BIKE Workshop 4: Catalyst characterization and operando spectroscopy

BIKE project (https://www.bike-msca.eu/) aims at developing and applying, by an innovative “holistic” approach, the next generation of bimetallic catalysts for energy management, in particular for blue and green hydrogen production processes. In this regard, the knowledge-based development of catalysts is a key to a sustainable progress. Understanding their structural dynamics under reaction and operating conditions is mandatory for the identification of the most active species. Hence, the application of advanced in situ/operando characterization methods represents an essential step.

The workshop will offer a comprehensive overview on the different X-ray spectroscopic methods applied in catalysis, with focus on synchrotron-related methods. By involving experts from complementary disciplines it will cover both fundamental and practical aspects as well as current strategies for elucidating various scientific questions.

Contributions

Introduction into the course & Welcome

M. Casapu, J.-D. Grunwaldt and A. Zimina, KIT

Synchrotron radiation & synchrotron light sources , introduction to XAS

J.-D. Grunwaldt, Chemical Technology and Catalysis, KIT

X-ray absorption spectroscopy, X-ray absorption near edge structure, LCA, PCA, MCR-ALS

V. Briois, Soleil, https://www.synchrotron-soleil.fr/en/beamlines/rock

Introduction to XAS data analysis

D. Doronkin, Institute for Catalysis Research and Technology, KIT

Advanced EXAFS analysis using atomistic simulations (MD & RMC)

A. Kuzmin, ISSPUL, http://www.dragon.lv/exafs/index.htm

X-ray photo electron spectroscopy

J. Llorca, UPC, Institute of Energy Technologies. https://inte.upc.edu/en/services/laboratories/nemen

Spatially resolved XAS, X-ray microscopy, X-ray tomography

Th. Sheppard, Institute for Catalysis Research and Technology, KIT

Operando studies, engineering of cell design, time resolved studies, combination of methods (XRD, IR, RAMAN)

J.-D. Grunwaldt, Chemical Technology and Catalysis, KIT

Operando XAS

M. Rønning, Norwegian University of Science and Technology  NTNU,  https://www.ntnu.edu/

CATACT: The Catalysis Actinide Beamline at KIT

A. Zimina, Institute for Catalysis Research and Technology, KIT

Introduction to photon-in/photon-out spectroscopy

P. Glatzel, ESRF, https://www.esrf.eu/

Tentative Agenda

14.01.2021

15.01.2021

20.01.2020

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