Curriculum Vitae

Konstantinos Triantafyllidis

Professor, School of Chemistry

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	SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY
ΥΧΤ471	Physical Processes

	SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY
ΥΧΤ271	Introduction to Chemical Technology
ΥΧΤ473	Transportation Phenomena
ΥΧΤ479	Experimental Chemical Technology

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Techno-economic study of the conversion of microalgal lipids to green diesel via catalytic hydrotreatment.
CHEMICAL RECYCLING OF COMPOSITE EPOXY POLYMERS WITH LIGNIN TO PHENOLIC AND AROMATIC COMPOUNDS VIA FAST (CATALYTIC) PYROLYSIS
STUDY OF LIQUID FUELS DESULPHURIZATION VIA COMBINED ADSORPTION- CATALYTIC OXIDATION USING ACTIVATED CARBON
Catalytic processes for the hydrogenation of biomass sugars to sugar alcohols and glycols
Photocatalytic processes for the utilization of biomass compounds into chemicals of high added value.

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Mesoporous silicates modified with calcium and cerium for bio-medical applications
Production of composite (bio)polymer materials for marble protection
Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic dehydration of xylose for the production of furfural
CATALYTIC ALKYLATION OF PHENOL TO LIQUID FUELS PRECURSOR COMPOUNDS
Production of polymer composite materials with (nano) cellulose
STUDY OF MATERIASLS FOR THE PHOTOCATALYTIC CONVERSION OF THIOPHENIC COMPOUNDS INTO LIQUID FUELS

Photocatalytic partial oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural with titania nanotube catalysts
Catalytic hydrogenation of furfural towards the production of high added value chemical products
Fast pyrolysis of lignin and polymers/plastics for the production of high value added phenolic and aromatic chemicals

CATALYTIC HYDROGENATION OF FURFURAL TO HIGH ADDED VALUE CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS
Hydrolysis of cellulose using acidic solid catalysts
Photocatalytic conversion of biomass to the production of chemical compounds

Hydrodeoxygenation of phenolic compounds of lignin bio-oils with supported metal catalysts
Production of phenolic and aromatic compounds by pyrolysis of lignin, waste polymer resins and composite wood products". For the period from 01/03/2022 to 31/07/2022 (5 months), Mr. Kavoukis Savvas visited, within the framework of the Erasmus+ Program, the Private Company "Vertoro", The Netherlands, which is active in Biorefining and Circular Economy

Biorefinery for the valorization of vine pruning and winery waste
TECHNO-ECONOMICAL ANALYSIS AND LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF LIGNIN PYROLYSIS PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PHENOLIC AND AROMATIC COMPOUNDS

EXTRACTION AND ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS OF ALMOND RESIDUES (EXOCARP) AND FERMENTATION OF THE PRODUCED SUGARS FOR BIOETHΑNOL PRODUCTION
CATALYTIC CONVERSION OF LIGNIN TO HIGH VALUE PHENOLIC AND AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
HYDROTHERMAL PRETREATMENT OF BIOMASS AND LIGNIN ISOLATION
EPOXY POLYMER COMPOSITES WITH (NANO)CELLULOSE
CATALYTIC CONVERSION OF LIGNIN TO HIGH VALUE PHENOLIC AND AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
HYDROTHERMAL PRETREATMENT AND FRACTIONATION OF BIOMASS WITH WATER/ETHANOL MIXTURE TO PRODUCE NANO-CELLULOSE
UTILIZATION OF LIGNIN AS EPOXY POLYMERS ADDITIVE

Catalytic pyrolysis of naphtha to olefins with ZSM-5 zeolitic catalysts.

LIGNIN FRACTIONATION AND UTILIZATION AS EPOXY POLYMER ADDITIVE
Bio-catalytic conversion of biomass towards chemicals
Hydrothermal pretreatment of biomass and lignin isolation
PRODUCTION OF 5-HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL (5-HMF) WITH CATALYTIC DEHYDRATION OF FRUCTOSE

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Catalytic condensation of phenol with levulinic acid for the production of chemicals-monomers from biomass.
Catalytic hydrogenation of furfural for the production of high added value chemicals from biomass.
Lignin functionalization and development of epoxy lignin composite materials.

