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Advanced Sorption Characterization for Functional Materials:  Applications of DVS, Breakthrough Analysis and Surface Characterization

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Advanced Sorption Characterization for Functional Materials:  Applications of DVS, Breakthrough Analysis and Surface Characterization (Free-to-attend)

Join Surface Measurement Systems and TU Wien for an afternoon workshop exploring advanced sorption and surface characterization techniques for functional materials. Discover how Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS), Breakthrough Analysis, and Inverse Gas Chromatography (IGC) provide powerful insights into adsorption, surface chemistry, diffusion, and material performance.


Featuring presentations from leading researchers at TU Wien and SMS, the programme includes the latest developments in catalysts, MOFs, carbon materials, membranes, and porous adsorbents, alongside real-world case studies covering CO2 capture, VOC removal, and humidity effects.


Conclude the event with an open discussion, refreshments, and networking with fellow researchers and industry experts.

Surface Measurement Systems & TU Wien

  • Introduction to the workshop
  • Overview of the programme
  • The role of advanced sorption and surface characterization in modern materials research

Prof. Karin Föttinger, Institute of Materials Chemistry, TU Wien

Dr. Andrew Davies, Surface Measurement Systems

Topics

  • Water and organic vapour sorption isotherms
  • Sorption kinetics
  • Diffusion coefficients
  • Temperature-dependent sorption
  • Multi-component vapours
  • Competitive adsorption
  • Humidity-controlled experiments
  • Method development

Applications

  • MOFs
  • Zeolites
  • Carbon materials
  • Catalysts
  • Membranes
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Polymers

Dr. Andrew Davies, Surface Measurement Systems

Topics

  • Dynamic adsorption measurements
  • CO₂ Capture (CCUS)
  • Direct Air Capture (DAC)
  • Hydrogen purification
  • VOC removal
  • Air separation


  • Water influence
  • Competitive adsorption
  • Cyclic adsorption processes
  • Adsorption selectivity
  • Scale-up from laboratory to process conditions


Dr. Shaghayegh Naghdi, TU Wien


Topics:

  • VOC adsorption in porous materials
  • Influence of humidity
  • MOFs for air purification
  • Selectivity under realistic environmental conditions
  • Practical implications for adsorption-based separation

Dr. Vittorio Cappello, Surface Measurement Systems

Topics:

  • Fundamentals of Inverse Gas Chromatography (IGC)
  • Surface energy
  • Dispersive and specific interactions
  • Acid–base properties
  • Surface heterogeneity
  • Active adsorption sites
  • Wettability
  • Batch-to-batch variability
  • Catalyst supports
  • Carbon materials
  • Powder characterization

Applications:

  • Catalysts
  • MOFs
  • Zeolites
  • Carbon materials
  • Membranes
  • Pharmaceutical powders
  • Functional coatings

Joint Presentation

Venue:

TUtheFutureRooftop (Workshop Zone 1 & 
Workshop Zone 2),
TU Wien,
Getreidemarkt 9, BF Building, 5th Floor,
A-1060 Vienna, Austria

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