Heterogeneous Catalysis
- Synthesis of porous solids
- Activated Carbon from Biomass Wastes
- Activated Carbon from Sol-Gel synthesis
- Mesostructured silicates – MCM41, SBA 15
- Surface and textural modification
- Characterization
- Catalytic tests
- Modelling of results
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Carbon materials - Biochars and Nanoporous Carbons
- Preparation of biomass based activated carbons
- Surface and textural modifications
- Textural, chemical and ecotoxicological characterisation of the prepared materials
- Adsorption tests: Batch and column experiments with synthetic and real wastewaters
- Regeneration studies of the adsorbents through thermal and chemical method
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Polymeric Catalytic Membranes
- Development of Polymeric Catalytic Membranes (PCM)
- Development of Hybrid and Polymeric Materials by γ-irradiation for bioapplications
- Synthesis of valuable compounds as aromas and precursors for pharmaceutical industry
- Biodiesel Production
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Biogas Production and Treatment
- Optimisation of biogas production
- Co-digestion studies of different organic substrates
- Mechanical, chemical and thermal pre-treatments of complex substrates
- Development of activated carbons for biogas treatment (removal of H2S and organic compounds)
- Upgrading of digestate into soil conditioner
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Biopolymers and Aerogels
- Synthesis of porous gel materials based on natural polymers
- Catalyst supports on heterogeneous catalysis
- Carriers for pharmaceutical and other active compounds used in food products
- Textural and chemical characterization of the prepared materials
- Controlled release studies
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