Advanced Porous Materials and Electrocatalysis

The group was created in 2026 from the merger of two groups, Molecular Sieves (established in 1993) and Electrocatalysis for Energy and Environment (founded in 2018), to strengthen capabilities and promote synergies in traditionally separate research areas. Its activities focus on sustainable chemistry, developing advanced nanoporous materials as catalysts for energy, environment, and high value-added compound production through conventional and electrochemical catalytic pathways, as well as water treatment. Its research contributes to decarbonization and the transition to more sustainable energy and chemical production models. This multidisciplinary group unites specialists in materials chemistry, heterogeneous catalysis, electrocatalysis, and characterization techniques, collaborates with national and international groups and companies, and engages in scientific outreach, university training, and development cooperation.