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José Luis García Fierro

José Luis García Fierro

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Chemistry
Spain
2022

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
133
Citations
79580
World Ranking
275
National Ranking
4

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Spain Leader Award

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Catalysis
  • Organic chemistry
  • Oxygen

José Luis García Fierro spends much of his time researching Inorganic chemistry, Catalysis, Heterogeneous catalysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Chemical engineering. José Luis García Fierro interconnects Oxide, Nickel, Palladium and Bimetallic strip, Metal in the investigation of issues within Inorganic chemistry. As part of his studies on Catalysis, José Luis García Fierro often connects relevant subjects like Methanol.

His research in Heterogeneous catalysis intersects with topics in Fischer–Tropsch process, Rhodium, Dehydrogenation, Cobalt and Reactivity. His study in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both X-ray crystallography, Stoichiometry, Raman spectroscopy and Calcination. The study incorporates disciplines such as Carbon, Organic chemistry, Mesoporous material and Mineralogy in addition to Chemical engineering.

His most cited work include:

  • Chemical structures and performance of perovskite oxides. (1723 citations)
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Synthesis: An Outlook beyond the Anthraquinone Process (970 citations)
  • Hydrogen production reactions from carbon feedstocks: fossil fuels and biomass. (841 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

His scientific interests lie mostly in Catalysis, Inorganic chemistry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Heterogeneous catalysis and Chemical engineering. José Luis García Fierro works mostly in the field of Catalysis, limiting it down to topics relating to Methanol and, in certain cases, Copper. In Inorganic chemistry, José Luis García Fierro works on issues like Nickel, which are connected to Non-blocking I/O.

His work carried out in the field of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy brings together such families of science as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and Nuclear chemistry. José Luis García Fierro interconnects Palladium, Platinum, Catalyst support, Hydrodesulfurization and Dibenzothiophene in the investigation of issues within Heterogeneous catalysis. His research on Hydrogen focuses in particular on Hydrogen production.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Catalysis (72.64%)
  • Inorganic chemistry (63.78%)
  • X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (21.35%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2013-2021)?

  • Catalysis (72.64%)
  • Inorganic chemistry (63.78%)
  • Chemical engineering (13.63%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His primary areas of study are Catalysis, Inorganic chemistry, Chemical engineering, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Adsorption. José Luis García Fierro works mostly in the field of Catalysis, limiting it down to concerns involving Nuclear chemistry and, occasionally, Methanol. His Inorganic chemistry study incorporates themes from Combustion, Oxide, Nickel, Ruthenium and Metal.

José Luis García Fierro combines subjects such as Carbon, Metallurgy, Nanotechnology and Specific surface area with his study of Chemical engineering. His X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Photochemistry, Molybdenum, Raman spectroscopy and High-resolution transmission electron microscopy. The various areas that he examines in his Adsorption study include Dispersion, Mesoporous material, Enantioselective synthesis and Solvent.

Between 2013 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Enhancement of phenol hydrodeoxygenation over Pd catalysts supported on mixed HY zeolite and Al2O3. An approach to O-removal from bio-oils (83 citations)
  • Zero valent iron (ZVI) mediated Fenton degradation of industrial wastewater: Treatment performance and characterization of final composites (76 citations)
  • Improved stability of Ni/Al2O3 catalysts by effect of promoters (La2O3, CeO2) for ethanol steam-reforming reaction (74 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Catalysis
  • Organic chemistry
  • Oxygen

José Luis García Fierro mainly investigates Catalysis, Inorganic chemistry, Chemical engineering, Selectivity and Nickel. The Catalysis study combines topics in areas such as Carbon and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. His studies in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy integrate themes in fields like Combustion and High-resolution transmission electron microscopy.

His studies deal with areas such as Oxide, Ruthenium, Nanoparticle, Adsorption and Oxygen evolution as well as Inorganic chemistry. His Chemical engineering research includes elements of Graphite, Nanotechnology, Industrial wastewater treatment and Methane. His Selectivity research integrates issues from Toluene, Methylcyclohexane and Dehydrogenation.

Best Publications

  • Chemical structures and performance of perovskite oxides.

    M. A. Peña and;J. L. G. Fierro

  • Hydrogen Peroxide Synthesis: An Outlook beyond the Anthraquinone Process

    Jose M. Campos-Martin;Gema Blanco-Brieva;Jose L. G. Fierro

  • Hydrogen production reactions from carbon feedstocks: fossil fuels and biomass.

