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Lecturer
- About
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- Email Address
- i.graca@abdn.ac.uk
- Telephone Number
- +44 (0)1224 273293
- Office Address
School of Engineering,
University of Aberdeen,
Fraser Noble Building (Room 259),
King’s College,
Aberdeen, AB24 3UE,
United Kingdom- School/Department
- School of Engineering
Biography
Experience:
- Sept. 2019 - Present: Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Aberdeen.
- Sept. 2014 - Aug. 2019: Post-doctoral research associate in Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London.
- April 2011 - July 2014: Post-doctoral researcher in Chemical Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico – University of Lisbon.
Education:
- Oct. 2007 - Dec. 2010: PhD in Chemical Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico – University of Lisbon and University of Poitiers.
- Sept. 2002 - Sept. 2007; MEng. in Chemical Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico – University of Lisbon.
External Memberships
Section Board Member, Industrial Catalysis, in Catalysts MDPI Journal
Latest Publications
Insights into the development of greener mild zeolite dealumination routes applied to the hydrocracking of waste plastics
Applied Catalysis A: General, vol. 685, 119873Contributions to Journals: ArticlesAdvancing Plastic Recycling: A Review on the Synthesis and Applications of Hierarchical Zeolites in Waste Plastic Hydrocracking
Catalysts, vol. 14, no. 7, 450Contributions to Journals: ArticlesGreener carbon capture using microwave heating for the development of cellulose-based adsorbents
Fuel, vol. 358, no. Part B, 130246Contributions to Journals: ArticlesHydrocracking of surgical face masks over Y zeolites: catalyst development, process design and life cycle assessment
Fuel, vol. 349, 128704Contributions to Journals: ArticlesGlucose isomerisation into fructose over alkali/alkaline-earth metal-supported NaY zeolites
David Jackson Retiral MeetingContributions to Conferences: Posters
- Research
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Research Overview
Inês Graça has gained her expertise in the Catalysis and Reaction Engineering field. Her research interests are related to:
- Heterogeneous catalysis;
- Design and preparation of multi-functional nanostructured catalysts (e.g. zeolite-based catalysts, mixed oxides, mesoporous silicas);
- Characterisation of catalysts using different analytical techniques;
- Biomass valorisation into fuels and chemicals: bio-oils co-processing, vegetable oils esterification, lignin-derived compounds hydrodeoxygenation, glucose isomerisation and oxidation, etc.;
- Carbon dioxide catalytic conversion into fuels and fuel precursors (methane, formic acid, methanol, dimethyl ether, etc.);
- Plastic waste catalytic recycling into fuels and chemicals.
Research Areas
Accepting PhDs
I am currently accepting PhDs in Engineering.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss your research ideas further.
Research Specialisms
- Chemical Engineering
Our research specialisms are based on the Higher Education Classification of Subjects (HECoS) which is HESA open data, published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence.
Carbon dioxide conversion
If you are a self-funded PGR candidate willing to embrace an experimental PhD thesis at the University of Aberdeen on a topic related to the valorisation of carbon dioxide into valuable products using heterogeneous catalysts, please get in touch.
