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Journal articles

• Lete, A.; García, L.; Ruiz, Joaquín; Arauzo, Jesús. Catalytic conversion of 1,2-propanediol to 2-propanone: an exploratory study. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TRANSACTIONS. 2024. DOI: 10.3303/CET24109023
  
  
• Jarauta-Córdoba, Clara; García, Lucía; Ruiz, Joaquín; Oliva, Miriam; Arauzo, Jesús. Influence of synthesis conditions on catalytic performance of Ni/CeO2 in aqueous-phase hydrogenolysis of glycerol without external hydrogen input. MOLECULES. 2024. DOI: 10.3390/molecules29163797
  
  
• Lete, Alejandro; Raso, Raquel; García, Lucía; Ruiz, Joaquín; Arauzo, Jesús. Synthesis of ketones from glycerol and 1,2-propanediol using copper and nickel catalysts: Unraveling the impact of reaction phase and active metal. FUEL. 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2024.132001
  
  
• Raso, Raquel; Abad, Eduardo; García, Lucía; Ruiz, Joaquín; Oliva, Miriam; Arauzo, Jesús. Renewable hydrogen production by aqueous phase reforming of pure/refined crude glycerol over Ni/Al-Ca catalysts. MOLECULES. 2023. DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186695
  
  
• Raso, Raquel; Lete, Alejandro; García, Lucía; Ruiz, Joaquín; Oliva, Miriam; Arauzo, Jesús. Aqueous phase hydrogenolysis of glycerol with in situ generated hydrogen over Ni/Al3Fe1 catalyst: effect of the calcination temperature. RSC ADVANCES. 2023. DOI: 10.1039/d2ra07929a
  
  
• Lozano, P.; Simón, A.I.; García, L.; Ruiz, J.; Oliva, M.; Arauzo, J. Influence of the Ni-Co/Al-Mg catalyst loading in the continuous aqueous phase reforming of the bio-oil aqueous fraction. PROCESSES. 2021. DOI: 10.3390/pr9010081
  
  
• Raso, R.; García, L.; Ruiz, J.; Oliva, M.; Arauzo, J. Aqueous phase hydrogenolysis of glycerol over Ni/Al-Fe catalysts without external hydrogen addition. APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL. 2021. DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2020.119598
  
  
• Fortea J.; García L.; Ruiz J.; Oliva M.; Arauzo J. An insight into the separation of 1, 2-propanediol, ethylene glycol, acetol and glycerol from an aqueous solution by adsorption on activated carbon. PROCESSES. 2021. DOI: 10.3390/pr9081438
  
  
• Romero, E.; García, L.; Ceamanos, J. Moodle and Socrative quizzes as formative aids on theory teaching in a chemical engineering subject. EDUCATION FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS. 2021. DOI: 10.1016/j.ece.2021.03.001
  
  
• Raso, R.; García, L.; Ruiz, J.; Oliva, M.; Arauzo, J. Study of ni/al-fe catalyst stability in the aqueous phase hydrogenolysis of glycerol. CATALYSTS. 2020. DOI: 10.3390/catal10121482
  
  
• Raso, R.; Ruíz, J.; Oliva, M.; García, L.; Arauzo, J. Glycerol conversion to valuable products by pressure aqueous processing using ni-al-fe catalysts. EUROPEAN BIOMASS CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PROCEEDINGS. 2019. DOI: 10.5071/27thEUBCE2019-3DV.4.15
  
  
• Jarauta-Córdoba, C.; Ehrmaier, A.; Denk, C.; Lercher, J.A.; García, L.; Ruíz, J.; Arauzo, J. Hydrogenolysis of glycerol with external h2 supply as value-added liquid chemicals source. EUROPEAN BIOMASS CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PROCEEDINGS. 2019. DOI: 10.5071/27thEUBCE2019-3DV.4.18
  
  
• Remón Núñez, Javier; Arcelus-Arrillaga, Pedro; García Nieto, Lucía; Arauzo Pérez, Jesús Simultaneous production of gaseous and liquid biofuels from the synergetic co-valorisation of bio-oil and crude glycerol in supercritical water. APPLIED ENERGY. 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.07.093
  
  
• García, L.; Valiente, A.; Oliva, M.; Ruiz, J.; Arauzo, J. Influence of operating variables on the aqueous-phase reforming of glycerol over a Ni/Al coprecipitated catalyst. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY. 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2018.09.119
  
