{"id":6891,"date":"2026-07-03T22:09:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T22:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/?p=6891"},"modified":"2026-07-16T08:26:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T08:26:55","slug":"engineering-solid-catalysts-at-the-pre-feza-2026-school-and-feza-2026-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/engineering-solid-catalysts-at-the-pre-feza-2026-school-and-feza-2026-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Engineering Solid Catalysts at the pre-FEZA 2026 School and FEZA 2026 Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>FEZA 2026 brought together 364 participants from 34 countries, creating a truly international forum for researchers and industrial partners working on zeolites and other ordered porous materials. Under the theme <em>\u201cZeolites and porous materials for sustainability strategies,\u201d<\/em> the conference covered advances in material synthesis, post-synthetic modification, characterization and modelling, as well as applications in carbon management, energy conversion and storage, adsorption, separation and environmental remediation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference was preceded by the FEZA School, which introduced young researchers to the fundamentals, characterization and applications of zeolites and related porous solids. Mariya was invited to join an international team of lecturers at the School, where she presented <em>\u201cExploring the Hidden Life of Zeolites through the Lens of Infrared Light.\u201d<\/em> Her lecture demonstrated how infrared spectroscopy can reveal the structure, properties and behaviour of zeolites that remain hidden to many other characterization techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8140-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8140-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8140-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8140-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8140-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8140-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p id=\"block-96b3a89b-5b86-455f-b090-65d9c0a7eb52\">Our group also made a significant contribution to the scientific programme of the main conference. Maksym delivered the keynote lecture <em>\u201cGe in Zeolite Chemistry: Friend or Foe?\u201d<\/em>, discussing the opportunities and challenges associated with germanium in zeolite synthesis, transformation and practical application.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/maksym-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/maksym-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/maksym-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/maksym-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/maksym-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/maksym-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mariya gave the presentation entitled <em>\u201cInfrared Spectroscopy Guides Zeolite Design for Sustainable Carbon Management,\u201d<\/em> highlighting how in situ infrared spectroscopy can reveal the structure and behaviour of active sites in zeolites and support the rational design of catalysts for more sustainable carbon capture, conversion, and utilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mariya-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mariya-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mariya-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mariya-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mariya-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mariya-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mariya3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mariya3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mariya3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mariya3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mariya3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mariya3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Emad presented <em>\u201cDeciphering the Fates of UWY Zeolites through Post-Treatment: Stabilisation, Functionalization, and Transformation,\u201d<\/em> showing how post-synthetic strategies can direct the evolution of hydrolytically sensitive germanosilicate zeolites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/emad1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/emad1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/emad1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/emad1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/emad1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/emad1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/emad-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/emad-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/emad-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/emad-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/emad-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/emad-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-fbb6bfeb-c321-483f-bf23-bb4b85b1683f\">Jan highlighted how alkali cations can tune the strength of Zr Lewis acid sites in zeolites in his talk <em>\u201cAlkali Cations Modify Zr-Beta Lewis Acid Site Strength.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/honza-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6882\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/honza-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/honza-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/honza-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/honza-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/honza-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Yuqi completed the group\u2019s contribution with the poster <em>\u201cUnderstanding Active Sites in Sn-Zeolite Catalysts Synthesized via the ADOR Strategy,\u201d<\/em> presenting new insights into the nature of catalytically active Sn sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 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size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/y2-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/y2-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/y2-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/y2-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/y2-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/y2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the lectures, talks and posters, FEZA 2026 offered many opportunities to exchange ideas, discuss new collaborations and reconnect with colleagues and friends. Informal conversations, shared evenings and the lively atmosphere of Naples made the week both scientifically rewarding and truly memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/inf1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/inf1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/inf1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/inf1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/inf1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/web.natur.cuni.cz\/kfmch\/nanoengineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/inf1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FEZA 2026 brought together 364 participants from 34 countries, creating a truly international forum for researchers and industrial partners working on zeolites and other ordered porous materials. 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