cs on the Pt-catalysed reduction of NO by propene”, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 29 (2001) 103. 10. Michalis Konsolakis and Ioannis V. Yentekakis, “The reduction of the NO by Propene over Ba promoted Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalyst”, Journal of Catalysis 198 (2001) 142. 11. M. Konsolakis, I. V. Yentekakis, A. Palero, R.M. Lambert, “Optimal Promotion by Rubidium of the CO+NO reaction over Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalysts”, Applied 4 Update: October 2010 Dr. Michalis I. Konsolakis, Assistant Professor Curriculum Vitae Catalysis B: Environmental 33 (2001) 293. 12. I. V. Yentekakis, R.M. Lambert, M. Konsolakis, and N. Kallithrakes-Kontos, “On the effect of residual Chloride and of Barium Promotion on Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalyst in the reduction of NO by Propene”, Catalysis Letters 81, No 3-4 (2002) 181. 13. M. Konsolakis, M. Vrontaki, G. Avgouropoulos, T. Ioannides and I.V. Yentekakis, “Novel doubly-promoted catalysts for the lean Nox reduction by H2+CO: Pd(K)/Al2O3-(TiO2)”, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 68 (2006) 59. 14. I.V. Yentekakis, M. Konsolakis, I.A. Rapakousios, V. Matsouka, “Novel electropositively promoted monometallic (Pt-only) catalytic converters for automotive pollution control”, Topics in Catalysis 42-43 (2007) 393. 15. G. Goula, P. Katzourakis, N. Vakakis, T. Papadam, M. Konsolakis, M. Tikhov, I.V. Yentekakis, “The effect of potassium on the Ir/C3H6+NO+O2 catalytic system”, Catalysis Today 127 (2007) 199. 16. S. Koukiou, M. Konsolakis, R.M. Lambert and I.V. Yentekakis, “Spectroscopic evidence for the mode of action of alkali promoters in Pt-catalyzed de-NOx chemistry”, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 76 (2007) 101. 17. M. Konsolakis and I.V. Yentekakis, “NO Reduction by propene or CO over alkalipromoted Pd/YSZ catalysts”, Journal of Hazardous Materials 149 (2007) 619. 18. V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, R.M. Lambert and I.V. Yentekakis, “In situ DRIFT study of the effect of structure (CeO2-La2O3) and surface (Na) modifiers on the surface behaviour of Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalyst under simulated exhaust conditions”, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 84 (2008) 715. 19. A. Papavasiliou, A. Tsetsekou, V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis and N. Boukos, “Development of Ce-Zr-La modified Pt/γ-Αl2Ο3 TWCs’ washcoat: Effect of synthesis procedure on catalytic behavior and thermal durability”, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 90 (2009) 162. 20. V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, A. Papavasiliou and A. Tsetsekou, “Effect of CexZryLaz mixed oxides on the structural and catalytic behavior of monometallic catalytic converters under simulated exhaust conditions”, Topics in Catalysis 52 (2009) 1873. 21. G. Pekridis, C. Athanasiou, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, G.E. Marnellos, “N2O abatement over γ-Al2O3 supported catalysts: Effect of reducing agent and active phase nature”, Topics in Catalysis 52 (2009) 1880. 22. G.Pekridis, N.Kaklidis, V. Komvokis, C. Athanasiou, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, G.E.Marnellos, “Surface and catalytic elucidation of Rh/γ-Al2O3 catalysts during NO reduction by C3H8 in the presence of excess O2, H2O and SO2”, The Journal of Physical Chemistry A 114 (2010) 3969. 23. A. Papavasiliou, A. Tsetsekou, V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis and I.V. Yentekakis, “A study of the role of Ce, Zr and La dopants into Ce1-x-yZrxLayOδ - enriched γAl2O3 TWC washcoats”, Appl. Catal. A 382 (2010) 73. 5 Update: October 2010 Dr. Michalis I. Konsolakis, Assistant Professor Curriculum Vitae 24. G.Pekridis, N.Kaklidis, M. Konsolakis, C. Athanasiou, I.V. Yentekakis, G.E.Marnellos, “A comparison between electrochemical and conventional promotion: The case of N2O abatement in potassium-modified Palladium catalysts”, Solid State Ionics, in press, 2010. 25. V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, Novel electropositivelly-promoted catalytic materials for efficient nitrogen oxides emission control: A DRIFTSaided study of the role of promoter, submitted, J. Haz. Mat. 2010. 