Publications

2025 (2 Publications are in progress but contains articles that are final and fully citable of project and related to project). Journal Impact Factor of 2023

1. Portillo, E., Flores, S., Carrizosa, R., Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Carbajo, J., Águeda, V.I., García, J.  Sustainable adsorbents from sewage sludge: efficient removal of cytostatic compounds in single and complex aqueous matrices. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 13 (3), 116927 (2025). IF: 7.4. Q1 (18/170). ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2025.116927. 

2. Huber-Benito, D., Martin-Martinez, M., Larriba, M., Carbajo, J. Agueda, V.I., García, J.  3D Printing optimisation of a novel structured catalyst for oxidation of cytostatic compounds from hospital wastewater by CWAO. Chemical Engineering Journal. 516 (2025), 163977. IF: 13.4. Q1 (3/81). ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1385894725048120.

2024 (6 Publications are in progress but contains articles that are final and fully citable of project and related to project). Journal Impact Factor of 2023

3. Adriano Santos Silva, Fernanda Fontana Roman, Rui Sérgio Ribeiro, Juan Garcia, Helder Teixeira Gomes. Beyond batch experiments: unveiling the potential of bimetallic carbon xerogels for catalytic wet peroxide oxidation of hospital wastewater in continuous mode. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31 (2024) 65208–65219. IF: 5.8. Q1 (67/275). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-35546-2 

4. Huber-Benito, D., Martin-Martinez, M., Larriba, M.  Agueda, V.I., García, J. Enhanced prednisone removal by catalytic wet air oxidation using sewage sludge derived catalyst. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 190 (2024) 475-485. IF: 6.9. Q1 (22/170). ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2024.07.099.

5. Silvia Álvarez-Torrellas, Juan Manuel Garrido-Zoido, Eduardo Alberto López-Maldonado, Ana Belén Hernández-Abreu, Vicente Ismael Águeda, José Antonio Delgado, María Victoria Gil, Juan García. Highlighting the adsorption mechanism of a fluoroquinolone antibiotic from wastewater on carbon xerogel by experiments, characterization, modelling and DFT simulation.  Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31 (2024) 61795–61818. IF: 5.8. Q1 (67/275). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-35391-3 

6. Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Garcia, J. Environmental Catalysis for Water Remediation—Preface to the Special Issue. Book: Environmental Catalysis for Water Remediation, eds. by Silvia Álvarez Torrellas &  Juan García Rodríguez. Catalysts, 14 (3), 178 (2024). IF: 3.8. Q2 (74/178). CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal14030178. 

7. Gutiérrez-Sánchez, P., Hrichi, A., Garrido-Zoido, J.M., Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Larriba, M., Gil, M.V., Heidi, B., García, J. Natural clays from Gabes (Tunisia) as adsorbents for the efficient removal of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin from wastewaters: Experimental and theoretical studies using DFT method. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 134 (2024) 137-151. IF: 5.9. Q1 (24/170). ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2023.12.044.

8. Ounis, M., Sanz- Santos, E., Fakhfakh, F., Younes, M.K., Hadrich, B.,Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Larriba, M., García, J. Optimisation of adsorption removal of Bisphenol A using sludge-based activated carbons: Application of response surface methodology with a Box–Behnken design. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering,49 (2024) 497-514. IF: 2.6. Q2 (40/134). MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-023-08203-y.

2023 (5 Publications of project and related to project). Journal Impact Factor of 2022.

9. Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Segura, Y., de Mora, A., Gutiérrez-Sánchez, P.,  Sanz-Santos, E., Corrochano, N., Larriba, M., Pariente, M.I., Martínez, F., García, J. Evaluation of the adsorptive and catalytic properties of sludge-based carbon materials for the efficient removal of antibiotics listed in the European Decision 2020/1161/EU. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 11 (5) (2023) 110743. IF: 7.7. Q1 (16/140).. ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2023.110743.

10. Cañas, J., Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Hermana, B., García, J. Phosphorus recovery from sewage sludge as struvite. Water, 15(13) (2023) 2382. IF: 3.4. Q2 (38/103). WATER RESOURCES..https://doi.org/10.3390/w15132382.

