Synopsis

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Following the success of the third SMA conference in Nassua, the Bahamas, which took place in February 2019 we are delighted to be organising a forth series. 

Small molecules are constituents of the air we breathe (e.g. N₂, O₂, CO₂) and take part in element cycles and various metabolic processes. Further representatives (e.g. H₂, CO, CH₄) are produced/converted in nature under anaerobic conditions or in industrial processes on large scales. Hence, small molecules such as those mentioned are readily accessible and comparatively inexpensive, so that it is highly desirable to include them into syntheses of value-added products or to use them as reservoirs of chemical energy (fuels). However, at the same time they are typically quite thermodynamically stable, so that their utilization requires an activation step. The topic of this conference will thus be concerned with various aspects of small molecule activation, with a focus on molecular insights. It provides a stimulating and interdisciplinary environment for both senior scientists and young researchers to discuss latest progress in the field.

Key Sessions

• H₂ Activation
• N₂ Activation
• N_xO_y Activation
• O₂ Activation
• H₂O₂ Activation
• Reactive N_xH_y Species
• CO_x Chemistry 
• C_xH_y Conversion

Student Offer

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity for students! Fully paying academics can bring a student for only $750. Unfortunately, Postdocs are not eligible. Both registration packages include; accommodation for the 16, 17, 18 May 2021 (on a shared basis for students) and a 24hour all-inclusive food and beverage package for the conference period. Once registered, please contact Jack Peters to obtain a special registration link for your student. 

Confirmed Plenary Speakers

Matthias Beller (Leibniz-Institut für Katalyse, Germany)
Don Tilley (UC Berkeley, USA)
Liang Deng (Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, China)
Serena DeBeer (Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion, Germany)
Polly Arnold (The University of Edinburgh, Scotland)

Confirmed Keynote Speakers

Andy Borovik (University of California, Irvine, USA)
Kara Bren (University of Rochester, USA)
Miquel Costas (University of Girona, Spain)
Holger Dobbek (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)
Frédéric-Georges Fontaine (Université Laval, Canada)
Patrick Holland (Yale University, USA)
Marinella Mazzanti (EPFL, Switzerland)
Marc Robert (Laboratoire d'Electrochimie Moleculaire, Université de Paris, France)
Andrew Weller (University of York, UK)

Confirmed Invited Speakers

Sébastien Bontemps (LCC CNRS, France)
Deborah Kays (The University of Nottingham, UK)
Ellen Matson (University of Rochester, USA)
Rebecca Melen (Cardiff University, UK)
Franc Meyer (Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany)
Inke Siewert (Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany)
J.C. (Chris) Slootweg (University of Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Klaus H. Theopold (University of Delaware, USA)
Jarl Ivar van der Vlugt (University of Amsterdam, Netherlands)