STUDY OF BIOMASS AND LIGNIN CATALYTIC PYROLYSIS BY THE Py – GC/MS METHOD
SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY STUDY OF NANOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS OF EPOXY RESINS WITH CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES

SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND STUDY OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NANOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS OF EPOXY RESINS WITH ORGANICALLY MODIFIED CLAYS
SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND STUDY OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF NANOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS OF EPOXY RESINS WITH CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES
COMBINED CATALYTIC HYDROLYSIS AND FAST PYROLYSIS OF BIOMASS WITH THE USE OF SOLID ACID CATALYSTS
Lignin as additive in epoxy polymers composites
Nanocomposite epoxy polymers crosslinked with aromatic amines and reinforced with organically modified layered aluminosilicates

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MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISATION WITH ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPY OF SILVER CATALYST SUPPORTED ON CALCIUM CARBONATE

Hydroisomerization of n-hexadecane over platinum (Pt) catalysts supported on micro/mesoporous aluminosilicate materials.

Hydrolytic hydrogenation of cellulose over noble metal catalysts supported on micro/mesoporous carbons.

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Study of the catalytic upgrading of biomass pyrolysis products by the Py-GC/MS method.
"Conversion of glucose to high added value chemicals using acidic and basic solid catalysts".
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF INNOVATIVE CATALYTIC FORMULATIONS FOR THE UPGRADING /CONVERSION OF SYNTHESIS GAS TO OXYGENATED COMPOUNDS-BIOFUELS
Synthesis of mesoporous nickel oxide catalysts via the hard templating method

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Acid hydrolysis of cellulose and lignocellulosic biomass with solid catalysts

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(Photo)catalytic processes of liquid fuels desulfurization with composite nanomaterials

Research Projects

Coordinator
2026–2027	Study of Vanadium phases in spent Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalysts
2026–2026	Characterization and analysis of samples to identify the most appropriate analytical method
2025–2026	Development of a sustainable process for the production of biodegradable ground cover sheets and adhesives for composite wood products from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste
2025–2027	ILIMITED first-ever Ionic LIquid sorbent Methanol synthesis In order To Enable over 80% yielD
2024–2024	Synthesis and characterization of hybrid (polymer/ceramic) based water soluble materials
2024–2025	Plastic Waste Valorization Towards Marine Fuels
2024–2025	Green and Sustainable Photochemical Upcycling of Plastic Waste and Biobased Polymers to High-Added Value Chemicals
2023–2023	Organization of "3rd KIT-AUTH HEPTA Summer School"
2022–2022	Paul T. Anastas Epitome Ceremony Grant
2022–2023	Processing and conversion of used fertilizer/compost by the pyrolysis method
2022–2026	Electrified conversion of plastic waste into olefins & downstream integration
2022–2022	Convention: "9th IUPAC International Conference on Green Chemistry (9th ICGC)"
2022–2026	Toxic Free metallization process for plastic surfaces
2022–2025	Development of innovative nano-catalyst materials and reactors toward the efficient and selective hydrogenation of CO2 to light olefins
2022–2026	Valorization and dissemination of research results in the field of green chemistry and chemical technology
2021–2025	Sustainable production of Cellulose-based products and additives to be used in SMEs and rural areas
2021–2021	Convention: "5th EuChemS Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (5th EuGSC)"
2021–2023	Flexible and resilient integrated biofuel processes for competitive production of green renewable jet and shipping fuels
2020–2023	Production of green transportation fuels and energy from microalgae cultivated in greenhouse drainage water
2020–2023	Advanced nanoporous materials for the deep desulfurization of liquid fuels via adsorption in mild conditions
2020–2023	Innovative bio-polymer (nano) composite coatings for the protection and upgrading of marbles
2020–2023	Production of new polymers and composite materials utilizing phenolic and furanic platform molecules from biomass
2020–2023	Development of innovative nanocellulose-reinforced composite wood products with advanced hydrophobic and antimicrobial properties
2019–2022
2018–2018	Valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass side streams for sustainable production of chemicals, materials, & fuels using low enverionmental impact technologies (LIGNOVAL)
2018–2018	Convention: "Valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass side streams for sustainable production of chemicals, materials, & fuels using low enverionmental impact technologies (LIGNOVAL)"
2017–2018	Development of innovative epoxy polymer nanocomposite materials
2017–2018	Study of Ni phases in spent Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalysts
2017–2020	“Green” employment in the management of biowastes.
2017–2018	Valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass side streams for sustainable production of chemicals, materials & fuels using low environmental impact technologies.
2016–2017	Valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass side streams for sustainable production of chemicals, materials & fuels, using low environmental impact technologies
2015–2016	Valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass side streams for sustainable production of chemicals, materials & fuels using low environmental impact technologies.
2014–2015	Valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass side streams for sustainable production of chemicals, materials & fuels, using low environmental impact technologies
2014–2015	Nanostructured Hierarchical Zeolites for Sustainable Production of Second Generation Biofuels
2012–2012	Convention:Third international workshop f Coast action CM0903 :"UBIOCHEM-III: Sustainable production of fuels/energy, materials & chemicals from biomass"
2012–2014	Polymer nanocomposites using reactive 1D, 2D and 3D carbon nanostructures
2012–2014	Catalytic nanomaterials for bioethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass
2012–2015	New Lightweight and Nanotechnology Enhanced Bio-composites from Lignocellulosic Materials
2012–2015	High Performance Nanocomposite Materials: Reinforcement of Polymers with Advanced Carbon and Silica Nanostructures
2011–2014	Application of novel inorganic nanostructures for the development of polymeric nanocomposite materials with improved properties
2010–2010	Co-processing of upgraded bio-liquids in standard refinery units
2007–2008	Convention
2007–2010	Reinforcement of Engineering Polymers for Aerospace Applications: Development of high performance polymer nanocomposites using as filler novel 2- and 3- dimensional silicate porous matrices, layered silicates or hybrid silicate-carbon nanotubes additives
2006–2008	Development of nanostructured mixed metal oxides from layered double hydroxides (LDH) as catalysts for de-Nox processes and fine chemicals synthesis
2005–2007	Development of nanostructural micro/mesoporous catalytic materials for the pyrolysis of biomass towards biofuels and chemical products
2005–2009	Development of novel polymer - clay nanocomposites with improved mechanical and barrier properties