- Teaching
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Teaching Responsibilities
EX3501 - Chemical Reaction Engineering, UG Level 3 (contributor)
EG50T5/3C - Loss of Containment, MSc in Process Safety (contributor)
EG502Y - Separation and Product Purification, MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering (coordinator from 24/25)
EG505Q/5V - Biorefinery for Sustainability, MSc in Sustainable Product, Process and Energy Engineering (coordinator)
Previous:
EG2011, EG20G2 - Process Engineering (contributor), UG level 2
EG552Q - Catalyst and Reactor Design, MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering (coordinator, sole contributor)
EG504K/L - Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage, MSc in Energy Transition (contributor)
Non-course Teaching Responsibilities
UG Level 4 Co-ordinator
Deputy Co-ordinator for the MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering and Process Safety
Individual Project Co-ordinator for the MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering and Process Safety
- Publications
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Insights into the development of greener mild zeolite dealumination routes applied to the hydrocracking of waste plastics
Applied Catalysis A: General, vol. 685, 119873Contributions to Journals: ArticlesAdvancing Plastic Recycling: A Review on the Synthesis and Applications of Hierarchical Zeolites in Waste Plastic Hydrocracking
Catalysts, vol. 14, no. 7, 450Contributions to Journals: ArticlesGreener carbon capture using microwave heating for the development of cellulose-based adsorbents
Fuel, vol. 358, no. Part B, 130246Contributions to Journals: ArticlesHydrocracking of surgical face masks over Y zeolites: catalyst development, process design and life cycle assessment
Fuel, vol. 349, 128704Contributions to Journals: ArticlesGlucose isomerisation into fructose over alkali/alkaline-earth metal-supported NaY zeolites
David Jackson Retiral MeetingContributions to Conferences: PostersTransfer hydrogenation of carbon dioxide with bio-derived glycerol over zeolite-based catalysts
Contributions to Conferences: Oral PresentationsSustainable microcrystalline cellulose-based activated carbons for a greener carbon capture at post-combustion conditions
International journal of greenhouse gas control, vol. 125, 103876Contributions to Journals: ArticlesBio-oils/FCC co-processing: Insights into the adsorption of guaiacol on Y zeolites with distinct acidity and textural properties
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, vol. 323, 111170Contributions to Journals: ArticlesInterfacial Tension Measurements of Binary Mixtures of N2 + Brine and CO2 + Hydrocarbon Systems at Conditions Relevant for CCS and EOR
Contributions to Conferences: Oral PresentationsCatalytic oxidation of glucose over highly stable AuxPdy NPs immobilised on ceria nanorods
Catalysis Today, vol. 365, pp. 257-264Contributions to Journals: ArticlesNH4-exchanged zeolites: Unexpected catalysts for cyclohexane selective oxidation
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, vol. 294, 109873Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2019.109873
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Towards understanding of phenolic compounds impact on Ni- and V-USY zeolites during bio-oils co-processing in FCC units
Fuel, vol. 260, 116372Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2019.116372
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Composition dependent selectivity of bimetallic Au-Pd NPs immobilised on titanate nanotubes in catalytic oxidation of glucose
Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, vol. 256, 117799Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2019.117799
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
- [ONLINE] Deposit in Imperial College repository
Design of Nickel Supported on Water-Tolerant Nb2O5 Catalysts for the Hydrotreating of Lignin Streams Obtained from Lignin-First Biorefining
iScience, vol. 15, pp. 467-488Contributions to Journals: ArticlesTuning Zeolite Properties towards CO 2 Methanation: An Overview
ChemCatChem, vol. 11, no. 10, pp. 2388-2400Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.201900229
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Membrane Fractionation of Liquors from Lignin-First Biorefining
ChemSusChem, vol. 12, no. 6, pp. 1203-1212Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.201802747
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- [ONLINE] Deposit in Imperial College repository
Power-to-methane over Ni/zeolites: Influence of the framework type
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, vol. 274, pp. 102-112Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2018.07.037
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Selective oxidation of cyclohexane: Ce promotion of nanostructured manganese tungstate
Applied Catalysis A: General, vol. 568, pp. 95-104Contributions to Journals: ArticlesInfluence of calcination temperature on catalytic, acid and textural properties of SO42−/La2O3/HZSM-5 type catalysts for biodiesel production by esterification
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, vol. 270, pp. 189-199Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2018.05.021
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Formation and Fate of Carboxylic Acids in the Lignin-First Biorefining of Lignocellulose via H-Transfer Catalyzed by Raney Ni
ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, vol. 6, no. 10, pp. 13408-13419Contributions to Journals: ArticlesFCC Feedstocks/Bio-oils Co-processing: Towards understanding of phenolic compounds impact on Ni- and V-USY zeolites
