Research Areas

The LEMMA group’s activities focus on the development of innovative industrial chemical processes and the optimization of existing technologies, with an emphasis on sustainability and the mitigation of environmental impacts associated with industrial activities. The research lines prioritize the rational and efficient use of raw materials, the minimization of energy consumption, and compliance with current environmental standards and guidelines, contributing to the transition to a low-carbon economy and the strengthening of more responsible and resilient industrial practices.

• Development of processes for the use of associated gas from pre-salt and biogas
• Development of processes for converting natural gas into hydrogen
• Development of ethanol conversion processes for hydrogen production
• Development of technologies for renewable energy generation using bioethanol and biogas
• Development of processes for green hydrogen production
• Development of materials for application in composites and catalysts
• Technologies for CO₂ capture
• Technologies for CO₂ valorization
• Artificial intelligence in oil and gas processing
• Photocatalytic degradation of oils
• Development of processes for controlling the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
• Technical and economic evaluation of CO₂ conversion and hydrogen production processes