Participant
2021–2026	Demonstration of a mobile unit for hybrid energy storage based on CO2 capture and renewable energy sources
2021–2025	Smart, Multifunctional Dental Implants: A Solution for Peri-Implantitis and Bone Loss
2021–2025	European Sustainable BIObased nanoMAterials Community (BIOMAC)
2019–2023	Pre-insulated multi-layered pipes for heating-cooling systems exhibiting high thermal insulation and dimensional stability
2019–2023	Pilot cultivation of locally isolated Dunaliella strains for the production of β-carotene
2019–2020
2018–2022	Production of innovative high energy efficiency pipes for underfloor heating - cooling
2018–2020	Application of the pyrolysis technology for industrial and hazardous waste management
2018–2026
2017–2021	Research infrastructure for Waste Valorization and Sustainable Management of Resources.
2015–2026	Solid dispersion production of active febuxostat and prasougrel in polymer matrices electrostatic spinning and nanoencapsulation with microfluidics
2015–2017	Soil degradation assessment and rehabilitation strategies for sustainable land use planning.
2013–2015	Active deformable micro-cutters with nano-abrasives
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2009–2026
2003–2006	Advanced methods for wastewater and air treatment`
2001–2017
1999–2026
1997–2025	Πληρωμές μελών ΔΕΠ
1996–2026	Πληρωμές μελών ΔΕΠ.

Publications

Angelos A. Lappas, Kostas G. Kalogiannis, Eleni F. Iliopoulou, Triantafyllidis Konstantinos, Stylianos D. Stefanidis . (2015) . Chapter 4 - Catalytic Pyrolysis of Biomass for Transportation Fuels . Advances in bioenergy : the sustainability challenge . Επιμέλεια:Peter D. Lund, John Byrne, Göran Berndes, Iacovos A. Vasalos . Chichester, UK . John Wiley & Sons . p.45-56
Triantafyllidis Konstantinos, Iliopoulou Eleni F., Karakoulia Stamatia A., Nitsos Christos K., Lappas Angelos A. . (2015) . Mesoporous Zeolite Catalysts for Biomass Conversion to Fuels and Chemicals . Mesoporous zeolites : preparation, characterization and applications . Επιμέλεια:Javier García-Martínez, Kunhao Li . Weinheim . Wiley-VCH . p.497-540

Giliopoulos Dimitrios J., Triantafyllidis Konstantinos, Gournis Dimitrios . (2013) . Chemical Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes for Dispersion in Epoxy Matrices . Front cover image for Carbon nanotube enhanced aerospace composite materials : a new generation of multifunctional hybrid structural composites Carbon nanotube enhanced aerospace composite materials : a new generation of multifunctional hybrid structural composites . Επιμέλεια:A. Paipetis, V. Kostopoulos . Dordrecht . Springer . τομ.188 p.155-183
Nitsos Christos K., Mihailof Chrysa M., Matis Konstantinos, Lappas Angelos A., Triantafyllidis Konstantinos . (2013) . The Role of Catalytic Pretreatment in Biomass Valorization Toward Fuels and Chemicals . The Role of Catalysis for the Sustainable Production of Bio-fuels and Bio-chemicals . Επιμέλεια:Kostas S. Triantafyllidis, Angelos A. Lappas and Michael Stöcker . Amsterdam . Elsevier . p.217-260
Triantafyllidis Konstantinos (editor) . (2013) . Preface . επιμ. Angelos A. Lappas (editor), Michael Stöcker . The Role of Catalysis for the Sustainable Production of Bio-Fuels and Bio-Chemicals . Επιμέλεια:Kostas S. Triantafyllidis, Angelos A. Lappas, Michael Stöcker . Amsterdam . Elsevier . p.ix-x