    R M Navarro;M A Peña;J L G Fierro

  • Biodiesel from sunflower oil by using activated calcium oxide

    M. López Granados;M.D. Zafra Poves;D. Martín Alonso;R. Mariscal

  • Structure and Reactivity of Perovskite-Type Oxides

    Luis G. Tejuca;José Luis G. Fierro;Juan M.D. Tascón

  • New catalytic routes for syngas and hydrogen production

    J.P. Gómez;J.L.G. Fierro

  • Surface properties and catalytic performance in methane combustion of Sr-substituted lanthanum manganites

    S Ponce;M.A Peña;J.L.G Fierro

  • Water Splitting on Semiconductor Catalysts under Visible‐Light Irradiation

    Rufino M. Navarro Yerga;M. Consuelo Álvarez Galván;F. del Valle;José A. Villoria de la Mano

  • Oxidative processes of desulfurization of liquid fuels

    J.M. Campos-Martin;M.C. Capel-Sanchez;P. Perez-Presas;J.L.G. Fierro

  • Ethanol steam reforming over Ni/MxOy–Al2O3 (M=Ce, La, Zr and Mg) catalysts: Influence of support on the hydrogen production

    M.C. Sánchez-Sánchez;R.M. Navarro;J.L.G. Fierro

  • Production of hydrogen from methanol over Cu/ZnO catalysts promoted by ZrO2 and Al2O3

    J. Agrell;H. Birgersson;Magali Boutonnet;I. Melian-Cabrera

  • Hydrogen production from renewable sources: biomass and photocatalytic opportunities

    R. M. Navarro;M. C. Sánchez-Sánchez;M. C. Alvarez-Galvan;F. del Valle

  • Sensitivity of single wall carbon nanotubes to oxidative processing: structural modification, intercalation and functionalisation

    M.T. Martı́nez;M.A. Callejas;A.M. Benito;M. Cochet

  • Preparation and in-Situ Spectroscopic Characterization of Molecularly Dispersed Titanium Oxide on Silica

    Xingtao Gao;Simon R. Bare;J. L. G. Fierro;Miguel A. Banares

  • Few-layer graphenes from ball-milling of graphite with melamine

    Verónica León;Verónica León;Mildred Quintana;M. Antonia Herrero;Jose L. G. Fierro

  • Retracted article: Towards near zero-sulfur liquid fuels: a perspective review

    Barbara Pawelec;Rufino M. Navarro;José Miguel Campos-Martin;José L. G. Fierro

  • Direct methane conversion routes to chemicals and fuels

    M.C. Alvarez-Galvan;N. Mota;M. Ojeda;S. Rojas

  • Partial oxidation of methanol to produce hydrogen over CuZn-based catalysts

    L. Alejo;R. Lago;M.A. Peña;J.L.G. Fierro

  • Genesis of iron carbides and their role in the synthesis of hydrocarbons from synthesis gas

    Tirma Herranz;Sergio Rojas;Francisco J. Pérez-Alonso;Manuel Ojeda

  • Na-doped ruthenium perovskite electrocatalysts with improved oxygen evolution activity and durability in acidic media

    María Retuerto;Laura Pascual;Federico Calle-Vallejo;Pilar Ferrer

  • Hydrogenation of Aromatics on Sulfur-Resistant PtPd Bimetallic Catalysts

    R.M. Navarro;B. Pawelec;J.M. Trejo;R. Mariscal

Frequent Co-Authors

Bárbara Pawelec
Bárbara Pawelec Spanish National Research Council
Jose M. Campos-Martin
Jose M. Campos-Martin Spanish National Research Council
Sergio Rojas
Sergio Rojas Spanish National Research Council
Miguel A. Peña
Miguel A. Peña Spanish National Research Council
Rufino M. Navarro
Rufino M. Navarro Spanish National Research Council
Miguel A. Bañares
Miguel A. Bañares Spanish National Research Council
M. López Granados
M. López Granados Spanish National Research Council
Rafael Mariscal
Rafael Mariscal Spanish National Research Council
Pedro L. Arias
Pedro L. Arias University of the Basque Country
Antonio Guerrero-Ruiz
Antonio Guerrero-Ruiz National University of Distance Education

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