Research
Frontier research in the synthesis, characterisation and applications of functional nanomaterials.
Advanced materials for the removal of emerging contaminants
We design and study nanomaterials, heterostructures, and MOFs with high adsorptive, photocatalytic, and catalytic activity for the removal of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other emerging contaminants from water.
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- Experimental and theoretical investigation of the treatment of Cu-rich Acid Mine Drainage using iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles – Naveas, Nelson; Pulido, Ruth; Graber, Teofilo; Martin-Palma, Raul; Agullo-Rueda, Fernando; Brito, Ivan; Garcia, Miguel Angel; Sevilla, Maria Teresa et al. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINE, 12, 113822, (2024) DOI
Sustainable 3D printing of catalysts and functional reactors
We develop 3D-printed monoliths, electrodes, and reactors based on functional materials and recycled plastics, aiming to integrate catalysis, photocatalysis, and electrochemical processes into scalable and sustainable devices for water treatment.
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- 3D-printed electrochemical systems: A dual approach for H2O2 production and antibiotic degradation – Fernandez-Velayos, Sergio; Herrasti, Pilar; Sanchez-Marcos, Jorge; Mazario, Eva JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINE, 13, 119447, (2025) DOI
- 3D printed monoliths: From powder to an efficient catalyst for antibiotic degradation – Fernandez-Velayos, S.; Vergara, G.; Olmos, J. M.; Sanchez-Marcos, J.; Menendez, N.; Herrasti, P.; Mazario, E. SCI TOTAL ENVIRON, 906, 167376, (2024) DOI
- Direct 3D printing of zero valent iron@polylactic acid catalyst for tetracycline degradation with magnetically inducing active persulfate – Fernandez-Velayos, S.; Sanchez-Marcos, J.; Munoz-Bonilla, A.; Herrasti, P.; Menendez, N.; Mazario, E. SCI TOTAL ENVIRON, 806, 150917, (2022) DOI
Recovery and degradation of microplastics
We investigate new strategies for the capture, magnetic separation, and degradation of microplastics through electrocoagulation, magnetic materials, and advanced oxidation processes, promoting effective solutions within the framework of the circular economy.
Electrocatalysis and electrochemical sensors for energy and environmental applications
We work on the design of multifunctional electrocatalysts and nanomaterial-based sensors for applications in Zn-air batteries, H2O2 production, electrochemical degradation of contaminants, and detection of target analytes.
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- Facile molten salt synthesis of bimetallic NiFe-Ti3C2Tx MXene nano-hybrid as an efficient oxygen evolution electrocatalyst – Kruger, Dawid D.; Recio, F. Javier; Wlazlo, Mateusz; Osella, Silvio; Primo, Ana; Garcia, Hermenegildo NPJ 2D MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS, 10, 24, (2026) DOI
- Facile synthesis of high-entropy lead-free relaxor ferroelectric ceramics via high-energy ball milling – Resendiz-Trejo, Y.; Jesus, F. Sanchez-De; Cortes-Escobedo, C. A.; Betancourt-Cantera, L. G.; Herrasti-Gonzalez, P.; Bolarin-Miro, A. M. MATERIALIA, 43, 102513, (2025) DOI
- Magnesium-templated Fe-N doped carbon materials from biomass waste as electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline media – Cardenas-Arenas, Andrea; Pedersen, Angus; Recio, F. Javier; Barrio, Jesus; Titirici, Maria-Magdalena; Montiel, Vicente; Solla-Gullon, Jose ELECTROCHIM ACTA, 538, 146899, (2025) DOI
- Nickel(II) Benzil Bis(Thiosemicarbazonato) Complexes as Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction – Lizcano-Vaquero, Ruben; Buron, Rodrigo; Recio, F. Javier; Jimenez-Gomez, Daniel; Calatayud, David G.; Iglesias-Juez, Ana; Fresno, Fernando; Mendiola, M. Antonia et al. APPL ORGANOMET CHEM, 39, e70094, (2025) DOI
- Synergistic Effect of Nitrogen Doping and Textural Design on Metal-Free Carbide-Derived Carbon Electrocatalysts for the ORR – Perez-Roman, Berta; Recio, F. Javier; Lopez-Sanchez, Jesus; Pascual, Laura; Mazo, M. Alejandra; Rubio-Marcos, Fernando ACS APPL MATER INTER, 17, 53388, (2025) DOI
- Influence of surface terminal groups on the efficiency of two-electron oxygen reduction reaction catalyzed by iron single atoms on Ti3C2Tx (T = Cl, Br, NH) MXene – Kruger, Dawid Daniel; Delgado, Juan Jose; Recio, F. Javier; Goberna-Ferron, Sara; Primo, Ana; Garcia, Hermenegildo J Mater Chem A, 12, 25291, (2024) DOI