Triantafyllidis Konstantinos, Tsiatouras V.A., Vlessidis A.G., Evmiridis N.P. . (2011) . 29-P-06-acidity characterization of dealuminated H-ZSM-5 zeolites by isopropanol dehydration . Zeolites and Mesoporous Materials at the dawn of the 21st century : Proceedings of the 13th International Zeolite Conference : 8-13 June 2001, Montpellier, France . 13th International Zeolite Conference . Επιμέλεια:Antoine Gedeon, Pascale Massiani, Florence Babonneau . Montpellier - France . Amsterdam . Elsevier . vol.135 p.311

Karakoulia A. S., Fotopoulos Apostolos, Triantafyllidis Konstantinos, Lemonidou Angeliki . (2010) . Supported-metal mesoporous catalysts in selective oxidation reactions: The effect of mesopore structure and size on activity and selectivity . 16th International Zeolite Conference (16th IZC) joint with the 7th International Mesostructureed Materials Symposium . 16th International Zeolite Conference (16th IZC) joint with the 7th International Mesostructureed Materials Symposium . Sorrento, Italy

Triantafyllidis Konstantinos, Lappas A. A., Vasalos Iakovos, Liu Y., Pinnavaia T. J. . (2004) . Gas-oil cracking activity and product selectivity of the hydrothermally-stable mesoporous aluminosilicates (MSU-S) assembled from zeolite seeds . Recent Advances in the Science and Technology of Zeolites and Related Materials . 14th International Zeolite Conference . Επιμέλεια:E. Van Steen, L. H. Callanan, C. Claeys . Cape Town - South Africa . Amsterdam . Elsevier . vol.154 no.part C p.2853-2860

Lappas A. A., Triantafyllidis Konstantinos, Tsagrasouli Z.A., Tsiatouras V.A., Vasalos Iakovos, Evmiridis N.P. . (2002) . Development of new ZSM-5 catalyst-additives in the fluid catalytic cracking process for the maximization of gaseous alkenes yield . Impact of Zeolites and other Porous Materials on the new Technologies at the Beginning of the New Millennium . 2nd International FEZA (Federation of the European Zeolite Associations) Conference . Επιμέλεια:Rosario Aiello, Girolamo Giordano, Flaviano Testa . Taormina - Italy . Amsterdam . Elsevier . vol.142 p.807-814
Tsiatouras V.A., Katranas T.K., Triantafyllidis Konstantinos, Vlessidis A.G., Pavlidou Eleni, Evmiridis N.P. . (2002) . Dehydrogenation of propane over various chromium-modified MFI-type zeolite catalysts . Impact of Zeolites and other Porous Materials on the new Technologies at the Beginning of the New Millennium . 2nd International FEZA (Federation of the European Zeolite Associations) Conference . Επιμέλεια:Rosario Aiello, Girolamo Giordano, Flaviano Testa . Taormina - Italy . Amsterdam . Elsevier Science . vol.142 p.839-846

Godelitsas A., Misailidis Panagiotis, Katranas T., Triantafyllidis Konstantinos, Klewe-Nebenius H., Pavlidou Eleni, Anousis I. . (1999) . Characterisation of Natural Microporous Manganese Oxides: The Case of Todorokite . Natural Microporous Materials in Environmental Technology . NATO Advanced Research Workshop on the Application of Natural Microporous Materials in Environmental Technology . Επιμέλεια:P. Misaelides, F. Macasek, T. J. Pinnavaia, C. Colella . Smolenice Castle - Slovakia . Dordrecht . Springer Science+Business Media, B.V. . vol.362 p.445-461
Vlessidis A.G., Triantafyllidis Konstantinos, Evmiridis N.P. . (1999) . Removal and recovery of harmful compounds from waste water of photographic processes by synthetic zeolite - Y . Porous materials in environmentally friendly processes : proceedings of the 1st International FEZA Conference, Eger, Hungary, September 1-4, 1999 . 1st international FEZA conference . Επιμέλεια:Kiricsi, I., PalBorbely, G., Nagy, J.B., Karge, H.G. . Eger - Hungary . Amsterdam . Elsevier . vol.125 p.785-792

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