- Instituto
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- INSTITUTO DE CATALISIS Y PETROLEOQUIMICA
- Head researcher
- MARIA CONSUELO ALVAREZ GALVAN
CO2 Conversion and Circular Chemistry
The group performs experimental studies concerning environmental and energy-related catalysis and chemical processes, going from fundamentals to applied research. The main unifying topics of this broad area are: (1) The development of new processes that convert residual streams into chemicals, fuels and other products, considering a waste as a resource (2) The use of renewable energy sources.
The research aims to understand the key parameters that control the reactivity and selectivity, following a rational design strategy to optimize catalysts. The dynamic evolution under reaction will be followed using operando and in-situ characterization techniques in order to facilitate the screening.
Main specialization
Área de investigación:
Disciplina ERC:
- PE - DOMAIN PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- PE4 Physical and Analytical Chemical Sciences
Industrial Leadership:
- 5. Advanced Manufacturing and Processing
- 5.3. Sustainable and low-carbon technologies in energy-intensive process industries
Societal Challenges:
- 3. Secure, clean and efficient energy
- 3.1. Reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint through smart and sustainable usage