The purification of exhaust gases produced by both mobile and stationary sources has been based mainly on catalytic processes. The research team has leveraged its experience in the synthesis of solid catalysts to contribute to the development of suitable catalysts for these processes. 

Relevant publications:

1. Giakoumelou, I., Fountzoula, C., Kordulis, C., Boghosian, S. Molecular structure and catalytic activity of V2O5/TiO2 catalysts for the SCR of NO by NH3: In situ Raman spectra in the presence of O2, NH3, NO, H2, H2O, and SO2. Journal of Catalysis, 2006, 239(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcat.2006.01.019
2. Sarellas, A., Niakolas, D., Bourikas, K., Vakros, J., Kordulis, C. The influence of the preparation method and the Co loading on the structure and activity of cobalt oxide/γ-alumina catalysts for NO reduction by propene. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2006, 295(1), 165-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2005.08.020
3. Bourikas, K., Fountzoula, C., Kordulis, C. Monolayer Binary Active Phase (Mo−V) and (Cr−V) Supported on Titania Catalysts for the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) of NO by NH3. Langmuir, 2004, 20 (24), 10663-10669. https://doi.org/10.1021/la049050y
4. Bourikas, K., Fountzoula, C., Kordulis, C. Monolayer transition metal supported on titania catalysts for the selective catalytic reduction of NO by NH3. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2004, 52(2), 145-153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2004.04.001
5. Giakoumelou, I., Fountzoula, C., Kordulis, C., Boghosian, S. NO reduction with NH3 over chromia–vanadia catalysts supported on TiO2: an in situ Raman spectroscopic study. Catalysis Today, 2002, 73(3–4), 255-262.   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0920586102000081
6. Fountzoula, C., Matralis, H.K., Papadopoulou, C., Voyiatzis, G.A., Kordulis, C. Chromia–Vanadia Catalysts Supported on TiO2: Effect of Composition on the Physicochemical Properties and Catalytic Performance for the Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO with NH3. Journal of Catalysis, 1999, 184 (1), 5-18. https://doi.org/10.1006/jcat.1999.2392
7. Georgiadou, I., Papadopoulou, Ch., Matralis, H.K., Voyiatzis, G.A., Lycourghiotis, A., Kordulis, Ch. Preparation, Characterization, and Catalytic Properties for the SCR of NO by NH3 of V2O5/TiO2 Catalysts Prepared by Equilibrium Deposition Filtration. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 1998, 102(43), 8459-8468.  https://doi.org/10.1021/jp973187y
8. Fountzoula, Ch., Matralis, H.K., Papadopoulou, Ch., Voyiatzis, G.A., Kordulis, Ch. The Influence of the Chromium Content on the Physicochemical Properties and the Catalytic Behavior of CrOx/TiO2Catalysts for the Selective Catalytic Reduction of Nitric Oxide by Ammonia at Relatively High Temperatures. Journal of Catalysis, 1997, 172(2), 391-405. https://doi.org/10.1006/jcat.1997.1845