Welcome to the Laboratoire Catalyse & Spectrochimie

From preparing advanced materials...

... to studying how they work at the molecular level.

The Catalysis and Spectrochemistry Laboratory (LCS) is renowned for its research into porous materials, with strong skills in the design and preparation of microporous materials, such as zeolites, and the study of porous materials by operando spectroscopy, i.e. the observation of the material as close as possible to its operating conditions. Thanks to these complementary skills, the LCS occupies a unique position in the study and optimization of catalytic or adsorption processes, with multiple applications in the fields of materials for energy conversion or pollution control.

Nos tutelles

Our teams

The laboratory’s expertise is based on 2 teams:

  • Spectrocat: development of in situ and operando spectroscopies for molecular-scale understanding of heterogeneous catalysis, adsorption, separation and …
  • Zeolites : Rational design and synthesis of porous zeolitic materials for various applications in catalysis, adsorption, sensor …

Our facilities

The LCS boasts state-of-the-art equipment, grouped together in 4 technical platforms:

  • SYNTHESIS – Materials synthesis and adsorptiometry
  • VISIO – In situ and operando vibrational spectroscopy
  • NMR – Solid State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
  • CATALYST– Catalytic testing

Research at the Catalysis and Spectrochemistry Laboratory

  • Upgrading and transformation of energy resources (methane, hydrogen, bioresources, etc.)
  • Production of clean fuels or major intermediates for the chemical industry.
  • New applications and processes, advanced conversion techniques (heterogeneous catalysis, plasma catalysis, photocatalysis, etc.).
  • Pollution control (NOx, SOx, VOCs, soot, etc.) from fixed or mobile sources, Air purification
  • Gas separation (CO2, hydrocarbons, etc.)
  • CO2 recovery

Headlines

Svetlana Mintova elected a member of Academia Europaea – the academy of Europe

The Catalysis and Spectrochemistry Laboratory (LCS) is pleased to announce the election of Mrs Svetlana Mintova as a member of Academia Europaea, one of Europe’s most prestigious scientific academies.

Photo of Svetlana Mintova

This distinction recognizes the excellence of her research in the field of porous materials, and more specifically zeolites and nanoporous materials, to which she has devoted her work for more than three decades.

Academia Europaea brings together internationally renowned researchers, academics and experts from across all academic disciplines. Its aim is to promote excellence in research, education and innovation in Europe. Svetlana Mintova’s election to this institution reflects the scientific impact of her work and its international reach.

All LCS staff extend their warmest congratulations to Svetlana Mintova on this prestigious recognition.

Learn more:

https://www.ae-info.org/ae/Member/Mintova_Svetlana

News and Events

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⚡ 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲́𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱𝘀 : 𝟭𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗱’𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲́𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘂 𝗟𝗖𝗦

Dans L’ Actualité Chimique, Federico Azzolina Jury  signe une synthèse des travaux du LCS sur la catalyse assistée par plasmas froids, un domaine clé pour la conversion du CO₂ à basse température. Au LCS, cette recherche repose sur une approche intégrée :🧪 Compréhension

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Insignia of chevalier of the national order of merit

Svetlana Mintova, CNRS Research Director, Awarded the Insignia of Chevalier of the National Order of Merit On September 22 in Caen, Svetlana Mintova, CNRS Research Director at the Laboratoire Catalyse & Spectrochimie (LCS – CNRS, ENSICAEN, University of Caen Normandy), was

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