The Modeling for Theoretical Catalysis Group conducts research into surface chemistry/physics and fundamentals of catalytic reactions at metal surfaces, metal oxide surfaces, and supported oxide and metal catalysts.

The GDMCH performs scientific research for the development of nanomaterials and processes of environmental and energetic interest. The production of basic chemicals or primary energy compounds, eg light olefins, hydrocarbons of up to 10 carbon atoms or hydrogen gas, is approached applying the concepts of surface chemistry and in particular C1 chemistry. It is intended the use of biomass-derived products as primary reagents. Treatment of contaminated waters is addressed by the specific design and development of more efficient and specially adapted solid catalysts.

Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Group started the activities in 1991, run by Dr. Daza, under a contract with the industry. The Group has participated in several projects (national, European, Latin American) and contracts with industries. It is considered a pioneering group in the fuel cell field (4 patents, significant publications and communications in international congresses). Dr. Daza is president of TC105 National Committee (1999) and the Spanish Fuel Cells Association (2002). The Group has possibilities for catalysts synthesis, physicochemical and electrochemical characterisation.

The group “Advanced System for Heterogeneous Catalysis” carries out research within the framework of the Sustainable Chemistry and Nanotechnology, with intensive use of nanomaterials of interest in three main fields : the physico-chemical study of powdered/film/membrane simple and, most often, composite materials with use in industrial-related energy (production and purification of hydrogen), environmental (automobile and pollutant elimination catalytic processes) and human health (chemical/biological decontamination of gas and water streams) areas.

BBG develops new selective biocatalytic processes using immobilized enzymes in both, continuous and batch reactors. BBG investigates the synthesis of hihg value products (food additives with therapeutic properties, structured lipids and phospholipids - rich in n-3 and n-6 PUFA- of emulsifiers, mono- and diacylglycerides, sugar esters, polyols, amines, alpha-hydroxyacids and biodiesel). BBG develops enzyme assisted extraction methods of bioactive compounds.

Development of different processes environmentably sustainable using enzymes as catalysts.

The Chemical biology and Biocatalysis group is focused on the study and design of new artificila catalysts and nanomaterials for their evaluation in biological processes and application in different research areas (fine chemistry, bioremediation, energy,climate change, etc.) The developed research lines involve Nanocatalysis, Protein Chemistry, Carbohydrate Chemistry and Asymmetric Biocatalysis, Nanobiotechnology. web: https://icp.csic.es/research/research-groups/chemical-biology-and-biocatalysis/home/

Our group studies surface biological processes using model systems and single molecule characterization techniques. We also explore the use of proteins for nanostructuring. The group has long time experience using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) in liquid and in its application to study proteins. We also have a Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) that allows us to study quantitatively binding of soluble proteins to modified surfaces.

The research activity is focused on the production of hydrogen and synthesis gas by natural gas and biogas valorization, on the preparation and characterization of nanostructured carbon materials and their application in energy and environment fields,.