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Overview

Covadonga Pevida is affiliated with the Spanish National Research Council in Spain. Their research primarily focuses on engineering, with significant contributions to mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering. Additional specializations include catalysis, materials chemistry, and industrial and manufacturing engineering.

The scientist's main research topics encompass:

  • Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies
  • Chemical Looping and Thermochemical Processes
  • Phase Equilibria and Thermodynamics
  • Membrane Separation and Gas Transport
  • Catalysts for Methane Reforming
  • Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science

Recent publications authored by Pevida feature various aspects of chemical engineering and renewable energy applications. Notable papers include:

  • CO2 capture activity of a novel CaO adsorbent stabilized with (ZrO2+Al2O3+CeO2)-based additive under mild and realistic calcium looping conditions, 2021, Journal of CO2 Utilization
  • Modeling a biogas upgrading PSA unit with a sustainable activated carbon derived from pine sawdust. Sensitivity analysis on the adsorption of CO2 and CH4 mixtures, 2021, Chemical Engineering Journal
  • On the effect of biogas composition on the H2 production by sorption enhanced steam reforming (SESR), 2020, Renewable Energy
  • Co-pelletization of pine sawdust and refused derived fuel (RDF) to high-quality waste-derived pellets, 2021, Journal of Cleaner Production
  • Thermodynamic Analysis of Biomass Gasification Using Aspen Plus: Comparison of Stoichiometric and Non-Stoichiometric Models, 2021, Energies

Pevida frequently publishes in several scientific journals, predominantly:

  • Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Renewable Energy
  • Energies

Collaborations are a significant aspect of their research, with repeated coauthorship alongside colleagues such as:

  • F. Rubiera
  • M.V. Gil
  • Maryam Tahmasebpoor
  • R. García
  • Nausika Querejeta

Best Publications

  • Influence of torrefaction on the grindability and reactivity of woody biomass

    B. Arias;C. Pevida;J. Fermoso;M.G. Plaza

  • Thermal behaviour and kinetics of coal/biomass blends during co-combustion

    M.V. Gil;D. Casal;C. Pevida;J.J. Pis

  • CO2 capture by adsorption with nitrogen enriched carbons

    M.G. Plaza;C. Pevida;A. Arenillas;F. Rubiera

  • Surface modification of activated carbons for CO2 capture

    C. Pevida;M.G. Plaza;B. Arias;J. Fermoso

  • Hypercrosslinked organic polymer networks as potential adsorbents for pre-combustion CO2 capture

    Claudia F. Martín;Ev Stöckel;Rob Clowes;Dave J. Adams

  • Post-combustion CO2 capture with a commercial activated carbon: Comparison of different regeneration strategies

    M. G. Plaza;Susana Garcia;F. Rubiera;J. J. Pis

  • Silica-templated melamine–formaldehyde resin derived adsorbents for CO2 capture

    C. Pevida;T.C. Drage;C.E. Snape

  • Valorisation of spent coffee grounds as CO2 adsorbents for postcombustion capture applications

    M.G. Plaza;A.S. González;C. Pevida;J.J. Pis

  • Preparation of carbon dioxide adsorbents from the chemical activation of urea–formaldehyde and melamine–formaldehyde resins

    T.C. Drage;A. Arenillas;K.M. Smith;C. Pevida

  • Sustainable biomass-based carbon adsorbents for post-combustion CO2 capture

    A.S. González;M.G. Plaza;F. Rubiera;C. Pevida

  • Life cycle assessment of processes for hydrogen production. Environmental feasibility and reduction of greenhouse gases emissions

    J. Dufour;D.P. Serrano;D.P. Serrano;J.L. Gálvez;J. Moreno

  • Mechanical durability and combustion characteristics of pellets from biomass blends

    M.V. Gil;P. Oulego;M.D. Casal;C. Pevida

  • Development of low-cost biomass-based adsorbents for postcombustion CO2 capture

    M.G. Plaza;C. Pevida;B. Arias;J. Fermoso

  • Developing almond shell-derived activated carbons as CO2 adsorbents

    M.G. Plaza;C. Pevida;C.F. Martín;J. Fermoso

  • Production of microporous biochars by single-step oxidation: Effect of activation conditions on CO2 capture

    M.G. Plaza;A.S. González;J.J. Pis;F. Rubiera

  • Effect of biomass blending on coal ignition and burnout during oxy-fuel combustion

    B. Arias;C. Pevida;F. Rubiera;J.J. Pis

  • Kinetics of CO2 adsorption on cherry stone-based carbons in CO2/CH4 separations

    N. Álvarez-Gutiérrez;M.V. Gil;F. Rubiera;C. Pevida

  • Single particle ignition and combustion of anthracite, semi-anthracite and bituminous coals in air and simulated oxy-fuel conditions

    Juan Riaza;Reza Khatami;Yiannis A. Levendis;Lucía Álvarez

  • High-pressure co-gasification of coal with biomass and petroleum coke

    J. Fermoso;B. Arias;M.G. Plaza;C. Pevida

  • A comparison of different methods for predicting coal devolatilisation kinetics

    A. Arenillas;F. Rubiera;C. Pevida;J.J. Pis

  • Oxy-fuel combustion of coal and biomass blends

    Juan Riaza;M. V. Gil;L. Álvarez;C. Pevida

  • Breakthrough adsorption study of a commercial activated carbon for pre-combustion CO2 capture

    Susana Garcia;M. V. Gil;C. F. Martin;J. J. Pis

  • Combustion of single biomass particles in air and in oxy-fuel conditions

    Juan Riaza;Reza Khatami;Yiannis A. Levendis;Lucía Álvarez

Frequent Co-Authors

Fernando Rubiera
Fernando Rubiera Spanish National Research Council
J.J. Pis
J.J. Pis Spanish National Research Council
Ana Arenillas
Ana Arenillas Spanish National Research Council
Colin E. Snape
Colin E. Snape University of Nottingham
De Chen
De Chen Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Conchi O. Ania
Conchi O. Ania University of Orléans
Teresa A. Centeno
Teresa A. Centeno Spanish National Research Council
Mohamed Pourkashanian
Mohamed Pourkashanian University of Sheffield
Yiannis A. Levendis
Yiannis A. Levendis Northeastern University
Antonio Morán
Antonio Morán University of Leon

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