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Innovative approaches in catalyst preparation for specific performances and purposes
◊ catalysts for fuel cells
◊ electrocatalysts
◊ photocatalysts
◊ catalysts for artificial photosynthesis
◊ catalysts for environmental application and energy production
◊ catalysts for biomass (constituents) conversion
◊ catalysts for nanotube synthesis
◊ multifunctional catalyts for petro- and fine chemistry
◊ catalysts with metal organic frameworks
◊ hybrid (bio + inorganic + organic) catalysts
Advanced preparation of supports and supported catalysts
◊ hierarchical porous supports
◊ heterogenized soluble catalysts
◊ supported nanoparticles and organometallic catalysts
◊ nanotubes/fibers as catalysts (or supports)
◊ immobilisation of biocatalysts
Key concepts in catalyst preparation
◊ scaling-up of catalyst preparation and shaping
◊ innovation in unit operations for catalyst preparation
◊ in situ spectroscopies in relation with catalyst preparation
◊ structured and membrane catalysts

The main topics given are not exclusive, but aim at inspiring contributors.