26. V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, A. Papavasiliou, A. Tsetsekou, N. Boukos “Thermal aging behavior of Pt-only TWC converters under simulated exhaust conditions: Effect of rare earths (CeO2, La2O3) and alkali (Na) modifiers”, submitted, Top. Catal. 2010. 27. G. Pekridis, N. Kaklidis, M. Konsolakis, E. Iliopoulou, I.V. Yentekakis, G.E. Marnellos, “Surface and catalytic behavior of Potassium promoted Pd/Al2O3 catalysts during N2O reduction by alkanes or alkenes, submitted, Top. Catal. 2010. PUBLICATIONS IN CONFERENCES PROCEEDINGS 28. V. Kiousis, M. Konsolakis, R.M. Lambert and I.V. Yentekakis, “Promoting by Sodium of Environmentally Important Catalytic Systems: The case of Pd(Na)/NO+C3H6”, Proc. 5th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, pp. 31-36 (1997). 29. M. Konsolakis, V. Kiousis, R.M. Lambert and I.V. Yentekakis, “Promotion by Sodium in Emission Control Catalysis: The Pd-catalyzed reduction of NO by hydrocarbons”, Proc. Protection and Restoration of the Environment IV, Vol. 1, pp. 436-444 (1998). 30. M. Konsolakis, A. Rizos, I. Koyialos and I.V. Yentekakis, “Promotion by Sodium of NO+C3H6 reaction over Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalysts”, Proc. 2nd Panhellenic Symposium in Chemical Engineering, pp. 409-412 (1999). 31. M. Konsolakis, V. Kiousis, I.V. Yentekakis and R.M. Lambert, “Catalytic Reduction of NO by hydrocarbons over Na-promoted Pd catalysts: The different behaviour of alkanes and alkenes”, Proc. 2nd PanHellenic Symposium in Chemical Engineering, pp. 313-316 (1999). 32. M. Konsolakis and I.V. Yentekakis, “Extraordinarily effective promotion by alkalies in emission control catalysis”, Proc. International George Papatheodorou Symposium, pp. 193-198 (1999). 33. I.V. Yentekakis, M. Konsolakis, R.M. Lambert, N. Macleod and L. Nalbandian, “Novel alkali promoted catalysts for the NO, CO and hydrocarbons control: The case of NO+C3H6 reaction”, Proc. 5th Int. Congress on Catalysis and Automotive Pollution Control, Vol. 2, pp. 233-242 (2000). 34. M. Konsolakis and I.V. Yentekakis, “The effect of alkalies on the catalytic 6 Update: October 2010 Dr. Michalis I. Konsolakis, Assistant Professor Curriculum Vitae properties of Pt during the NOx reduction”, Proc. 6th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, pp. 184-189 (2000). 35. M. Konsolakis and I.V. Yentekakis, “Strong promotion by alkalis and alkaline earths of Pt for reactions of significant environmental importance (NOx, CO and Hydrocarbon emission control): Studies for model reactions”, Proc. 3rd Panhellenic Symposium in Chemical Engineering, pp. 1097-1100 (2001). 36. M. Konsolakis, R.M. Lambert and I.V. Yentekakis, “Strong promotion by alkalis and alkaline earths of Pt for reactions of significant environmental importance (NOx, CO and Hydrocarbon emission control): Applications at realistic conditions”, Proc. 3rd Panhellenic Symposium in Chemical Engineering, pp. 1101-1104 (2001). 37. I. Rapakousios, V. Tellou, M. Konsolakis and I.V. Yentekakis, “A comparative study of the C3H6+NO+O2, C3H6+O2 and NO+O2 reactions over electropositively promoted Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalysts and lean burn conditions”, Proc. 5th Panhellenic Symposium in Chemical Engineering, pp. 93-96 (2005). 38. M. Konsolakis, M. Vrondaki, G. Avgouropoulos, T. Ioannides and I.V. Yentekakis, “Synergy of surface-induced and support-mediated promotional effects during the NOx reduction by H2+CO under lean conditions over Pd(K)/Αl2Ο3-ΤiO2 catalysts”, Proc. 9th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, pp. 212-215 (2006). 39. M. Konsolakis, M. Vrondaki, I.V. Yentekakis, “Lean NOx reduction with CO+H2 over K-modified Pd/Al2O3-TiO2 catalysts”, Proc. Protection and Restoration of the Environment VIII, e-proceedings P213 (2006). 40. I.V. Yentekakis, M. Konsolakis, I.A. Rapakousios and V. Matsοuka, “Novel electropositively promoted monometallic (Pt-only) catalytic converters for automotive pollution control”, Proc. Protection and Restoration of the Environment VIII, e-proceedings P215 (2006). 41. M. Konsolakis and I.V. Yentekakis, “NΟ reduction by propene or CO over alkalipromoted Pd/YSZ catalysts”, Proc. Protection and Restoration of the Environment VIII, Chania-Greece, e-proceedings P217 (2006). 