Waste Valorization Technologies and Catalytic Processes
(RNM-152)
ABOUT
This research group was established in 1988. Initially, its research was based exclusively on the treatment of solids, mainly minerals, flotation and studies of solid-liquid-gas interphases. Later, the research activity of the group was broadened to include a new line of research to study the removal of heavy metals present in aqueous media by biosorption, using mainly agricultural waste as solid sorbents. This research line has led the group to become an international reference. Currently, a new line of research on the energetic use of waste is being investigated to study the exploitation of solid waste from different perspectives.
PEOPLE
RESEARCH AREAS
Bio-recovery of heavy metals: Study of heavy metals removal present in aqueous media by means of biosorption.
Treatment of industrial wastewaters: Research on the practical use of biosorption as an alternative method to the treatment of industrial effluents that contain metals by using agricultural waste as biosorbents
Flotation and alternative methods of concentration: Study of the flotation of solids for its separation-concentration, especially minerals, and use of ion flotation for the treatment of industrial effluents that contain metal ions.
Study of interphases in flotation systems: Use of flotation techniques to study the solid-liquid-gas interphase.
Obtention and separation of soluble salts: Obtaining, separation and concentration of soluble salts of interest for industry trough various techniques.
Recycling and recovery of plastic materials
Hydrothermal treatment of lignocellulosic materials
Energetic valorization of solid wastes
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CONTACT US
Severo Ochoa s/n, Campus de Fuentenueva , 18071, Granada, Granada, Spain
