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Reyna Natividad
Centro de Investigación en Química Sustentable UAEM-UNAM
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Reyna Natividad obtained her PhD in Chemical Engineering from University of Birmingham, UK, in 2004. She also holds a Chemical Engineer degree and Master on Material Science degree, both from Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo in Mexico. She joined Faculty of Chemistry of the Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico since 2005. Her research has focused on catalysis and chemical reaction engineering, with special attention to photocatalytic, electrochemical and thermal processes assessment and optimization, for water remediation and production of fuels like biodiesel from waste cooking oil, and methanol from CO2. She has published more than 100 scientific manuscripts, 20 book chapters and supervised about 60 thesis to obtain Chemical Engineering Bachelors degree, Master on Chemical Sciences and Doctorate on Chemical Sciences.
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Open Access | Perspective | 28 August 2025
Wastewater Upgrading to Fuels: Routes and Challenges
Journal of Chemical Engineering and Renewable Fuels | Volume 1, Issue 1: 3-8, 2025 | DOI: 10.62762/JCERF.2025.342282
Abstract
This perspective outlines technical strategies for upgrading wastewater into fuels and value-added chemicals, emphasizing a shift toward circular economy and resource recovery through advanced processes like photocatalysis, electrolysis, and microbial technologies. More >

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Wastewater Upgrading to Fuels: Routes and Challenges