Dr. Francis Avilés Cetina

ABOUT ME

RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Scientific Research Center of Yucatan (CICY)
Scientific Researcher
Materials Department
Phone: (52) 999 942-83-30 ext 388
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CURRENT RESEARCH TOPICS

The approach followed by our research group is based on investigating the property-structure relationship of nano- and multi-scale polymer composite materials including chemical functionalization of nanostructures, composite fabrication, testing and modelling, with particular interest on carbon nanostructures. Mechanical, electrical, thermal, physico-chemical, piezoresistive, thermoresistive and other tests are conducted and predictive analytical and numerical models are developed to better understand the observed behaviour.

EDUCATION

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Merida Institute of Technology (ITM),
Mérida, Yucatán, México,
January 2000.

M.S., Applied Physics

Center for Research and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV),
Mérida, Yucatán, México,
August 2002.

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering

Solid Body Mechanics
and Materials,
Florida Atlantic University (FAU), May 2005.

Post-Doctoral stay

Center for Composite
Materials (CCM), University of
Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA.2005-2006.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Mechanics

Solid Body Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials.
Composites and Sandwich Structures.
Experimental Mechanics.
Finite Element Analysis.

Materials

Polymers and polymer composites
Carbon nanotubes
Nanostructures and nanocomposites
Smart materials
Electrical and sensoring properties of nanocomposites

Micro and Nanotechnology

Thin films, MEMS, NEMS and CNTs.

Physics

Solid State Physics.

PUBLICATIONS

2022

“A comparative study of the electrical and electromechanical responses of carbon nanotube/polypropylene composites in alternating and direct current”, A. Balam, R. Pech-Pisté, Z. Valdez-Nava, F. Gamboa, A. Castillo, F. Avilés. Sensors (ISSN: 1424-8220), Vol. 22, 2022, 484 (14 pp). https://doi.org/10.3390/s22020484.
“Simulation of mechanical response of carbon nanotube yarns under uniaxial tensile loading”, A. Pirmoz, J. L. Abot, F. Avilés. Mechanics of Materials (ISSN:0167-6636), Vol. 165, 2022, 104144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2021.104144.
“Processing-structure-property relationship of multilayer graphene sheet thermosetting nanocomposites manufactured by calendering”, I. Pérez, S. Flores, C. Ortiz, M. Rivero, J.E. Corona, A.I. Oliva, F. Avilés. Polymer Composites (ISSN:1548-0569), Vol. 43(4), 2022, 2150–2162. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.26528.
“An ultra-low-power strain sensing node for long-range wireless networks in carbon nanotube-based materials”, A. Hernández-Benítez, A. Balam, J. Vázquez-Castillo, J.J. Estrada-López, R. Quijano-Cetina, A. Bassam, F. Avilés, A. Castillo-Atoche. IEEE Sensors Journal (ISSN:1530-437X), Vol. 22(10), 2022, 9778-9786. doi: 10.1109/JSEN.2022.3162988.
“Functionalization of few-layer graphene sheets and carbon nanotubes for generation of hybrids and their effect on the piezoresistive properties of polymeric nanocomposites”, C.A. Sierra-Chi, M.A. López-Manchado, J.V. Cauich-Rodríguez, F. Gamboa, A.I. Oliva, F. Avilés. Synthetic Metals (ISSN: 0379-6779), Vol. 289, 2022, 117121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.synthmet.2022.117121.

