Publications by authors named "Jose Luis Figueiredo"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Jose Luis Figueiredo"
- Jose Luis Figueiredo's recent research focuses on the development and optimization of novel catalysts and electrocatalysts derived from carbon-based materials, particularly emphasizing functionalized carbon nanotubes and biomass-derived carbons for various chemical transformations and energy applications
- Notable findings include the enhanced catalytic performance of BDS-modified carbon nanotubes in glycerol etherification and the successful tailoring of glucose-derived carbon materials for improved electrochemical functionality in oxygen reduction reactions
- His studies consistently demonstrate the importance of material properties—such as surface area, textural characteristics, and functionalization—in achieving superior catalytic efficiencies, as illustrated by his work on NbO catalysts for glucose dehydration and the utilization of gold nanoparticles for cyclohexane C-H activation
