Reposted by Matteo MonaiPaul J. Dauenhauer @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social · 12/09/2025"Grand Challenges and Opportunities in Stimulated Dynamic and Resonant Catalysis" chemrxiv.org/engage/chemr... @matteomonai.bsky.social 151
Matteo Monai @matteomonai.bsky.social · 22/04/2025This is one of the weirdest and most intriguing catalysts I have encountered. A real head-scratcher! For the story, see the comments. OPEN ACCESS PAPER: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...pubs.acs.orgImpact of Tungsten Loading on the Activation of Zeolite-Based Catalysts for Methane DehydroaromatizationTo improve the performance of zeolite-based catalysts for the methane dehydroaromatization (MDA) reaction, it is of importance to understand the nature of the catalytically active phase. Although many... 910
Matteo Monai @matteomonai.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Had a great time visiting @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social and his group at the University of Minnesota last week. Thanks, Paul for the hospitality and for inviting me to give a talk on the effect of dynamic stress on catalysis at the annual meeting of the Center for Programmable Energy Catalysis. 021
Matteo Monai @matteomonai.bsky.social · 17/01/2025Check out the supplementary cover of ACS Catalysis, which highlights my perspective on operando spectroscopy for metal catalyst characterization! Graphics credits: Júlio Arvellos and his studio Tempo 3D Studio. LINK TO PERSPECTIVE: lnkd.in/dWWWh68Y LINK TO COVER: lnkd.in/dvE2Udm3 020
Matteo Monai @matteomonai.bsky.social · 09/01/2025It's finally out! Check out my perspective on CO IR interpretation and a new proposed method to get more out of operando IR spectroscopy. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...pubs.acs.orgA New Look at Catalyst Surfaces at Work: Introducing Mixed Isotope Operando Infrared Spectroscopy (MIOIRS)This Perspective focuses on the characterization of supported metal catalysts by operando and CO infrared (IR) spectroscopy. CO IR spectroscopy is a powerful technique for probing catalyst surfaces an... 051
Matteo Monai @matteomonai.bsky.social · 08/01/2025In our new #preprint out on ChemRxiv @chemrxiv.bsky.social, we show evidence of mobile and reactive hydrides of silica, formed by hydrogen spillover in Ni/SiO2 catalysts. Congrats to Bram Kappé and the team that made this possible!chemrxiv.orgFormation and Reactivity of Silicon Oxyhydrides in Nickel Hydrogenation Catalysts Supported on SilicaSilica is generally regarded as an inert support in the field of heterogeneous catalysis, including hydrogenation-dehydrogenation catalysis, on which hydrogen spillover is debated. Since supported hyd... 000
Matteo Monai @matteomonai.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Want to hear a #catalyst play music? And hear how this can improve reaction rates? Come to my demo at Chains 2024 in the exhibition hall! 010
Matteo Monai @matteomonai.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Yesterday @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social gave a great lecture at the Institute for Sustainable and Circular Chemistry at @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social. Really enjoyed the discussion and dinner. Have many new recommendations for movies and books too! 021