Heterogeneous catalysts are crucial to a wide range of industrial processes, including the production of valuable transportation fuels and essential chemicals. The primary role of catalytic materials is to accelerate and direct chemical reactions to produce desired molecules. Currently, the chemical industry is undergoing an exciting yet challenging transformation. This shift is driven by the depletion of current feedstocks and growing concerns about greenhouse gas emissions linked to climate change. Our existing linear economy, in which feedstocks are converted into products that are discarded as waste at the end of their life cycle, must transition to a more circular model. Undoubtedly, heterogeneous catalysts and innovative catalytic-reactor concepts will play a key role in these transformative processes. At the KAUST Catalysis Center Platform, we are driven to shape the future by pioneering catalytic processes that revolutionize efficiency and sustainability in today’s world.
Join us at our cutting-edge conference on “Catalyzing the Energy and Chemical Transition toward Circularity”, where top experts, researchers, and industry professionals will explore groundbreaking advancements in catalysis.
Our theme focuses on driving the transition to a sustainable, circular economy, with discussions on:
- Advanced characterization techniques for the rational design of catalysts
- Innovative reactor designs for real-time monitoring of catalytic reactions
- Developing more efficient and sustainable catalytic processes for the future
- New reactor concepts for process optimization
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of energy and chemicals!
| Prof. Pedro Castaño Conference Chair Associate Professor Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division KAUST Catalysis Center Platform |
| Prof. Javier Ruiz Martinez Conference Chair Assistant Professor Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division KAUST Catalysis Center Platform |
This event is organized by the KAUST Catalysis Center Platform, with financial support from the Office of Research Funding and Services (RFS) and Saudi Aramco.