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Biography
I hold a MEng in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oviedo (Spain), a PhD from the Spanish National Institute of Coal (INCAR-CSIC, Oviedo) with about one year spent at The University of Nottingham and Imperial College London, and over three years of postdoctoral experience in the UK, split between the Universities of Cambridge (2010-2012) and Nottingham (2012-2014). I joined the University of East Anglia in September 2014.
Key Research Interests
My research interest lies in the field of chemistry and engineering of carbon materials, concretely in the development and processing of functionalised carbon nanomaterials for potential applications in energy, chemical engineering and environmental processes. I have extensive knowledge in their synthesis, functionalisation, characterisation, deposition, processing and handling. During my career, I have worked extensively with large multinationals and SMEs on a wide range of research and consultancy projects. These have focussed on the evaluation of raw materials, characterisation of coals, tars, pitches and residues derived from coal and oil and the revalorisation of some of these products as precursors for valuable materials. Much of my work has been applied in nature and subject to strict non-disclosure agreements, such as the Boeing Strategic Collaboration on carbon fibre composite recycling, and more recently the partnership with Mitravitae Ltd. on wastewater technologies and integrated renewable energy systems. In addition to the large volume of commercially sensitive research, I have led/participated in many other national and international research projects in fields like composite materials, energy storage, water purification membranes and sensors. Currently our work mainly centres on the development and fabrication of nanostructured graphene-based coatings for a variety of applications, such as water nanofiltration membranes, corrosion protection, modified electrodes for flow-redox batteries and optical fibre sensors for the monitoring of emerging pollutants.
Academic Background
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Spanish National Institute of Coal (INCAR-CSIC) (Spain), 2011
- MEng in Chemical Engineering, University of Oviedo (Spain), 2002
Postgraduate Research Opportunities
Feel free to contact me to discuss PhD proposals and sources of funding
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Engineering, Spanish National Institute of Coal
Award Date: 17 Mar 2011
Master of Engineering, University of Oviedo
Award Date: 21 Mar 2002
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Core Carbonate Chemistry Equipment
Lettice, F., Bakker, D., Gates, A., Heywood, K., Kaiser, J., Landini, S., Marin, M. J., Melendi-Espina, S., Nolte, S., Robinson, C. & Todd, J.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
3/01/23 → 2/07/24
Project: Research
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Remote and continuous monitoring of priority organic pollutants in water
1/10/21 → 30/09/22
Project: Fellowship
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Addressing Interdisciplinary challenges through Raman Microscopy - a new facility for UEA
Lettice, F., Alexander, M., Askounis, A., Baker, A., Cammidge, A., Chao, Y., Fabian, L., Fielden, J., Hernaez, M., Hui, O., Kaplani, E., Khimyak, Y., Liss, P., Lord, R., Marin, M. J., Mayes, A., Melendi-Espina, S., Nolte, S., Romanov, A., Saeed, A., Sobolewski, A., Tolhurst, T. & Wright, J.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
6/11/20 → 31/08/22
Project: Research
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Design and prototyping of interface technologies for integrated renewable energy systems
1/04/17 → 28/07/21
Project: Training
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Coal-Liquid Based Upgraded Carbon Materials for Energy Storage (SUPERCOAL).
1/07/15 → 30/06/18
Project: Research
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Easy-to-prepare graphene-based inkjet-printed electrodes for diclofenac electrochemical sensing
Minta, D., Gonzalez, Z., Melendi-Espina, S. & Gryglewicz, G., Dec 2023, In: Progress in Organic Coatings. 185, 107942.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gas sensor based on lossy mode resonances by means of thin graphene oxide films fabricated onto planar coverslips
Vitoria, I., Gallego, E. E., Melendi-Espina, S., Hernaez, M., Ruiz Zamarreño, C. & Matías, I. R., 1 Feb 2023, In: Sensors. 23, 3, 1459.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hydrothermal nitrogen doping of anthracene oil-derived activated carbons for wide voltage asymmetric capacitors
Moyseowicz, A., Gonzalez, Z., Melendi-Espina, S., Acevedo, B., Predeanu, G., Axinte, S. M., Fernandez, J. J., Granda, M., Minta, D., Moyseowicz, A. & Gryglewicz, G., Apr 2023, In: Journal of Energy Storage. 60, 106704.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Lossy mode resonance based 1-butanol sensor in the mid-infrared region
Gallego Martinez, E. E., Matias, I. R., Melendi-Espina, S., Hernaez, M. & Ruiz Zamarreño, C., 1 Aug 2023, In: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 388, 133845.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Systematic covalent crosslinking of graphene oxide membranes using 1,3,5 triazine 2,4,6 triamine for enhanced structural intactness and improved nanofiltration performance
Kandjou, V., Acevedo, B. & Melendi-Espina, S., Jun 2023, In: Results in Engineering. 18, 101036.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)3 Downloads (Pure)