Catalysis: from understanding to applications
15-19 juin 2026
Ecole des Mines d'Albi-Carmaux Campus Jarlard 81013 Albi, France GPS : 43.9271087, 2.1798974 - Albi (France)
The objective of this Summer School is to present catalysis as a tool of preference for the development of sustainable processes, respectful to the environment. Catalysis is indeed at the heart of Green Chemistry: atom economy, selectivity and energy economy, transformation of raw materials into targeted products. The rational optimization of the efficiency of a catalyst requires a thorough knowledge of the reaction mechanism, in order to better identify the action levers. Nowadays, a wide range of techniques and methodologies, both experimental and theoretical, allows carrying out detailed mechanistic studies, essential in order to choose the most suitable approach for a specific problem. Catalysts come in a multitude of forms, ranging from atoms and molecules to nano-objects and complex structures such as zeolites or enzymes, which can be used in a variety of environments, such as in liquids, gases or supported on solids. This Summer School focuses on understanding how the catalytic processes, including cutting-edge characterization techniques, modelling and design of reactors.
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