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Frontier research in the synthesis, characterisation and applications of functional nanomaterials.
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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- Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for Adsorption and Degradation of Microplastics – Marinho, Thayna Campeol; Gomez-Aviles, Almudena; Herrasti, Pilar MICROPLASTICS, 4, 11, (2025) 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.
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- Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for Adsorption and Degradation of Microplastics – Marinho, Thayna Campeol; Gomez-Aviles, Almudena; Herrasti, Pilar MICROPLASTICS, 4, 11, (2025) DOI
- Micromotors of MnO2 for the Recovery of Microplastics – Cervantes, Oscar; Valtierra-Montiel, Claudia; Sampedro-Plata, Laura; Casillas, Norberto; Menendez, Nieves; Herrasti, Pilar MICROMACHINES, 15, 141, (2024) DOI
- Highly efficient Cu2O@CuxFeyO4 nanohybrid catalyst for the degradation of emerging pollutants – Fernandez-Velayos, S.; Recio, F. J.; Palomares, F. J.; Menendez, N.; Herrasti, P.; Mazario, E. J Water Process Eng, 52, 103549, (2023) 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
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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- 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
- Highly efficient Cu2O@CuxFeyO4 nanohybrid catalyst for the degradation of emerging pollutants – Fernandez-Velayos, S.; Recio, F. J.; Palomares, F. J.; Menendez, N.; Herrasti, P.; Mazario, E. J Water Process Eng, 52, 103549, (2023) DOI
- Ofloxacin Degradation over Nanosized Fe3O4 Catalyst viaThermal Activation of Persulfate Ions – Fernandez-Velayos, Sergio; Menendez, Nieves; Herrasti, Pilar; Mazario, Eva CATALYSTS, 13, 256, (2023) DOI