11. Gutiérrez-Sánchez, P., Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Larriba, M., Gil, M.V., Garrido-Zoido, J.M., Garcia, J. Influence of transition metal-based activating agent on the properties and catalytic activity of sewage sludge-derived catalysts. Insights on mechanism, DFT calculation and degradation pathways. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 381 (2023) 121840. IF: 6.0. Q1 (4/35). PHYSICS, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR & CHEMICAL. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121840.

12. Gutiérrez-Sánchez, P., Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Larriba, M., Gil, M.V., Garrido-Zoido, J.M., Garcia, J. Efficient removal of antibiotic ciprofloxacin by catalytic wet air oxidation using sewage sludge-based catalysts. Degradation mechanism by DFT studies. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 11(2) (2023) 109344. IF: 7.7. Q1 (16/140).  ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2023.109344.

13. García-López, I., Águeda, V.I., Garrido-Escudero, A. Hydrodynamic behaviour of a novel 3D-printed nature-inspired microreactor with a high length-to-surface ratio. Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, 13 (2023) 100438. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceja.2022.100438..

2022 (7 Publications of project and related to project). Journal Impact Factor of 2022.

14. Rangel‑Sequeda, J.F., Loredo‑Cancino, M., Águeda Maté, V.I., De Haro‑Del Rio, D.A., Dávila-Guzmán, N.A. 3D printing of powdered activated carbon monoliths: Effect of structuring on physicochemical and mechanical properties and its influence on the adsorption performance. Materials Today Communications, 33 (2022) 104758. IF: 3.8. Q2 (152/342). MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2022.104758.

15. Cañas, J., Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Hermana, B., Águeda, V.I, Garcia, J. Book Chapter: Revision of the most harmful organic compounds present in sewage and sludge. Book: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry (HEC)-Emerging Pollutants in Sewage Sludge and Soils, eds. by Dr. Avelino Núñez-Delgado & Dr. Manuel Arias-Estévez. Springer, 114, 1-20 (2022). SPI: 4, ICEE: 950. https://doi.org/10.1007/698_2022_855.

16. Gutiérrez-Sánchez, P., Navarro, P., Álvarez-Torrellas, S., García, J., Larriba, M. Extraction of neonicotinoid pesticides from aquatic environmental matrices with sustainable terpenoids and eutectic solvents. Separation and Purification Technology, 302 (2022) 122148.  IF: 8.6. Q1 (12/140).  ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122148.

17. Sanz-Santos, E., Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Larriba, M., Calleja-Cascajero, D., García, J. Enhanced removal of neonicotinoid pesticides present in the Decision 2018/840/EU by new sewage sludge-based carbon materials. Journal of Environmental Management, 313 (2022) 115020. IF: 8.7. Q1 (31/274).  ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115020.

18. Sanz, E., Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Larriba, M., Ceballos, L., Garcia, J. Book Chapter: Activated carbons derived from biomass for the removal of several pesticides from water. Chapter 22. Book: Advanced Materials for Sustainable Environmental Remediation. Terrestrial and Aquatic Environments. eds. by Dimitrrios A. Giannakoudakis, Ioannis Anastopoulos, Lucas Melli. Elsevier, 565-579 (2022). ISBN: 978-0-323-90485-8. SCI: 5, ICEE: 497. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90485-8.00020-5.

19. Sanz, E., Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Larriba, M., Ovejero, G., Águeda, V.I., Garcia, J. Book Chapter: Adsorción de microcontaminantes de aguas residuales mediante carbones activados obtenidos a partir de lodos de depuradoras. Chapter 24. Book: Tecnologías Avanzadas de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales. eds. by Fernando Martínez. Servicio de pulbicaciones URJC, 440-459 (2022). ISBN: 978-84-09-38258-3. SCI: 265. https://burjcdigital.urjc.es/handle/10115/18788.

