The Electro-Green-Chem group (2017SGR0690) was created in 2017 at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), with the aim of address two of the Societal Challenges identified by the “Horizon 2020: the 7 societal challenges”: 1. Sustainable energy (Secure, clean and efficient energy), and 2. Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials.
In particular, the Electro-Green-Chem group aims to deal with six of the priority areas associated to these challenges.
On one hand,he development of technologies for carbon reduction, capture and storage (CSC) and utilization (CUC), water and wastewater management, resource and energy efficiency . On the other hand, the design of new materials for energy‐efficient windows, the sustainable production of renewable electricity, and sustainable technologies for energy storage.
The Electro-Green-Chemistry Group is committed to training highly qualified scientists in chemistry with a focus on electrochemistry, photochemistry, green chemistry, and materials science. Since 2017, the group has successfully mentored numerous postdoctoral researchers, as well as Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. students, many of whom now hold prominent positions in academia and industry.
Green-solvents and molecular materials electrochemically triggered for CO2 capture and valorization
Our expertise in molecular materials and electrochemical systems extends to the development of green solvents and redox-active compounds designed for CO₂ capture and valorization. By leveraging electrochemical triggers, these systems enable selective and reversible CO₂ binding, offering a low-energy, circular approach to carbon management.
Chromic smart Coatings based on (Photo)Electrochromic Systems
We develop smart coatings that respond to light and electricity—changing color and properties in real time. Our research focuses on advanced materials for smart windows, electrochromic devices, and biosensors, all designed to interact intelligently with their environment
Li-ion all-solid-state batteries fabrication via additive manufacturing
Batteries form an integral part of the low carbon economy and are the cornerstone of the European energy transition towards a zero-emission system. They provide traction and power for electric vehicles, energy storage for renewable sources of intermittent nature and support electricity grids and services around the globe. The costs, performance and safety of batteries play a pivotal role in this aspect.
Bioelectrochemical systems for achieving circular bioeconomy
Bioelectrochemical systems (BESs), such as microbial fuel cells (MFCs), microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) and microbial solar cells (MSCs), have become in the last three decades, one of the promising integrated solutions to meet various aspects of the compatibility between human and the environment simultaneously through the generation of the energy and valuable compounds and the degradation of the organic and inorganic substrates.
Solar assisted hydrogen and fertilizers production through photocatalysis
The group is actively involved in solar-assisted hydrogen and fertilizer production through photocatalysis. By using semiconductor materials that harness sunlight to drive chemical reactions, they contribute to one of the most promising strategies for converting solar energy into storable fuels.