Catalysis is at the heart of a sustainable chemical industry—but what if we could actively drive catalysts beyond their conventional limits?

In this seminar, researchers from Utrecht University present a unified perspective on dynamic catalysis, combining novel stimulation strategies with advanced time-resolved spectroscopy. Together, the talks explore how catalysts respond to external stimuli such as light or mechanical stress—and how these responses can be harnessed to enhance performance and uncover new reaction pathways.

By integrating cutting-edge experimental techniques with emerging concepts in catalyst design, this seminar highlights how dynamic operation conditions can fundamentally change our understanding of catalytic processes.

What to expect:

• How periodic stimulation (light, strain, fields) can boost catalytic activity
• Insight into “stimulando” and time-resolved spectroscopic methods
• Real-time observation of surface chemistry under dynamic conditions
• New strategies for CO₂ conversion and sustainable catalysis

This seminar brings together fundamental concepts and practical advances, offering a compelling look at how catalysis research is evolving from static systems to actively controlled, dynamic processes.