2021

“An assessment of micromechanical models to predict the elastic constants of unidirectional polymer composites”, A. Hernández-Pérez, H. Fuentes-Gutiérrez, F. López-Santos, E.R. Ledesma-Orozco, F. Avilés. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, Vol. 28(11), 2021, 1128-1146. https://doi.org/10.1080/15376494.2019.1645922.
“Synthesis of sustainable, lightweight and electrically conductive polymer brushes grafted multi-layer graphene oxide”, H. Aguilar-Bolados, M. Yazdani-Pedram, E. Quinteros-Jara, Q. Cuenca-Bracamonte, R. Quijada, J. Carretero-González, F. Avilés, M.A. Lopez-Manchado, R. Verdejo. Polymer Testing (ISSN: 0142-9418), Vol. 93, 2021, 106986 (9 pp). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2020.106986.
“Closed-form solution and analysis of the plate twist test in sandwich and laminated composites”, R. Guillén-Rujano, F. Avilés, A. Vidal-Lesso, A. Hernández-Pérez. Mechanics of Materials (ISSN:0167-6636), Vol. 155, 2021, 103753 (15 pp). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2021.103753.
“Measurement of in-plane and out-of-plane elastic properties of woven fabric composites using digital image correlation”, F. López-Santos, A. May-Pat, E.R. Ledesma-Orozco, A. Hernández-Pérez, F. Avilés. Journal of Composite Materials (ISSN:0021-9983), Vol. 55(9), 2021, 1231–124. https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998320967073.
“Effect of polymer viscosity and polymerization kinetics on the electrical response of carbon nanotube yarn/vinyl ester monofilament composites”, O. Rodriguez-Uicab, I. Guay, J. Abot, F. Avilés. Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360), Topical Collection "Advances in Polymeric Composites", Vol. 13(5), 2021, 783 (17 pp). https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13050783.
“Electromechanical properties of carbon-nanostructured elastomeric composites measured by digital image correlation”, C. Pérez-Aranda, F. Avilés. Composites Part C (ISSN:2666-6820), Vol. 5, 2021, 100161 (10 pp). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcomc.2021.100161.
“Investigation of directional effects on the electrical conductivity and piezoresistivity of carbon nanotube/polypropylene composites obtained by extrusion”, A. Balam, R.H. Cruz-Estrada, A. Castillo-Atoche, F. Avilés. Journal of Materials Science (ISSN:0022-2461), Vol. 56, 2021, 14570-14586. DOI: 10.1007/s10853-021-06223-3.
“Simulation of mechanical response of carbon nanotube yarns under uniaxial tensile loading”, A. Pirmoz, J. L. Abot, F. Avilés. Mechanics of Materials (ISSN:0167-6636), in press, accepted in November 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2021.104144.

2020

Influence of polymer matrix on the sensing capabilities of carbon nanotube polymeric thermistors, A. Balam, M. Cen-Puc, A. May-Pat, J.L. Abot, F. Avilés. Smart Materials and Structures (ISSN:0964-1726). Vol. 29, 2020, 015012. https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-665X/ab4e08.
Flexural electromechanical properties of multilayer graphene sheet/carbon nanotube/vinyl ester hybrid nanocomposites, C.A. Sierra-Chi, H. Aguilar-Bolados, M.A. López-Manchado, R. Verdejo, J.V. Cauich-Rodríguez, F. Avilés. Composites Science and Technology (ISSN:0266-3538), Vol. 194, 2020, 108164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2020.108164.
Electrical resistance sensing of epoxy curing using an embedded carbon nanotube yarn, O. Rodríguez-Uicab, J.L. Abot, F. Avilés. Sensors (ISSN: 1424-8220), Vol. 20, 2020, 3230. doi:10.3390/s20113230.
Influence of electrode configuration on impact damage evaluation of self-sensing hierarchical composites, G. Uribe-Riestra, J. Ocampo-Bello, F. Gamboa, F. Mendoza-Santoyo, C. Pérez-López, E.A. Franco-Urquiza, M. Preud’homme, A. Castillo-Atoche, F. Avilés. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures (ISSN:1045-389X), Vol. 3(11), 2020, 1416-1429. https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389X20919979.
Cyclic thermoresistivity of freestanding and polymer embedded carbon nanotube yarns, A. Balam, M. Cen-Puc, O. Rodríguez-Uicab, J.L. Abot, F. Avilés. Advanced Engineering Materials (ISSN: 1438-1656), Vol. 22(10), 2020, 2000220. https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202000220.
Multifunctional sensing properties of polymer nanocomposites based on hybrid carbon nanostructures, R. Pech-Pisté, M. Cen-Puc, A. Balam, A. May-Pat, F. Avilés. Materials Today Communications (ISSN: 2352-4928), Vol. 25, 2020, 101472. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2020.101472.
Electro-mechanical properties of thermoplastic polyurethane films and tubes modified by hybrid carbon nanostructures for pressure sensing, C. Pérez-Aranda, Z. Valdez-Nava, F. Gamboa, J.V. Cauich-Rodríguez, F. Avilés. Smart Materials and Structures (ISSN:0964-1726), Vol. 29, 2020, 115021 (13 pp). https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-665X/aba9e6.
Synthesis of sustainable, lightweight and electrically conductive polymer brushes grafted multi-layer graphene oxide, H. Aguilar-Bolados, M. Yazdani-Pedram, E. Quinteros-Jara, Q. Cuenca-Bracamonte, R. Quijada, J. Carretero-González, F. Avilés, M.A. Lopez-Manchado, R. Verdejo. Polymer Testing (ISSN: 0142-9418), Vol. 93, 2021, 106986 (9 pp). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2020.106986.
Closed-form solution and analysis of the plate twist test in sandwich and laminated composites, R. Guillén-Rujano, F. Avilés, A. Vidal-Lesso, A. Hernández-Pérez. Mechanics of Materials (ISSN:0167-6636), Vol. 155, 2021, 103753 (15 pp). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2021.103753.
Measurement of in-plane and out-of-plane elastic properties of woven fabric composites using digital image correlation, F. López-Santos, A. May-Pat, E.R. Ledesma-Orozco. Journal of Composite Materials (ISSN:0021-9983), in press, September 2020. https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998320967073.

