[Drand] ScientiFika 01/03 – David Degerman - 'Matchmakers for Molecules'

[Nikki Arendse]

Dear Juniors, this is a reminder of the ScientiFika today at 16:00 at Nordita. David Degerman will talk about matchmakers for molecules.

Place: NORDITA Floor 6 - Fika area (in-person only).
Address: AlbaNova University Center, Hannes Alfvéns väg 12

We hope to see you there!
Nadia, Guilherme and Nikki

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Dear Juniors,

It is my pleasure to announce this week's ScientiFika. Join us on Friday the 1st of March at 16:00 for delicious Swedish pastries and an interesting talk by David Degerman about matchmakers for molecules.

Our brand new website www.scientifika.se<http://www.scientifika.se> is online! Made by Ludwig Neste.

We're looking for someone to join the ScientiFika organisation committee! Reply to this message if you're interested or would like more information. Deadline: March 15.


David Degerman


Matchmakers for Molecules - How transition metal catalysts aids hydrogenation reactions

When it comes to love, man and molecule are not that different. Hydrogen and CO are the two people in your class who were a perfect match for each other, but throughout all high school years they never got to the point of dating. In this talk, we explore alternative timelines where they received help from professional matchmakers - the heterogeneous transition metal catalysts - who employ different strategies to send the sparks flying between our lovesick molecules. Furthermore, we use operando x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy as a tool to spy on both the matchmakers and their clients as the action occurs. We will find that this kind of surveillance can teach us valuable lessons about the reaction mechanisms - the molecule's path to love.


Place: NORDITA Floor 6 - Fika area (in-person only).
Address: AlbaNova University Center, Hannes Alfvéns väg 12

We're looking forward to seeing you!
Nadia, Guilherme and Nikki

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