A. M. Maubert Franco works on the use of zeolites, mesoporous materials (MCM-41 and SBA-15), Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) in the adsorption of hydrogen, CO2 and organic dyes, photocatalytic degradation of dyes and reduction of heavy metals. They also work in the production of carbon nanotubes from MOFs as catalytic supports and a primary carbon source.