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9:00 - 9:50 (50min)
Plenary
![]() Chair: Patricia García-Muñoz
› How light and heat team up to boost heterogeneous catalysis
- Nicolas Keller, Institut de chimie et procédés pour l'énergie, l'environnement et la santé (ICPEES)
09:00-09:50 (50min)
9:50 - 10:50 (1h)
Air Treatment
![]() Chairs: Patricia García-Muñoz & Nicolas Keller
› Introducing AIF/PTF
- David Almazán, Asociación Ibérica de la Fotocatálisis, Eptisa
09:50-10:05 (15min)
› Enhancing NOx reduction with plasmonic TiO₂+Pt catalysts: The role of TiO₂ support and Schottky barrier height
- Gregor Žerjav, National Institute of Chemistry, Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Technology
10:05-10:20 (15min)
› Synergistic Photocatalytic–Photothermal Mechanisms in Interfacial Solar Distillation for VOC and SVOC Rejection
- Daniela Meroni, Università degli Studi di Milano, Consorzio INSTM
10:20-10:35 (15min)
› Anatase and bronze TiO2 for mineralization of gaseous Toluene
- Dong Jin Kim, Kyungpook National University [Daegu]
10:35-10:50 (15min)
10:50 - 11:10 (20min)
Coffee break
![]() 11:15 - 13:15 (2h)
Materials
![]() Chairs: Akihiko Kudo & María José López-Muñoz
› BiVO4 and CuWO4-based photoanodes for solar energy conversion
- Elena Selli, Università degli Studi di Milano = University of Milan
11:15-11:30 (15min)
› Extension of the (photo)electrochemical working range of WO3 electrodes to pH 8 by ALD coverage with TiO2
- Tomas Imrich, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague
11:30-11:45 (15min)
› Ionic carbon nitrides in photo(electro)catalysis: achievements and challenges
- Radim Beranek, Universität Ulm - Ulm University [Ulm, Allemagne]
11:45-12:00 (15min)
› Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of ZnO/BiNbO₄ Heterojunctions for Enhanced Photocatalytic and Photoelectrocatalytic Hydrogen Production
- Juliana Souza, Federal University of ABC
12:00-12:15 (15min)
› Facet-dependent photocatalytic activity of cuprous oxide - the case study of Cu2O@TiO2 core@shell nanocomposites
- Zuzanna Bielan, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University
12:15-12:30 (15min)
› 3D-printed ceramic-like photocatalytic membranes with Nb2O5 for improved water decontamination
- Nuno Gonçalves, Department of Chemistry/CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro
12:30-12:45 (15min)
› Synergistic effect of slow photons and localized surface plasmon resonance for enhancement of photocatalytic activity on titania inverse opals
- Lei Wang, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University
12:45-13:00 (15min)
› Nanospiked ZnO Coatings - Biomimicking Cicada-wing Structures for a Dual Antimicrobial Mechanism
- Carlos Sotelo Vázquez, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos = Rey Juan Carlos University
13:00-13:15 (15min)
›13:15 (1h10)
13:15 - 14:25 (1h10)
Lunch
14:30 - 15:00 (30min)
Keynote
![]() Chair: Wojciech Macyk
› Material Optimization by Combination of Machine Learning and Analytical Data in the Research and Development of Photocatalytic Materials
- Kenji Katayama, Faculty of Science and Engineering [Chuo]
14:30-15:00 (30min)
›15:00 (1h15)
› ETSII - Auditorium
15:00 - 16:15 (1h15)
Operando / Mechanistic Studies
![]() Chairs: Wojciech Macyk & Kenji Katayama
› Transient IR measurements as a tool for understanding photoactive materials: what have we learned from studying the photocatalytic Metal Organic Framework (MOF) MIP177?
