Heterogeneous Catalysis Researchers focus on understanding and improving reactions that occur at the interface between solid catalysts and gaseous or liquid reactants. These researchers investigate surface chemistry, adsorption behavior, active site structures, and reaction mechanisms to develop more selective, active, and durable catalysts. Their work is essential for processes like catalytic cracking, hydrogenation, ammonia synthesis, and environmental remediation. By applying advanced tools such as spectroscopy, electron microscopy, and surface modeling, they uncover how catalysts behave under real reaction conditions and strive to enhance their performance in both laboratory and industrial environments.
In the push for more sustainable chemical processes, Heterogeneous Catalysis Researchers are vital players in the design of catalysts that reduce energy input, minimize byproducts, and enable the use of alternative feedstocks. They often collaborate with material scientists, chemical engineers, and computational chemists to develop catalysts with tailored properties, such as high surface area, thermal stability, and resistance to poisoning. Their contributions support innovations in clean energy technologies like fuel cells, CO2 conversion, and biomass valorization. By revealing how atomic-scale interactions govern macroscopic efficiency, they bridge the gap between fundamental science and industrial application. Their efforts directly impact the creation of greener, more efficient processes critical for the future of sustainable chemistry.
Title : Personalized and Precision Medicine (PPM) as a unique healthcare model via design-driven bio- and chemical engineering view of biotech
Sergey Suchkov, R&D Director of the National Center for Human Photosynthesis, Mexico
Title : Application of metal single-site zeolite catalysts in heterogeneous catalysis
Stanislaw Dzwigaj, Sorbonne University, France
Title : Use of iron nanomaterials for the treatment of metals, metalloids and emergent contaminants in water
Marta I Litter, University of General San Martin, Argentina
Title : One-pot multicomponent syntheses of functional chromophores – Synthetic efficiency meets functionality design
Thomas J J Muller, Heinrich-Heine-Universitat Dusseldorf, Germany
Title : From photocatalysis to photon-phonon co-driven catalysis for inert molecules activation
Junwang Tang, Tsinghua University, China
Title : Antibody-proteases as a generation of unique biomarkers, potential targets and translational tools towards design-driven bio- and chemical engineering and personalized and precision medical practice
Sergey Suchkov, R&D Director of the National Center for Human Photosynthesis, Mexico