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Francesco Frusteri

Francesco Frusteri

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Chemistry

D-Index
64
Citations
13044
World Ranking
8128
National Ranking
205

Overview

Francesco Frusteri is affiliated with the University of Messina in Italy, focusing primarily on chemical engineering and materials science. Their research spans several subfields, including catalysis, materials chemistry, process chemistry and technology, mechanical engineering, and biomedical engineering.

The scientist has a significant publication record in topics relating to catalysts for methane reforming, catalytic processes in materials science, and carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis. Other areas of research include catalysis and oxidation reactions, catalysis and hydrodesulfurization studies, catalysis for biomass conversion, as well as ammonia synthesis and nitrogen reduction.

Frequent publication venues include:

  • International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
  • Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
  • Energy Science & Engineering
  • Catalysts
  • Journal of Energy Chemistry

Notable recent papers authored or co-authored by Francesco Frusteri include:

  • Dimethyl ether as circular hydrogen carrier: Catalytic aspects of hydrogenation/dehydrogenation steps (2020, Journal of Energy Chemistry)
  • Optimizing acido-basic profile of support in Ni supported La2O3+Al2O3 catalyst for dry reforming of methane (2021, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy)
  • Inside the reaction mechanism of direct CO2 conversion to DME over zeolite-based hybrid catalysts (2021, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental)
  • Promotional effect of addition of ceria over yttria-zirconia supported Ni based catalyst system for hydrogen production through dry reforming of methane (2022, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy)
  • Desilicated ZSM-5 zeolite: Catalytic performances assessment in methanol to DME dehydration (2020, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials)

The scientist collaborates frequently with several researchers, including:

  • Giuseppe Bonura
  • Serena Todaro
  • Catia Cannilla
  • Anis H. Fakeeha
  • Ahmed S. Al-Fatesh

Francesco Frusteri's work contributes to advancements in understanding and development of catalysts particularly relevant to methane reforming and CO2 conversion. Their involvement in multi-disciplinary subfields reflects a broad approach to materials and catalytic process research within chemical engineering.

Best Publications

  • Synthesis, characterization and activity pattern of Cu–ZnO/ZrO2 catalysts in the hydrogenation of carbon dioxide to methanol

    Francesco Arena;Katia Barbera;Giuseppe Italiano;Giuseppe Bonura

  • Solid-state interactions, adsorption sites and functionality of Cu-ZnO/ZrO2 catalysts in the CO2 hydrogenation to CH3OH

    Francesco Arena;Giuseppe Italiano;Katia Barbera;Silvia Bordiga

  • H2 production for MC fuel cell by steam reforming of ethanol over MgO supported Pd, Rh, Ni and Co catalysts

    F. Frusteri;S. Freni;L. Spadaro;V. Chiodo

  • Performance of Rh/Al2O3 catalyst in the steam reforming of ethanol: H2 production for MCFC

    S Cavallaro;V Chiodo;S Freni;N Mondello

  • Steam reforming of bio-ethanol on alkali-doped Ni/MgO catalysts: hydrogen production for MC fuel cell

    F Frusteri;S Freni;V Chiodo;L Spadaro

  • Thermal conductivity measurement of a PCM based storage system containing carbon fibers

    F. Frusteri;V. Leonardi;S. Vasta;G. Restuccia

  • The changing nature of the active site of Cu-Zn-Zr catalysts for the CO2 hydrogenation reaction to methanol

    G. Bonura;M. Cordaro;C. Cannilla;F. Arena

  • Production of hydrogen for MC fuel cell by steam reforming of ethanol over MgO supported Ni and Co catalysts

    S. Freni;S. Cavallaro;N. Mondello;L. Spadaro

  • Catalytic etherification of glycerol by tert-butyl alcohol to produce oxygenated additives for diesel fuel

    F. Frusteri;F. Arena;G. Bonura;C. Cannilla

  • Effects of oxide carriers on surface functionality and process performance of the Cu–ZnO system in the synthesis of methanol via CO2 hydrogenation

    Francesco Arena;Giovanni Mezzatesta;Giovanni Zafarana;Giuseppe Trunfio

  • Temperature-programmed reduction study of NiO–MgO interactions in magnesia-supported Ni catalysts and NiO–MgO physical mixture

    A. Parmaliana;F. Arena;F. Frusteri;N. Giordano

  • Steam and auto-thermal reforming of bio-ethanol over MgO and CeO2 Ni supported catalysts

    F. Frusteri;S. Freni;V. Chiodo;S. Donato

  • CO2 Recycling to Dimethyl Ether: State-of-the-Art and Perspectives

    Enrico Catizzone;Giuseppe Bonura;Massimo Migliori;Francesco Frusteri

  • Steam reforming of ethanol on Ni/MgO catalysts: H2 production for MCFC

    S. Freni;S. Cavallaro;N. Mondello;L. Spadaro

  • Catalytic features of Rh and Ni supported catalysts in the steam reforming of glycerol to produce hydrogen

    V. Chiodo;S. Freni;A. Galvagno;N. Mondello

  • Characterization of Carbon Nanotubes by TEM and Infrared Spectroscopy

    C. Branca;F. Frusteri;V. Magazu;A. Mangione

  • Solvent free depolymerization of Kraft lignin to alkyl-phenolics using supported NiMo and CoMo catalysts

    Chowdari Ramesh Kumar;Narani Anand;Arjan Kloekhorst;Catia Cannilla

  • Basic evidences for methanol-synthesis catalyst design

    F. Arena;G. Italiano;K. Barbera;G. Bonura

  • Hybrid Cu–ZnO–ZrO2/H-ZSM5 system for the direct synthesis of DME by CO2 hydrogenation

    G. Bonura;M. Cordaro;L. Spadaro;C. Cannilla

  • Multifunctionality of Cu–ZnO–ZrO2/H-ZSM5 catalysts for the one-step CO2-to-DME hydrogenation reaction

    F. Frusteri;M. Cordaro;C. Cannilla;G. Bonura

Frequent Co-Authors

Giuseppe Bonura
Giuseppe Bonura National Research Council (CNR)
Francesco Arena
Francesco Arena University of Messina
Carlo Beatrice
Carlo Beatrice National Research Council (CNR)
Gabriele Centi
Gabriele Centi University of Messina
Salvatore Coluccia
Salvatore Coluccia University of Turin
Hero J. Heeres
Hero J. Heeres University of Groningen
Gianmario Martra
Gianmario Martra University of Turin
Siglinda Perathoner
Siglinda Perathoner University of Messina
Michael S. Scurrell
Michael S. Scurrell University of South Africa

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