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Dr. Edgar Franco | Plasticos y Compuestos Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Edgar Franco, CIDESI, Mexico

Dr. Edgar Franco is a polymers expert and manager at CIDESI, Mexico. With a Ph.D. from the Technical University of Catalonia, Spain, he leads research in sustainable polymers, nanocomposites, and circular economy. šŸŒ± His prolific career spans academia and industry, with over 55 peer-reviewed papers and numerous awards. As a dedicated educator, he mentors students and serves on editorial boards. Dr. Franco’s international leadership includes chairing conferences and contributing to standards committees. Passionate about innovation, he drives advancements in materials science, promoting eco-friendly solutions and fostering collaboration across borders. šŸ—ļøšŸ”¬

 

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Education

Dr. Edgar Franco, renowned in the field of materials science, earned his Ph.D. in Polymers from the Technical University of Catalonia, Spain, in 2009. His expertise encompasses sustainable polymers, biobased materials, and innovative plastic processing technologies.

Professional ExperienceĀ 

Currently serving as Manager of the Department of Advanced Manufacturing Processes at CIDESI, Mexico, Dr. Franco holds multiple roles, including Professor and Director of eco-Friendly & Smart Composites. His career includes prestigious positions at academic institutions and research centers worldwide.

Research Focus

Dr. Edgar Franco’s research focus spans a wide array of areas, including sustainable polymers, biobased materials, and innovative plastic processing technologies. With a keen interest in materials science, he explores the fracture behavior of various polymers, investigates the influence of processing techniques on material properties, and delves into the development of novel nanocomposites. šŸ§Ŗ His work encompasses fields such as reactive extrusion, recycling polymers, and the circular economy, reflecting a commitment to advancing eco-friendly solutions in materials engineering. Dr. Franco’s research efforts are marked by their interdisciplinary nature and their potential to contribute significantly to sustainable manufacturing practices. ā™»ļø

Publication Top NotesĀ 

  1. Sheets of branched poly (lactic acid) obtained by one step reactive extrusion calendering process: Melt rheology analysis šŸ“ Cited by: 97, Year: 2013
  2. Fracture behavior of quenched poly (lactic acid). šŸ“ Cited by: 74, Year: 2011
  3. Effect of the recycling and annealing on the mechanical and fracture properties of poly (lactic acid) šŸ“ Cited by: 69, Year: 2010
  4. Influence of crystallinity on the fracture toughness of poly (lactic acid)/montmorillonite nanocomposites prepared by twinā€screw extrusion šŸ“ Cited by: 66, Year: 2011
  5. Influence of processing on the ethylene-vinyl alcohol (EVOH) properties: Application of the successive self-nucleation and annealing (SSA) technique(SSA) technique šŸ“ Cited by: 59, Year: 2010
  6. Sheets of branched poly (lactic acid) obtained by one-step reactive extrusionā€“calendering process: physical aging and fracture behavior šŸ“ Cited by: 47, Year: 2014
  7. Mechanical properties of natural-fiber-reinforced biobased epoxy resins manufactured by resin infusion process šŸ“ Cited by: 43, Year: 2020
  8. Effect of the unidirectional drawing on the thermal and mechanical properties of PLA films with differentĀ Lā€isomer contentšŸ“ Cited by: 41, Year: 2013
  9. Mechanical and thermal behavior dependence on graphite and oxidized graphite content in polyester composites šŸ“ Cited by: 36, Year: 2018
  10. Estructura general de las arcillas utilizadas en la preparaciĆ³n de nanocompuestos polimĆ©ricos šŸ“ Cited by: 28, Year: 2009

 

 

 

Edgar Franco | Plasticos y Compuestos Award | Best Researcher Award

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