m.sc. beatriz maria moreno

beatriz maria moreno

Chemical Engineer (University of Granada, Spain, 2019)

Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering (Universitat de València, Spain, 2021)

Current position:

Severo Ochoa Predoctoral Fellow (Ph.D. student)

Institution: Universitat Politecnica de València (UPV)

Department/Center: Instituto de Tecnología Química (ITQ, UPV-CSIC)

Address: Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022, Valencia, Spain

bmmortor@itq.upv.es

RESEARCH AREAS

Heterogeneous Catalysis
Chemical Engineering
CO2 Valorization

Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis, CO2 valorisation, active site, oil, green chemistry, chemical engineering, spectroscopy

SUMMARY

Beatriz María Moreno Torralbo (B.M Moreno-Torralbo) is Chemical Engineer with 4 years of experience at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ITQ, UPV-CSIC), where I am currently in the second year of my PhD. My work focuses on the synthesis and characterization of catalysts, heterogeneous catalysis, and the setup and operation of experimental equipment such as reactors and chromatographs. In addition, I am studying the kinetics and reaction mechanisms to gain a deeper understanding of the processes involved. I enjoy both independent research and teamwork, and I’m recognized for my problem-solving ability, adaptability, and strong scientific curiosity. I am proficient in AutoCAD, ChemCad, Aspen HYSYS, and Microsoft Office, and I’m highly motivated to continue developing my career in the scientific and technical fields.

Publications (total 5)

Myltykbayeva, Zhannur, José M. López Nieto, Beatriz M. Moreno-Torralbo, P. Concepción, Akerke Abylaikhan, y Atıf Koca. 2025. «Optimizing the Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Production with Vanadyl Porphyrin Impregnated on Mesoporous SiO2 Nanoparticles». Electrochimica Acta, enero 11, 145686. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2025.145686.
Sánchez-García, G., A. Pérez-Calvo, B. Moreno-Torralbo, et al. 2025. «Catalytic activation of N2O on promoted NiO based materials: Valorization by oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane». Journal of Catalysis 450 (octubre): 116277. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcat.2025.116277.
Moreno-Torralbo, B. M., Zh K. Myltykbayeva, G. Sánchez-García, et al. 2024. «Photoelectrocatalytic application of vanadylporphyrin complexes directly extracted from oil». Catalysis Today 441: 114855. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cattod.2024.114855.
Jiménez-Robles, R., B.M. Moreno-Torralbo, J.D. Badia, V. Martínez-Soria, y M. Izquierdo. 2022. «Flat PVDF Membrane with Enhanced Hydrophobicity through Alkali Activation and Organofluorosilanisation for Dissolved Methane Recovery». Membranes 12 (4). Scopus. https://doi.org/10.3390/membranes12040426.
Myltykbayeva, Zhannur K., Anar Seysembekova, Beatriz M. Moreno, et al. 2022. «V-Porphyrins Encapsulated or Supported on Siliceous Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Photoelectrochemical Properties». Materials 15 (21): 21. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15217473.

congress (total 8)

