Dr. Juan Pablo Tafur Guisao | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award
Assistant Doctor at Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain
Dr. Juan Tafur Guisao is an Assistant Doctor at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, specializing in energy storage, biopolymers, and industrial waste applications in material science. With extensive experience in research and academia, he has contributed to multiple universities across Spain, Ecuador, and Colombia. His expertise spans electrochemistry, materials engineering, and industrial chemistry.
Publication ProfileΒ
Educational Background π
- Higher Degree in Industrial Engineering
- Institution: Polytechnic University of Cartagena, Spain
- Field of Study: Industrial Engineering
- Degree Type: 1st and 2nd cycle studies (Equivalent to Bachelor’s and Master’s)
Professional Experience πΌ
Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain)
- Position: Assistant Doctor
- Department: Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, and Industrial Design, Higher Technical School of Industrial Engineering and Design
- Start Date: September 1, 2023
- Responsibilities:
- Research in energy storage using biopolymers
- Development of industrial waste-based electrolytes
- Teaching courses in Chemistry, Materials Science, Macromolecular and Non-metallic Materials, and Environmental Science
- Master’s-level instruction in Advanced Knowledge of Materials and Applications
Yachay Experimental Technology Research University (Ecuador)
- Position: Full-Time Professor (October 2017 β August 2023)
- Department: Engineering, School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering
- Responsibilities:
- Research in electrochemical energy storage using copolymers
- COβ capture and eco-packaging development
- Coordination of the Materials Engineering degree program
- Teaching various chemistry and engineering courses
- Faculty internship coordination and academic linkage
Technical University of the North (Ecuador)
- Position: Full-Time Professor (April 2016 β September 2017)
- Department: School of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
- Responsibilities:
- Research in energy storage and material sciences
- Teaching courses in General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry
- Degree thesis supervision and coordination
- Organization of academic conferences and international research collaboration
Polytechnic University of Cartagena (Spain)
- Position: Laboratory Assistant (October 2012 β February 2016)
- Responsibilities:
- Conducting experimental research in material science and electrochemistry
Research Interests π¬
- Energy Storage β Electrochemistry, Biopolymers, and Copolymers
- Sustainable Materials β Industrial Waste Utilization and COβ Capture
- Electrolyte Development β Advanced Materials for Energy Applications
- Materials Characterization β Using Techniques like SEM, EDX, TGA, DSC, FTIR, XPS, and XRD
Conclusionπ
Dr. Juan Tafur Guisao is a dedicated researcher and educator with a strong background in materials engineering, chemistry, and energy storage. His work integrates sustainability, industrial waste repurposing, and advanced electrochemical applications. With years of teaching experience at prestigious institutions, he continues to contribute to scientific advancements while mentoring future engineers.
Publications π
π BLENDS OF TPS WITH MODIFIED MWCNT: CHARACTERIZATION AND APPLICATION
π Acta Microscopica
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2023 | Journal Article
π EID: 2-s2.0-85163588992
π ISSN: 07984545
βοΈ Contributors: Garces, B.; Corredor, L.; Michell, R.M.; Tafur, J.P.
π Green Energy Storage: Chitosan-Avocado Starch Hydrogels for a Novel Generation of Zinc Battery Electrolytes
π Polymers
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2023-11-14 | Journal Article
π DOI: 10.3390/polym15224398
βοΈ Contributors: MarΓa I. Cruz-Balaz; MarΓa Fernanda BΓ³squez-CΓ‘ceres; Anabel D. Delgado; NoΓ© Arjona; Vivian Morera CΓ³rdova; Lorena Γlvarez-Contreras; Juan P. Tafur
π Synthesis and characterization of Chitosan-Avocado seed starch hydrogels as electrolytes for zinc-air batteries
π Journal of Polymer Research
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2023-06 | Journal Article
π DOI: 10.1007/s10965-023-03566-0
βοΈ Contributors: MarΓa I. Cruz-Balaz; MarΓa Fernanda BΓ³squez-CΓ‘ceres; JosΓ© BΓ©jar; Lorena Γlvarez-Contreras; Vivian Morera CΓ³rdova; Juan P. Tafur
π Enhancing Electrochemical Performance of Zinc-Air Batteries Using Freeze Crosslinked Carboxymethylcellulose-Chitosan Hydrogels as Electrolytes
π Journal of The Electrochemical Society
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2023-06-01 | Journal Article
π DOI: 10.1149/1945-7111/acd876
βοΈ Contributors: MarΓa Fernanda BΓ³squez-CΓ‘ceres; JosΓ© Bejar; Lorena Γlvarez-Contreras; Juan P. Tafur
π Chitosan-Carboxymethylcellulose Hydrogels as Electrolytes for ZincβAir Batteries: An Approach to the Transition towards Renewable Energy Storage Devices
π Batteries
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2022-11-30 | Journal Article
π DOI: 10.3390/batteries8120265
βοΈ Contributors: MarΓa Fernanda BΓ³squez-CΓ‘ceres; Lola De Lima; Vivian Morera CΓ³rdova; Anabel D. Delgado; JosΓ© BΓ©jar; NoΓ© Arjona; Lorena Γlvarez-Contreras; Juan P. Tafur
π Industrial Processes Online Teaching: A Good Practice for Undergraduate Engineering Students in Times of COVID-19
π Sustainability
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2022-04 | Journal Article
π DOI: 10.3390/su14084776
βοΈ Contributors: Marvin Ricaurte; Paola Elizabeth OrdΓ³Γ±ez Vivanco; Carlos Navas-Cardenas; Miguel Meneses; Juan P. Tafur; Alfredo Viloria
π Mechanical properties and X-ray diffraction analyses of clay/sand pellets for CO2 adsorption: the effects of sand content and humidity
π Oil & Gas Science and Technology β Revue dβIFP Energies nouvelles
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2021 | Journal Article
π DOI: 10.2516/ogst/2021030
βοΈ Contributors: Isaac Iglesias; Mayra JimΓ©nez; Andrea M. Gallardo; Edward E. Γvila; Vivian Morera; Alfredo Viloria; Marvin Ricaurte; Juan P. Tafur
π Nanocomposite polymer electrolytes for zinc and magnesium batteries: From synthetic to biopolymers
π Polymers
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2021 | Journal Article
π DOI: 10.3390/polym13244284
βοΈ Contributors: BΓ³squez-CΓ‘ceres, M.F.; Hidalgo-Bonilla, S.; CΓ³rdova, V.M.; Michell, R.M.; Tafur, J.P.
π Properties of the PVA-VAVTD KOH Blend as a Gel Polymer Electrolyte for Zinc Batteries
π Gels
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2021-12-10 | Journal Article
π DOI: 10.3390/gels7040256
βοΈ Contributors: Alisson A. Iles Velez; Edwin Reyes; Antonio Diaz-Barrios; Florencio Santos; Antonio J. FernΓ‘ndez Romero; Juan P. Tafur
π Green Nanocomposites Based on Thermoplastic Starch: A Review
π Polymers
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2021-09-23 | Journal Article
π DOI: 10.3390/polym13193227
βοΈ Contributors: Katherine E. Rivadeneira-Velasco; Christian A. Utreras-Silva; Antonio DΓaz-Barrios; Alicia E. Sommer-MΓ‘rquez; Juan P. Tafur; Rose M. Michell
π Structural modifications and ionic transport of PVA-KOH hydrogels applied in Zn/Air batteries
π Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry
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2019 | Journal Article
π DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2019.113380
βοΈ Contributors: Santos, F.; Tafur, J.P.; Abad, J.; FernΓ‘ndez Romero, A.J.