BEITONE Soline
PhD project
My PhD research focuses on the development of sustainable photocatalytic materials for CO₂ valorization and environmental remediation within the DéfiCO2 project. The work combines nanomaterials engineering, photocatalysis, and sustainability assessment to design reusable photocatalytic membranes based on Cu₂O nanowires.
The project is structured around four complementary objectives: the controlled synthesis of high-aspect-ratio Cu₂O nanowires, their integration into self-supported photocatalytic membranes, the development of Cu₂O/TiO₂ heterojunctions to improve charge separation and stability, and the evaluation of their performance for CO₂ photoreduction and water treatment applications. Particular attention is given to environmental sustainability through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) framework.
Research Interests
- Photocatalysis and solar-driven chemical conversion
- CO₂ reduction and valorization
- Nanowire synthesis and nanostructured materials
- Semiconductor heterojunctions
- Photocatalytic membranes
- Water treatment and environmental remediation
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD)
- Sustainable materials development
- Machine Learning for materials science
Activités / CV
CV
I am a PhD researcher in Materials Science at LMGP (Laboratory of Materials and Physical Engineering, Grenoble INP). My research lies at the intersection of photocatalysis, nanomaterials engineering, and sustainability assessment, with the objective of developing innovative materials that contribute to environmental remediation and the transition toward a low-carbon society.
My academic background combines materials engineering and sustainable innovation through the Advanced Materials for Innovation and Sustainability (AMIS) double-degree program between Grenoble INP – Phelma and TU Darmstadt. This interdisciplinary training has led me to develop a strong interest in coupling materials development with environmental impact assessment, particularly through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) approaches.
Selected Publications
- Belmouhoub, M.; Beitone, S.; Ternin-Rozat, G.; Braccini, M.; Deschanvres, J.-L.; Rapenne, L.; Riassetto, D.; Ternon, C. Ecofriendly Process to Synthesize Cu2O Nanowires with Tunable Morphology by pH Adjustments. Crystal Growth & Design 2025, 25 (15), 5946–5953. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.cgd.5c00360.
- Silk, J.; Beitone, S.; Hoque, M.; Ternon, C.; Evrard, D.; Riassetto, D. Comparative Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Assessment of Hydrothermal Zinc Oxide Nanowire Synthesis Methods. Green Chem. 2026, 28 (5), 2429–2439. https://doi.org/10.1039/D5GC03866A.
- Beitone, S.; Ternon, C.; Belmouhoub, M.; Rapenne, L.; Coindeau, S.; Ortega, S.; Roussel, H.; Riassetto, D. Mechanisms Involved in the Hydrothermal Growth of Thin and Long Cu2O Nanowires. Materials Today Chemistry 2026, 51, 103250. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtchem.2025.103250.
- Beitone, S.; Parouty, J.-L.; Ternon, C.; Evrard, D.; Riassetto, D. Integrating Machine Learning and Life Cycle Assessment for Fehling-Inspired Sustainable Synthesis of Cu2O Nanowires and ML-Guided Design of Metal Oxide Nanorods. ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 2026, 9 (16), 7380–7393. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.6c00991.