  
• Bimbela, F.; Ábrego, J.; Puerta, R.; García, L.; Arauzo, J. Catalytic steam reforming of the aqueous fraction of bio-oil using Ni-Ce/Mg-Al catalysts. APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL. 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2017.03.009
  
  
• Remón, J.; Jarauta-Córdoba, C.; García, L.; Arauzo, J. Effect of acid (CH3COOH, H2SO4 and H3PO4) and basic (KOH and NaOH) impurities on glycerol valorisation by aqueous phase reforming. APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL. 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2017.07.068
  
  
• Remón, J.; Jarauta-Córdoba, C.; García, L.; Arauzo, J. Analysis and optimisation of H2 production from crude glycerol by steam reforming using a novel two step process. FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY. 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2016.01.035
  
  
• Remón, J.; Arauzo, J.; García, L.; Arcelus-Arrillaga, P.; Millan, M.; Suelves, I.; Pinilla, J. L. Bio-oil upgrading in supercritical water using Ni-Co catalysts supported on carbon nanofibres. FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY. 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2016.08.030
  
  
• Remón, J.; Ruiz, J.; Oliva, M.; García, L.; Arauzo, J. Effect of biodiesel-derived impurities (acetic acid, methanol and potassium hydroxide) on the aqueous phase reforming of glycerol. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL. 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2016.05.018
  
  
• Remón, J.; Laseca, M.; García, L.; Arauzo, J. Hydrogen production from cheese whey by catalytic steam reforming: Preliminary study using lactose as a model compound. ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT. 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2016.02.009
  
  
• Remón, J.; Giménez, J.R.; Valiente, A.; García, L.; Arauzo, J. Production of gaseous and liquid chemicals by aqueous phase reforming of crude glycerol: Influence of operating conditions on the process. ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT. 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2015.11.070
  
  
• Remón, J.; Ruiz, J.; Oliva, M.; García, L.; Arauzo, J. Cheese whey valorisation: Production of valuable gaseous and liquid chemicals from lactose by aqueous phase reforming. ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT. 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2016.07.044
  
  
• Remon, J.; Arcelus-Arrillaga, P.; Garcia, L.; Arauzo, J. Production of gaseous and liquid bio-fuels from the upgrading of lignocellulosic bio-oil in sub- and supercritical water: effect of operating conditions on the process . ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT. 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2016.04.010
  
  
• Remón, J.; García, L.; Arauzo, J. Cheese whey management by catalytic steam reforming and aqueous phase reforming. FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY. 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2016.08.012
  
  
• Remón, J.;Mercado, V.;García, L.;Arauzo, J. Effect of acetic acid, methanol and potassium hydroxide on the catalytic steam reforming of glycerol: Thermodynamic and experimental study. FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY. 2015. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2015.05.034
  
  
• Remón, J.; Broust, F.; Volle, G.; García, L.; Arauzo, J. Hydrogen production from pine and poplar bio-oils by catalytic steam reforming. Influence of the bio-oil composition on the process. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY. 2015. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2015.02.117
  
  
• Medrano, J. A.; Oliva, M.; Ruiz, J.; García, L.; Arauzo, J. Catalytic steam reforming of butanol in a fluidized bed and comparison with other oxygenated compounds. FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY. 2014. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2014.02.022
  
  
• Remón,J.; Broust,F.; Valette,J.; Chhiti,Y.; Alava,I.; Fernandez-Akarregi,A.; Arauzo,J.; Garcia,L. Production of a hydrogen-rich gas from fast pyrolysis bio-oils: Comparison between homogeneous and catalytic steam reforming routes. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY. 2014. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2013.10.025
  
  
• Bimbela,F.; Oliva,M.; Ruiz,J.; García,L.; Arauzo,J. Hydrogen production via catalytic steam reforming of the aqueous fraction of bio-oil using nickel-based coprecipitated catalysts. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY. 2013
  
  
• Remon,J.; Medrano,J. A.; Bimbela,F.; Garcia,L.; Arauzo,J. Ni/Al-Mg-O solids modified with Co or Cu for the catalytic steam reforming of bio-oil. APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL. 2013. DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2012.12.015
  
  
• Bimbela,F.;Chen,D.;Ruiz,J.;García,L.;Arauzo,J. Ni/Al coprecipitated catalysts modified with magnesium and copper for the catalytic steam reforming of model compounds from biomass pyrolysis liquids. APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL. 2012. DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2012.02.007
  
