(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) The preferencial CO oxidation (PROX) have been one of the most suitable methods of purification of H2 to meet the requirement for the Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) application, where the CO concentration

(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) This project aims to develop ceramic composite membranes of hollow fiber for the physical separation of CO2 from natural gas. These membranes must be stable and durable in the long term. A modular reactor

(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is an attractive substitute for petroleum based plastic due to its similar properties, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. Among cheap substrates which are used for reducing total cost of PHB production, some C1 carbon

(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) The emission of gases CO2 and CH4 are considered one of the major responsible about global warming and climate change, although the expanding use of fossil fuels and changes in land use are also

(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) This project deals with developing a novel system for natural gas reforming using solar energy as the main energy source. The sun can provide radiation that, once concentrated, can reach high temperatures. Such high temperatures

(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS) is a set of catalytic processes that can be used to produce fuels and chemicals from synthesis gas (mixture of CO and H2), which can be derived from natural gas. The

(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) Methanol is an important solvent extensively used in the plastics industry and in the organic synthesis of various chemical intermediates, such as formaldehyde, methyl chloride, acetic acid, methylamines, methyl methacrylate, among others. In addition,

(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) The high H:C ratio and the absence of heteroatoms make natural gas an attractive feedstock for synthetic fuels and chemicals that can replace those typically petroleum-derived. The search for efficient routes, direct and indirect,

(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) The project aims at critical issues concerning some of the main technological and scientific challenges towards the use of natural gas in fuel cells. The research topics are focused on two technologies: proton exchange

(Project concluded on November 30, 2020) The main objective of this project is to develop a burner for natural gas blends based on the Flameless Oxidation concept. This advanced combustion technology is applied to increase the energy efficiency and to