42. I.V. Yentekakis, M. Konsolakis, I.A. Rapakousios, V. Matsouka, “Automotive pollution control by electropositively promoted Pt-only catalytic converters”, Proc. 7th International Congress on Catalysis and Automotive pollution control, Vol. 3, pp. 205-212 (2006). 43. S. Koukiou, Μ. Κonsolakis, Ι.V. Yentekakis, “In situ Diffuse Reflectance Infrared Spectroscopic study of NO interaction with electropositively promoted by Na Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalysts”, Proc. 6th Panhellenic Symposium in Chemical Engineering, pp. 905-908 (2007). 7 Update: October 2010 Dr. Michalis I. Konsolakis, Assistant Professor Curriculum Vitae 44. G. Goula, P. Katzourakis, N. Vakakis, T. Papadam, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, “Electrochemical promotion by potassium of the catalytic performance of Ir during the ΝΟ reduction by propene under variable oxygen concentrations”, Proc. 6th Panhellenic Symposium in Chemical Engineering, pp. 909-912 (2007). 45. V. Matsouka, S. Koukiou, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, “In situ DRIFTS study of the nature and the reactivity of surface species formed over un-promoted and Na promoted Pt/Al2O3 catalysts during the NO reduction by C3H6”, Proc. Protection and Restoration of the Environment IX, e-proceedings P7 (2008). 46. V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, “Direct DRIFTS evidences for the active surface intermediates responsible for the improved catalytic performance of Na-promoted Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalysts during NO reduction by hydrocarbons”, Proc. 1st International Conference on Hazardous Waste Management, e-proceedings A7.4 (2008). 47. V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis and I.V. Yentekakis, “Surface behaviour of structurally (CeO2 and La2O3) and electropositively (Na) promoted Pt/Al2O3 catalysts under simulated exhaust conditions”, Proc. 10th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, pp. 233-236 (2008). 48. V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, A. Papavasiliou and A. Tsetsekou, “Effect of CexZryLaz mixed oxides on the structural and catalytic behavior of monometallic catalytic converters under simulated exhaust conditions”, Proc. 8th International Congress on Catalysis and Automotive pollution control, Vol. 3, pp. 25-36 (2009). 49. G. Pekridis, C. Athanasiou, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, G.E. Marnellos, “N2O abatement over γ-Al2O3 supported catalysts: Effect of reducing agent and active phase nature”, Proc. 8th International Congress on Catalysis and Automotive pollution control, Vol. 3, pp. 37-47 (2009). 50. V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, A. Papavasiliou and A. Tsetsekou, “Effect of CexZryLaz mixed oxides on the thermal stability and catalytic behaviour of Pt/Al2O3 monoliths under simulated exhaust conditions”, Proc. 7th Panhellenic Symposium in Chemical Engineering, e-proceedings psxm7_00134 (2009). 51. A. Papavasiliou, A. Tsetsekou, V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, “Effect of synthesis procedure on the structural and catalytic behavior of Pt/Al2O3 catalytic converters modified with Ce0.4Zr0.5La0.1O1.95 solid solution”, Proc. 7th Panhellenic Symposium in Chemical Engineering, e-proceedings psxm7_00138 (2009). 52. V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, A. Papavasiliou and A. Tsetsekou, “Effect of Ce0.4Zr0.5La0.1O1.95 solid solution on the structural and catalytic properties of monometallic Pt/Al2O3 three-way catalytic converters”, Proc. 11th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, pp. A1108-A1115 (2009). 8 Update: October 2010 Dr. Michalis I. Konsolakis, Assistant Professor Curriculum Vitae 53. G. Pekridis, N. Kaklidis, K. Vafiadis, C. Athanasiou, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, G.E. Marnellos, “Effect of SO2 and H2O on the surface and catalytic behavior of Rh/γ-Al2O3 during the NO reduction by C3H8”, Proc. 11th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, pp. 208-211 (2010). 54. G. Pekridis, N. Kaklidis, C. Athanasiou, M. Konsolakis, E. Iliopoulou, I.V. Yentekakis, G.E. Marnellos, “Study of the surface and catalytic behavior of Kpromoted Pd/Al2O3 catalysts during the N2O reduction by alkanes/alkenes”, Proc. 11th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, pp. 180-183 (2010). 