Department of catalytic process engineering:	Personnel Research projects Research contracts	Doctoral theses Publications Patents
: Molecular Sieves Group (with its own Web page)

Research projects:

A.- Financed by the Spanish Administration (CICYT)

"New hydrotreating catalysts based on pillared clays" DGICyT (PB96-0913). 1997-2000. Researcher in charge: Dr. Antonio López Agudo

"Development of new materials based on pillared clays pilareadas for the synthesis of clean fuels by CO hydrogenation (FTS)". CICYT (MAT99-1093-C02-01). 1999-2002. Researcher in charge: Dr. Sagrario Mendioroz Echeverría.

"Application of new zeolitic materials in petrochemical and fine chemistry processes" CICYT (MAT2000-1167-C02-02). 2000-2003. Researcher in charge: Prof. Joaquín Pérez Pariente

"Development of monolithic adsorbents and total oxidation catalysts for the elimination of VOCs in gaseous emissions". CICYT. (AMB97-1231-C02-02) 1997-200. Researcher in charge: Dr. Pedro Avila García

"Synthesis and characterization of mesoporous materials and their application in catalytic processes" CICYT. MAT97-1207-C03-02 (1997-2000). Researcher in charge: Dr. Joaquín Pérez Pariente

"New monolythic catalysts, active at low temperature, for cleaning gas emissions from nitric acid plants". (1998-2001). CICYT. Researcher in charge: Jesús Blanco Álvarez

B.- Financed by the Autonomous Community of Madrid

"Elimination of NOx in gaseous emissions using natural gas as reductor". LGM-CAM (07M-0119-2000) 2000-2002. Researcher in charge: Dr. Pedro Avila García.

"Application of active carbon monoliths for elimination of VOCs". LGM-CAM. 2000-2002. Researcher in charge: Prof. Jesús Blanco Álvarez

"NOx reduction in combustion gases from electric energy production engines ". LGM-CAM. 1998-2000. Researcher in charge: Jesús Blanco Álvarez

"Reduction of nitrogen oxides from the exhaust gases of combustion engines producing electric energy" (1998-2000). LGM-CAM. Researcher in charge: Jesús Blanco Álvarez

C.- Financed by other national bodies

"Monolithic catalysts for essays in cilinder-parabolic solar collectors". CIEMAT (C-97) 1997-2001. Researcher in charge: Dr. Pedro Avila García.

D.- Financed by the European Commission

"New sorbents for removal of H₂S at high temperature" (1997-2001). CECA. CE 7220-ED/093. researcher in charge: José María Palacios Latasa

"Development of stable and resistant catalysts for simultaneous removal of NO_x and SO₂ in combustion gases". (1997-2001). CECA. Researcher in charge: Jesús Blanco Álvarez

"Influence of sinter mix materials on the environmental impact of high productivity iron over sintering". (1999-2002). CECA. Researcher in charge: Jesús Blanco Álvarez

E.- International Scientific Cooperation

Thematic Network " Characterization of Molecular Sieves". Program for the Co-operation with Latin-America, CYTED, subprogram V, (1999- onwards) Researcher in charge: Prof. Joaquín Pérez Pariente

Thematic Network HYDROCONV: "Designed porous catalysts for hydrocarbon conversion". ERB-BRRT-CT97 5044. (1998- onwards). Researcher in charge: Dr. Sagrario Mendioroz Echeverría.

"Development of adsobents for the elimination of heavy in industrial effluents" Program for the Co-operation with Latin-America, CYTED, Project PIC V.6 Researcher in charge: Dr. Pedro Avila García

"Development of catalytic systems for the reduction of nitric oxides reduction" Program for the Co-operation with Latin-America, CYTED, Project PIC V.7 Researcher in charge: Dr. Pedro Avila García

Thematic Network "Catalizadores para la Protección Ambiental" Program for the Co-operation with Latin-America, CYTED, subprogram V..C, (1995- onwards) International Co-ordinator: Dr. Pedro Avila García

"Production of oxygenated additives from ethanol" (1997-2001). CYTED (Subprogramme IV) Project IV-9. Researcher in charge: Dr. Enrique Sastre de Andrés

Research contracts with enterprises:

"Catalytic dehydrogenation of a-terpinene" (September 1999 to May 2000). Destilerías Muñoz Gálvez, S.A. Researcher in charge: Dr. Enrique Sastre de Andrés

"Esterification of fatty acids" (May 2000 to December 2000). BETAQUÍMICA, S.A. Researcher in charge: Dr. Joaquín Pérez Pariente

"Monolythic catalysts for the reduction of NO_x at low temperature" (1999-2000). Researcher in charge: Jesús Blanco Álvarez

Doctoral theses:

