Research
We explore advanced catalytic solutions for cleaner air and a more sustainable future. Our work focuses on understanding and designing catalysts that remove harmful pollutants from exhaust gases and industrial streams.
Our research in Environmental Catalysis focuses on developing and understanding catalytic processes that reduce harmful emissions and transform pollutants into benign or valuable products. We investigate a broad range of reactions relevant to emission control with a deep focus on nitrogen oxides. By combining kinetic studies, spectroscopy, and modeling, we aim to link catalyst structure and reactivity, ultimately guiding the design of more efficient and durable materials for next-generation clean technologies.
Research lines
We investigate the ammonia-selective catalytic reduction (NH3-SCR) of NOx as a key technology for cleaner combustion, both for stationary and mobile applications. Our work focuses on understanding the reaction mechanism and active sites to design more efficient and durable catalysts.
We study passive NOx adsorbers (PNA) that trap pollutants during cold-start conditions. Our goal is to uncover how material composition and surface chemistry govern adsorption and release behavior.
We investigate N₂O decomposition as a route to mitigate emissions from ammonia-fueled engines and NH₃ cracking systems. Our research aims to identify active sites and reaction pathways that enable efficient N₂O removal under realistic operating conditions.
We investigate the capture and decomposition of NOx to N2 from lean burning mobile applications, or to NH3 starting from stationary flue gas emissions. Our fundamental research aims to clarify the mechanisms behind this process, to design a catalyst able to efficiently work in realistic conditions.
Advancing catalytic combustion processes for the removal of gaseous and solid pollutants, leveraging catalyst innovation and reactor engineering to enable cleaner industrial operations and reduced environmental impact.
Advancing carbon capture technologies for both industrial flue gases and Direct Air Capture (DAC), developing innovative materials and process solutions to efficiently separate CO₂ from dilute and concentrated streams, enabling its utilization or permanent storage.
