Transition metal nanoparticles (NPs) are typically supported on oxides to ensure their
stability, which may result in modification of the original NP catalyst reactivity. In a number of …

Heterogeneous catalysis is linked to industrial considerations from its origins, so is
computational heterogeneous catalysis. The impact of first principles calculations on …

The optimization of predictive kinetic models for catalytic processes is a topical challenge. In
the present work, a predictive multiscale single-event microkinetic model based on the data …

Zeolites are nanoporous aluminosilicates with well-defined crystalline structures, considered
key assets in heterogeneous catalysis, with a broad range of industrial applications …

The atomic-scale characterization of surface active sites on γ-alumina still represents a great
challenge for numerous catalytic applications. Here, we combine advanced density …

Selective cleavage of C–O bonds in diphenyl ether (DPE), a lignin-derived 4-O-5 linkage, is
a challenging topic and of great significance to produce value-added aromatic products for …

The use of solids acids in the synthesis of ethers suitable to be used as fuels or fuel
additives were reviewed in a critical way. In particular, the role of Brønsted and Lewis acid …

The catalytic conversion of methanol to dimethyl ether (DME) over a series of home-made
FER-type zeolites having different acidities and commercial γ-Al 2 O 3 has been studied with …

Acidic γ-Al 2 O 3 is an active catalyst for the dehydration of methanol to dimethyl ether
(DME). However, the produced steam reduces the activity. In this work, the influence of the …

Physicochemical methods are frequently used for characterizing the acid-base catalysts
which are involved in many industrial processes, with the problem of large differences …