RG10. Hybrid catalytic Materials

The research program of the group is focused in the development of advanced hybrid materials for energy conversion and storage based on catalytic transformations. The hybrid materials are developed from well-defined organometallic complexes. The approach for such applications is divided on three different research lines: i) Organometallic chemistry: design, characterisation and properties of new catalysts ii) Catalytic applications in processes related to hydrogenation and dehydrogenation. iii) New materials: study of the properties and applications of organometallic compounds and metal nanoparticles supported in graphene derivatives for energy conversion and storage. Research Lines:

Ad. Mat. for catalysis
• Rationale design of catalytic materials derived from organometallic complexes.
• Development of stable metal nanoparticles as improved catalytic systems.
• Ligand design for the immobilization of metal complexes and nanoparticles.
• Fundamental and applied study of catalytic hydrogenation and dehydrogenation processes.

Ad. Mat. for energy storage
• Development of systems for the storage of hydrogen in the liquid form using “Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHCs).
• Development of Hydrogen Storage technologies for transport and uses of hydrogen.

Industrial Innovation and Technology Transfer
• The group is involved in industrial projects on Hydrogen Storage, depolymerization processes and catalyst development in connection with a regional funding program (AVI).