- Yaron Paz, Technion
15:00-15:15 (15min)
› Unravelling the Mechanism of CO2 Photoreduction by Operando Modulation Excitation IR Spectroscopy
- Alberto Ricchebuono, IFP Energies nouvelles, Rond-point de l'échangeur de Solaize, BP 3, 69360 Solaize, France
15:15-15:30 (15min)
› Synthetic Protein Scaffolds for Customizable Chromophore Interactions in Energy Conversion Applications
- Luís Duarte, Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia
15:30-15:45 (15min)
› UV-visible modulation-excitation X-ray absorption spectroscopy to obtain insights in photocatalysts active species: the example of CO2 reduction by TiO2 supported Mo oxysulfides
- Sébastien Roth, IFP Energies Nouvelles
15:45-16:00 (15min)
› Unraveling the Role of Cobalt in Photoelectrochemical Oxygen Evolution at Fe₂O₃-CoPi Photoelectrodes via Time-Resolved X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy
- Cheshta Chopra, Center for Energy and Environment, Paul Scherrer Institut, ETH Zurich
16:00-16:15 (15min)
16:15 - 16:40 (25min)
Coffee break
![]() 16:45 - 18:00 (1h15)
Reactors / Scale-up
![]() Chairs: Josef Krýsa & Gian Andrea Rizzi
› Automation of a photoelectrocatalytic wastewater treatment system for the inactivation of antibiotic resistant E. coli
- Tony Byrne, Ulster University
16:45-17:00 (15min)
› Reactor design for photocatalytic water-splitting pilot plant using hybrid artificial and natural light
- Ahmed Abbas, Texas A&M University at Qatar
17:00-17:15 (15min)
› 3D-Printed Ti/TiO₂ Electrodes for Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Degradation of Emerging Microntaminants
- Amanda Prado, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos = Rey Juan Carlos University
17:15-17:30 (15min)
› Innovative strategy for in situ and quick photocatalytic measurements on asphalt road surfaces under real-world exposure conditions
- MARTA CASTELLOTE, Institute of Construction Science Eduardo Torroja, IETcc-CSIC, Madrid, Spain
17:30-17:45 (15min)
› Real-Scale Evaluation of Photocatalytic Pavement Performance for NOx Abatement in Urban Environments
- Jose Fermoso, CARTIF Technology Center
17:45-18:00 (15min)
18:00 - 18:45 (45min)
Flash communications 1
![]() Chairs: Andraz Suligoj & Ilaria Berruti
› Photocatalytic Degradation of Tetracycline in Wastewater Using Ti-LaFeO₃ Foam/Powder
- Niloofar Arabbaseri, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Inductriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
18:00-18:03 (03min)
› A new approach for developing highly efficient TiO2 and SrTiO3-based photocatalytic films
- Wiktoria Adamowicz, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, ul. Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Kraków, Poland, Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Jagiellonian University, ul. Łojasiewicza 11, 30-348 Kraków, Poland
18:03-18:06 (03min)
› Advanced Oxidation Processes: a powerful tool for nanoplastics removal in water
- Charlotte Jonis, Institut de Chimie et procédés pour l'énergie, l'environnement et la santé
18:06-18:09 (03min)
› BaTiO3–TiO2 Heterojunction Thin Films via LPD as Photocatalysts for Oxidation
- Gulsum Efsun Tekneci, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, ul. Gronostajowa 2, Kraków 30-387, Poland, Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Jagiellonian University, ul. Łojasiewicza 11, Kraków 30-348, Poland
18:09-18:12 (03min)
› Covalent Organic Frameworks for Solar-Driven Hydrogen Peroxide Production from Water and Air
- Gustavo Bitencourt, Universidade Federal do ABC = Federal University of ABC = Université Fédérale de l'ABC [Brazil], Laboratoire catalyse et spectrochimie
18:12-18:15 (03min)
› Dehalogenation reaction over co-catalyst loaded carbon nitride photocatalyst
- Kosei Hata, Kindai University
18:15-18:18 (03min)
› Development of Adsorbent/Photocatalyst Hybrids from Co-Digested Sewage Sludge and OFMSW for CO₂ Capture and pollutants air removal
- Angela Lao Zea, Ciemat Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas
18:18-18:21 (03min)
› Development of an air purification prototype based on photocatalytic filters with biocidal activity
- Gonzalo Sánchez Domínguez, Instituto de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica
18:21-18:24 (03min)
› Development of Super-Reductant redox photocatalysts
- Christian EL FEREKH, Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives
18:24-18:27 (03min)
› Differences in photocatalytic activity of modified titanium dioxide during the process of carbon dioxide photoreduction
- Konrad Sobczuk, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin
18:27-18:30 (03min)
› Effect of β-FeOOH modification on the photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic performance of BiVO₄ in the degradation of pharmaceuticals
- Ekaterina Skolotneva, Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Genoa
18:30-18:33 (03min)
› Engineering perovskite-based electrocatalysts through exsolution and galvanic replacement for sustainable alkaline water electrolysis
- ABHIJAI VELLUVA, University of Oslo
18:33-18:36 (03min)
› Exploring β-5 lignin model compound photocatalytic conversion on carbon nitride.