2019

Examination of the plate twist specimen for thick specially orthotropic laminated composites and sandwich plates by using first-order shear deformation theory”, R. Guillén-Rujano, A. Hernández-Pérez, F. Avilés, Journal of Sandwich Structures and Materials (ISSN:1099-6362), Vol. 21(7), 2019, 2239-2265. https://doi.org/10.1177/1099636217748349.
Electrical self-sensing of impact damage in multiscale hierarchical composites with tailored location of carbon nanotube networks”, B.K.S. Isaac-Medina, A. Alonzo-García, F. Avilés. Structural Health Monitoring (ISSN: 14759217). Vol. 18(3), 2019, 806-818. https://doi.org/10.1177/1475921718776198.
Electrophoretic deposition of carbon nanotubes onto glass fibers for self-sensing relaxation-induced piezoresistivity of monofilament composites”, A. Can-Ortiz, A.I. Oliva-Avilés, F. Gamboa, A. May-Pat, C. Velasco-Santos, F. Avilés. Journal of Materials Science (ISSN:0022-2461). Vol. 54(3), 2019, 2205-2221. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-018-2965-1.
Effect of carbon nanotube length on the piezoresistive response of poly (methyl methacrylate) nanocomposites”, F. Avilés⁠⁠, A.I. Oliva, G. Ventura⁠, A. May-Pat⁠, A.I. Oliva-Avilés. European Polymer Journal (ISSN: 0014-3057). Vol. 110, 2019, 394-402. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2018.12.002.
Design and analysis of a burst strength device for testing vascular grafts”, C. Pérez-Aranda, F. Gamboa, O. Castillo-Cruz, J.V. Cauich-Rodríguez, F. Avilés, Review of Scientific Instruments (ISSN: 0034-6748). Vol. 90 (1), 2019, 014301. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5037578.
Electrical characterization of carbon-based fibers and their application for sensing relaxation-induced piezoresistivity in polymer composites”. A. Can-Ortiz, J.L. Abot, F. Avilés, Carbon (ISSN: 0008-6223). Vol. 145, 2019, 119-130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2018.12.108.
Electrical self-sensing of strain and damage of thermoplastic hierarchical composites subjected to monotonic and cyclic tensile loading”. O. Rodriguez-Uicab, C. Martin-Barrera, A. May-Pat, A. Can-Ortiz, P.I. González-Chi, F. Avilés, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures (ISSN:1045-389X). Vol. 30(10), 2019, 1527-1537. https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389X19835962.
Effects of temperature and tensile strain on the electrical resistance of nanometric gold films”. A.I. Oliva, L. Ruiz-Tabasco, J. Ojeda-García, J.E. Corona, V. Sosa, F. Avilés. Materials Research Express (ISSN: 20531591). Vol. 6, 2019, 066407. https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ab0c43.
Mechanical properties of L-lysine based segmented polyurethane vascular grafts and their shape memory potential”, O. Castillo-Cruz, F. Avilés, R. Vargas-Coronado, J. V. Cauich-Rodríguez, L.H. Chan-Chan, V. Sessini, L. Peponi. Materials Science & Engineering: C (ISSN: 0928-4931). Vol. 102, 2019, 887-895. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2019.04.073.
An assessment of micromechanical models to predict the elastic constants of unidirectional polymer composites”, A. Hernández-Pérez, H. Fuentes-Gutiérrez, F. López-Santos, E.R. Ledesma-Orozco, F. Avilés. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, in press. https://doi.org/10.1080/15376494.2019.1645922.
Influence of concentration, length and orientation of carbon nanotubes on the electromechanical response of polymer nanocomposites”, J. Cob, A. I. Oliva-Avilés, F. Avilés, A. I. Oliva. Materials Research Express (ISSN: 20531591). Vol. 6, 2019, 115024. https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ab447b.

