Effect of low-loading of Ni on the activity of La0.9Sr0.1FeO3 perovskites for chemical looping dry reforming of methane

Authors: Sastre, D; Pizarro, P; Coronado, JM

Article.
Catal. Today. vol: 423. page: 0920-5861.
Date: nov-01. 2023.
Doi: 10.1016/j.cattod.2023.114289.

Abstract:
Methane dry reforming (MDR) is a very appealing process to bring back waste CO2 into the chemical production chain. Operating in chemical looping (CL) conditions allows to reduce deactivation by coke deposition and fa-cilitates the use of concentrating solar energy to power [read more]

Arturo Pérez2023-11-08T16:40:39+01:00Categories: Publications 2023|Tags: Applied; Chemistry, Chemical, Chemistry, Physical; Engineering|

Engineering more sustainable catalysts based in ecological and economic synthesis routes from renewable raw material: Novel mesoporous silicas for remediation technologies

Authors: Vaschetto, EG; Rodriguez, PAO; Pariente, JP; Eimer, GA

Article.
Microporous Mesoporous Mat.. vol: 360. page: 1387-1811.
Date: OCT. 2023.
Doi: 10.1016/j.micromeso.2023.112719.

Abstract:
Iron modified mesoporous silica structures were achieved from biomass-derived renewable molding agents (glyceryl monostearate and glycerol) and can become potential substitutes for conventional mesoporous catalysts synthesized from petrochemical-derived precursors. These materials were prepared by different methods (wet impregnation with [read more]

Arturo Pérez2023-09-24T13:01:42+02:00Categories: Publications 2023|Tags: Applied; Chemistry, Chemistry, Multidisciplinary, Physical; Nanoscience & Nanotechnology; Materials Science|

A response surface methodology optimization for efficient photocatalytic degradation over reusable CuxO/TiO2 nanocomposite on copper wire

Authors: Ansari, F; Sheibani, S; Fernandez-Garcia, M

Article.
Mater. Res. Bull.. vol: 166. page: 0025-5408.
Date: OCT. 2023.
Doi: 10.1016/j.materresbull.2023.112342.

Abstract:
In this study, the CuxO/TiO2 (x=1,2) nanocomposite photocatalyst was prepared via chemical-thermal oxidation followed by the sol-gel method on the copper wire. The characterization analysis indicated the co-existence of two types of copper oxides along with TiO2 and proved the formation [read more]

Arturo Pérez2023-11-08T16:26:02+01:00Categories: Publications 2023|Tags: Materials Science, Multidisciplinary|

Pt-Ni contact engineering in carbon nitride based photocatalysts for hydrogen production

Highlights, Publications 2023

Pt-Ni contact engineering in carbon nitride based photocatalysts for hydrogen production

Authors: Sayago-Carro, R; Piqueras-Pérez, P; Du, RF; Li, JS; Yu, J; Arbiol, J; Kubacka, A; Cabot, A; Fernández-García, M

Article.
J. Environ. Chem. Eng.. vol: 11. page: 2213-2929.
Date: OCT. 2023.
Doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2023.110921.

Abstract:
The effect of a binary PtNi co-catalyst supported on graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets is studied in the photo-production of hydrogen from methanol:water mixtures. The physicochemical analysis provides evidence [read more]

Arturo Pérez2023-11-12T13:17:00+01:00Categories: Highlights, Publications 2023|Tags: Chemical, Engineering, Environmental; Engineering|

Critical Step in the HCl Oxidation Reaction over Single-Crystalline CeO_2-x (111): Peroxo-Induced Site Change of Strongly Adsorbed Surface Chlorine

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Critical Step in the HCl Oxidation Reaction over Single-Crystalline CeO_2-x (111): Peroxo-Induced Site Change of Strongly Adsorbed Surface Chlorine

Authors: Koller, V; Lustemberg, PG; Spriewald-Luciano, A; Gericke, SM; Larsson, A; Sack, C; Preobrajenski, A; Lundgren, E; Ganduglia-Pirovano, MV; Over, H

Article.
ACS Catal.. vol: 13. page: 2155-5435.
Date: oct-06. 2023.
Doi: 10.1021/acscatal.3c03222.