20. De León, C.R., García, J., Águeda, V.I., Cañas, J., Hermana, B. Book Chapter: Influencia del peso molecular en la oxidación húmeda de contaminantes orgánicos presentes en los lodos de las depuradoras. Chapter 18. Book: Tecnologías Avanzadas de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales. eds. by Fernando Martínez. Servicio de pulbicaciones URJC, 322-336 (2022). ISBN: 978-84-09-38258-3. SCI: 265. https://burjcdigital.urjc.es/handle/10115/18788.

2021 (10 Publications related to project). Journal Impact Factor of 2021.

21. Huaccallo-Aguilar, Y., Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Gil, M.V., Larriba, M., García, J. Insights of emerging contaminants removal in real water matrices by CWPO using a magnetic catalyst. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 9 (2021) 106321. IF: 7.968. Q1 (32/160).  ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2021.106321.

22. Huaccallo-Aguilar, Y., Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Martínez, J., Delgado-Adámez, J., Gil, M.V., Ovejero, G., García, J. Magnetite-based catalyst in the catalytic wet peroxide oxidation for different aqueous matrices spiked with naproxen-diclofenac mixture. Catalysts. 11 (2021) 514. IF: 4.501. Q2 (71/165).  CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal11040514.

23. Sanz-Santos, E., Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Ceballos, L., Larriba, M., Águeda, V.I., García, J. Application of sludge-based activated carbons for the effective adsorption of neonicotinoid pesticides. Applied Sciences. 11 (2021) 3087. IF: 2.838. Q2 (39/92). ENGINEERING MULTIDISCIPLINARY. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11073087.

24. Hernández-Abreu, A.B., Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Rocha, R.P., Pereira, M.F.R., Águeda, V.I., Delgado, J.A., Larriba, M., García, J., Figueiredo, J.L. Effective adsorption of the endocrine disruptor compound bisphenol A from water on surface-modified carbon materials. Applied Surface Science. 552 (2021) 149513. IF: 7.392. Q1 (01/20). MATERIALS SCIENCE, COATING & FILMS. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2021.149513.

25. Domínguez, J.R., Nuñez-Delgado, A., García, J. Treatment technologies for emerging contaminants in water. Journal of Environmental Management. 286 (2021) 112256. IF: 8.910. Q1 (34/279).  ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112256.

26. Domínguez, J.R., García, J., Álvarez-Torrellas, S. Water and waste remediation processes: an update. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 28 (2021) 18725–18726. IF: 5.190. Q2 (87/279). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-12510-y.

27. Huaccallo-Aguilar, Y., Alvarez-Torrellas, S., Larriba, M., Águeda, V.I., Delgado, J.A., Ovejero, G., Peres, J.A., García, J. Naproxen removal by CWPO with Fe3O4/multi-walled carbon nanotubes in a fixed-bed reactor. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 9 (2021) 105110. IF: 7.968. Q1 (32/160).  ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2021.105110.

28. Huaccallo-Aguilar, Y., Diaz de Tuesta, J.L., Alvarez-Torrellas, S., Gomes, H.T., Larriba, M., Ovejero, G., García, J. New insights on the removal of diclofenac and ibuprofen by CWPO using a magnetite-based catalyst in an up-flow fixed -bed reactor. Journal of Environmental Management. 281 (2021) 111913. IF: 8.910. Q1 (34/279).  ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111913.

29. Serra-Pérez, E., Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Águeda, V.I., Larriba, M., Ovejero, G., García, J. Effective removal of naproxen from aqueous solutions by CWAO process using noble metals supported on carbon nanospheres catalysts. Separation and Purification Technology. 257 (2021) 118084. IF: 9.136. Q1 (14/143).  ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2020.118084.

30. Munoz, M., Nieto-Sandoval, J., Álvarez-Torrellas, S., Sanz-Santos, E., Calderón, B., M de Pedro, Z., Larriba, M., Fullana, A., García, J., Casas, J.A. Carbon-encapsulated iron nanoparticles as reusable adsorbents for micropollutants removal from water. Separation and Purification Technology. 257 (2021) 117974. IF: 9.136. Q1 (14/143).  ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117974.