2018

Thermoresistive mechanisms of carbon nanotube/polymer composites”, M. Cen-Puc, A.I. Oliva-Avilés, F. Avilés, Physica E (ISSN: 1386-9477), Vol. 95, 2018, 41-50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physe.2017.09.001.
Examination of the plate twist specimen for thick specially orthotropic laminated composites and sandwich plates by using first-order shear deformation theory”, R. Guillén-Rujano, A. Hernández-Pérez, F. Avilés, Journal of Sandwich Structures and Materials (ISSN:1099-6362), aceptado el 23 de Noviembre del 2017. DOI: 10.1177/1099636217748349.
Selective damage sensing in multiscale hierarchical composites by tailoring the location of carbon nanotubes”, J.J. Ku-Herrera, V. La Saponara, F. Avilés, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures (ISSN:1045-389X), Vol. 29(4), 2018, 553–562. https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389X17711790
A comparative study on the mechanical, electrical and piezoresistive properties of polymer composites using carbon nanostructures of different topology”, F. Avilés, A. May-Pat, M.A. López-Manchado, R. Verdejo, A. Bachmatiuk, M.H. Rümmeli, European Polymer Journal (ISSN: 0014-3057), Vol. 99, 2018, 394-402. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.12.038.
Prediction of circumferential compliance and burst strength of polymeric vascular grafts”, O. Castillo-Cruz, C. Pérez-Aranda, F. Gamboa, J.V. Cauich-Rodríguez, D. Mantovani, F. Avilés. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials (ISSN: 1751-6161), Vol. 79, 2018, 332-340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.12.031.
A dielectrophoretic study of the carbon nanotube chaining process and its dependence on the local electric fields”, A.I. Oliva-Avilés, A. Alonzo-García, V.V. Zozulya, F. Gamboa, J. Cob, F. Avilés. Meccanica (ISSN: 0025-6455), Vol. 53, 2018, 2773-2791. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11012-018-0869-4.
Piezoresistivity, strain and damage self-sensing of polymer composites filled with carbon nanostructures”, Review article. F. Avilés, A.I. Oliva-Avilés, M. Cen-Puc. Advanced Engineering Materials (ISSN: 1438-1656). Vol. 20, 2018, 1701159 (pp. 1-23). https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.201701159.
Electrical self-sensing of impact damage in multiscale hierarchical composites with tailored location of carbon nanotube networks”, B.K.S. Isaac-Medina, A. Alonzo-García, F. Avilés. Structural Health Monitoring (ISSN: 14759217). In-press. DOI: 10.1177/1475921718776198.

