Silvia Favero

Dr. Silvia Favero is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), holding a prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Staff Fellowship (2024). She conducts cutting-edge research within the NanoElectrocatalysis and Sustainable Chemistry group, focusing on fundamental and applied electrocatalytic processes for renewable energy systems.

Her primary research interests span electrocatalysis for sustainable chemistry, with specialization in biomass valorization (particularly glycerol oxidation), oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts, and CO₂ electroreduction. Key technical emphases include:

• Design of non-precious metal catalysts (Fe-N-C systems)
• Interface engineering in fuel cell electrodes
• Advanced operando characterization techniques (XAS, gas sorption)
• Development of benchmark protocols for electrocatalytic reactions
• Mechanistic studies of poisoning phenomena (e.g., CO on Pt)

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a consistent focus on catalyst-ionomer interactions, reaction mechanism elucidation, and scalability challenges in sustainable electrochemical systems. Her work bridges fundamental surface science with practical fuel cell and electrolyzer applications.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Staff Fellowship (2024)

Dr. Favero collaborates extensively within the NanoElectrocatalysis and Sustainable Chemistry group at ICN2, where her research contributes to developing electrochemical technologies for circular economy applications. Current projects emphasize optimizing catalyst durability and reaction selectivity through nanoscale interface control.