Project 20: SUPPORTED METAL NANOPARTICLES AS CATALYST FOR THE PROX REACTION
(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) The preferencial CO oxidation (PROX) have been one of the most suitable methods of
RCGI gathers projects focused on natural gas conversion into chemicals with high added value.
The research projects in this area are focused on chemical and biochemical synthesis routes, proofs of concept, development of catalysts, modeling and process optimization. Also technological applications will be considered, such as development of fuel cells, solar energy and ceramic membranes. Associate researches are related to the production of biogas from biomass derived from ethanol production.
(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) The preferencial CO oxidation (PROX) have been one of the most suitable methods of
(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) This project aims to develop ceramic composite membranes of hollow fiber for the physical
(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is an attractive substitute for petroleum based plastic due to its similar
(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) The emission of gases CO2 and CH4 are considered one of the major responsible
(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) This project deals with developing a novel system for natural gas reforming using solar
(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS) is a set of catalytic processes that can be used to
(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) Methanol is an important solvent extensively used in the plastics industry and in the
(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) The high H:C ratio and the absence of heteroatoms make natural gas an attractive
(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) The project aims at critical issues concerning some of the main technological and scientific
(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) The main objective of this project is to develop a burner for natural gas