Conference Topics
1. Trends in unconventional catalysis
- Directed evolution of enzymes
- Nature-inspired catalysts
- Nanocatalysts for intracellular catalysis
- Hybrid systems (homogeneous/heterogeneous; natural/artificial catalysts, etc.)
- Artificial metalloenzymes
- Bio-orthogonal catalysis
- Novel plasmonic materials
- Agricultural waste as catalysts
2. Catalysis in unconventional environments and applications
- Biocatalysts for direct solar conversion of CO2
- Nanocatalysts in living systems (cells, organisms. cancer theranostics)
- Catalysis in urban environment (e.g. indoor and outdoor air purification)
- Photocatalysis on antimicrobial surfaces
- Catalysis in Space exploration
- Catalysis for human safety (escape masks, decomposition of chemical warfare agents)
3. Unconventional methods in catalyst development, synthesis and manufacturing
- AI in catalyst development and synthesis
- Novel catalyst preparation methods: sonochemical, microwave, plasma-induced, plant- and bio- assisted methods, preparation and stabilization of catalytic clusters, ALD, etc.
- Automated methods, fabrication based on theoretical predictions of catalytic system
4. Unconventional catalytic reactors
- Reactors with unconventional catalyst activation (plasma, microwaves, induction heating, joule heating, light)
- Reactors with multifunctional reaction media (chemical looping catalysis, catalytic membranes)
- Novel electrochemical cells (here we cover advances in fuel-cell related technologies and electrochemical hydrogen pumps)
- Reactors with novel catalyst supports: 3D-printed supports, natural structures as catalytic supports, paper, smart membranes and thin films, etc.