  
• Bimbela,F.;Oliva,M.;Ruiz,J.;García,L.;Arauzo,J. Steam reforming of bio-oil aqueous fractions for syngas production and energy. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE. 2011. DOI: 10.1089/ees.2010.0367
  
  
• Medrano, J. A.;Oliva, M.;Ruiz, J.;García, L. ;Arauzo, J. Hydrogen from aqueous fraction of biomass pyrolysis liquids by catalytic steam reforming in fluidized bed. ENERGY. 2011. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2010.03.059
  
  
• Valiente, A.;Medrano, J. A.;Oliva, M.;Ruiz, J.;García, L. ;Arauzo, J. Bioenergy II: Hydrogen production by aqueous-phase reforming. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL REACTOR ENGINEERING. 2010. DOI: 10.2202/1542-6580.1924
  
  
• Medrano, J.A.; Oliva, M.; Ruiz, J.; García Nieto, Lucía; Arauzo, J. Catalytic steam reforming of model compounds of biomass pyrolysis liquids in fluidized bed reactor with modified Ni/Al catalysts. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS. 2009. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaap.2008.11.025
  
  
• Bimbela, F.;Oliva,M.;Ruiz,J.;Garcia,L.;Arauzo,J. Catalytic Steam Reforming of Model Compounds of Biomass Pyrolysis Liquids in Fixed Bed: Acetol and n-Butanol. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS. 2009. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaap.2008.11.033
  
  
• Medrano, J.A.; Oliva, M.; Ruiz, J.; García, L.; Arauzo, J. Catalytic steam reforming of acetic acid in a fluidized bed reactor with oxygen addition. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY. 2008. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2008.05.023
  
  
• Bona, S.;Guillen,P.;Alcalde,J. G.;Garcia,L.;Bilbao,R. Toluene Steam Reforming using Coprecipitated Ni/Al Catalysts Modified with Lanthanum Or Cobalt. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL. 2008. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2007.05.022
  
  
• Bimbela, F.;Oliva,M.;Ruiz,J.;Garcia,L.;Arauzo,J. Hydrogen Production by Catalytic Steam Reforming of Acetic Acid, a Model Compound of Biomass Pyrolysis Liquids. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS. 2007. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaap.2006.11.006
  
  
• Ramos, Carmen; Navascués, A. I.; García, Lucía; Bilbao, Rafael. Hydrogen Production by Catalytic Steam Reforming of Acetol, a Model Compound of Bio-Oil. INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH. 2007. DOI: 10.1021/ie060904e
  
  
• Galdamez, J. R.;Garcia, L.;Bilbao, R. Hydrogen Production by Steam Reforming of Bio-Oil Using Coprecipitated Ni-Al Catalysts. Acetic Acid as a Model Compound. ENERGY AND FUELS. 2005. DOI: 10.1021/ef049718g
  
  
• Martinez, R.; Romero, E.; Garcia, L.; Bilbao, R. The effect of lanthanum on Ni-Al catalyst for catalytic steam gasification of pine sawdust. FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY. 2004. DOI: 10.1016/S0378-3820(03)00197-8
  
  
• Garcia, L.;Benedicto, A.;Romeo, E.;Salvador, M. L.;Arauzo, J.;Bilbao, R. Hydrogen Production by Steam Gasification of Biomass Using Ni-Al Coprecipitated Catalysts Promoted with Magnesium. ENERGY AND FUELS. 2002. DOI: 10.1021/ef020035f
  
  
• Garcia, L.;Salvador, M.L.;Arauzo, J.;Bilbao, R. CO//2 as a gasifying agent for gas production from pine sawdust at low temperatures using a Ni/Al coprecipitated catalyst. FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY. 2001. DOI: 10.1016/S0378-3820(00)00138-7
  
  
• Garcia, L.;Salvador, M.L.;Arauzo, J.;Bilbao, R. Catalytic pyrolysis of biomass: Influence of the catalyst pretreatment on gas yields. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS. 2001. DOI: 10.1016/S0165-2370(00)00114-5
  
  
• García Nieto, Lucía; French, R.; Czernik, S.; Chornet, E. Catalytic steam reforming of bio-oils for the production of hydrogen: effects of catalyst composition. APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL. 2000. DOI: 10.1016/S0926-860X(00)00440-3
  
