Division/Committee: [CATL] Division of Catalysis Science & Technology

This symposium provides a dynamic platform for experts and students to explore the latest advancements in operando methods within catalysis, with a particular focus on operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier Transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS), encompassing both experimental and theoretical approaches. The overarching goal is to showcase innovative methods for investigating the evolving landscape of catalytic sites across a spectrum of materials, ranging from atomically dispersed catalysts to nanoparticles and electrocatalysts. The symposium aims to integrate diverse perspectives on the latest advancements and challenges in understanding the dynamic evolution of catalytic sites through a combined operando XAS and theoretical approach. By facilitating productive discussions and collaborative efforts, the symposium endeavors to shape the future landscape of operando XAS, including the latest developments in combined theoretical and experimental studies of catalytic systems using XAS. Similarly, this symposium will foster cross-field dialogues surrounding advancements in operando DRIFTS, with the intention of expediting setup optimization, and encouraging broader adoption. Through innovative system development, valuable insights have been gained from numerous different sample-types using DRIFTS. This symposium will highlight clever solutions used to integrate the sample into the complex mirror optics while maintaining the challenging conditions, such as temperature, pressure, applied electrical contact. By addressing significant experimental and theoretical challenges, the symposium aims to offer valuable insights into the current state of this multidisciplinary field and pave the way for future research directions.

Adam Hoffman

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