2017

"Experimental investigation of the thermoresistive response of multiwall carbon nanotube/polysulfone composites under heating-cooling cycles", M. Cen-Puc, G. Pool, A.I. Oliva-Avilés, A. May-Pat, F. Avilés, Composites Science and Technology (ISSN:0266-3538), Vol. 151, 2017, 34-43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2017.08.003.
"Thermoresistive mechanisms of carbon nanotube/polymer composites", M. Cen-Puc, A.I. Oliva-Avilés, F. Avilés, Physica E (ISSN: 1386-9477), Vol. 95, 2018, 41-50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physe.2017.09.001.
"Self-sensing of damage progression in unidirectional multiscale hierarchical composites subjected to cyclic tensile loading", J.J. Ku-Herrera, O.F. Pacheco-Salazar, C.R. Ríos-Soberanis, G. Domínguez-Rodríguez, F. Avilés, Sensors (ISSN: 1424-8220), Sensors, Vol. 16 (3), 400, 2016, 13 pp. doi:10.3390/s16030400.
"Thermal conductivity and flammability of multiwall carbon nanotube/polyurethane foam composites”, J.J. Espadas-Escalante, F. Avilés, P.I. Gonzalez-Chi, A.I. Oliva, Journal of Cellular Plastics (ISSN: 0021955X), Vol. 53(2), 2017, 215–230. Doi: 10.1177/0021955X16644893.
Influence of rigid segment content on the piezoresistive behavior of multiwall carbon nanotube/segmented polyurethane composites”, C. Lozano-Pérez, J.V. Cauich-Rodríguez, F. Avilés. Journal of Applied Polymer Science (ISSN:1097-4628), Vol. 134(6), 2017, 44448 (pp.1-12). DOI: 10.1002/APP.44448.
Influence of the morphology of carbon nanostructures on the piezoresistivity of hybrid natural rubber nanocomposites”, H. Aguilar-Bolados, M. Yazdani-Pedram, A. Contreras-Cid, M.A. López-Manchado, A. May-Pat, F. Avilés. Composites: Part B (ISSN:1359-8368), Vol. 109, 2017, 147-154. 10.1016/j.compositesb.2016.10.057.
Temperature coefficient of resistance and thermal expansion coefficient of 10-nm thick gold films”, A.I. Oliva, J. M. Lugo, R.A. Gurubel-Gonzalez, R.J. Centeno, J.E. Corona, F. Avilés. Thin solid films (ISSN:0040-6090), Vol. 623, 2017, 84-89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2016.12.028.
Hierarchical multiscale modeling of the effect of carbon nanotube damage on the elastic properties of polymer nanocomposites”, G. Domínguez-Rodríguez, A.K. Chaurasia, G.D. Seidel, A. Tapia, F. Avilés. Journal of Mechanics of Materials and Structures (ISSN: 1559-3959), Vol. 12(3), 2017, 263-287. DOI 10.2140/jomms.2017.12.263

