Department of Chemical Engineering

• M. Cortazar, L. Santamaria, G. Lopez, J. Alvarez, L. Zhang, R. Wang, X. Bi, M. Olazar  A comprehensive review of primary strategies for tar removal in biomass gasification Energy Conversion and Management,  2023;  276
• X. Sukunza, M. Bolaños, M. Tellabide, I. Estiati, R. Aguado, M. Olazar  A novel alternative method for pistachio nuts splitting using conical spouted beds Chemical Engineering Science,  2023
• F.J. Vela, R. Palos, D. Trueba, T. Cordero-Lanzac, J. Bilbao, J.M. Arandes, A. Gutiérrez  A six-lump kinetic model for HDPE/VGO blend hydrocracking Fuel,  2023;  333
• I. Sierra, J.L. Ayastuy, M.A. Gutiérrez-Ortiz, U. Iriarte-Velasco  A study on the impact of the reaction mechanism of the thermochemical activation of bone char (by pyrolysis and carbonization) Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis,  2023;  171
• I. Crespo, J. Hertzog, V. Carré, F. Aubriet, B. Valle  Alumina-embedded HZSM-5 with enhanced behavior for the catalytic cracking of biomass pyrolysis bio-oil: Insights into the role of mesoporous matrix in the deactivation by coke Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis,  2023
• A. Maaoui, A.B.H. Trabelsi, A. Ben Abdallah, R. Chagtmi, G. Lopez, M. Cortazar, M. Olazar  Assessment of pine wood biomass wastes valorization by pyrolysis with focus on fast pyrolysis biochar production Journal of the Energy Institute,  2023;  108
• A.J. Reynoso, J.L. Ayastuy, U. Iriarte-Velasco, M.A. Gutiérrez-Ortiz  Bio‑hydrogen and valuable chemicals from industrial waste glycerol via catalytic aqueous-phase transformation Fuel Processing Technology,  2023;  242,  107634 - 107634
• O. Parra, A. Portillo, J. Ereña, A.T. Aguayo, J. Bilbao, A. Ateka  Boosting the activity in the direct conversion of CO2/CO mixtures into gasoline using ZnO-ZrO2 catalyst in tandem with HZSM-5 zeolite Fuel Processing Technology,  2023;  245
• A. Barredo, A. Asueta, I. Amundarain, J. Leivar, R. Miguel-Fernández, S. Arnaiz, E. Epelde, R. López-Fonseca, J.I. Gutiérrez-Ortiz  Chemical recycling of monolayer PET tray waste by alkaline hydrolysis Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering,  2023;  11
• L.F. Morales, K. Herrera, J.E. López, R. Aguado, J.F. Saldarriaga  Circular economy strategy for the valorization of fly ash as a substitute for cement in monoliths (resistance and reactivity evaluation) Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy,  2023;  14319
• A. Gil-Barbarin, J.I. Gutiérrez-Ortiz, R. López-Fonseca, B. de Rivas  Co3O4 hollow nanotubes for the catalytic oxidation of C2-chlorinated VOCs Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering,  2023;  11
• L. Landa, A. Remiro, J. Valecillos, B. Valle, J. Bilbao, A.G. Gayubo  Comparison of the NiAl2O4 derived catalyst deactivation in the steam reforming and sorption enhanced steam reforming of raw bio-oil in packed and fluidized-bed reactors Chemical Engineering Journal,  2023;  458
• M. Arabiourrutia, G. Bensidhom, M. Bolaños, A.B.H. Trabelsi, M. Olazar  Comparison of volatile stream compositions obtained by thermal and catalytic pyrolysis of date palm seeds Journal of the Energy Institute,  2023;  100
• M.J. San José, S. Alvarez, R. López  Conical spouted bed combustor to obtain clean energy from avocado waste Fuel Processing Technology,  2023;  239
• X. Sukunza, M. Bolaños, M. Tellabide, I. Estiati, R. Aguado, M. Olazar  Effect of locating the atomizer at the inlet in fountain confined conical spouted beds for drying kaolin suspensions Drying Technology,  42,  450 - 461
• A. Portillo, O. Parra, J. Ereña, A.T. Aguayo, J. Bilbao, A. Ateka  Effect of water and methanol concentration in the feed on the deactivation of In2O3-ZrO2/SAPO-34 catalyst in the conversion of CO2/CO to olefins by hydrogenation Fuel,  2023;  346
• E. Fernandez, L. Santamaria, I. Garcia, M. Amutio, M. Artetxe, G. Lopez, J. Bilbao, M. Olazar  Elucidating coke formation and evolution in the catalytic steam reforming of biomass pyrolysis volatiles at different fixed bed locations Chinese Journal of Catalysis,  2023
• D. Trueba, N. Zambrano, I. Hita, R. Palos, M.J. Azkoiti, P. Castaño, A. Gutiérrez  Hydrocracking mechanisms of oxygenated plastics and vacuum gasoil blends Fuel Processing Technology,  2023;  248
• J. Izquierdo, X. Sukunza, P. Espinazo, J. Vicente, R. Aguado, M. Olazar  In depth characterisation of hydrocyclones: ascertaining the effect of geometry and operating conditions on their performance Advanced Powder Technology,  2023;  34
• I. Crespo, D. Trueba, J. Bilbao, J.M. Arandes, A. Gutiérrez, R. Palos  Intensifying gasoline production in the hydrocracking of pre-hydrotreated light cycle oil by means of Pt and Pd supported on spent FCC catalyst Fuel,  2023;  334