Monitoring the events taking place in catalytic materials under reaction conditions is
crucial for understanding the reaction mechanisms of many important chemical processes and would
allow the rational design of new or better catalysts. Operando methodology combines the evaluation
of structure and catalytic performance (activity, selectivity) in a single experiment. Operando
methodologies appear as an excellent tool to assess the structure-reactivity relationships at a molecular
scale since structural and catalytic parameters are determined simultaneously.
This conference follows the First International Congress on Operando Spectroscopy (Lunteren, March 2003)
which was a real success illustrating impressively the achievements in developing and adapting spectroscopic
techniques for studies of catalytic materials and processes under real and close-to-real reaction conditions.
The goal of the Second International Congress on Operando Spectroscopy is to bring scientists together
to discuss the progress which has been made in understanding catalyst function and structure-reactivity
relationships with the help of operando methodologies, focussing on the achievable objectives and key
issues rather than on the available techniques. The program will consist of several plenary lectures,
regular oral and poster presentations covering in situ and operando studies in the whole field ranging
from the birth (synthesis, equilibration) via the life (optimum operation) to the death (deactivation) of
a catalyst. A special session on the application of sensors for operando studies is scheduled on the
last conference day.
Scientific Program
The program will consist of several plenary lectures, regular oral and poster presentations
dealing with the entire life span of a catalyst, and covering the usual techniques available for operando
approach (infrared, Raman and UV-Vis spectroscopies, X-ray based techniques (such as XAFS spectroscopy),
electron spin and nuclear magnetic resonance, microscopic techniques).
The following speakers have already agreed to give a plenary
lecture:
Updated! Detailed scientific program and time schedule now available.
Birth of the catalyst (synthesis, equilibration)
Life (optimum performance): mechanism and surface processes during the catalytic reaction
Death (deactivation) of a catalyst: poisoning and coking, leaching or degradation
Methodology for understanding homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts
Design and construction of in situ spectroscopic-reaction and spectroscopic-synthesis cells
Application for sensors
cancelled *)
Prof. Gabor A. Somorjai
University of California, Berkeley
Molecular Studies of the Mobility of Atoms, Molecules and Electrons at the Active Catalyst Surface under Reaction Conditions
Prof. Sir John Meurig Thomas
University of Cambridge
Why all the fuss about IN SITU studies?
Prof. Bert M. Weckhuysen
Utrecht University
Title to be communicated
Prof. Dr. Marco Daturi
Laboratoire de Catalyse et Spectrochimie
ENSI, CaenTitle to be communicated
Prof. Günther Rupprechter
Technical University Vienna
A Surface Science Approach to Ambient Pressure Catalytic Reactions
*) We regret to inform that Prof. G. Somorjaj cannot attend the conference due
to health problems.
HORIBA Jobin Yvon School on Spectroscopy
| Sophie Morel | Introduction of Raman spectroscopy and brief overview of the current instrumental key features for catalysis applications |
| Edmond Payen | Evolution of Raman instrumentation as it impacts catalysis research |
| Guido Busca | IR spectroscopy in catalysis, in situ and operando studies |
| M. A. Bañares | Instituto de Catálisis y Petroleoquimica, CSIC, Madrid, Spain |
| F. Thibault-Starzyk | CNRS, Laboratoire Catalyse & Spectrochimie, Caen, France |
| A. Brückner | Leibniz-Institut für Katalyse,Berlin, Germany |
| B. M. Weckhuysen | Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands, chairman |
| E.Gaigneaux | Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-neuve, Belgium |
Information
For more information please contact
Operando
Instituto de Catalisis y Petroleoquimica
Camino de Valdelatas s/n
E-28049 Madrid
Spain
Phone:
Fax:
e-mail: operando@icp.csic.es
| DATE | |
| December, 2004 | First circular |
| June, 2005 | Second circular, call for abstracts |
| September 30, 2005 | Abstract submission deadline (2 pages) |
| November 23, 2005 | Notification of acceptance |
| December 15, 2005 | Registration deadline |
| April 23-27, 2006 | Conference |
| April 27, 2006 | HORIBA Jobin Yvon School on Spectroscopy (free of charge) |
| May 2006 | Submission of manuscripts |
The conference will start with registration followed by an inagural lecture
in the afternoon of Sunday, 23rd April.
The full days of Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday are dedicated to oral presentations as well as a poster
session and exhibition.
On Monday evening a visit to the city of Toledo will be
organized.
The conference dinner will take place on Wednesday evening.
The Jobin-Yvon school of spectroscopy is scheduled for Thursday morning.
Toledo is located about 70 km south of Madrid. It is one of the most important centers of
European medieval history. It was the capital of Spain from the Gothic epoch until 1560, a fact that
explains its really impressive medieval architecture. Walking through its streets one feels like having
stepped back into the Middle-Ages, but in the best sense of it.
The congress will be held at Hotel Beatriz Toledo**** about 5 minutes away from the old town.
The hotel has been awarded in 1999 as "Best hotel conventions hotel" and
"Best conferences hotel of Spain".
General information is now available as word document or
pdf file.
The working language of the conference will be English.
Abstract Submission
and Publication
The scientific committee will select oral and poster presentations from extended abstracts of two pages.
Authors have the possibility to suggest their preferred presentation form in the abstract.