Contributions to Conferences: Oral PresentationsZeolite-based catalysts for power-to-gas application: A systematic step by step study for achieving a highly active catalyst
Contributions to Conferences: Oral PresentationsEnhanced activity of CO2 hydrogenation to CH4 over Ni based zeolites through the optimization of the Si/Al ratio
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, vol. 267, pp. 9-19Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2018.03.010
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Catalisadores de Ni suportados em zeólitos para aplicação em power-to-methane: efeito do tipo de estrutura
Contributions to Conferences: Oral PresentationsIsomerização da glucose a frutose usando zeólitos sódicos impregnados com magnésio
Contributions to Conferences: Oral PresentationsNi-Ce/Zeolites for CO2 Hydrogenation to CH4: Effect of the Metal Incorporation Order
ChemCatChem, vol. 10, no. 13, pp. 2773-2781Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.201800204
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DBD plasma-assisted CO 2 methanation using zeolite-based catalysts: Structure composition-reactivity approach and effect of Ce as promoter
Journal of CO2 Utilization, vol. 26, pp. 202-211Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2018.05.013
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Desilicated NaY zeolites impregnated with magnesium as catalysts for glucose isomerisation into fructose
Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, vol. 224, pp. 660-670Contributions to Journals: ArticlesMicro- and mesoporous supports for CO2 methanation catalysts: A comparison between SBA-15, MCM-41 and USY zeolite
Chemical Engineering Science, vol. 175, pp. 72-83Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2017.09.027
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Glucose isomerisation into fructose over Mg-impregnated Na-zeolites: Influence of zeolite structure
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, vol. 255, pp. 130-139Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2017.07.015
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Elucidating the reactivity of methoxyphenol positional isomers towards hydrogen-transfer reactions by ATR-IR spectroscopy of the liquid-solid interface of RANEY® Ni
Catalysis Science and Technology, vol. 8, no. 12, pp. 3107-3114Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/c8cy00491a
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The effect of the compensating cation on the catalytic performances of Ni/USY zeolites towards CO 2 methanation
Journal of CO2 Utilization, vol. 21, pp. 280-291Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2017.07.020
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Magnesium as Promoter of CO 2 Methanation on Ni-Based USY Zeolites
Energy and Fuels, vol. 31, no. 9, pp. 9776-9789Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.7b01553
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A new experimental methodology for the study of hydrocarbon phase behaviour under confinement
Contributions to Conferences: Oral PresentationsMagnesium promoted nickel zeolites as catalysts for CO2 methanation
EUROPACAT 2017Contributions to Conferences: PostersGlucose isomerisation into fructose over magnesium-impregnated NaY zeolite catalysts
Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, vol. 206, pp. 434-443Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2017.01.037
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- [ONLINE] Accepted Manuscript deposited at Imperial College London
The promoting effect of Ce in the CO 2 methanation performances on NiUSY zeolite: A FTIR In Situ/Operando study
Catalysis Today, vol. 283, pp. 74-81Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cattod.2016.02.031
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Production of biodiesel using HZSM-5 zeolites modified with citric acid and SO42−/La2O3
Catalysis Today, vol. 279, no. 2, pp. 267-273Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cattod.2016.04.014
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Bio-based chemicals: General discussion
Faraday Discussions, vol. 202, pp. 227-245Contributions to Journals: Comments and Debates- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/c7fd90048a
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Conversion technologies: General discussion
Faraday Discussions, vol. 202, pp. 371-389Contributions to Journals: Comments and Debates- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/c7fd90049j
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Glucose isomerisation into fructose over magnesium-promoted Na-zeolite catalysts
25th North American Meeting (NAM) of the Catalysis SocietyContributions to Conferences: PostersMagnesium-promoted Na-zeolites as catalysts for the glucose isomerisation into fructose
EUROPACAT 2017Contributions to Conferences: PostersCO2 Hydrogenation over Ni-Based Zeolites: Effect of Catalysts Preparation and Pre-reduction Conditions on Methanation Performance
Topics in Catalysis, vol. 59, no. 2-4, pp. 314-325Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-015-0435-4
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CO2 hydrogenation for methane production: Compensation cation effect on the catalytic performances of Ni-based USY zeolites
International Zeolite ConferenceContributions to Conferences: PostersProcess for the reduction of carbon dioxide to methane by dbd plasma-activated catalyst
Patents: PatentsInsight into CO2 methanation mechanism over NiUSY zeolites: An operando IR study
Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, vol. 174-175, pp. 120-125Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2015.02.026
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Phase behaviour of hydrocarbon fluids in mesoporous media
Contributions to Conferences: Oral PresentationsNi based USY zeolites for CO2 conversion into methane: evaluation of magnesium incorporation on the catalytic performances
European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) Spring MeetingContributions to Conferences: PostersNi-based SBA-15 catalysts for CO2 methanation: synthesis, properties and catalytic performances
European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) Spring MeetingContributions to Conferences: PostersImproving HZSM-5 resistance to phenolic compounds for the bio-oils/FCC feedstocks co-processing
Fuel, vol. 140, pp. 484-494Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2014.10.002
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Use of HZSM-5 modified with citric acid as acid heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production via esterification of oleic acid
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, vol. 201, no. C, pp. 160-168Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2014.09.015
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CO2 hydrogenation into CH4 on NiHNaUSY zeolites
Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, vol. 147, pp. 101-110Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2013.08.010
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Conversión de CO2 en metano mediante el uso de catalizadores de níquel soportados en zeolita USY
XXIV Congreso Iberoameriacano de CatálisisContributions to Conferences: PostersEffects of preparation and pre-reduction conditions on the catalytic performances of Ni/Y-zeolites for CO2 methanation
International Symposium on Air&Water Pollution Abatement Catalysis (AWPAC)Contributions to Conferences: PostersCO2 hydrogenation into CH4 on Ni zeolite-based catalysts
Contributions to Conferences: Oral PresentationsBio-oils upgrading for second generation biofuels
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, vol. 52, no. 1, pp. 275-287Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/ie301714x
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Bio-fuels production from biomass: improving ZSM-5 resistance to phenolic compounds
17th International Zeolite ConferenceContributions to Conferences: PostersFluid catalytic cracking (FCC) process modeling, simulation, and control
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, vol. 51, no. 1, pp. 1-29Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/ie200743c
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Towards a deep desilication/dealumination of NU-10 zeolite: Shape-selectivity regulation
European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, vol. 2012, no. 26, pp. 4190-4199Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ejic.201200386
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N-Heptane cracking over mixtures of HY and HZSM-5 zeolites: Influence of the presence of phenol
Fuel, vol. 94, pp. 571-577Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2011.11.033
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Desilication of a TON zeolite with NaOH: Influence on porosity, acidity and catalytic properties
Applied Catalysis A: General, vol. 399, no. 1-2, pp. 100-109Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcata.2011.03.049
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Bio-oils and FCC feedstocks co-processing: Impact of phenolic molecules on FCC hydrocarbons transformation over MFI
Fuel, vol. 90, no. 2, pp. 467-476Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2010.09.028
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Catalytic cracking in the presence of guaiacol
Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, vol. 101, no. 3-4, pp. 613-621Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2010.11.002
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Effect of phenol adsorption on HY zeolite for n-heptane cracking: Comparison with methylcyclohexane
Applied Catalysis A: General, vol. 385, no. 1-2, pp. 178-189Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcata.2010.07.011
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Transformation of n-heptane in presence of guaiacol over HY and HZSM-5 zeolites
Contributions to Conferences: Oral PresentationsTransformation of n-heptane in presence of phenol or guaiacol over HZSM-5 zeolite at 350 and 450ºC
9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium - C1-C4 chemistry: from fossil to bio resourcesContributions to Conferences: PostersInfluence of phenol addition on the H-ZSM-5 zeolite catalytic properties during methylcyclohexane transformation
Energy and Fuels, vol. 23, no. 9, pp. 4224-4230Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/ef9003472
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Catalytic cracking of mixtures of model bio-oil compounds and gasoil
Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, vol. 90, no. 3-4, pp. 556-563Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2009.04.010
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Effect of phenol addition on the performances of H-Y zeolite during methylcyclohexane transformation
Applied Catalysis A: General, vol. 353, no. 1, pp. 123-129Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcata.2008.10.032
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Deactivating effect of phenol over H-Y and H-ZSM-5 zeolites during methylcyclohexane transformation
EUROPACAT IX Catalysts for a Sustainable WorldContributions to Conferences: Posters