The Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) is a leading public institution in the Spanish and international academic landscape. Within the Department of Chemical Engineering, Prof. José Francisco Palomar Herrero’s group pioneers the development and application of ionic liquids (ILs) for sustainable chemical processes. Their work spans molecular design, material science, environmental engineering, and process simulation, with a strong emphasis on multiscale strategies to conceptualise and optimise industrial applications.
One of our new member’s key research areas is Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU), pursued through several innovative lines:
🔵CO₂ Capture Systems: Development of IL-based systems for selective gas absorption, including direct air capture and pre-/post-combustion processes.
🔵CO₂ Conversion Catalysis: Design of catalytic platforms using ILs for the transformation of CO₂ into value-added products like propylene carbonate and limonene carbonate.
🔵Advanced Materials: Creation of IL-embedded materials to enhance recyclability and transport properties in CCU systems.
🔵Process Simulation: Integration of molecular modelling and techno-economic analysis to evaluate industrial scalability and sustainability of CCU technologies.
UAM also collaborates with international institutions, including the University of Texas, the Technical University of Denmark, EPFL Lausanne, and industrial leaders such as Técnicas Reunidas, CEPSA, and AspenTechnology.
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