The main research areas of LaPCat focus on the synthesis, modification, and physico-chemical and in-situ characterization of heterogeneous catalysts, as well as the study of catalytic reactions of industrial interest.
The synthesized catalysts include metallic active phases supported on carbonaceous materials, such as carbon nanotubes and graphene, and ceramic materials, like perovskite-structured oxides and cordierite monoliths. These catalysts are characterized using techniques commonly employed in heterogeneous catalysis.
The reactions are studied, in either liquid or gas phase, with solid catalysts across a wide range of pressure and temperature. Catalytic activity tests are conducted in microreactors operating in continuous flow, with online analysis of reaction products. Studies may also be carried out in batch reactors.
Development of technological routes for the production of C₂+ hydrocarbons from CO₂
High-pressure ammonia decomposition
Tandem Conversion of Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) and CO2
4AirCRAFT-Air Carbon Recycling for Aviation Fuel Technology
CO2CHEM: Avaliação de Alternativas Tecnológicas e Produção Piloto de Hidrocarbonetos na Faixa de Diesel a partir de CO2
Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Integration of Power Plants with CO2 Conversion Technologies
Avaliação de catalisadores suportados em nanotubos de carbono e modelagem cinética da reação Water-Gas Shift (WGS) para a produção de hidrogênio
Catalisadores avançados para síntese Fischer-Tropsch
Catalisadores para Hidrodesoxigenação (HDO) do bio-óleo
Estudos de modelagem, simulação e otimização de tecnologias inovadoras de conversão de CO2
Produção de gás de síntese através das reações de reforma do metano
Síntese de DME através da hidrogenação catalítica de CO2
Epoxidized High Oleic Soybean Oil
