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

Zeonyx
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ZEONYX reçoit le Prix d’honneur EPOPEA 2026

ZEONYX reçoit le Prix d’honneur EPOPEA 2026 La start-up ZEONYX, cofondée par Benoit Boureau, Svetlana Mintova et Samuel Valable, a reçu le Prix d’honneur EPOPEA 2026. Cette distinction récompense ses travaux innovants et ses réalisations scientifiques autour d’une technologie issue

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ANR SURFER’Z Project: illustration of surface barriers in zeolites for light alcohol separation, with the logos of LCS, LIPhy, and ANR.
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ANR SURFERZ Project

SURFER’Z: Understanding surface barriers in zeolites for molecular separations The SURFER’Z project, coordinated by the LCS (CNRS, ENSICAEN, University of Caen Normandy), with Arnaud Travert as project coordinator, has been selected for funding by the French National Research Agency (ANR)

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Projet ANR EACH coordonné par le Laboratoire Catalyse et Spectrochimie (LCS), consacré à l’électrification du craquage de l’ammoniac par réacteur à lit fluidisé chauffé par effet Joule pour produire de l’hydrogène bas-carbone, avec les partenaires UCEIV, IRCER, GREYC et LRGP.
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Projet ANR EACH

Le LCS coordonne le projet ANR EACH sur l’électrification du craquage de l’ammoniac Le Laboratoire Catalyse et Spectrochimie coordonne le projet ANR EACH – Electrification of Ammonia Cracking for Hydrogen economy, sous la responsabilité scientifique de Ludovic Pinard. Prévu sur

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