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Synthesis and Catalysis

Synthesis and Catalysis

This themes addresses challenges in synthetic chemistry and catalysis with the aim of developing fast, selective and clean chemical processes

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This theme addresses the development and study of new molecules, materials and devices with tailored chemistry for energy generation, storage, transmission and efficient usage

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This theme addresses the challenges of the nanoscale design of materials from atoms to bulk properties

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