2016

Influence of carbon nanotube on the piezoresistive behavior of multiwall carbon nanotube/polymer composites”, F. Avilés, A. May-Pat, G. Canché-Escamilla, O. Rodríguez-Uicab, J.J. Ku-Herrera, S. Duarte-Aranda, J. Uribe-Calderon, P.I. Gonzalez-Chi, L. Arronche, V. La Saponara, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures (ISSN:1045-389X), Vol. 27, 2016, 92-103. doi: 10.1177/1045389X14560367.
Effect of the morphology of thermally reduced graphite oxide on the mechanical and electrical properties of natural rubber nanocomposites”, H. Aguilar-Bolados, M.A. Lopez-Manchado, J. Brasero, F. Avilés, M. Yazdani-Pedram, Composites Part B (ISSN:1359-8368), Vol. 87, 2016, 350-356. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2015.08.079.
A vibrating reed apparatus to measure the natural frequency of multilayered thin films”, F. Gamboa, A. López, F. Avilés, J. E. Corona, A. I. Oliva, Measurement Science and Technology (ISSN: 0957-0233), Vol. 27, 2016, 045002 (8 p). doi:10.1088/0957-0233/27/4/045002.
Tailored self-sensing of failure mechanisms in glass fiber/carbon nanotube/vinyl ester multiscale hierarchical composites loaded in tension”, J.J. Ku-Herrera, B. Pinto, V. La Saponara, R.H.R. Castro, F. Avilés, Journal of Multifunctional Composites (ISSN: 2168-4278), special issue on Novel Sensing Techniques and Approaches in Composite Materials", Vol. 2, 2014, 171-181. doi:10.12783/issn. 2168-4286/2.4/Ku-Herrera. Notice: Paper was published in February 2016 but the special issue was placed retroactively as 2014.
Piezoresistive sensing of strain and damage in carbon/epoxy rectangular and I-shaped cross-section beams in flexure”, B. Pinto, J.J. Ku-Herrera, S. Kern, V. La Saponara, F. Avilés, Journal of Multifunctional Composites (ISSN: 2168-4278), special issue on Novel Sensing Techniques and Approaches in Composite Materials", Vol. 2, 2014, 183-194. doi:10.12783/issn. 2168-4286/2.4/Pinto. Notice: Paper was published in February 2016 but the special issue was placed retroactively as 2014.
An assessment of the role of fiber coating and suspending fluid on the deposition of carbon nanotubes onto glass fibers for multiscale composites”, J.J. Ku-Herrera, A. May-Pat, F. Avilés, Advanced Engineering Materials (ISSN: 1438-1656), Vol.18, 2016, 963-971. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adem.201500389.
Influence of rigid segment and carbon nanotube concentration on the cyclic piezoresistive and hysteretic behavior of multiwall carbon nanotube/segmented polyurethane composites”, C. Lozano-Pérez, J.V. Cauich-Rodríguez, F. Avilés, Composites Science and Technology (ISSN:0266-3538), Vol. 128, 2016, 25-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2016.03.010.
Self-sensing of damage progression in unidirectional multiscale hierarchical composites subjected to cyclic tensile loading”, J.J. Ku-Herrera, O.F. Pacheco-Salazar, C.R. Ríos-Soberanis, G. Domínguez-Rodríguez, F. Avilés, Sensors (ISSN: 1424-8220), Sensors, special issue on Integrated Structural Health Monitoring in Polymeric Composites”, Vol. 16 (3), 400, 2016, 13 pp. doi:10.3390/s16030400.
Dynamic evolution of interacting carbon nanotubes suspended in a fluid using a dielectrophoretic framework”, A.I. Oliva-Avilés, V.V. Zozulya, F. Gamboa, F. Avilés, Physica E (ISSN: 1386-9477), Vol. 83, 2016, 7-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physe.2016.03.043.
Deposition of carbon nanotubes onto aramid fibers using as-received and chemically modified fibers”, O. Rodríguez-Uicab, F. Avilés, P.I Gonzalez-Chi, G. Canché-Escamilla, S. Duarte-Aranda, M. Yazdani-Pedram, P. Toro, F. Gamboa, M.A. Mazo, A. Nistal, J. Rubio, Applied Surface Science (ISSN:0169-4332). Vol. 385, 2016, 379-390. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2016.05.037.
Enhancement of electrochemical glucose sensing by using multiwall carbon nanotubes decorated with iron oxide nanoparticles”, E.G. Uc-Cayetano, L.C. Ordóñez, J.V. Cauich-Rodríguez, F. Avilés. International Journal of Electrochemical Science (ISSN 1452-3981), Vol. 11, 2016, 6356-6369. doi: 10.20964/2016.07.85.
A dedicated electric oven for characterization of thermoresistive polymer nanocomposites” M. Cen-Puc, G. Pool, F. Avilés, A. May-Pat, S. Flores, J. Lugo, G. Torres, L. Gus, A. I. Oliva, J. E. Corona. Journal of Applied Research and Technology (ISSN: 1665-6423), Vol. 14, 2016, 268-277. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jart.2016.06.004.
Influence of structural defects on the electrical properties of carbon nanotubes and their polymer composites”, G. Domínguez-Rodríguez, A. Tapia, G.D. Seidel, F. Avilés. Advanced Engineering Materials (online ISSN: 1527-2648), Vol. 18, 2016, 1897-1905. DOI: 10.1002/adem.201600116.

