Overview
Background
Dr. Villacorta is an Honorary Fellow in the School of Mechanical & Mining Engineering and in the Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing (AMPAM) at the University of Queensland (Australia). He is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Center for Graphene Research and Innovation at the University of Mississippi (USA).
He received his Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University (United States of America), and his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from José Simeón Cañas Central American University (El Salvador).
His research interests are on the fields of polymer formulation and processing, multifunctional composites, sustainable materials, and composites for extreme environments.
Availability
- Dr Byron Villacorta is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), Universidad Centroamericana José Simeon Cañas
- Doctor of Philosophy, Clemson University
Research interests
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Multifunctional composites, Polymer formulation and processing, Sustainable materials, Composites for Extreme Environments
Works
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2017
Journal Article
Metal organic framework based mixed matrix membranes: an overview on filler/polymer interfaces
Lin, Rijia, Hernandez, Byron Villacorta, Ge, Lei and Zhu, Zhonghua (2017). Metal organic framework based mixed matrix membranes: an overview on filler/polymer interfaces. Journal of Materials Chemistry a, 6 (2), 293-312. doi: 10.1039/c7ta07294e
2017
Journal Article
Effect of sonication and hydrogen peroxide oxidation of carbon nanotube modifiers on the microstructure of pitch-derived activated carbon discs
Gao, Shuai, Villacorta, Byron S. , Ge, Lei, Rufford, Thomas E. and Zhu, Zhonghua (2017). Effect of sonication and hydrogen peroxide oxidation of carbon nanotube modifiers on the microstructure of pitch-derived activated carbon discs. Carbon, 124, 142-151. doi: 10.1016/j.carbon.2017.08.036
2017
Journal Article
Surface-etched halloysite nanotubes in mixed matrix membranes for efficient gas separation
Ge, Lei, Lin, Rijia, Wang, Li, Rufford, Thomas E., Villacorta, Byron, Liu, Shaomin, Liu, Lian X. and Zhu, Zhonghua (2017). Surface-etched halloysite nanotubes in mixed matrix membranes for efficient gas separation. Separation and Purification Technology, 173, 63-71. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2016.09.015
2016
Conference Publication
Effect of hydrogen peroxide oxidation of carbon nanotube additives on the microstructure of pitch-derived activated carbon foam
Gao, Shuai, Villacorta Hernandez, Byron, Ge, Lei, Rufford, Thomas and Zhu, Zhonghua (2016). Effect of hydrogen peroxide oxidation of carbon nanotube additives on the microstructure of pitch-derived activated carbon foam. Carbon 2016, Penn State University, 10-15 July 2016.
2016
Book Chapter
Carbon nanoparticle-based flexible LLDPE composites for enhanced electromagnetic shielding effectiveness
Villacorta, Byron S. and Ogale, Amod A. (2016). Carbon nanoparticle-based flexible LLDPE composites for enhanced electromagnetic shielding effectiveness. Micro and nanostructured polymer systems: from synthesis to applications. (pp. 119-138) edited by Sabu Thomas, Robert A. Shanks and Jithin Joy. Oakville, ON, Canada: Apple Academic Press/CRC Press.
2015
Journal Article
Polarized wave electromagnetic shielding of anisotropic carbon nanoparticle-based LLDPE composites
Villacorta, Byron S., Hubing, Todd H., Ogale, Amod A. and McDowell, Andrew (2015). Polarized wave electromagnetic shielding of anisotropic carbon nanoparticle-based LLDPE composites. Polymer Engineering and Science, 55 (2), 299-307. doi: 10.1002/pen.23901
2014
Journal Article
Morphological influence of carbon modifiers on the electromagnetic shielding of their linear low density polyethylene composites
Villacorta, Byron S. and Ogale, Amod A. (2014). Morphological influence of carbon modifiers on the electromagnetic shielding of their linear low density polyethylene composites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 131 (24) 41055, 41055-1-41055-11. doi: 10.1002/app.41055
2014
Conference Publication
Viscoelastic computational modeling of extruded micro-textured polymeric films
Villacorta, Byron S., Hulseman, Ralph and Ogale, Amod A. (2014). Viscoelastic computational modeling of extruded micro-textured polymeric films. International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering (ICAMME), AMME 2014, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 23 - 25 September 2014. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.mspro.2014.07.465
2014
Journal Article
Continuously extruded micro-textured polypropylene films
Villacorta, Byron S., Hulseman, Sarah, Cannon, Andrew H., Hulseman, Ralph and Ogale, Amod A. (2014). Continuously extruded micro-textured polypropylene films. Polymer Engineering and Science, 54 (9), 2147-2154. doi: 10.1002/pen.23762
2014
Book
Electromagnetic shielding of carbon modifiers/polyethylene composites
Villacorta, Byron (2014). Electromagnetic shielding of carbon modifiers/polyethylene composites. Saarbrücken, Germany: Scholars' Press.
