Molecules Webinar | New Green Developments for Catalysis, Synthesis, and Materials, 30 January 2026

Welcome message from the Chair:

On behalf of the organizing committee, we are delighted to invite you to the Molecules (ISSN: 1420-3049) webinar “New Green Developments for Catalysis, Synthesis, and Materials”, which will take place online on January 30, 2026. This webinar will bring together internationally recognized researchers to share and discuss cutting-edge advances in green chemistry, with a particular focus on sustainable catalysis, innovative synthetic methodologies, and eco-friendly materials. Topics will include, among others, the development of sustainable materials for stone conservation, green solvents in biocatalysis, and recent applications of organocatalysis. As green chemistry continues to play a vital role in addressing global environmental and health challenges, this event aims to highlight innovative research directions while fostering interdisciplinary scientific exchange within the community.

We are honored to host three distinguished speakers:

Prof. Dr. Federica Menegazzo (Department of Molecular Sciences and Nano Systems, Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, Italy), an expert in nanostructured inorganic materials and heterogeneous metallic catalysts for sustainable chemical processes and the development of advanced materials for cosmetic and cultural heritage applications;
Prof. Dr. Gonzalo de Gonzalo (Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Seville, Spain), whose research focuses on biocatalytic and organocatalytic strategies for the synthesis of chiral compounds and the development of greener chemical processes;
Prof. Wei Zhang (Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Center for Green Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Boston, USA), a leading authority in fluorous chemistry, organocatalysis, free radical chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and green synthesis.

We warmly invite you to join us for what promises to be an inspiring and dynamic discussion on the future of green catalysis, synthesis, and materials.

Date: 30 01 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CET | 9:00 a.m. EST | 10:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 878 2583 0189

Program:

Speaker/Presentation	Time in CET	Time in EST
Prof. Dr. Gilles Mailhot Chair Introduction	3:00–3:10 p.m.	9:00–9:10 a.m.
Prof. Dr. Federica Menegazzo Sustainable Materials for the Protection of Stone Materials	3:10–3:40 p.m.	9:10–9:40 a.m.
Prof. Dr. Gonzalo De Gonzalo Green Solvents for Biocatalysis	3:40–4:10 p.m.	9:40–10:10 a.m.
Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang Integrated One-Pot Stepwise Synthesis And Organocatalysis	4:10–4:40 p.m.	10:10–10:40 a.m.
Q&A Session	4:40–4:55 p.m.	10:40–10:55 a.m.
Prof. Dr. Gilles Mailhot Closing of Webinar	4:55–5:00 p.m.	10:55–11:00 a.m.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

Prof. Dr. M. Gilles Mailhot, University Clermont Auvergne – CNRS, Institute of Chemistry of Clermont-Ferrand, France;
Prof. Dr. Federica Menegazzo, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy;
Prof. Dr. Gonzalo de Gonzalo, Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Seville, Spain;
Prof. Dr Wei Zhang, Chemistry Department, University of Massachusetts Boston, USA.