Catalytic Technologies for a Circular Society

Our research is the drive to create a greener, more sustainable future through advanced catalysis. We focus on developing innovative heterogeneous catalysts to convert renewable and unconventional feedstocks—such as lignocellulosic biomass and CO₂—into valuable chemicals and fuel components. Bridging the gap between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, we develop solid catalysts capable of performing traditionally homogeneous transformations.

Our work spans the full spectrum of catalyst innovation: from designing and synthesizing cutting-edge materials like supported metal nanoparticles, single atoms, metal oxides, and inorganic-organic hybrids, to testing them in selective oxidation, hydrogenation, hydrogenolysis, cascade reactions, and depolymerization reactions. Through in-depth mechanistic studies, including in situ spectroscopy and kinetic analysis, combined with state-of-the-art catalyst characterization, we uncover vital structure-activity relationships that guide catalyst design.

Our research not only advances fundamental science but also delivers practical solutions for sustainable chemical and fuel manufacturing.