- Junhong Liu, Queen's University [Belfast]
18:36-18:39 (03min)
› Ferroelectric-Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of BaTiO3/TiO2 Semiconductors for Photooxidation and Hydrogen Production Applications
- Tania Mreyde, Institut de Recherches sur la Catalyse et l'Environnement de Lyon
18:39-18:42 (03min)
› Impact of Pt impregnation on P25 for visible light photocatalytic applications
- Jennyffer Stefania Martinez Quimbayo, University of Oulu [Finland] = Oulun yliopisto [Suomi] = Université d'Oulu [Finlande]
18:42-18:45 (03min)
18:45 - 20:00 (1h15)
Poster session 1
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› Effect of silver deposition on the material characteristics and photocatalytic activity of barium titanates
- Áron Ágoston, University of Szeged [Szeged]
18:45-18:45 ()
› Charge-Carrier Dynamics and Surface Active Sites in Ferrite Thin Films
- Samar Al Jitan, University of Antwerp
18:46-18:46 ()
› The effect of Ag concentration and film roughness on the photocatalytic activity of self-cleaning spin-coated Ag/TiO2 Films
- Samah Alsidran, Cardiff University
18:47-18:47 ()
› A Dual-Function BiVO₄/Sr₂MgSi₂O₇:Eu²⁺Dy³⁺ Heterojunction for Photocatalytic Degradation of Tetracycline and Sustainable Hydrogen Production
- Juliana Souza, Federal University of ABC
18:48-18:48 ()
› Solar photoreactor photocatalytic/adsorbents composites
- Sarra Arfaoui, Procédés, Matériaux et Energie Solaire
18:49-18:49 ()
› Optimizing CO2 Photocatalytic Reduction: The Role of Carbon Species Equilibrium in TiO2 Slurries
- Maria de los Milagros Ballari, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Institute of Environmental Technology
18:50-18:50 ()
› Immobilized Photocatalytic Nanocomposites for Pharmaceutical Wastewater Treatment
- Daniel Berkesi, Institute of Physical Metallurgy, Metal forming and Nanotechnology, University of Miskolc
18:51-18:51 ()
› Photocatalytic activity of various BBN-decorated titania composites
- Daniel Berkesi, Institute of Physical Metallurgy, Metal forming and Nanotechnology, University of Miskolc
18:52-18:52 ()
› Development and testing of immobilized TiO2 for water treatment: from the lab to pilot scale
- Ilaria Berruti, CIEMAT-Plataforma Solar de Almería, CIESOL, Joint Centre of the University of Almería
18:53-18:53 ()
› Bipolar anodization as efficient method for synthesis of gradient titania NTs photoelectrocatalyst
- Zuzanna Bielan, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Centre of Plasma and Laser Engineering, Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery
18:54-18:54 ()
› Photocatalytic Sand Filters for the Scalable and Continuous Removal of Microplastics from Contaminated Waters
- Alberto Blazquez-Moraleja, Instituto de Tecnología Química (Universitat Politècnica de València- Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas)
18:55-18:55 ()
› Catalytic Oxidation of Phenol Using Iron-Supported Illite: Optimization of Parameters for Efficient Wastewater Treatment
- Omar Boualam, Omar Boualam
18:56-18:56 ()
› Charge carriers in CuWxMo1-xO4 and CuWxMo1-xO4/BiVO4 heterojunction system via transient absorption spectroscopy
- Gayathri Chellasamy, Dipartimento di Chimica, Universita degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi 19, 20133, Milano, Italy
18:57-18:57 ()
› Development of Anti-microbial C3N4-ZnO Nanocomposites in Hydrogel coatings for Medical Devices
- Ruolan Chen, Queen's University [Belfast]
18:58-18:58 ()
› CaMn1-xFexO3 Perovskites as Catalysts for the Photosensitised Oxygen Evolution
- Juan Coronado, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas [Spain]
18:59-18:59 ()
› Construction of novel MoS2/BiOX (X = Cl, Br, I) heterojunctions with an enhanced photocatalytic activity for pollutants degradation
- Isabel Del Hierro, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
