SCOPE

The program structure is arranged as a matrix that interconnects the fields to which catalysis is applied and the nature of the fundamental studies, from mechanistic analysis of surface reactions to catalyst synthesis and from spectroscopy to theory. The organizing committee considers these interconnections to facilitate the route to more selective and efficient chemical processes. The diagram illustrates the potential themes that are expected to be covered at the conference. The three-pillar structure of “Mechanisms”, “Materials” and “Processes” will provide the bridges from basic concepts to problem-oriented science.

Mechanisms Understanding catalysts and catalytic reactions	Materials Design, synthesis and characterization of catalysts	Processes Novel approaches to catalytic transformations	Cross-disciplinary Workshops New ideas from related fields
Catalysis for energy applications (alkane activation, petroleum chemistry, hydrogen production/storage, biofuels, conversion of heavy feed, energy storage and conversion,…)			Organocatalysis Biocatalysis Organometallic catalysis Photocatalysis Industrial implementation …
Catalysis for chemical synthesis (green synthesis, petrochemistry, use of biorenewables, fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals, enantioselective catalysis …)
Catalysis for environmental applications (cleaning exhaust streams, catalytic upgrading of waste materials, catalysts for fuel cells …)