We are a research group established in 2021 at TU Wien working on the intersection of the fields of catalysis and chemical engineering. Our research focuses on the development of novel catalytic materials and reactors for the sustainable production of chemicals. Our main objective is to generate new strategies in thermal catalysis, encompassing the catalyst nanostructure, the reaction conditions and reactor design, to overcome the current limitations of implementation of sustainable processes.

In a circular economy, reactors and catalysts must be capable to adapt to changing feedstock and reaction conditions while keeping optimal activity and selectivity to key products. We investigate the properties and performance of multifunctional catalysts based on the combination of metal oxides, acid zeolites and metal ions hosted in zeolites.

Activity and selectivity of the materials in relationship with the relevant steps of catalytic mechanisms are evaluated by catalytic tests at lab-scale reactors and temperature-programmed surface reactions. In situ and operando spectroscopies allow monitoring the dynamics of active surfaces and their response to changing chemical potentials.

News

+++ New Publication in Chemical Engineering Journal +++

We are pleased to announce the publication of our recent paper, “Cu-doped perovskites: Tuning methanol steam reforming performance,” in Chemical Engineering Journal (CEJ), developed in collaboration with the TUCAS Group at Montanuniversität Leoben.

In this work, we explore the potential of Cu-supported perovskite oxides for efficient hydrogen production via methanol steam reforming. By systematically varying the perovskite A-site composition and Cu loading, we demonstrate how activity, selectivity, and stability can be finely tuned within this versatile material class.

For more details, you can access the full article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1385894726049089?via%3Dihub

+++ New Publication in Angewandte Chemie +++

In collaboration with Technische Universität München, we investigated the constraints of medium-pore zeolites for hydrocarbon cracking reactions. If you are interested, please have a look at the open access publication here: https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.4217298

[Translate to English:] New publication

+++ New Publication in ACS Catalysis +++

We have a new article published in the journal ACS Catalysis, where we investigated Cobalt-doped Iron nanoparticles supported on Ceria to be used and stabilized as self-heating catalysts in the reverse water-gas shift reaction. It is a good step forward in our induction heating project. Check out the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.5c06038

+++ 29.09.2026: Welcome Federica! +++ 

Even during the summer months, our lab stayed busy pushing forward! We were happy to welcome Federica Fiore in July as our new Project Assistant. Her work focuses on expanding what’s possible with zeolite-based catalysts. We’re excited to have her and are looking forward to her contributions and the momentum she will bring to the group!

[Translate to English:] Impressions from Conferences

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+++ 3.7.2026: Greetings from Napoli & Mariehamn! +++ 

Over the last two weeks, our group has been actively engaging with the scientific community at two exciting international conferences.
Last week, Maricruz attended the UCRA-4 (Fourth International Conference on Unconventional Catalysis, Reactors and Applications) in Mariehamn, Finland, contributing to discussions on emerging approaches in catalysis and reactor design while additionally enjoying the peaceful sunny days on the Åland Islands!
This week, Nicole Müller represented our group at this year’s Conference of the Federation of the European Zeolite Associations (FEZA) in Napoli, delivering an insightful presentation on “Ni-Exchanged Zeolites for Ethene Dimerization: Linking Cation Environment to the Accessibility of Active Sites.” Alongside inspiring talks and poster discussions, she also had the chance to experience the vibrant atmosphere of the city!

[Translate to English:] Adam

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+++ 23.6.2026: Welcome Adam! +++

We are happy to welcome Adam Bühring, who joined us in June as a PhD student! He will be working on new strategies to utilize captured CO2, contributing to our ongoing research efforts. We look forward to working together and wish him a successful and inspiring start with us.