We are delighted to announce that Marcileia Zanatta, a researcher at the Institute of Advanced Materials (INAM) at UJI, Spain, has been awarded one of the prestigious "La Caixa" Foundation's Junior Leaders postdoctoral fellowships. This esteemed fellowship recognizes outstanding researchers in STEM disciplines and provides them with the opportunity to lead their own research projects and start their own research groups.
Each fellowship, spanning a duration of 3 years, comes with substantial funding of €305,100, covering labor costs and research project expenses. This significant financial support will empower Marcileia to drive forward her research endeavors and make significant contributions to the field.
Marcileia academic journey has been marked by her dedication to acquiring essential skills in catalysis, carbon dioxide (CO2) chemistry, materials, and chemical engineering. Her expertise and commitment to scientific excellence have led her to undertake a PhD in Chemistry in Brazil, followed by a postdoctoral stage at NOVA in Portugal, before joining the esteemed team at INAM in Spain in 2021, secured through a prestigious Marie Curie Individual Fellowship.
Now, with the support of the "La Caixa" Fellowship, Marcileia is set to embark on her own project titled "Advanced Multi-confined Materials for Atmospheric CO2 Transformation (AIR2PRODUCTS)." This groundbreaking initiative aims to revolutionize the fight against climate change by developing highly efficient materials capable of extracting CO2 from the atmosphere and converting it into valuable products.
The AIR2PRODUCTS project represents a pioneering approach to direct air capture combined with integrated CO2 conversion, offering immense potential for addressing climate challenges and paving the way towards a NET-ZERO FUTURE. We at INAM are proud to have Marcileia as part of our team and look forward to the impactful contributions she will make through this exciting research endeavor.
Biografy:
After dedicating most of her career abroad, including obtaining her PhD in Chemistry in Brazil and completing a postdoctoral stage at NOVA in Portugal, she moved to INAM (Institute of Advanced Materials) at UJI in Spain in 2021 after securing a Marie Curie Individual Fellowship.
During her academic journey, she focused on acquiring essential skills in catalysis, CO2 chemistry, materials, and chemical engineering. Now the La Caixa fellowship will allow her to lead their own project and research line.
Information about the project:
Title: Advanced Multi-confined Materials for Atmospheric CO2 Transformation (AIR2PRODUCTS)
Abstract: Direct air capture combined with integrated conversion of CO2 presents a promising avenue to combat climate change by extracting CO2 from the atmosphere and converting it into valuable products.
The AIR2PRODUCTS initiative is poised to revolutionize this field by establishing a highly efficient material that integrates sorbents and catalysts within a confined environment. This ambitious project aims to develop a multifunctional platform capable of capturing atmospheric CO2 and transforming it into a diverse range of chemicals and fuels under mild conditions. With its innovative approach, AIR2PRODUCTS holds great potential for addressing climate challenges and plays a crucial role in the journey towards a NET-ZERO FUTURE.
Information about La Caixa Foundation:
“La Caixa” Foundation granted 15 postdoctoral Junior Leaders fellowships to research project in a STEM discipline at any university or research centre in Spain or Portugal to lead their own project.
Duration: 3 years.
Amount: €305,100 to fund Labour costs and research project costs
