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2026
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Netherlands
2026

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Materials Science

D-Index
136
Citations
70544
World Ranking
272
National Ranking
2

Chemistry

D-Index
138
Citations
73939
World Ranking
224
National Ranking
8

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Chemistry in Netherlands Leader Award
  • 2026 - Research.com Materials Science in Netherlands Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Netherlands Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Materials Science in Netherlands Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Netherlands Leader Award

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Catalysis
  • Organic chemistry
  • Oxygen

Freek Kapteijn mainly investigates Catalysis, Inorganic chemistry, Metal-organic framework, Chemical engineering and Adsorption. His research integrates issues of Oxide and Metal in his study of Catalysis. His Inorganic chemistry study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Decomposition, Nitrogen, Selective catalytic reduction, Oxygen and Carbon.

The Metal-organic framework study combines topics in areas such as Nanotechnology, Surface modification, Polymer, Photochemistry and Amine gas treating. His work deals with themes such as Selectivity, Fischer–Tropsch process and Chromatography, which intersect with Chemical engineering. His Adsorption research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Propane, Zeolite, Molecule and Permeation.

His most cited work include:

  • Evolution of nitrogen functionalities in carbonaceous materials during pyrolysis (1438 citations)
  • Cobalt particle size effects in the fischer- : Tropsch reaction studied with carbon nanofiber supported catalysts (1074 citations)
  • Metal–organic framework nanosheets in polymer composite materials for gas separation (1035 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Freek Kapteijn focuses on Catalysis, Inorganic chemistry, Chemical engineering, Adsorption and Zeolite. His study looks at the relationship between Catalysis and fields such as Carbon, as well as how they intersect with chemical problems. His Inorganic chemistry research incorporates themes from Decomposition, Selective catalytic reduction, Metal, Oxygen and Activated carbon.

Freek Kapteijn has researched Chemical engineering in several fields, including Mass transfer, Chromatography, Polymer, Metal-organic framework and Monolith. The study incorporates disciplines such as Propane, Thermodynamics and Molecule in addition to Adsorption. His studies in Zeolite integrate themes in fields like Permeation and Molecular sieve.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Catalysis (46.20%)
  • Inorganic chemistry (31.25%)
  • Chemical engineering (29.35%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2015-2021)?

  • Catalysis (46.20%)
  • Chemical engineering (29.35%)
  • Metal-organic framework (12.91%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

Freek Kapteijn mostly deals with Catalysis, Chemical engineering, Metal-organic framework, Inorganic chemistry and Selectivity. Freek Kapteijn works mostly in the field of Catalysis, limiting it down to topics relating to Methanol and, in certain cases, ZSM-5, as a part of the same area of interest. His work carried out in the field of Chemical engineering brings together such families of science as Gas separation, Permeance, Adsorption and Polymer.

His study in Metal-organic framework is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Photocatalysis and Nanotechnology. His Inorganic chemistry study combines topics in areas such as Electrochemistry, Olefin fiber, Oxygen and Thermal stability. His studies deal with areas such as Propane, Dispersion and Cobalt as well as Selectivity.

Between 2015 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Metal–organic and covalent organic frameworks as single-site catalysts (431 citations)
  • Challenges in the Greener Production of Formates/Formic Acid, Methanol, and DME by Heterogeneously Catalyzed CO2 Hydrogenation Processes. (371 citations)
  • Recent developments in zeolite membranes for gas separation (218 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Catalysis
  • Organic chemistry
  • Oxygen

Freek Kapteijn spends much of his time researching Catalysis, Metal-organic framework, Chemical engineering, Inorganic chemistry and Selectivity. His Catalysis research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Methanol, Carbide, Cobalt, Formic acid and Carbon. His Metal-organic framework research includes elements of Photocatalysis, Nanoparticle, Nanotechnology, Photochemistry and Pyrolysis.

His Chemical engineering research incorporates themes from Covalent bond, PROX and Calcination. His work deals with themes such as Hydrogen and Reactivity, which intersect with Inorganic chemistry. His Selectivity study combines topics in areas such as Porosity and Polymer.

Best Publications

  • Evolution of nitrogen functionalities in carbonaceous materials during pyrolysis

    J.R. Pels;F. Kapteijn;J.A. Moulijn;Q. Zhu

  • Metal–organic framework nanosheets in polymer composite materials for gas separation

    Tania Rodenas;Ignacio Luz;Gonzalo Prieto;Beatriz Seoane

  • Cobalt particle size effects in the fischer- : Tropsch reaction studied with carbon nanofiber supported catalysts

    G. Leendert Bezemer;Johannes H. Bitter;Herman P. C. E. Kuipers;Heiko Oosterbeek

  • Challenges in the Greener Production of Formates/Formic Acid, Methanol, and DME by Heterogeneously Catalyzed CO2 Hydrogenation Processes.