Cristina Cilleruelo Enciso
"Hot desulfurization with zinc ferrites"
ADVISOR: José María Palacios Latasa
UNIVERSIDAD: Zaragoza
YEAR: 2000

Marina da Silva Machado
"Study of molecular sieves for the catalytic esterification of glycerol"
ADVISORS: Joaquín Pérez Pariente and Dilson Cardoso
UNIVERSITY: Universidad de Sao Carlos, Brasil
YEAR: 2000

Patricia Salerno Duhart
"Pillared clays based HDS and HDN catalysts"
ADVISOR: Sagrario Mendioroz Echeverría
UNIVERSITY: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.
YEAR: 2000

Publications:

I. Díaz, F. Mohino, J. Pérez-Pariente, E. Sastre, "Synthesis, characterization and catalytic activity of MCM-41-type mesoporous silicas functionalized with sulfonic acid" Appl. Catal., A-General, 205, 19-30 (2001)

V. González-Peña, I. Díaz, C. Márquez-Alvarez, E. Sastre, J. Pérez-Pariente, Thermally stable mesoporous alumina synthesized with non-ionic surfactants in the presence of amines" Microp. Mesop. Mater., 44-45, 295-302 (2001)

I. Díaz, C. Márquez-Alvarez, F. Mohino, J. Pérez-Pariente and E. Sastre, "A novel synthesis route of well ordered, sulfur-bearing MCM-41 catalysts involving mixtures of neutral and cationic surfactants" Microp. Mesop. Mater., 44-45, 203-210 (2001)

I. Díaz, C. Márquez-Alvarez, F. Mohino, J. Pérez-Pariente, E. Sastre, "Combined alkyl and sulfonic acid functionalization of MCM-41-type silica. Part I. Synthesis and characterization" Journal of Catalysis, 193(2), 283-294 (2000)

I. Díaz, C. Márquez-Alvarez, F. Mohino, J. Pérez-Pariente, E. Sastre, "Combined alkyl and sulfonic acid functionalization of MCM-41-type silica. Part II. Esterification of glycerol with fatty acids" Journal of Catalysis, 193(2), 295-302 (2000)

J. Aguilar, A. Corma, F.V. Melo and E. Sastre, "Alkylation of biphenyl with propylene using acid catalysts" Catalysis Today, 55(3), 225-232 (2000)

L.A. García-Serrano, J.Pérez-Pariente, F.Sánchez and E. Sastre, "Catalytic behavior of the microporous hexagonal zincophosphate CZP in base-catalyzed reactions" Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, 130(C), 2987-2992 (2000)

M. da S. Machado, J. Pérez-Pariente, E. Sastre, D. Cardoso, "Esterification of lauric acid with glycerol using modified zeolites beta as catalysts" Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, 130(D), 3417-3422 (2000)

M. da S. Machado, J. Pérez-Pariente, E. Sastre, D. Cardoso, A. M. de Guereñu, "Selective synthesis of glycerol monolaurate with zeolitic molecular sieves" Applied Catalysis, A-General, 203(2), 321-328 (2000)

M. Vallet-Regi, J. Pérez-Pariente, I. Izquierdo-Barba, A.J. Salinas, "Compositional variations in time calcium phosphate layer growth on gel glasses soaked in a simulated body fluid" Chemistry of Materials", 12(12), 3770-3775 (2000)

J. Pérez-Pariente, F. Balas, M. Vallet-Regi, "Surface and chemical study of SiO2·P2O5·CaO·(MgO) bioactive glasses" Chemistry of Materials", 12(3), 750-755 (2000)

C. Prieto, T. Blasco, M. Camblor, J. Pérez-Pariente, "Characterization of Ga-substituted zeolite beta by X-ray absorption spectroscopy" Journal of Materials Chemistry, 10(6), 1383-1387 (2000)

A. Corma, J.L. Jorda, M.T. Navarro, J. Pérez-Pariente, F. Rey, J. Tsuji, "Influence of sylilation on the catalytic activity of Ti-MCM-41 during epoxidation of olefins" Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, 129, 128- (2000)

A.J. Brungs, A.P.E. York, J.B. Claridge, C. Márquez-Alvarez and M.L.H. Green, "Dry reforming of methane to synthesis gas over supported molybdenum carbide catalysts" Catalysis Letters, 70, 117-122 (2000)

M. Vallet-Regí, D. Arcos, J. Pérez-Pariente, "Evolutions of porosity during in vitro hydroxycarbonate apatite growth in sol-gel glasses" J. Biomedical Materials Research, 51(1), 23-28 (2000)

R. Corzo-Suarez, I. Díaz, S. García-Granda, V. Fernández, "Bis (1-methylguanidinium) tetrachloro-cuprate(II) and 4-(2-pyrimidin-1-io) piperazinium tetrachlorocuprate (II)" Acta Crystallographica - Section C - Crystal Structure Communications, 56(9), E385-E387 (2000)

