Abstract

The grand challenge for the chemical industries of the 21st century is the transition to more selective and sustainable manufacturing processes that efficiently use raw materials and eliminate waste. Catalysis engineering is the key enabling technology driving this transition, and single-atom catalysis is an emerging new approach to catalyst design. In this talk, I will present our journey in designing novel, selective, active, and stable single-atom catalysts for organic reactions. The talk will also illustrate how the intellectual growth in understanding the kinetics of a chemical reaction can drive catalysis developments.

Venue

Science Park 904, lecture room A1.16

This lecture is sponsored by the John van Geuns Foundation.