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This unit consists of physicists, chemists, and chemical engineers specializing in the characterization and development of novel membrane and porous materials for various applications, with a strong emphasis on environmentally sustainable methods. The unit’s innovations are applied in areas such as water treatment, gas and liquid separation and capture, and resource and product recovery. These advancements contribute to technological progress and environmental responsibility in key sectors, including food, energy, and waste and by-product management.
Characterization of interfaces and surfaces.
Characterization of porous materials.
Development and characterization of membranes for efficient separation of complex liquids and gases.
Synthesis and development of advanced materials for industrial applications.
Environmental applications of membrane technology.
Mocholi-Arce, M., Sala-Garrido, R., Molinos-Senante, M., Maziotis, A. (2025) A comprehensive evaluation of eco-productivity of the municipal solid waste service in Chile. Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11783-025-1931-9
Marcos-Rodrigo, E., Lebrero, R., Muñoz, R., Sousa, D.Z., Cantera, S. (2025) Syngas biological transformation into hydroxyectoine. Bioresource Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131842
Herrero-Lobo, R., Torres Franco, A.F., Lebrero, R., Rodero, M.D.R., Muñoz, R. (2025) Evaluation of the influence of the gas residence time and biomass concentration on methane bioconversion to ectoines in a novel Taylor flow bioreactor. Journal of Environmental Management. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123592
Severi, C.A., Pascual, C., Perez, V., Muñoz, R., Lebrero, R. (2025) Pilot-Scale Biogas Desulfurization through Anoxic Biofiltration. Journal of Hazardous Materials. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.136830
de la Fuente Tagarro, C., Martín-González, D., De Lucas, A., Bordel, S., Santos-Beneit, F. (2024) Current Knowledge on CRISPR Strategies Against Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria. Antibiotics. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics13121141