J. Blanco, P. Avila y A. Bahamonde . "Incorporated ternary monolithic catalysts for nitric oxide removal" React. Kinet. Catal.Lett., 69, 129-136 (2000)

E. Alvarez, J. Blanco, C. Knapp, L. Salvador y J. Olivares. "Pilot plant perfomance of an SO2 to SO3 oxidation catalyst for the flue-gas conditioning" Catalysis Today, 59, 417-422 (2000)

M. Yates, J. Blanco, P. Avila, M.P. Martín. "Honeycomb monoliths of activated carbon for effluent gas purification" Catalysis Today, 37, 201-208 (2000)

J. Blanco, M.P. Martín, C. Knapp y E. Alvarez. "Adsorption of traces of chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons: Design parameters for monolithic adsorbents" Environmental Engineering Science, 17 (4), 215-219 (2000)

J. Blanco, P. Avila, S. Suárez, J. A. Martín y C. Knapp. "Alumina and titania based monolithic catalysts for low temperature selective reduction of nitrogen oxides" Applied Catalysis , B: Environmental, 28, 235-244 (2000)

S. Mendioroz, M.R. Sun Kou, V. Muñoz. "Evaluation of the acidity of pillared montmorillonites by pyridine adsorption" Clays and Clay Minerals, 4815, 528-536 (2000)

S. Benzedú, R. Cid, J.L.G. Fierro and A. López Agudo. "Thiophene hydrodesulfurization on sufided Ni, W and Ni-W/USY zeolite catalysts: effect of the preparation method" Appl. Catal. A General, 197, 47-60 (2000)

F. Severino, J. Laine and A. López Agudo "Compensation effect and dual promotion effect in activated carbon supported CoNiMo hydrodesulfurization catalysts" J. Catal., 188, 244-246 (2000)

R. López Cordero and A. López Agudo "Effect of water on the surface properties of Mo/ and NiMo/Al2O3 hydrotreating catalysts" Appl. Catal. A General, 202, 23-35 (2000)

L. Cedeño, R. Zanella, J. Ramírez and A. López Agudo. "TPR-S and TPS studies of CoMo and NiMo catalysts supported on Al2O3-TiO2 mixed oxides" Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal., 130, 2807-2812 (2000)

A. Corma, F.V. Melo, S. Mendioroz and J.L. García Fierro. Editores del 12^th International Congress on Catalysis Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis, Vol. 130(A-D). ISBN: 0-444-50480-X (2000)

P. Avila y G. Rodríguez Fuentes, Editores de "Catalizadores y Adsorbentes Iberoamericanos para la Remoción de Metales Pesados en Efluentes Industriales" Editorial CYTED, ISBN: 84-931538-3-4 (2000)

J. Blanco, p.Avila, L. Marzo, S. Suárez and C. Knapp. "Low temperature monolithic SCR catalysts for tail gas treatment in nitric acid plant" Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal., 130, 1391-1396 (2000)

Patents:

Verónica González Peña, Carlos Márquez Alvarez, Joaquín Pérez Pariente, Enrique Sastre de Andrés . "Preparation procedure of mesoporous aluminas of high thermal estability" P 200002101 (2000)
Assignee: C.S.I.C.
Country: SPAIN

J.P. Lisse, F. Michalak, C. Márquez-Alvarez,V. Graziani-Klouz, C. Mirodatos. "Catalyst and method for reforming ethanol and fuel cell system using same" WO 100320A1, (2000)
Assignee: Peugeot Citröen Automobiles, S.A
Country: WORLD

J. Agúndez, J. Pérez Pariente, A. Chica, A. Corma, I.A. Cody, W.I. Murphy, S.J. Linek. "New catalytic silicoaluminophosophates having an AEL structure, and their use in hydroprocessing" US Pat. 09 315 420 (1999)
Assignee: EXXON (USA)
Country: USA

J. Agúndez, J. Pérez Pariente, A. Chica, A. Corma, I.A. Cody, W.I. Murphy, S.J. Linek, T.J. Chen, P.A. Ruziska, B. E. Henry, G.F. Stuntz, S.M. Davis. "New catalytic silicoaluminophosophates having an AEL structure, and their use in catalytic cracking" US Pat. 09 315 421 (1999)
Assignee: EXXON (USA)
Country: U.S.A.

J. Agúndez, J. Pérez Pariente, A. Chica, A. Corma, I.A. Cody, W.I. Murphy, S.J. Linek, T.J. Chen, P.A. Ruziska, B. E. Henry, G.F. Stuntz, S.M. Davis

"New catalytic silicoaluminophosophates having an AEL structure, and their use in naphta cracking" US Pat. 09 315 417 (1999)
Assignee: EXXON (USA)
Country: U.S.A.

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