Scientific Sessions

This session highlights the powerful role of spectroscopy in unraveling the fundamental principles that govern catalytic systems. As catalytic reactions often involve complex, dynamic processes, advanced spectroscopic techniques provide essential tools for identifying active sites, tracking reaction intermediates, and probing surface–molecule interactions in real time. Key topics include applications of vibrational spectroscopy (IR, Raman), X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XANES, EXAFS), solid-state NMR, UV–Vis spectroscopy, and in situ/operando techniques for studying both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts. Emphasis will be placed on understanding reaction pathways, structure–activity relationships, spectroscopic fingerprints of active species, and the development of time-resolved and ambient-pressure methodologies.