Laurent Piccolo

Dr. Laurent Piccolo is a permanent senior researcher (DR CNRS) at the Institute on Catalysis and Environment of Lyon (IRCELYON), France, since 2022. He specializes in surface science and heterogeneous catalysis, with a focus on CO2 valorization, single-atom catalysis, and hydrogenation reactions. His work bridges fundamental studies of metal-support interactions and applied catalyst design for energy transition.

• Habilitation à diriger des recherches (University of Lyon, 2007)
• PhD in Materials Science (Aix-Marseille University, 1999)
• Master in Materials Science/Surfaces and Interfaces (Aix-Marseille University, 1996)

Research Interests:
His work investigates metal ultradispersion and single-atom catalysis for reactions like CO2 hydrogenation and CO oxidation. He explores how ceria, MXenes, and intermetallic compounds influence catalytic activity and stability, particularly under hydrogenation and oxidative environments.

Scientific Contributions:
He leads the ANR ISAC project (2022-2025) on single-atom catalysts and co-leads ANR DuCaCO2 (2021-2025) for CO2 capture and conversion. His 100+ peer-reviewed articles (4300+ citations, H-index 40) cover nanoparticle synthesis, operando characterization, and catalyst degradation mechanisms.

Expertise:
He employs ultrahigh vacuum techniques, surface analysis (XPS, STM, FTIR), and bulk characterization (XRD, TEM, XAS) to study catalysts. His skills include GCxGC-MS for product analysis and DFT modeling of reaction pathways.

Awards & Recognition:

• ANR project leadership
• 4300+ citations
• 3 book chapters
• 260+ conference communications