Where we publish 

Biogas conversion to ethylene: enabling sustainable bioplastic manufacturing 

The oxidative dehydrogenation of methane with CO2 (CO2-OCM) as the oxidant is particularly attractive due to its high concentration in resources such as biogas. However, raw biogas remains largely underutilized, primarily burned for heat and electricity or upgraded to biomethane, largely due to the lack of efficient OCM technologies. Our research focuses on engineering the size of binary metal active sites and investigating how size influences their geometric structure, electronic properties, and redox behavior. We also examine how these changes impact catalytic CO2-OCM performance. Ultimately, our goal is to design more efficient catalysts for CO2-OCM, accelerating the valorization of organic waste. 

Direct methane pyrolysis into hydrogen and value-added carbon

We are interested in direct methane pyrolysis as a sustainable pathway for producing hydrogen while simultaneously generating valuable carbon materials. This process offers a carbon-neutral alternative to conventional hydrogen production and transforms methane into high-performance carbon products, such as carbon nanotubes, graphite, or graphene. My research focuses on developing efficient catalysts and reactor designs to enhance methane conversion, control carbon morphology, and optimize the economic viability of this technology. 

Tuning catalyst structure

We are interested in tuning metal dispersion, metal–support interactions, and the local catalytic environment to control activity, selectivity, and stability under demanding reaction conditions. Our research integrates rational catalyst design with operando characterization and kinetics to establish structure–performance relationships and enable scalable catalysts for methane/CO₂ conversion and biomass-derived feedstock upgrading. 

Spectroscopy (in situ)

We are fascinated by understanding reaction mechanisms, particularly the dynamics of active sites and reactive intermediates through in situ techniques. We believe that next-generation catalyst design requires a deeper understanding of reaction mechanisms, enabling a shift from the conventional "cook-and-look" approach to a more efficient, rational design strategy.