  
• Garcia, L.;Salvador, M. L.;Arauzo, J.;Bilbao, R. Catalytic steam gasification of pine sawdust. Effect of catalyst weight/biomass flow rate and steam. ENERGY AND FUELS. 1999. DOI: 10.1021/ef980250p
  
  
• Garcia, L.; Salvador, M. L.; Arauzo, J.; Bilbao, R. Influence of Catalyst Weight/Biomass Flow Rate Ratio on Gas Production in the Catalytic Pyrolysis of Pine Sawdust at Low Temperatures. INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH. 1998. DOI: 10.1021/ie9801960
  
  
• Garcia, L.;Salvador, M. L.;Bilbao, R.;Arauzo, J. Influence of calcination and reduction conditions on the catalyst performance in the pyrolysis process of biomass. ENERGY AND FUELS. 1998. DOI: 10.1021/ef970097j
  
  

Scientific chapters

• Hydrogen production by steam reforming of natural gas and other nonrenewable feedstocks. García Nieto, Lucía. COMPENDIUM OF HYDROGEN ENERGY. VOLUME 1: HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND PURIFICATION. 2015
  
  
• Hydrogen production from catalytic biomass pyrolysis. García Nieto, Lucía; Ábrego, Javier; Bimbela, Fernando; Sánchez, José Luis. HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES. 2015
  
  

Projects

• CTQ2017-86893-R: AVANCES HACIA LA COMERCIALIZACIÓN DEL PROCESADO ACUOSO A PRESIÓN (PAP) DE GLICERINA. 01/01/18 - 30/09/21
  
  
• GRUPO DE REFERENCIA PROCESOS TERMOQUÍMICOS. 01/01/17 - 31/12/19
  
  
• ENE2013-41523-R: APROVECHAMIENTO DE COMPUESTOS DE BASE LIGNÍNICA COMO ADITIVOS DE BIOCOMBUSTIBLES. 01/01/14 - 30/04/18
  
  
• 2012/GA LC 088. MINIMIZACION DEL IMPACTO AMBIENTAL EN LA PRODUCCION DE HIDROGENO PARA FINES ENERGETICOS MEDIANTE REFORMADO EN FASE ACUOSA (APR). 01/05/12 - 30/09/13
  
  
• ENE2010-18985.REFORMADO EN FASE ACUOSA DE CORRIENTES RESIDUALES DE VARIOS PROCESOS INDUSTRIALES. 01/01/11 - 30/09/14
  
  
• CTPP02/09 PRODUCCIÓN DE GAS DE SÍNTESIS A PARTIR DE BIO-OIL GENERADO DE RESÍDUOS AGROFORESTALES. 01/01/10 - 31/12/11
  
  

PhD supervision

• DESARROLLO DE CATALIZADORES BASADOS EN NÍQUEL Y SU USO EN PROCESOS EN FASE ACUOSA A PRESIÓN PARA LA VALORIZACIÓN DE GLICEROL. Universidad de Zaragoza. Sobresaliente cum laude. 22/03/24
  
  
• Obtención de líquidos valiosos mediante hidrogenólisis de glicerina. Universidad de Zaragoza. Sobresaliente cum laude. 14/06/19
  
  
• Valorisation of biomass feedstocks: bio-oil, crude glycerol and chesse whey using thermochemical processes. Universidad de Zaragoza. Sobresaliente cum laude. 18/05/16
  
  
• Valorización de glicerina mediante reformado en fase acuosa con catalizadores basados en níquel. Universidad de Zaragoza. Sobresaliente "Cum Laude". 13/12/13
  
  
• Catalytic steam reforming of model compunds of the aqueous fraction of biomass pyrolysis liquids in fixed bed. Universidad de Zaragoza. Sobresaliente "Cum Laude". 15/01/10
  
  

UNIZAR teaching of the last six courses

• Chemistry. Degree in Biomedical Engineering. From the 2024-25 course to the 2025-26 course
  
  
• Biorefineries and biofuels. Master's in Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency. From the 2023-24 course to the 2025-26 course
  
  
• Chemistry. Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering. From the 2023-24 course to the 2025-26 course
  
  
• Advanced reactor design. Master's in Chemical Engineering. From the 2019-20 course to the 2025-26 course
  
  
• Industrial chemical processes. Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology. From the 2019-20 course to the 2025-26 course