High-performance catalysts

New methods, coupled with new in situ analysis techniques (X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, MRI, 3D PET, etc.), enable better monitoring of surface properties and metal/ support interactions. This in turn makes it possible to improve existing solids and discover radically new catalysts and adsorbents.

Molecular simulation and modeling and high-speed testing tools can be used to design the mechanisms involved and identify new research strategies.

Numerous collaborative projects are under way in this field, particularly with the CRMCN (Condensed Matter and Nanosciences Research Center) in Marseille, the ENSC (School of Chemistry) in Rennes, the ENS in Lyon, the Institut de physique et chimie des matériaux (Institute of Materials Physics and Chemistry) in Strasbourg, the IRCELYON (Catalysis and Environment Research Institute) in Lyon, the LAIMAN (Instruments and Materials Laboratory) in Annecy, the LCC (Coordination Chemistry Laboratory) in Toulouse and the University of Lille.

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