Dr. Carlos Andrés Covarrubias-Gordillo: Polimeros

Dr. Carlos Andrés Covarrubias-Gordillo is a postdoctoral researcher affiliated with the Department of Advanced Materials at the Center for Applied Chemistry Research. Holding the rank of Level 1 in the National System of Researchers, he earned his Chemical Engineering degree, Master’s in Science and Technology, and a Doctorate in Polymer Technology. His research focuses on formulating, synthesizing, and characterizing thermally conductive polymeric nanomaterials. With expertise in carbon-modified plasma nanoparticles for solar thermal energy utilization, he has contributed to over 6 industry or government-supported projects, authored 13 JCR-indexed articles, 3 science outreach pieces, and holds 4 patent applications. Dr. Covarrubias-Gordillo has also supervised 5 undergraduate theses, undertaken 3 postdoctoral fellowships, and accumulated 400+ hours in multidisciplinary courses, emphasizing educational updates, project management, and regional development. Additionally, he brings valuable teaching experience and technical advisory roles in project administration and industry development.

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The impact of her research is evident in citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar:

• Cited by: All – 29.
• Citations – 28.
• h-index – 4.
• Documents – 11.

A prolific researcher making meaningful contributions to the academic world!

Publications Top Note:

1. Starch/carbon nanofibers bionanocomposites via melt mixing: Effect of dispersion and compatibility on conductivity and mechanical properties
   • Published in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules in 2024 with 0 citations.
2. Embedded Graphite and Carbon Nanofibers in a Polyurethane Matrix Used as Anodes in Microbial Fuel Cells for Wastewater Treatment
   • Published in Polymers in 2023 with 0 citations.
3. PLA/modified-starch blends and their application for the fabrication of non-woven fabrics by melt-blowing
   • Published in Carbohydrate Polymers in 2023 with 0 citations.
4. Enhancement of polypropylene mechanical behavior by the synergistic effect of mixtures of carbon nanofibers and graphene nanoplatelets modified with cold propylene plasma
   • Published in Journal of Applied Polymer Science in 2023 with 0 citations.
5. Effect of oxidized, maleate and dual chemical modification through extrusion on thermoplastic starch properties
   • Published in Polymer Bulletin in 2023 with 0 citations.
6. Composites based on nylon 6/clinoptilolite by ultrasound-assisted extrusion for enhanced flame retardant and mechanical properties
   • Published in Polymer Bulletin in 2022 with 6 citations.
7. Graphite effect on the mechanical and fire-retardant performance of low-density polyethylene and ethylene-vinyl-acetate foam composites
   • Published in Journal of Applied Polymer Science in 2021 with 6 citations.
8. Influence of ethylene plasma treatment of agave fiber on the cellular morphology and compressive properties of low-density polyethylene/ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer/agave fiber composite foams
   • Published in International Journal of Polymer Science in 2021 with 4 citations.
9. Plasma-modified CNFs, GPs, and their mixtures for enhanced polypropylene thermal conductivity
   • Published in Journal of Applied Polymer Science in 2020 with 3 citations.
10. Surface Modification of Carbon Nanofibers and Graphene Platelets Mixtures by Plasma Polymerization of Propylene
    • Published in Journal of Nanomaterials in 2017 with 7 citations.