Catalysis for energy and environmental conservation

The main scientific interests of the laboratory lie in the interdisciplinary areas of: Synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts and their characterization using physico-chemical methods; Nature of catalytic action and mechanisms of heterogeneous catalytic reactions; Catalytic processes and technologies for hydrogen production through reforming of natural gas, biogas, and bioethanol; Hydrogen purification through carbon monoxide conversion with steam, including in the presence of sulfur compounds; Selective oxidation of CO; Fine purification of CO2 through hydrogenation to methane; Catalysts for the combustion of volatile organic compounds and CO oxidation; Catalysts based on layered nickel phyllosilicates for the partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils to produce high-quality solid fats and fats as raw materials for the food industry; Design of catalytic systems based on base metals deposited on carbon and ceramic materials with applications as anodes in hydrogen fuel cells