Instituto de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica

Instituto de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica, CSIC


The group is experienced in the study and development of highly efficient photocatalytic systems for the efficient use of solar energy in the production of H2 by water splitting and ethanol photoreforming. The group has also expertise in the structural and surface analysis of catalysts via advanced characterisation techniques. In the last 5 years, the group has participated in 12 national and international projects and published more than 225 peer reviewed research articles. The group is led by Prof. J. L. G. Fierro and is composed of 4 posdoctoral researchers and 4 PhD students.

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FOTOFUEL reúne de partida a un consorcio multidisciplinar que cuenta con más de 100 investigadores pertenecientes a 10 instituciones de referencia a nivel internacional en la producción de combustibles solares, entre las que se cuentan 2 ICTS. La red agrupa a jóvenes investigadores y científicos de reconocido prestigio con amplia experiencia en el campo y con un elevado número de colaboraciones con grupos de investigación y empresas tanto nacionales como internacionales.