Instituto de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica

Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemistry, CSIC


The research group has extensive experience in the development of photocatalytic and photothermal systems, fundamentally aimed at the efficient use of solar energy for energy applications, but also making use of artificial lighting in disinfection processes. During the last 5 years the group has participated in more than 10 projects, among which the recent award of a Caixa Research project (SafeAir) should be highlighted, and has published more than 70 scientific articles. Research team: Juan Coronado (IP), 2 senior scientists (Ana Iglesias Juez and Fernando Fresno), 1 PD Talento-CM researcher and 2 predoctoral researchers.

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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.