19:00-19:00 ()
› Simultaneous degradation of pollutants and H2 production with photoelectrocatatalysis using 2D/2D TiO2-BiVO4 heterojunctions
- Isabel Del Hierro, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
19:01-19:01 ()
› Printable Photocatalytic Coatings Based on Graphitic Carbon Nitride and Poly(heptazine imide): A Brick-and-Mortar Approach
- Petr Dzik, Faculty of Chemistry, Brno University of Technology
19:02-19:02 ()
› Stabilizing Halide Perovskites In Polar Electrolytes for Photoelectrochemical Solar Fuel Production
- Eran Edri, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
19:03-19:03 ()
› Facile Preparation of Nanoporous Polyphenylene Oxide /Photocatalyst Composites and Their Photocatalytic Performance
- Zirwa Fayyaz, Università degli Studi di Salerno = University of Salerno
19:04-19:04 ()
› Photocatalytic upcycling of environmentally relevant PET microplastics for hydrogen generation and value-added chemical synthesis
- Arezou Fazli, Institut de chimie et procédés pour l'énergie, l'environnement et la santé (ICPEES)
19:05-19:05 ()
› Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy as a powerful tool in solar fuels generation
- Miguel García-Tecedor, IMDEA Energy
19:06-19:06 ()
› Application of advanced oxidation processes for pharmaceutical residues elimination in wastewater
- Isabel Garrido, Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Medioambiental
19:07-19:07 ()
› Remediation of strobilurin pesticide-polluted soils by solar photocatalytic treatment
- Isabel Garrido, Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Medioambiental
19:08-19:08 ()
› Simultaneous Removal of Enterococcus faecalis and Tetracycline from Wastewater Using the PMS/N-doped Biochar/Solar Process.
- Cheikh Gaye, Department of Industrial Chemical & Environmental Engineering, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, C/José Gutiérrez Abascal 2, 28006 Madrid, Spain
19:09-19:09 ()
› How interface engineering influences the activity of photoelectrodes in solar energy conversion efficiency
- Ali GULER, Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie = Jagiellonian University = Université Jagellon de Cracovie
19:10-19:10 ()
› Anaerobic thermally assisted photocatalytic methanol dehydrogenation in the presence of water vapour: Engineering SrTiO3 photocatalysts.
- Yannik Haver, Ruhr University Bochum = Ruhr-Universität Bochum
19:11-19:11 ()
› Plasmonic Bi/Cs₃Bi₂Br₉/TiO₂ Heterojunction for Photocatalytic CO₂ Reduction: Stability and Surface Interaction Challenges
- Abdo Hezam, Technische Universität Munchen - Technical University Munich - Université Technique de Munich
19:12-19:12 ()
› Fabrication and Characterization of WO3-based gas sensors
- Tomas Imrich, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague
19:13-19:13 ()
› Synthesis of MoS₂ and Its Photocatalytic Application in Ciprofloxacin Degradation
- Qasim Jamil, University of Ljubljana Faculty of chemistry and chemical technology
19:14-19:14 ()
› Pattern-illumination Time-resolved Phase Microscopy and its Applications for Photocatalytic and Photovoltaic Materials
- Kenji Katayama, Faculty of Science and Engineering [Chuo]
19:15-19:15 ()
› Photocatalytic Activity and Stability of Carbon Nitride-Pyrite Composites
- Julian Kaulbersch, Universität Bayreuth [Deutschland] = University of Bayreuth [Germany] = Université de Bayreuth [Allemagne]
19:16-19:16 ()
› Effects of REEs doping and co-doping on crystal structure, phase and photocatalytic performance of TiO2
- Tetiana Khaliavka, Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark, Institute for Sorption and Problems of Endoecology NAS of Ukraine
19:17-19:17 ()
› Zr-MOFs based Heterojunction for Enhanced Photocatalytic Methane Oxidation with Nearly 100% Selectivity
