The purpose of our research is to understand and optimize carbons and catalysts for applications in energy, environmental and materials industries. In particular, we strive to develop less expensive products from abundant domestic resources such as biomass and coal. We also provide consulting and advising services in these areas to both public and private institutions.
CarboCat: a research laboratory since 2007
Our laboratory had a prominent role during the Catalysis and Adsorption Conference, with four oral presentations and four posters. Professor Ximena García was honored for her career and contributions in the field of catalysis and adsorption. In addition, the laboratory was part of the conference organization, led by Professor Luis Arteaga.
Dr. Daviel Gómez, current ITQ postdoctoral researcher and alumni of CarboCat laboratory, was awarded the prize for best doctoral thesis, granted by the Catalysis and Adsorption Division of the Chilean Chemical Society, for his outstanding work on the hydrogenation of CO2 to methanol on modified Cu catalysts. Congratulations, Daviel!
Scientific article entitled ''CO2 Methanation Routes on Ni, Co, and NiCo (111) and (100) Surfaces'' by Sebastian Godoy, Prashant Deshlahra*, Francisco Villagra-Soza, Alejandro Karelovic and Romel Jiménez* is the front cover of ChemPhysChem journal, read the article.
Edificio Gustavo Pizarro
Departamento de Ingeniería Química
Universidad de Concepción
Laboratory 413, 426 and 424
tel:41-2204739 | labanalisisquim@udec.cl