Composite material made of carbon microspheres highly doped with quaternary nitrogen, designed as an electrocatalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction in fuel cells and metal–air batteries. It combines high electrochemical efficiency with sustainability by eliminating the use of noble metals.
Novel and sustainable photothermal catalytic method for synthesizing γ-valerolactone (GV with applications as biofuel, green solvent for the pharma industry, precursor for polymers and perfumery. The process utilizes biomass feedstocks and new scalable nickel-based catalysts that significantly reduce the energy requirements and avoiding H2 gas.
Supported photocatalyst based on titanium oxide (TiO2) that allows remediation of pesticides in half the time than commercial ones. In addition, it is effective for the elimination of microorganisms. It is therefore ideal for the decontamination and disinfection of aqueous effluents.
Novel nickel-based catalyst that offers long-lasting catalytic activity under high temperature exposure and high efficiency for multi-cycle glycerol reforming processes.
An optofluidic threaded microreactor (OTM) consisting of a externally threaded element (ETE) covered with a suitable catalytic material and inserted into a transparent tube through which the fluid circulates
Highly spherical, monodisperse particles made of titanium oxide can be synthesised in a sub and micrometre range under very mild conditions in a facile synthesis using commercial reactants. Applications in catalysis and photonics
Catalytic material effective in the inactivation of airborne pathogens and with virucidal, fungicidal and bactericidal properties.