    Andrea Álvarez;Atul Bansode;Atsushi Urakawa;Anastasiya V. Bavykina

  • Heterogeneous catalytic decomposition of nitrous oxide

    Freek Kapteijn;José Rodriguez-Mirasol;Jacob A. Moulijn

  • An Amine-Functionalized MIL-53 Metal−Organic Framework with Large Separation Power for CO2 and CH4

    Sarah Couck;Joeri F. M. Denayer;Gino V. Baron;Tom Rémy

  • Catalyst deactivation: is it predictable?: What to do?

    Jacob Moulijn;A. E. van Diepen;Freek Kapteijn

  • Metal–organic and covalent organic frameworks as single-site catalysts

    S. M. J. Rogge;A. Bavykina;J. Hajek;H. Garcia

  • Metal Organic Framework Catalysis: Quo vadis?

    Jorge Gascon;Avelino Corma;Freek Kapteijn;Francesc X. Llabrés i Xamena

  • Activity and selectivity of pure manganese oxides in the selective catalytic reduction of nitric oxide with ammonia

    F. Kapteijn;L. Singoredjo;A. Andreini;J.A. Moulijn

  • Metal–organic framework based mixed matrix membranes: a solution for highly efficient CO2 capture?

    Beatriz Seoane;Joaquin Coronas;Ignacio Gascon;Miren Etxeberria Benavides

  • Direct Demonstration of Enhanced Diffusion in Mesoporous ZSM-5 Zeolite Obtained via Controlled Desilication

    Johan C Groen;Weidong Zhu;Sander Brouwer;Steven J Huynink

  • Ethane/Ethene Separation Turned on Its Head: Selective Ethane Adsorption on the Metal−Organic Framework ZIF-7 through a Gate-Opening Mechanism

    Canan Gücüyener;Johan van den Bergh;Jorge Gascon;Freek Kapteijn

  • Formation and control of N2O in nitric acid production: Where do we stand today?

    J Pérez-Ramı́rez;F Kapteijn;K Schöffel;J.A Moulijn

  • Multiphase monolith reactors: Chemical reaction engineering of segmented flow in microchannels

    Michiel T. Kreutzer;Freek Kapteijn;Jacob A. Moulijn;Johan J. Heiszwolf

  • Amino-based metal-organic frameworks as stable, highly active basic catalysts

    Jorge Gascon;Ugur Aktay;Maria D. Hernandez-Alonso;Gerard P.M. van Klink

  • Preparation of monolithic catalysts

    T. Alexander Nijhuis;Annemarie E. W. Beers;Theo Vergunst;Ingrid Hoek

  • Electrochemical Synthesis of Some Archetypical Zn2+, Cu2+, and Al3+ Metal Organic Frameworks

    Alberto Martinez Joaristi;Jana Juan-Alcañiz;Pablo Serra-Crespo;Freek Kapteijn

  • Zeolite based films, membranes and membrane reactors: Progress and prospects

    E.E. McLeary;J.C. Jansen;J.C. Jansen;F. Kapteijn

  • Synthesis and characterization of an amino functionalized MIL-101(Al): Separation and catalytic properties

    Pablo Serra-Crespo;Enrique V. Ramos-Fernandez;Jorge Gascon;Freek Kapteijn

  • Alumina-Supported Manganese Oxide Catalysts: I. Characterization: Effect of Precursor and Loading

    F. Kapteijn;A.D. Vanlangeveld;J.A. Moulijn;A. Andreini

Frequent Co-Authors

Jacob A. Moulijn
Jacob A. Moulijn Delft University of Technology
Jorge Gascon
Jorge Gascon King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Michiel Makkee
Michiel Makkee Delft University of Technology
Guido Mul
Guido Mul University of Twente
Weidong Zhu
Weidong Zhu Zhejiang Normal University
Michiel T. Kreutzer
Michiel T. Kreutzer Delft University of Technology
Emiel J. M. Hensen
Emiel J. M. Hensen Eindhoven University of Technology
Thijs J. H. Vlugt
Thijs J. H. Vlugt Delft University of Technology
Eli Stavitski
Eli Stavitski Brookhaven National Laboratory

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