We hosted Federica Zaccheria from Milan

In order to support the sharing of knowledge and experience with foreign experts, we welcomed Federica Zaccheria from the CNR research centre in Milan. As an invited speaker, Federica Zaccheria gave a public lecture. She also participated in the workshops focused on future projects with our group.

Throughout her career, Federica Zaccheria has been involved in the development of catalysts, especially copper-based catalysts. Those catalysts she subsequently applies in the valorization of biomass-derived compounds. A number of her publications is focused on the hydrogenation of hydroxymethyl furfural, levulic acid or etherification of alcohols. What is important to appreciate in their works is the precise approach, where she can accurately describe the behaviour of individual molecules on the catalyst surface thanks to a detailed analysis of it. In this, she has our admiration and we were glad to gain more experience about it. We are looking forward to another cooperation.