Selective Oxidation Catalysts and Processes (Selective Oxidation Group, SELOXI)

Since almost 30 years, the Group is devoted to the preparation and characterization of catalysts, studies of kinetics and mechanisms of selective oxidation catalytic reactions and their applications, combustion and reforming, such as: oxidative activation of light alkanes with different types of mixed, nanostructured and mesoporous (with redox properties) oxides; catalytic combustion using perovskites; selective oxidation by unconventional oxidants (CO2, H2+O2); technological research of novel selective oxidation reactions for industry; and reforming of renewable raw materials. Since 2013 it started: a new research line on nanosized metallic catalysts for sustainable selective oxidations and CO oxidation, and teh collaboration with enzymatic catalysis groups for development fo combocatalysis. The Group is very active in international cooperation and young researchers training (PhD thesis, degree final projects, master courses, research stays, etc.)