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Students from Unicauca and their research projects on carbon uses and emissions r...

Students from Unicauca and their research projects on carbon uses and emissions reduction

The works of Chemistry program students Karen Rosero and Jeancarlo Quevedo, together with professors Cristian Miranda and Alfonso Ramírez, were among the 70 projects that demonstrated how carbon connects the world to a sustainable future.

The Catalysis Research Group, attached to the Department of Chemistry of the Faculty of Natural, Exact, and Educational Sciences of the University of Cauca, took part in the academic agenda of the 2nd Colombian Carbon Congress (C3), held from November 20 to 22 at the Universidad del Valle in Cali.

During the event, which brought together researchers, specialists, and industry representatives to exchange advances in research and development (R+D) on carbon-based materials, industrial applications of carbon, and emissions reduction, professors and students from the University of Cauca presented their research work as follows:

“Synthesis of acid eco-catalysts from sago and cocoa for use in the acetylation of isoamyl alcohol,” presented by Chemistry student Karen Rosero.

“Hydrolysis of cellulose present in coffee husk using sulfated carbon as an eco-catalyst,” presented by Chemistry student Jeancarlo Quevedo.

The students carried out their work under the academic guidance and accompaniment of professors Cristian Miranda and Alfonso Ramírez.

The 2nd Colombian Carbon Congress (C3) included conferences, international and national plenary sessions, as well as the presentation of more than 70 works that demonstrated how carbon connects the world with a sustainable future.

The Catalysis Research Group, made up of students and graduates from Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Agroindustrial Engineering, and Physics Engineering, has been distinguished in Category A by MinCiencias in its most recent update of group recognition and classification. It is one of the leading references due to the quality of its research, which now includes the use of Artificial Intelligence tools to explore new catalytic pathways that allow for the systematization of improved reaction conditions for the catalysts under development. Likewise, the group stands at the forefront of preparing catalytic systems aimed at leaving the smallest possible carbon footprint and promoting the valorization of industrial waste, positively impacting environmental aspects that Chemistry enables through Catalysis.