The Fundamental Discoveries in Heterogeneous Catalysis (HC) Focus Topic highlights recent advances in the understanding of the atomic and molecular basis for heterogeneously-catalyzed reactions on solid surfaces. This will be the sixth time HC has been organized. Emphasis will be on facilitating dialogue between surface science-based and applied communities studying heterogeneously-catalyzed systems. Session topics include theoretical models, nanoscale structures, gas-surface dynamics, and other novel studies of active surfaces. In addition, emerging areas will be explored, for example, electrocatalysis and photocatalysis over surfaces and single-atom catalysis, flipping the script on the Symposium theme of “Two is Better Than One”. HC will highlight connections among theoretical and experimental approaches with the goal of revealing key details of the fundamental chemistry and physics underlying heterogeneous catalysis. Of particular interest are developments in chemical understanding, atomic-level details, and predictive models of reactions catalyzed by metal surfaces. On the symposium Thursday afternoon, HC will host a reception for the community.
HC1: Origin of Single Atom Catalysis
- Gianfranco Pacchioni, University of Milano, Italy, “A Few Questions About Single Atom Catalysts: When Theory Helps”
- Tao Zhang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
HC2: Advances in Size-Controlled Catalysts
HC3: Electro Catalysis
- Marcel Schreier, UW-Madison
HC4: Closing in on Reality
- Helena Hagelin Weaver, University of Florida
HC5: Dynamics and Mechanisms in Heterogeneously Catalyzed Reactions
- Ulrike Diebold, TU Wien, Austria,“Silicate Surfaces and Water: An Atomic-Scale View”
- Sheima Khatib, Virginia Tech
HC6: Heterogeneous Catalysis in Energy Applications
- Theo Kitsopoulos, Max Planck Institute, Germany
HC7: Advances of Theory in Heterogeneous Catalysis
- Sascha Kandrasenka, Max Planck Institute, Germany, “Understanding the Catalytic Reaction of Oxygen and Hydrogen on Pt: Interplay of Theory and Experiment”
- J.R. Schmidt, University of Wisconsin – Madison, “Advances in Theory of Heterogeneously Catalyzed Reactions”
HC8: Model Catalysis and Materials Characterization
- Abner de Siervo, State University of Campinas, Brazil, “On-Surface Synthesis of Porous Planar-Carbon-Lattices: Fundamental Properties and Applications”
HC9: Fundamental Discoveries in Heterogeneous Catalysis Poster Session