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The Heterogeneous Catalysis Research Group (IQCATAL), of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Valencia (UV), focuses its research on the study of alternative catalytic reactions to those currently used industrially and on the design of new, efficient catalysts and photoelectrocatalysts for various industrial processes. Specifically, catalysts are developed to carry out reactions aimed at valorizing products of significant industrial interest derived from biomass, utilizing and valorizing greenhouse gases, capturing CO2, etc. All these reactions are studied with a focus on sustainability within the framework of the circular economy.
It is noted that most members of the research group currently carry out their teaching and research activities at the University of Valencia, but have previously developed their pre- and post-doctoral careers at other institutions, highlighting their close collaboration with the prestigious Institute of Chemical Technology (UPV-CSIC) and with the Electrochemical Engineering and Corrosion Group of the Institute of Industrial, Radiophysical and Environmental Safety of the Polytechnic University of Valencia (ISIRYM-UPV). Furthermore, the group has extensive research experience in leading and participating in international, national, and/or regional projects related to catalysis.
The scientific and technical objectives of IQCATAL are:
- Develop highly stable catalysts that allow the removal of polluting compounds at low temperatures.
- Use biomass to obtain energy and non-energy products.
- Transform oil and natural gas more efficiently by developing more efficient and cleaner processes.
- To utilize CO2.
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