Abstract:
The catalytic oxidation of HCl by molecular oxygen (Deacon process) over ceria allows the recovery of molecular chlorine from the omnipresent HCl waste produced in various industrial processes. [read more]

Arturo Pérez2023-12-22T10:48:59+01:00Categories: Highlights, Publications 2023|Tags: Chemistry, Physical|

Independent and simultaneous photocatalytic decontamination and disinfection of water over In₂O₃/TiO₂ heterojunctions

Authors: Martín, I; Reñones, P; Rodríguez-Chueca, J; Oshea, VA; Fresno, F; García-Muñoz, P

Article.
Catal. Today. vol: 426. page: 0920-5861.
Date: OCT 1. 2023.
Doi: 10.1016/j.cattod.2023.114397.

Abstract:
We have explored the application of In2O3/TiO2 heterojunctions to the photocatalytic removal of a substance classified as a pollutant of emerging concern, such as the anti-inflammatory drug sodium diclofenac (DCF), from aqueous solutions. In [read more]

Arturo Pérez2023-11-12T13:13:06+01:00Categories: Publications 2023|Tags: Applied; Chemistry, Chemical, Chemistry, Physical; Engineering|

Simulated gastrointestinal digestion of polylactic acid (PLA) biodegradable microplastics and their interaction with the gut microbiota

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Simulated gastrointestinal digestion of polylactic acid (PLA) biodegradable microplastics and their interaction with the gut microbiota

Authors: Jiménez-Arroyo, C; Tamargo, A; Molinero, N; Reinosa, JJ; Alcolea-Rodriguez, V; Portela, R; Bañares, MA; Fernández, JF; Moreno-Arribas, MV

Article.
Sci. Total Environ.. vol: 902. page: 0048-9697.
Date: DEC 1. 2023.
Doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166003.

Abstract:
The accumulation of microplastics (MPs) in the environment as well as their presence in foods and humans highlight the urgent need for studies on the effects of these [read more]

Arturo Pérez2023-10-27T12:13:51+02:00Categories: Highlights, Publications 2023|Tags: Environmental Sciences|

Preparation of Dual-activity Enzyme-metal-nanoparticles Conjugate Catalysts for Cascade Processes

Authors: Palomo, JM

Article; Early Access.
ChemCatChem. vol: . page: 1867-3880.
Date: 2023 AUG 17. 2023.
Doi: 10.1002/cctc.202300701.

Abstract:
The fabrication of novel systems where enzymatic and metallic actives sites directly interact represents an elegant strategy for sustainable processes. One of the new strategies involves the in situ formation of metal nanoparticles on a protein network as scaffold. This biological entity is [read more]

Arturo Pérez2023-09-24T13:00:53+02:00Categories: Publications 2023|Tags: Chemistry, Physical|

Robust Light Driven Enzymatic Oxyfunctionalization via Immobilization of Unspecific Peroxygenase

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Robust Light Driven Enzymatic Oxyfunctionalization via Immobilization of Unspecific Peroxygenase

Authors: De Santis, P; Wegstein, D; Burek, BO; Patzsch, J; Alcalde, M; Kroutil, W; Bloh, JZ; Kara, S

Article; Early Access.
ChemSusChem. vol: . page: 1864-5631.
Date: 2023 AUG 16. 2023.
Doi: 10.1002/cssc.202300613.

Abstract:
Unspecific peroxygenases have attracted interest in synthetic chemistry, especially for the oxidative activation of C-H bonds, as they only require hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) instead of a cofactor. Due [read more]

Arturo Pérez2023-09-24T12:58:59+02:00Categories: Highlights, Publications 2023|Tags: Chemistry, Multidisciplinary; Green & Sustainable Science & Technology|

Recent Advances on the Design and Applications of Antimicrobial Nanomaterials

Authors: Ortega-Nieto, C; Losada-Garcia, N; Prodan, D; Furtos, G; Palomo, JM

Review.
Nanomaterials. vol: 13. page: .
Date: SEP. 2023.
Doi: 10.3390/nano13172406.

Abstract:
Present worldwide difficulties in healthcare and the environment have motivated the investigation and research of novel materials in an effort to find novel techniques to address the current challenges and requirements. In particular, the use of nanomaterials has demonstrated [read more]

Arturo Pérez2023-09-24T12:59:59+02:00Categories: Publications 2023|Tags: Applied, Chemistry, Multidisciplinary; Nanoscience & Nanotechnology; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary; Physics|