All accepted abstracts will be included in an abstract book. This book of abstracts will be
given to the attendees upon arrival at the conference site. Abstract submission: it is preferred that you submit
via e-mail to operando@icp.csic.es. Please use the attached form.
Authors have the possibility to submit their contributions to a special issue of Catalysis Today
on Operando Spectroscopy of Catalyst Materials. The manuscripts have to be submitted
before June 30, 2006 and will have to pass the regular refereeing procedure.
New!On-line submission of manuscripts is now possible. To submit your
manuscript for the special issue of Catalysis Today, please click on the following link: Registration
and Accommodation
Please use the following forms for registration and accommodation: An exhibition of commercial products related to in situ spectroscopy in the field of
catalysis will be held during the meeting. Companies who wish to exhibit their products at the meeting
should contact the organisers by e-mail or by letter. Further Activities in Operando Spectroscopy
The American Chemical Society is having a special symposium on
Poster Panel Size: Height: 240 cm, Width: 100 cm.
http://ees.elsevier.com/cattod/
Important: When you reach "Article Type" step in the submission process, please select "Operando Spectroscopy" to ensure that your manuscript is allocated correctly for inclusion into the special issue.
Operando-Hotel.doc
Operando-Hotel.pdfForm for hotel reservation Operando-Registr.doc
Operando-Registr.pdfForm to register and pay for the conference Operando-Request.doc
Operando-Request.pdfTo ask for 50% deduction, intended for grad-students
The organizers acknowledge financial support by the following
companies:
MAJOR SPONSOR
HORIBA Jobin Yvon is part of the Horiba Group - a world leader in the field of automotive exhaust
analysis, environmental and medical analysers, as well as semiconductor and scientific instruments.
Since 1819 Jobin Yvon has manufactured scientific instruments and components, with results that
have set spectroscopy and analytical standards worldwide. They are dedicated to Life Sciences,
Optoelectronics, Semiconductors, Pharmaceuticals, Forensics, Environmental, Petrochemicals and
much much more.
SPONSOR
The CSIC is the largest public research body in Spain. We play an active role in the science policy of
all the autonomous regions through our centres across Spain. As a multidisciplinary body we cover all fields of
knowledge, from basic research through to advanced technological development. We are organised into eight
scientific and technical areas.
SPONSOR
PID Eng&Tech is a spin-off company of the Process Control Group of
the Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemistry (ICP) of the Spanish
Council for Scientific Research (CSIC). Its activities are focused on the
design and construction of laboratory-scale and micro-pilot processing
plants and their control systems that always operate under optimum
and secure conditions, requiring a minimum effort for their operation
and under optimum conditions of reliability and reproducibility of their
results.
SPONSOR
Avantes is a leading company in the field of low cost spectroscopy and fiber
optic applications. We offer miniature spectrometer systems for on-line measurements and
analysis, usually consisting of a light source, fiber optic cables and probes and a spectrometer
for the analysis of the light. With these systems you can measure chemical compositions,
gather non-invasive medical data, simply determine colors or spectroscopic data in the UV,
visible and near infrared regions, and much other physical or optical data. Such data are
increasingly used for quality assurance and on-line process control.
SPONSOR
Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc., offers high-performance spectrometers, analyzers, and optical components
for Raman spectroscopy. Our award-winning Raman systems make Raman spectroscopy a practical
analytical tool both in the laboratory and at the process line. We are your source for a complete solution,
from Raman analyzers to holographic components, as well as telecommunication, astronomy,
and ultra-fast laser applications.
SPONSOR
Renishaw manufactures a wide range of spectroscopy systems and components for Raman and
photoluminescence spectroscopy for end-user and OEM applications. Products include Raman microscopes,
compact process monitoring spectrometers, structural and chemical analysers for scanning electron microscopes,
diode lasers, and state-of-the-art cooled CCD detectors.
The primary products are the inVia Raman microscopes and the RA series of Raman analysers, which exploit the
Raman effect to identify and characterise the chemistry and structure of materials in a non-contacting,
non-destructive manner.
SPONSOR
Ocean Optics is a leading supplier of solutions for optical sensing - fundamental methods of
measuring and interpreting the interaction of light with matter. Our vision is to expand the frontiers of
optical sensing and to make it the foundation on which innovative, life-changing ideas are built.
SPONSOR
Varian, Inc. is a diversified, global technology leader solving critical challenges
and creating breakthrough innovations for science and industry.
SPONSOR
Molecular spectroscopy systems from Thermo are ideal for investigative analysis or quality control applications.
These systems help determine the molecular composition of a wide variety of complex samples, including liquids,
solids and gases. With a broad range of applications, spectroscopy techniques such as FT-IR, FT-NIR, infrared
microsampling, Raman, visible and UV-visible, and fluorescence, provide a molecular fingerprint for both quantitative
and qualitative analysis. Thermo has built a global reputation for developing powerful, reliable, cost-effective
spectroscopy solutions that support research analysis, non-destructive chemical analysis, product quality verification,
production process monitoring and verification of finished product quality.
With the support of:
Further support is provided by:
Spanish Catalysis Society
Bruker
The Royal Society of Chemistry (Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys.)
Elsevier
Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
CEPSA
OPERANDO SPECTROSCOPY OF WORKING CATALYSTS
to be held at the Fall 2006 ACS meeting September 10- September 14, 2006 in San
Francisco.