The group has expertise in the synthesis of catalyst and activity testing for the following reactions, often carried out in collaboration with industries:
- ammonia synthesis and decomposition;
- catalytic flameless combustion of hydrocarbons;
- selective oxidation of aromatic compounds;
- ethylbenzene dehydrogenation to styrene;
- oxidative dehydrogenation of light alkanes to olefins;
- glycerol valorisation by selective oxidation in liquid phase;
- heat and power cogeneration with fuel cells, from second generation bioethanol;
- steam reforming of bioethanol;
- bioethanol valorisation into ethylene;
- hydrogen storage;
- hydrocracking of long chain paraffins;
- synthesis of zeolites, Metal-Organic Coordination Polymers, mixed oxides and metal promoted photocatalysts.
In every case the attention was focused on process development and optimisation, besides the study of the catalytic material.