During the first part of her research journey Tania gained knowledge on Solid-State Ion Exchange (SSIE) technique for the synthesis of Sn-Beta catalysts. Moreover, she employed X-ray Diffraction (XRD), UV-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Nitrogen Physisorption for the physicochemical characterization of the catalysts. The catalysts’ efficiency was investigated in aldol condensation reactions, with three different experimental setups reflux, glass autoclave, and stainless-steel autoclave.

Results are more than promising and the next goal for this year is a joint publication between KIT and AUTH! These months gave Tania invaluable knowledge and experience, and she would like to personally thank the entire team in Karlsruhe for their support and guidance throughout her research stay.