Multi-technique operando methods and instruments for simultaneous assessment of thermal catalysis structure, performance, dynamics, and kinetics

Vijay K. Velisoju, Shekhar R. Kulkarni, Mengmeng Cui, Abdallah I.M. Rabee, Pasi Paalanen, Jabor Rabeah*, Matteo Maestri, Angelika Brückner, Javier Ruiz-Martinez, Pedro Castaño*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The operando methodology is instrumental in catalysis science to assess catalyst structure, performance, dynamics, and kinetics under working conditions. This review analyzes the progress achieved mainly in thermal catalysis to combine different techniques and obtain the interdependency between catalyst structure, function, and reaction media. We analyze various materials of construction, reactor designs, contact types of the catalyst with the reactant, and modes of operation. We also highlight recent studies on combining these techniques and augmenting the obtained data by focusing on instrumentation and experimental design. We review the different reactors/cells used for different applications to understand the type of information received, limitations, and the design principles of these instruments. We provide our viewpoints on integrating spectroscopy, catalysis science, and reaction engineering; these advanced operando techniques can offer a more comprehensive image of catalysts at work.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number100666
JournalChem Catalysis
Volume3
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 17 2023

Keywords

  • catalysis
  • characterization
  • in situ
  • operando
  • reactors
  • SDG13: Climate action
  • SDG7: Affordable and clean energy
  • SDG9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry (miscellaneous)
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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