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Ana M. Mastral is a researcher affiliated with the Spanish National Research Council in Spain. Their scientific work spans several interconnected fields, primarily focusing on materials science and chemical engineering.

The main fields of study covered by their research include:

  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Engineering

Their work also addresses a range of subfields, notably:

  • Materials Chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Ana M. Mastral's research topics reflect diverse aspects of catalytic science and materials applications. These topics consist of:

  • Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions
  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
  • Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
  • Mesoporous Materials and Catalysis
  • Zeolite Catalysis and Synthesis
  • Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
  • Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication

Their recent publications demonstrate involvement in catalytic systems, biomass transformation, and materials chemistry with a focus on oxidation and dehydrogenation reactions. Representative papers include:

  • "Evolution of the optimal catalytic systems for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane: The role of adsorption in the catalytic performance" (2021, Journal of Catalysis)
  • "Zr supported on non-acidic sepiolite for the efficient one-pot transformation of furfural into γ-valerolactone" (2023, Biomass and Bioenergy)
  • "Enhanced NiO Dispersion on a High Surface Area Pillared Heterostructure Covered by Niobium Leads to Optimal Behaviour in the Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Ethane" (2020, Chemistry - A European Journal)
  • "Low temperature conversion of levulinic acid into γ-valerolactone using Zn to generate hydrogen from water and nickel catalysts supported on sepiolite" (2020, RSC Advances)
  • "Highly Active Co3O4-Based Catalysts for Total Oxidation of Light C1-C3 Alkanes Prepared by a Simple Soft Chemistry Method: Effect of the Heat-Treatment Temperature and Mixture of Alkanes" (2021, Materials)

The venues where their work has been frequently published include:

  • Journal of Catalysis
  • Biomass and Bioenergy
  • ChemCatChem
  • Chemistry - A European Journal
  • RSC Advances

Collaboration has been a significant part of Ana M. Mastral's research activity, with multiple co-authors contributing to their work. Noteworthy frequent collaborators are:

  • Benjamín Solsona
  • J.M. López Nieto
  • Adrián García
  • Tomás García
  • Patricia Concepción

Best Publications

  • Waste tyre pyrolysis – A review

    Juan Daniel Martínez;Juan Daniel Martínez;Neus Puy;Ramón Murillo;Tomás García

  • A Review on Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Emissions from Energy Generation

    Ana M. Mastral;María S. Callén

  • Co-pyrolysis of biomass with waste tyres: Upgrading of liquid bio-fuel

    Juan D. Martínez;Juan D. Martínez;Alberto Veses;Ana M. Mastral;Ramón Murillo

  • The application of thermal processes to valorise waste tyre

    R. Murillo;E. Aylón;M.V. Navarro;M.S. Callén

  • Comparison of receptor models for source apportionment of the PM10 in Zaragoza (Spain).

    M.S. Callén;M.T. de la Cruz;J.M. López;M.V. Navarro

  • Assessment of PAH emissions as a function of coal combustion variables

    Ana María Mastral;Marisol Callén;Ramón Murillo

  • Valorisation of waste tyre by pyrolysis in a moving bed reactor

    E. Aylón;A. Fernández-Colino;R. Murillo;M.V. Navarro

  • Levels of selected metals in ambient air PM10 in an urban site of Zaragoza (Spain).

    J M López;María Soledad Callén;Ramón Murillo;T García

  • Nature and sources of particle associated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in the atmospheric environment of an urban area.

    M.S. Callén;J.M. López;A. Iturmendi;A.M. Mastral

  • Role of the activated carbon surface chemistry in the adsorption of phenanthrene

    T Garcı́a;R Murillo;D Cazorla-Amorós;A.M Mastral

  • Waste Tire Pyrolysis : Comparison between Fixed Bed Reactor and Moving Bed Reactor

    E. Aylón;A. Fernández-Colino;M. V. Navarro;R. Murillo

  • Spatial and temporal PAH concentrations in Zaragoza, Spain.

    Ana M Mastral;José M López;Marı́a S Callén;Tomás Garcı́a

  • Valorisation of forestry waste by pyrolysis in an auger reactor

    Neus Puy;Ramón Murillo;María V. Navarro;José M. López

  • PAH in airborne particulate matter.: Carcinogenic character of PM10 samples and assessment of the energy generation impact

    M.S. Callén;M.T. de la Cruz;J.M. López;A.M. Mastral

  • Emissions from the combustion of gas-phase products at tyre pyrolysis

    E. Aylón;R. Murillo;A. Fernández-Colino;A. Aranda

  • Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Organic Matter Associated to Particulate Matter Emitted from Atmospheric Fluidized Bed Coal Combustion

    Ana M. Mastral;María S. Callén;Tomás García

  • Influence of the preparation method on the activity of ceria zirconia mixed oxides for naphthalene total oxidation

    David Richard Sellick;Asunción Aranda;Tomas García;José M. López

  • Toxic organic emissions from coal combustion

    A.M Mastral;M.S Callén;T Garcia

  • Some inferences on the mechanism of atmospheric gas/particle partitioning of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) at Zaragoza (Spain).

    M.S. Callén;M.T. de la Cruz;J.M. López;R. Murillo

  • Oxygen defects: The key parameter controlling the activity and selectivity of mesoporous copper-doped ceria for the total oxidation of naphthalene

    Asunció Aranda;Said Agouram;Jose M. López;Ana M. Mastral

  • Adsorption of phenanthrene on activated carbons: Breakthrough curve modeling

    R Murillo;T Garcı́a;E Aylón;M.S Callén

Frequent Co-Authors

Ramón Murillo
Ramón Murillo Spanish National Research Council
Tomás García
Tomás García Spanish National Research Council
Maria Izquierdo
Maria Izquierdo Spanish National Research Council
Benjamín Solsona
Benjamín Solsona University of Valencia
Stuart Hamilton Taylor
Stuart Hamilton Taylor Cardiff University
José Rivera-Utrilla
José Rivera-Utrilla University of Granada
Diego Cazorla-Amorós
Diego Cazorla-Amorós University of Alicante
Agustín Bueno-López
Agustín Bueno-López University of Alicante
Dolores Lozano-Castelló
Dolores Lozano-Castelló University of Alicante
Francisco J. Maldonado-Hódar
Francisco J. Maldonado-Hódar University of Granada

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