Topics

Heterogeneous Catalysis & Electro-catalytic processes:

Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of novel electro-catalyst formulations for energy or environmental applications. Indicative topics:

• Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU); CO₂ hydrogenation to value-added products
• Catalytic abatement of hazardous pollutants (NOx, N₂O, VOCs, HCs, CO)
• Natural gas/Biomass upgrade
• H₂ production and use
• Fuel cells  (Direct solid-liquid-gaseous fuel cells)
• Electro-catalytic process; Alkaline electrolysis; HER and OER processes; Supercapacitors
• Electrochemical synthesis of value added chemicals & fuels
• Novel thin films deposition techniques

Materinals Science and Surface Analysis:

• Rational design of highly-active and cost-efficient nanostructured electro-catalytic materials of tailored properties by means of advanced synthesis and promotional routes
• Evaluation of solid state and surface characteristics by means of advanced characterization techniques / Structure-property relationships
• Mode of action of structural/surface promoters in heterogeneous catalysis
• Fundamental understanding of metal-support interactions in catalysis