The workshop will address challenges related to the characterization and understanding of subnanometric transition metal and metal-oxide catalysts and photo-catalysts. It will leverage the strategic position of the “COSY” network in the synthesis of atomically precise metal clusters in various environments (gas-phase, solution, and within helium nanodroplets), their characterization via. e.g., transmission electron microscopy and state-of-the-art computational methods (ab initio, DFT and molecular dynamics). Specific topics include the design of photo-catalysts for water purification or the sunlight-induced decomposition of greenhouse gases (e.g., CO2) using transition metal and metal oxide clusters. The workshop will highlight the need to combine advanced computational tools with experimental synthesis and characterization techniques.
The workshop will be hosted at the CSIC Central Campus in Madrid. The program already includes 14 lectures and 10 hot topic presentations (see agenda below). Accommodation to every participant is suggested at the nearby CSIC-Residence. We encourage the youngest researchers to present posters and deliver short flash poster presentations. It is also possible just to attend the meeting without delivering a presentation, contributing to the discussion.
The workshop will take place September 26, 2024 – September 27, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
More information at: https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/workshop-facing-challenges/
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