- Andrei Khodakov, Unité de Catalyse et Chiemie du Solide (UCCS)
19:18-19:18 ()
› Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Under Visible Light Using g-C3N4/NiFe Prussian Blue Analog Composites
- Minsun Kim, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology
19:19-19:19 ()
› Effect of reaction temperature on production of high concentrations of H2O2 over C3N4 photocatalyst
- Hiroshi Kominami, Kindai University
19:20-19:20 ()
› Evaluation of Muscovite as a Photocatalyst in Aqueous Methanol Solution under UV Light
- Nela Kotulková, Technical University of Ostrava [Ostrava]
19:21-19:21 ()
› Preparation and Characterization of Tungsten Oxide Thin Films by Modified Sol-Gel Inkjet Printing for Photoelectrocatalytic Applications
- Marcela Kralova, Faculty of Chemistry, Brno University of Technology
19:22-19:22 ()
› The influence of the substrate on the structural and optical properties of the ordered TiO2 layers exhibiting a photonic band gap
- Joanna Kuncewicz, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University
19:23-19:23 ()
› Photocatalytic disinfection efficiency of alkaline earth metal titanates
- Lakatos Laura, University of Szeged [Szeged]
19:25-19:25 ()
› Efficiency of an advanced oxidation process in the removal of persistent pesticide using an immobilized catalyst
- nadia laoufi, Laboratoire des phénomènes de transfert, génie chimique, Laboratory of Transfer phenomena
19:26-19:26 ()
› Solar radiations efficiency for removing xenobiotics in presence of a catalyst suspension
- nadia laoufi, Laboratoire des phénomènes de transfert, génie chimique, Laboratory of Transfer phenomena
19:27-19:27 ()
› Advanced Donor–Acceptor Structured Carbon Materials for Sunlight-Driven Hydrogen Peroxide Production via Charge Separation Engineering
- Do-yeon Lee, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University
19:28-19:28 ()
› Water-soluble ionic carbon nitrides for enhanced photocatalysis and other catalytic applications
- Johannes Liessem, Universität Ulm - Ulm University [Ulm, Allemagne]
19:29-19:29 ()
› Graphitic carbon nitride for Hg(II) photocatalytic removal from aqueous solution: influence of precursor and exfoliation
- María José López-Muñoz, Rey Juan Carlos University
19:30-19:30 ()
› Preparation of Cu-based TiO2 and TiO2/polymeric carbon nitride by hydrogen and nitrogen flow thermal treatment for photocatalytic CO2 reduction under mild conditions
- Izabela Majewska, Laboratory of Adsorption and Catalysis
19:31-19:31 ()
› High-throughput Photocatalytic Reactor with Operando Characterisation for Fast Screening of Materials for the Photodegradation of Water-Borne Pollutants
- Elisante Maloda, Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
19:32-19:32 ()
› Black mass from Spent Li-batteries as co-catalyts of C3N4 photocatalyst for photoreforming of aqueous solutions of organics
- Giuseppe Marcì, Università degli studi di Palermo - University of Palermo
19:33-19:33 ()
› Photocatalytic removal of organic pollutants in wastewater using a modified hydrochar catalyst
- M. Pilar Marco, Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Química Analítica, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Barcelona,
19:34-19:34 ()
› Application of Cerium-Based Materials Supported on Different Zeolites for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Methyl Red in Water
- Ángel Maroto-Valiente, Departamento Quımica Inorganica y Tecnica, Facultad de Ciencias UNED
19:35-19:35 ()
› Fe/Mo bimetallic phases supported on TiO2 for N2 reduction into NH3 by photo-processes
- Caroline Mary, Institut de chimie et procédés pour l'énergie, l'environnement et la santé
19:36-19:36 ()
› On the growth kinetics of Au/TiO2 Nanowires
- Massimo Massimo Zimbone, CNR-IMM
19:37-19:37 ()
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