B. M. Moreno-Torralbo; P. Concepción; J. Martínez-Triguero; J. M. López Nieto. Comparative effect of promoters in ethane reforming to mitigate Ni catalyst deactivation. Spanish Catalysis Society (SECAT). 2025.
B. M. Moreno-Torralbo; P. Concepción; J. Martínez-Triguero; J. M. López Nieto. Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane with CO₂ as oxidizing agent with CrOx/MeOx/Al₂O₃ catalysts (Me = Ni, Co, Ce, Pr). 7th ITQ Winter Meeting organized by the Institute of Chemical Technology (ITQ, UPV-CSIC). Spain, 2025.
B. M. Moreno-Torralbo; P. Concepción; J. Martínez-Triguero; J. M. López Nieto. Oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane in the presence of CO₂ with CrOx/MeOx/Al₂O₃ catalysts (Me = Ni, Co, Ce, Pr). XXIX CICAT. SECAT. Spain, 2024.
B. M. Moreno-Torralbo; P. Concepción; J. Martínez-Triguero; J. M. López Nieto. CO₂ oxidative ethane dehydrogenation over alumina-supported chromium-based catalysts: the role of promoters in catalytic performance. ACS Spring 2024. United States of America, 2024.
B. M. Moreno-Torralbo; P. Concepción; J. Martínez-Triguero; J. M. López Nieto. Supported metal oxides for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane with CO₂ as oxidizing agent. XIX Symposium of Young Chemical Researchers, Murcia 2023. Spain, 2023.
B. M. Moreno-Torralbo; P. Concepción; J. Martínez-Triguero; J. M. López Nieto. Supported metal oxides for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane with CO₂ as oxidizing agent. SECAT 2023. Spanish Catalysis Society (SECAT). Spain, 2023
B. M. Moreno-Torralbo; A. Vidal Moya; R. M. Fernández Domene; B. Solsona; J. M. López Nieto; R. Sánchez Tovar. Vanadium porphyrin encapsulated in SBA-15: synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical properties. Winter Meeting. Institute of Chemical Technology. Spain, 2022.
J. M. López Nieto; P. Concepción Heydorn; B. Solsona; B. M. Moreno-Torralbo; A. De Arriba; J. Soriano Rodríguez. Microporous V-containing catalysts for ethane ODH: differences between zeolitic and non-zeolitic materials. IZC Scientific Committee. Spanish Zeolite Group (IZC). Spain, 2022.

Competitive Projects at Synchrotron Radiation Facilities (total 7)

Local environment of Co single sites in a Co@ZSM-5 catalyst and its dynamic restructuring under ethane dehydrogenation reaction conditions. ALBA Synchrotron Source (Spain, Barcelona). March, 2024.
Chemical state and local environment of lattice-doped copper ions in ZnO and their role in CO₂ activation and product distribution. P. Concepción Heydorn. ALBA Synchrotron Source (Spain, Barcelona). February, 2024.
Structural changes of Ce and Ga promoters on Cu based catalysts during CO2 hydrogenation to methanol. P. Concepción Heydorn. ALBA Synchrotron (Spain, Barcelona). November, 2023.
Undoped and P-doped W-Nb-O catalysts: influence of heat-treatment conditions in crystallization processes. José Manuel López Nieto. Spanish CRG Beamline (BM-25 Spline) at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (Grenoble, France). May,

2023.

Chemical state of indium species in Cu/ZnO–In doped catalysts and their effect on CO₂ hydrogenation to methanol (continued). P. Concepción Heydorn. ALBA Synchrotron (Spain, Barcelona). June, 2022.
Chemical state of indium species in Cu/ZnO–In doped catalysts and their effect on CO₂ hydrogenation to methanol. P. Concepción Heydorn. ALBA Synchrotron (Spain, Barcelona). February and March, 2022.
Doping ZnO with In³⁺ and its effect on CO₂ hydrogenation to methanol. P. Concepción Heydorn. ALBA Synchrotron (Spain, Barcelona). January and February, 2022.

Contracts, technological or transfer merits (total 4)

Contract. Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence, Institute of Chemical Technology (ITQ, UPV-CSIC) (CEX2021-001230-S). Supervisor: Hermenegildo García Gómez. 01/2024 – present.
Contract. CO₂ as a raw material in thermocatalysis and its transformation into fuels and chemical products. Supervisor: P. Concepción Heydorn. 01/2023 – 12/2023.
Contract. CO₂ valorization, capture, and catalytic transformation into energy, fuels, and chemical products. Supervisor: J. M. López Nieto. 01/2021 – 06/2022.
Contract. Biomass valorization for the utilization of this natural resource. Supervisor: A. Martínez Abad. 09/2020 – 10/2020.

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