55. V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, “Effect of thermal aging on the surface and catalytic behavior of structurally and electropositively promoted monometallic (Pt) catalysts”, Proc. 11th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, pp. 76-79 (2010). 56. V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, “Novel electropositivellypromoted catalytic materials for efficient nitrogen oxide emission control: A DRIFTS-aided study of the role of promoter”, Proc. 2nd International Conference on Hazardous Waste Management, e-proceedings A6-6 (2010). PRESENTATIONS IN CONFERENCES 1. V. Kiousis, M. Konsolakis, R.M. Lambert and I.V. Yentekakis, “Promoting by Sodium of Environmentally Important Catalytic Systems: The case of Pd(Na)/NO+C3H6”, 5th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, Olympia-Greece, October 3-4, 1997. 2. M. Konsolakis , V. Kiousis and I.V. Yentekakis, “Promotion by sodium in emission control catalysis: The Pd-catalyzed reduction of NO by hydrocarbons”, Protection and Restoration of the Environment IV, HalkidikiGreece, July 1-4, 1998. 3. M. Konsolakis, M. Tikhov, R.M. Lambert, I.V. Yentekakis, “Electrochemical versus Conventional Promotion: A Νew Tool to Design Effective, Hightly Dispersed, Conventional Catalysts”, 5th Euroconference on Solid State Ionics, Andalusia-Spain, September 13-20, 1998. 4. M. Konsolakis, A. Rizos, I. Koyialos and I.V. Yentekakis, “Promotion by Sodium of NO+C3H6 reaction over Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalysts”, 2nd Panhellenic Symposium in Chemical Engineering, Thessaloniki-Greece, May 27-29, 1999. 5. I.V. Yentekakis, M. Konsolakis, R.M. Lambert, A. Palermo and M. Tikhov, “Successful Application of Electrochemical Promotion to the Design of Effective Catalyst Formulations”, 12th International Conference on Solid State Ionics, Halkidiki-Greece, June 6-12, 1999. 6. I.V. Yentekakis, P.G. Debenedetti, M. Konsolakis and V. Kiousis, “Direct Coal 9 Update: October 2010 Dr. Michalis I. Konsolakis, Assistant Professor Curriculum Vitae Gasification with Simultaneous Production of Electricity in a Novel Fused Metal Anode SOFC: A Theotetical Approach”, 6th Euroconference on Solid State Ionics, Cetraro-Italy, September 12-19, 1999. 7. M. Konsolakis and I.V. Yentekakis, “The effect of alkalies on the catalytic properties of Pt during the NOx reduction”, 6th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, Delfi-Greece, November 3-4, 2000. 8. M. Konsolakis and I.V. Yentekakis, “Strong promotion by alkalis and alkaline earths of Pt for reactions of significant environmental importance (NOx, CO and Hydrocarbon emission control): Studies for model reactions”, 3rd Panhellenic Symposium in Chemical Engineering, Athens-Greece, May 31– June 2, 2001. 9. M. Konsolakis, R.M. Lambert and I.V. Yentekakis, “Strong promotion by alkalis and alkaline earths of Pt for reactions of significant environmental importance (NOx, CO and Hydrocarbon emission control): Applications at realistic conditions”, 3rd Panhellenic Symposium in Chemical Engineering, AthensGreece, May 31–June 2, 2001. 10. I. Rapakousios, V. Tellou, M. Konsolakis and I.V. Yentekakis, “A comparative study of the C3H6+NO+O2, C3H6+O2 and NO+O2 reactions over electropositively promoted Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalysts and lean burn conditions”, 5th Panhellenic Symposium in Chemical Engineering, Thessalonica-Greece, May 25-28, 2005. 11. I.V. Yentekakis, M. Konsolakis, I.A. Rapakousios and V. Matsοuka, “Novel electropositively promoted monometallic (Pt-only) catalytic converters for automotive pollution control”, Protection and Restoration of the Environment VIII, Chania-Greece, July 3-7, 2006. 12. M. Konsolakis, M. Vrondaki, I.V. Yentekakis, “Lean NOx reduction with CO+H2 over K-modified Pd/Al2O3-TiO2 catalysts”, Protection and Restoration of the Environment VIII, Chania-Greece, July 3-7, 2006. 13. M. Konsolakis and I.V. Yentekakis, “NO reduction by Propene or CO over alkalipromoted Pd/YSZ catalysts”, Protection and Restoration of the Environment VIII, Chania-Greece, July 3-7, 2006. 14. I.V. Yentekakis, M. Konsolakis, I.A. Rapakousios, V. Matsouka, “Automotive pollution control by electropositively promoted Pt-only catalytic converters”, 7th International Congress on Catalysis and Automotive pollution control, Brussels-Belgium, August 30-September 1, 2006. 