PhD Researcher Henrik Hoyer Presents Advanced Raman Spectroscopy Findings at RamanFest 2025

From July 2–3, 2025, our PhD student Henrik Hoyer presented his latest research at the 12^th International Conference on Advanced Applied Raman Spectroscopy (RamanFest 2025) in Frankfurt. His talk, titled „Enlightening the Defect Dynamics in Copper-Ceria Catalysts Using Raman Modulation Excitation Spectroscopy“, showcased a novel understanding of CO oxidation over low-loaded copper-ceria catalysts. Using Raman and UV-Vis modulation excitation spectroscopy (MES), Henrik proposed a detailed Mars-van Krevelen mechanism, highlighting how defect dynamics in the ceria support and the low copper loading actively drive the catalytic process. This work underscores the power of Raman and UV-Vis MES techniques in unraveling complex heterogeneous catalytic reactions.