Research Lines

Energy Materials and Catalysis



• Innovative heterogeneous nanocatalysts free of critical raw materials
• Elucidation of structure - catalytic activity relationships
• Environmentally and industrially relevant transformations
• Advanced nanomaterials for clean energy technology
• Thermoelectric, photovoltaic, and magnetic materials
• High synthetic control of size, morphology, and composition

Sustainable Solutions



• Innovative nanomaterials for water treatment, smart cities, security and manufacturing
• Development of smart, hydrophobic and environmentally-friendly coatings
• Elucidation of structure - property relationships
• Development of efficient preparation methods




Our Current Projects

KNOWSKITE-X
Knowledge-driven fine-tuning of perovskite-based electrode materials for reversible Chemicals-to-Power devices.



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DIGIRAS
Optimizing land-based fish production in next generation digital recirculating aquaculture systems




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NanoCatRed
Novel metallic NANOparticles on NANOstructured supports for oxyanion CATalytic REDuction in water



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MAREWIND
MAterials solutions for cost Reduction and Extended service life on WIND off-shore facilities



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SpinCat
Spin-polarized Catalysts for Energy-Efficient AEM Water Electrolysis



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SmartOxidation
Functional membranes for oxidizing emerging pollutants in wastewater




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BIOPAINT
Naturally-based, energy-efficient paint with distinctive functional properties for the automotive sector




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Charm
Supported Covalent Organic Frameworks for the Monitoring of Pharmaceutical Pollutants