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Students and Support

The group´s Christmas gathering.
December 2022

The group´s Christmas gathering. December 2021 (COVID, pandemic).

The group's Christmas party.
December 2019

The Group´s Christmas meeting.
December 2015

The Group´s Christmas meeting.
December 2014

Dr. Avilés´ group.
Summer 2013
From left to right.
Standing up: Marco Cen, Celín Lozano, Angel Rosado, Francis Avilés, Juan José Espadas, Jorge Medina, Jesús Kú.
On their knees: Alejandro May, Erbin Uc.

Dr. Avilés´.
group 2011
From left to right.
Standing up: Jesus Ku, Erbin Uc, Gustavo Domínguez, Adrián Hernández, Roberto Bautista, Andrés Oliva, Marco Cen, Alejandro López, Omar Rodríguez.
On their knees: Carlos Sierra, Julio Rodríguez, Francis Avilés, Alejandro May, Guillermo Chávez

GALLERY

VIDEO CLIPS OF GROUP'S DEVELOPMENTS

Detection of finger motion

BY CARLOS MEDINA

This video clip demonstrates the use of a graphenic sheet/PP nanocomposite for its use to detect the motion of a human finger, through changes in its electrical resistance. Download file, format MP4. Watch video on youtube, format HTML.

Prototype for tactile sensing

BY ABRAHAM BALAM

This video clip shows the implementation of a MWCNT/PP membrane as a tactile sensing prototype. Download file, format MP4. Watch video on youtube, format HTML.

MWCNT/PP extrusion

BY ABRAHAM BALAM

The video clip demonstrates MWCNT/PP processing via a continuous (semi-industrial) extrusion process. Download file, format WMV. Watch video on youtube, format HTML.

CARBON NANOTUBE
THERMISTOR

BY MARCO CEN

The video clip shows the application of carbon nanotube composites as thermistors for temperature sensing. Download file, format WMV. Watch video on youtube, format HTML.

ELECTROCONDUCTIVE GLASS FIBERS
FOR SMART COMPOSITES

BY JESÚS KÚ

The video clip shows an application of multiscale hierarchical composites, where carbon nanotubes have been bonded to the surface of (electrically isolating) glass fibers to turn them electro-conductive. This feature is then exploited to sense strain and damage in multiscale hierarchical composites. Download file, format WMV. Watch video on youtube, format HTML.

MWCNT STRAIN GAGE

BY GABRIEL ARANA

The video clip shows manufacturing of a carbon nanotube strain gage via CNC machining. Download file, format WMV. Watch video on youtube, format HTML.

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CURRENT RESEARCH TOPICS

EDUCATION

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

M.S., Applied Physics

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering

Post-Doctoral stay

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Mechanics

Materials

Micro and Nanotechnology

Physics

PUBLICATIONS

Students and Support

GALLERY

VIDEO CLIPS OF GROUP'S DEVELOPMENTS

Detection of finger motion

BY CARLOS MEDINA

Prototype for tactile sensing

BY ABRAHAM BALAM

MWCNT/PP extrusion

BY ABRAHAM BALAM

CARBON NANOTUBE THERMISTOR

BY MARCO CEN

ELECTROCONDUCTIVE GLASS FIBERS FOR SMART COMPOSITES

BY JESÚS KÚ

MWCNT STRAIN GAGE

BY GABRIEL ARANA

CARBON NANOTUBE
THERMISTOR

ELECTROCONDUCTIVE GLASS FIBERS
FOR SMART COMPOSITES