Henrik Leion

Henrik Leion is an Assistant Professor in combustion chemistry at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology. He serves as the Head of Unit for Energy and Materials and directs the master's program in Innovative and Sustainable Chemical Engineering. His research focuses on developing oxygen-carrier materials for CO₂ capture via Chemical-Looping Combustion (CLC), combustion chemistry, energy storage, and biomass gasification. The combustion laboratory under his leadership features world-class fluidized bed equipment. Key topics include oxygen carrier interactions with alkali compounds, biomass ash, and sulfur, alongside studies on energy storage materials like manganese oxides. Recent work emphasizes sustainable waste-to-energy systems and the application of machine learning for process optimization.

Research interests are anchored in experimental development of metal oxide-based oxygen carriers, with applications in CLC, energy storage, and gasification. The majority of experimental work involves fluidized bed systems, exploring material stability, reaction kinetics, and scalability. Collaborative projects include evaluating industrial residues (e.g., steel converter slag) as low-cost oxygen carriers and studying phosphorus release mechanisms during biomass thermal conversion.

Publications highlight advancements in oxygen carrier design, material durability under extreme conditions, and system optimization for negative-emission energy plants. His lab’s cutting-edge equipment enables detailed analysis of particle behavior and reactor dynamics, contributing to both fundamental and applied research in sustainable energy technologies.

Grants and advising details are not explicitly stated in the provided texts, but his program director role indicates involvement in educational initiatives. The combustion laboratory serves as a hub for collaborative research with industry and academia, focusing on real-world applications of chemical looping technologies.