Our Thesis

The research activities of the ISMER (Innovative Smart Materials for Environmental Remediation) group is focused on the development of innovative materials, their characterization and application in water and air decontamination by different approaches (photo-sono-degradation, sorption and their combinations). Specifically, ISMER group is involved in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for wastewater treatment and purification of water from persistent organic and inorganic pollutants. Air purification is investigated as well, thanks to a dedicated research line involving innovative photocatalysts mainly used in the building sectors. Recently, in addition to these activities we are working on the development of innovative technologies for the production of “green” energy (Hydrogen) by water splitting and for solar steam generators to water purification. The group is also involved in LCA calculations to determine the environmental impacts of products and processes.

• 1. Development of innovative sorbents for air and water decontamination.
• 2. Synthesis of floating photocatalysts for water pollutants degradation.
• 3. Synthesis of advanced photocatalysts (TiO₂-free) active in the visible region for environmental remediation.
• 4. Smart materials for air pollutants abatement and odour control.
• 5. Green hydrogen production from nitrogen-rich pollutants.
• 6. Water recovery from industrial emissions.

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