15. M. Konsolakis, M. Vrondaki, G. Avgouropoulos, T. Ioannides and I.V. Yentekakis, “Synergy of surface-induced and support-mediated promotional effects during the NOx reduction by H2+CO under lean conditions over Pd(K)/Αl2Ο3-ΤiO2 catalysts”, 9th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, Lefkada10 Update: October 2010 Dr. Michalis I. Konsolakis, Assistant Professor Curriculum Vitae Greece, October 6-7, 2006. 16. S. Koukiou, Μ. Κonsolakis, Ι.V. Yentekakis, “In situ Diffuse Reflectance Infrared Spectroscopic study of NO interaction with electropositively promoted by Na Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalysts”, 6th Panhellenic Symposium in Chemical Engineering, Athens-Greece, May 31-June 2, 2007. 17. G. Grammatiki, P. Katzourakis, N. Vakakis, T. Papadam, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, “Electrochemical promotion by potassium of the catalytic performance of Ir during the ΝΟ reduction by propene under variable oxygen concentrations”, 6th Panhellenic Symposium in Chemical Engineering, AthensGreece, May 31-June 2, 2007. 18. V. Matsouka, S. Koukiou, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, “In situ DRIFTS study of the nature and the reactivity of surface species formed over un-promoted and Na promoted Pt/Al2O3 catalysts during the NO reduction by C3H6”, Protection and Restoration of the Environment IX, Kefalonia-Greece, June 29July 3, 2008. 19. V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, “Direct DRIFTS evidences for the active surface intermediates responsible for the improved catalytic performance of Na-promoted Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalysts during NO reduction by hydrocarbons”, 1st International Conference on Hazardous Waste Management, Chania-Creece, October 1-3, 2008. 20. V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, “Direct DRIFTS evidences for the active surface intermediates responsible for the improved catalytic performance of Na-promoted Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalysts during NO reduction by hydrocarbons”, 1st International Conference on Hazardous Waste Management, Chania-Creece, October 1-3, 2008. 21. V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis and I.V. Yentekakis, “Surface behaviour of structurally (with CeO2 and La2O3) and electropositively (with Na) promoted Pt/Al2O3 catalysts under simulated exhaust conditions”, 10th Panhellenic Catalysis Symposium, Metsovo-Greece, October 3-4, 2008. 22. V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, A. Papavasiliou and A. Tsetsekou, “Effect of CexZryLaz mixed oxides on the thermal stability and catalytic behaviour of Pt/Al2O3 monoliths under simulated exhaust conditions”, 7th Panhellenic Symposium in Chemical Engineering, Patras-Greece, June 3-5, 2009. 23. A. Papavasiliou, A. Tsetsekou, V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, “Effect of synthesis procedure on the structural and catalytic behavior of Pt/Al2O3 catalytic converters modified with Ce0.4Zr0.5La0.1O1.95 solid solution”, 7th Panhellenic Symposium in Chemical Engineering, Patras-Greece, June 3-5, 2009. 24. V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, A. Papavasiliou and A. Tsetsekou, 11 Update: October 2010 Dr. Michalis I. Konsolakis, Assistant Professor Curriculum Vitae “Effect of Ce0.4Zr0.5La0.1O1.95 solid solution on the structural and catalytic properties of monometallic Pt/Al2O3 three-way catalytic converters”, 11th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, ChaniaGreece, September 3-5, 2009. 25. G.Pekridis, N.Kaklidis, M. Konsolakis, C. Athanasiou, I.V. Yentekakis, G.E.Marnellos, “A comparison between electrochemical and conventional promotion: The case of N2O abatement in potassium-modified Palladium catalysts”, 17th conference on Solid State Ionics, Toronto-Canada, June 28July 3, 2009. 26. V. Matsouka, M. Konsolakis, I.V. Yentekakis, A. Papavasiliou, A. Tsetsekou, N. Boukos “Thermal aging behavior of Pt-only TWC converters under simulated exhaust conditions: Effect of rare earths (CeO2, La2O3) and alkali (Na) modifiers”, 14th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis, Helsingør, Denmark, August 29-31, 2010. 27. G. Pekridis, N. Kaklidis, M. Konsolakis, E. Iliopoulou, I.V. 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