Advancing a New Generation of LDH Photocatalysts: Zero-Dimensional Design and High-Entropy Strategies. 

PHOT0HELDH Project PID2024-156242OB-I00

Project Overview

The PHOT0HELDH project investigates photocatalysis using layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as a sustainable strategy for environmental purification. By using solar energy, these materials can promote the degradation of pollutants in both air and water. The project focuses on the design of advanced LDH-based photocatalysts, which are expected to enhance light absorption, charge transport and catalytic performance.

Why LDHs?

Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are versatile inorganic materials whose composition and structure can be precisely tuned. This makes them promising platforms for environmental remediation.

Project Objective

The main objective of PHOT0HELDH is to investigate zero-dimensional (0D) and high-entropy (HE) layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as low-cost and sustainable photocatalysts for the removal of environmental pollutants under visible light.

Research Activities

The project focuses on three main research directions:

  • Development of 0D and high-entropy LDHs as advanced photocatalytic materials for the removal of emerging contaminants in water and NOx gases in air.
  • Investigation of photocatalytic mechanisms, including efficiency, selectivity and reaction pathways involved in pollutant degradation.
  • Preparation of supported 0D-LDH and HE-LDH photocatalysts to facilitate their practical implementation as efficient, low-cost and stable systems for environmental remediation.

Research Team

 Sánchez Granados, Luis (PI)ORCID ID: 0000-0002-0194-1908

Gámiz Ruiz, Beatriz (PI)ORCID ID: 0000–0002-7244–778X

Pavlovic Milicevic, Ivana (Professor)ORCID ID: 0000-0003-2165-2940

Barreca, Davide (External Researcher)

Díaz Torres, Cristian (Ph. D student)

Maccato, Chiara (External Researcher)

Mámol Prados, Mª Isabel (External)

Marín Toral, Laura (Ph. D Student)

Ruz Luna, Antonio Manuel (Ph. D Student)

Spokas, Kurt (External Researcher)

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