Designing new heterogeneous catalysis: Faraday Discussion

Themes

• Catalyst design from theory to practice
• In this session, we will explore how modern theoretical methods are aiding the design of new heterogeneous catalysts. This will invariably provide interplay between mechanism and the active site
• Designing new catalysts: synthesis of new active structures
• In this session, we will discuss ways in which new nanoparticulate structures can play a role in designing new active centres. How they can be prepared and their catalytic properties explored
• Bridging model and real catalysts
• We will discuss how modern methods in surface science and microscopy can aid the design of new catalysts. Recent advances in methodologies are enabling model surface science studies and real catalysts come closer together. This session will explore the nature of active catalyst sites
• Application of novel catalysts
• In this session we aim to show how new catalyst designs can find important applications that address key challenges facing society at this time, such as energy and water purification