ACS Physical Chemistry Summit
Exploring the Fundamentals of Activity and Stability in Heterogeneous Catalysis
Join us for the ACS Physical Chemistry Summit
We couldn't be more excited to unveil the inaugural ACS Physical Chemistry Summit, with the captivating theme: "Fundamentals of Activity and Stability in Heterogeneous Catalysis". This isn't just any summit—it's an electrifying opportunity for young researchers and pioneers to delve into the heart of cutting-edge chemistry.
This isn't your typical conference—it's a dynamic convergence of minds from across the globe, bringing together the brightest stars in theoretical and experimental chemistry. Our lineup of distinguished speakers represents the very forefront of these pivotal disciplines, showcasing the perfect blend of theoretical insights and real-world discoveries. From groundbreaking research to innovative methodologies, you'll witness firsthand the magic that happens when theory meets practice.
Discover more about our lineup of speakers for the scientific sessions below. See you at the summit!
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DATE & TIME
April 26th, 2024, 13:30 - 17:40 CST
April 27th, 2024, 08:30 - 17:40 CST
TYPE
Hybrid
LOCATION
Conference Hall, 3rd Floor, Material Science Building
University of Science and Technology of China (East Campus), Hefei
PARTNERS
University of Science and Technology of China & National Natural Science Foundation of China
CHAIRS
Wei-Xue Li
University of Science and Technology of China
Associate Editor
ACS Catalysis
Qiang Fu
Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS
Senior Editor
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters
SPEAKERS
Xiao Chen
Tsinghua University
Jun Cheng
Xiamen University
Michael Claeys
University of Cape Town
Qiang Fu
Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS
Senior Editor
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters
Hua Guo
University of New Mexico
Senior Editor
The Journal of Physical Chemistry
Emiel J.M. Hensen
Eindhoven University of Technology
Peijun Hu
ShanghaiTech University
Jun Li
Tsinghua University
Wei-Xue Li
University of Science and Technology of China
Associate Editor
ACS Catalysis
Lichen Liu
Tsinghua University
Zhi-Pan Liu
Fudan University
Executive Editor
The Journal of Physical Chemistry
Junling Lu
University of Science and Technology of China
Ding Ma
Peking University
Associate Editor
ACS Catalysis
Botao Qiao
Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS
Kenichi Shimizu
Hokkaido University
Xiaodong Wen
Institute of Coal Chemistry, CAS
Fengshou Xiao
Zhejiang University
Associate Editor
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
Xin Xu
Fudan University
Associate Editor
JACS Au
Fan Yang
ShanghaiTech University
AGENDA
Day 1, April 26th
CHAIR: PROF. WEI-XUE LI
13:30-13:40 CST
Opening Remarks
Prof. Wei-Xue Li, Prof. Jinlong Yang, USTC
June Tang, ACS Publications
13:40-14:10 CST
Adjustment of Adsorbate Equilibrium on the Catalyst Surface for Boosting Catalysis
Prof. Fengshou Xiao
Zhejiang University
14:10-14:40 CST
Pushing and Pulling Effects on Supported Catalysts from Atmosphere and Support
Prof. Qiang Fu
Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS
14:40-15:10 CST
Selective Catalysis by Single-Atom Catalysts
Prof. Botao Qiao
Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS
15:10-15:40 CST
Reaction-Induced Formation of Interface-Confined Active Sites and their Dynamic Catalysis
Prof. Fan Yang
ShanghaiTech University
15:40-16:10 CST
Coffee Break
CHAIR: PROF. QIANG FU
16:10-16:40 CST
Identification of Site-Specific Transition States from Product Distributions
Prof. Hua Guo
University of New Mexico
16:40-17:10 CST
Small Molecule Activation on Nanostructured Catalysts for Sustainable Catalysis
Prof. Emiel J.M. Hensen
Eindhoven University of Technology
17:10-17:40 CST
Dynamic Behaviors of Single Atoms and Single Clusters in Heterogeneous Catalysis
Prof. Jun Li
Tsinghua University
Day 2, April 27th
CHAIR: PROF. ZHI-PAN LIU
08:30-09:00 CST
Stability of Catalysts for Energy Applications Studied via in-situ Magnetometry
Prof. Michael Claeys
University of Cape Town
09:00-09:30 CST
Understanding Strong Metal Support Interaction
Prof. Ding Ma
Peking University
09:30-10:00 CST
Atomic Imaging of Zeolite-Confined Single Molecules and the Sorption-Induced Sub-Cell Topologic Flexibility of a Rigid Zeolite Framework by Electron Microscopy
Prof. Xiao Chen
Tsinghua University
10:00-10:30 CST
Coffee Break
CHAIR: PROF. DING MA
10:30-11:00 CST
Towards AI² Electrochemistry (AI² = AI × ab initio)
Prof. Jun Cheng
Xiamen University
11:00-11:30 CST
Engineering the Thermodynamic Stability of Iron-Based Catalytic Materials through Carbon Chemical Potential Regulation
Prof. Xiaodong Wen
Institute of Coal Chemistry, CAS
11:30-12:00 CST
Square-pyramidal Subsurface Oxygen [Ag4OAg] Drives Selective Ethene Epoxidation on Silver: A Case Study of LASP
Prof. Zhi-Pan Liu
Fudan University
12:00-14:00 CST
Break for lunch
CHAIR: PROF. XIN XU
14:00-14:30 CST
Operando Spectroscopic and Computational Studies for Design of Heterogeneous Catalysis
Prof. Kenichi Shimizu
Hokkaido University
14:30-15:00 CST
Atom-by-Atom Synthesis of Supported Metal Catalysts for Fundamental Understanding and Advanced Catalysis
Prof. Junling Lu
University of Science and Technology of China
15:00-15:30 CST
Zeolite-Confined Metal Catalysts: Synthesis, Characterizations and Catalytic Applications
Prof. Lichen Liu
Tsinghua University
15:30-16:00 CST
Coffee Break
CHAIR: PROF. JUNLING LU
16:00-16:30 CST
Fundamentals of Activity: A Theoretical Perspective
Prof. Peijun Hu
ShanghaiTech University
16:30-17:00 CST
Nature of Metal-Support Interaction for Heterogenous Catalysis
Prof. Wei-Xue Li
University of Science and Technology of China
17:00-17:30 CST
Doubly Hybrid Functionals: From Molecules to Extended Materials
Prof. Xin Xu
Fudan University
17:30-17:40 CST
Closing Ceremony
Prof. Qiang Fu
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