Fundamental Research

Multi-scale characterization of catalytic supports : structure-mass transport relationship

Understanding how the structure of a catalytic support determines its diffusion properties is crucial for improving the overall efficiency of heterogeneous catalytic processes. To address this challenge, the PhD research conducted by Stefano Collins employed a novel combination of cutting-edge experimental characterization techniques, making it possible to study the influence of structure on mass transfer in the gaseous state at various scales in meso/macroporous gamma alumina materials.