Chemistry

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]

Critical Step in the HCl Oxidation Reaction over Single-Crystalline CeO2-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]

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

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]

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]

2023-09-24T13:00:53+02:00Categories: Publications 2023|Tags: , |

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]

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]

Copper(i) as a reducing agent for the synthesis of bimetallic PtCu catalytic nanoparticles

Authors: Fernandez-Lodeiro, A; Lodeiro, JF; Losada-Garcia, N; Nuti, S; Capelo-Martinez, JL; Palomo, JM; Lodeiro, C

Article; Early Access.
Nanoscale Adv.. vol: . page: 2516-0230.
Date: 2023 JUL 20. 2023.
Doi: 10.1039/d3na00158j.

Abstract:
This work investigates the potential utilization of Cu(i) as a reducing agent for the transformation of the platinum salt K2PtCl4, resulting in the production of stable nanoparticles. The synthesized nanoparticles [read more]

Fe-Al binary composite filled dialysis membrane tubes (DMT-HFAO): a modified method for assessment of phosphate desorption from aqueous and soil solutions

Authors: Kassim, A; Taddesse, AM; Nigussie, D; Diaz, I; Habib, NR

Article.
RSC Adv.. vol: 13. page: .
Date: jul-19. 2023.
Doi: 10.1039/d3ra04000c.

Abstract:
Phosphorus (P) limits plant growth particularly in strongly acidic soils due to P fixation. P availability to a plant is a functional concept of time rather than a measurable quantity. Therefore, a method that can estimate P availability [read more]

2023-07-19T00:00:00+02:00Categories: Publications 2023|Tags: , |

Hybrid biological/inorganic photocathode for H2 production based on a NiFeSe hydrogenase immobilized on electrodeposited CuGaS2

Authors: Luna-Lopez, G; Sainz, R; Coito, AM; Pichon, C; Iglesias-Juez, A; Pereira, IAC; De Lacey, AL; Pita, M

Article.
Catal. Today. vol: 423. page: 0920-5861.
Date: nov-01. 2023.
Doi: 10.1016/j.cattod.2023.114281.

Abstract:
In order to mitigate global warming and pollution problems, new energy vectors need to be developed towards a fossil fuel-free society. Hydrogen is a great candidate for the role, since it [read more]

Review Recent advances in g-C3N4/Metal organic frameworks heterojunctions for high-performance photocatalytic environmental remediation and energy production

Authors: Sharma, SK; Kumar, A; Sharma, G; Wang, TT; Iglesias-Juez, A; Dhiman, P

Review.
J. Mol. Liq.. vol: 382. page: 0167-7322.
Date: jul-15. 2023.
Doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121890.

Abstract:
Photocatalytic technology has emerged as a promising solution for environmental remediation and energy production, and the development of efficient and stable photocatalysts is of great importance. Recent advances in g-C3N4/Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) heterojunctions have [read more]

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