Researchers from the universities of
'We were able to solve this puzzle thanks to a fantastic partnership', says research leader Bert Weckhuysen. 'This research result is the culmination of a series of publications that have built to this moment.' The researchers are publishing their findings in
In their publication, chemists from
THREE FIRST AUTHORS
This publication is unique in that three first authors each made equal contributions to the breakthrough:
Last year, Vogt published an article in Nature Catalysis together with researchers from
Monai, who was presented with the prestigious Eni Young Researcher of the Year award last month for his contribution to catalysis research, worked together with Vogt on a Nature Catalysis publication on the possibility of storing methane made from CO2 as a temporary buffer for renewable energy. This article was published last spring.
Sterk provided the theoretical foundation for the most recent research as part of her Master's thesis. In late 2018, she was awarded the AkzoNobel Graduate Prize for Chemistry and Process Technology in recognition of her effort. In her thesis, she worked on the theoretical quantum-chemical modelling of catalytic reactions, specifically the reduction of CO2 emissions in the atmosphere, using nickel as the metal. This research was conducted in collaboration with researchers such as
GOAL-ORIENTED TEAM SCIENCE
Vogt, Monai and Sterk are all members of the research group led by Bert Weckhuysen, which puts them at the junction of several collaborative efforts. In addition to the
'Without this structure and the unique partnership, we would never have come this far,' says Weckhuysen. 'This publication is a wonderful example of goal-oriented team science. In fact, I'd say that these kinds of collaborations are an essential condition for achieving this degree of scientific and social impact.'
PUBLICATION
Understanding carbon dioxide activation and carbon-carbon coupling over nickel
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