2013
Journal Article
Influence of composite electrical properties on the VHF-UHF electromagnetic shielding characteristics of polyethylene-carbon nanoparticle composites
Villacorta, Byron S., Hubing, Todd H. and Ogale, Amod A. (2013). Influence of composite electrical properties on the VHF-UHF electromagnetic shielding characteristics of polyethylene-carbon nanoparticle composites. Composites Science and Technology, 89, 158-166. doi: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2013.10.003
2013
Other Outputs
Analysis of the electromagnetic shielding mechanisms of plane waves in generally lossy materials
Villacorta, Byron and Hubing, Todd (2013). Analysis of the electromagnetic shielding mechanisms of plane waves in generally lossy materials. Clemson, SC, United States: Clemson University Vehicular Electronics Laboratory.
2013
Other Outputs
Analysis of the Electromagnetic Shielding Mechanisms of Plane Waves in Generally Lossy Materials
Villacorta, Byron and Hubing, Todd (2013). Analysis of the Electromagnetic Shielding Mechanisms of Plane Waves in Generally Lossy Materials. Technical Report: CVEL-13-044 Clemson, SC United States: Clemson University.
2013
Conference Publication
Morphological influence of graphitic carbon-based nanoparticles on the electromagnetic shielding performance of their polymer nanocomposites
Villacorta, Byron and Ogale, Amod (2013). Morphological influence of graphitic carbon-based nanoparticles on the electromagnetic shielding performance of their polymer nanocomposites. CARBON 2013, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 14-19 July 2013.
2013
Journal Article
Effect of heat treatment of carbon nanofibers on the electromagnetic shielding effectiveness of linear low density polyethylene nanocomposites
Villacorta, Byron S., Ogale, Amod A. and Hubing, Todd H. (2013). Effect of heat treatment of carbon nanofibers on the electromagnetic shielding effectiveness of linear low density polyethylene nanocomposites. Polymer Engineering and Science, 53 (2), 417-423. doi: 10.1002/pen.23276
2013
Conference Publication
Influence of melt-mixing on the EM shielding effectiveness of carbon nanofiber-based lldpe nanocomposites
Villacorta, Byron, Ogale, Amod A. and Hubing, Todd (2013). Influence of melt-mixing on the EM shielding effectiveness of carbon nanofiber-based lldpe nanocomposites. 71st Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2013, ANTEC 2013, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 22-24 April 2013. Red Hook, NY, United States: Curran Associates.
2013
Conference Publication
Micro-patterned Polypropylene Films: Reduced Sliding Friction
Villacorta, Byron, Hulseman,, Cannon, Adrew, Hulseman, Ralph and Ogale, Amod (2013). Micro-patterned Polypropylene Films: Reduced Sliding Friction. 120th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition 2013, Atlanta, GA United States, 23-26 June 2013.
2012
Conference Publication
Effect of the Processing on the Electromagnetic Shielding Effectiveness of Heat-treated Carbon Nanofiber-based LLDPE Nanocomposites
Villacorta, Byron and Ogale, Amod (2012). Effect of the Processing on the Electromagnetic Shielding Effectiveness of Heat-treated Carbon Nanofiber-based LLDPE Nanocomposites. SPE ANTEC 2012, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, USA, 2-4 April 2012.
2012
Conference Publication
Ultra-High Thermally Treated LLDPE Nanocomposites: Transport Properties and Electromagnetic Shielding
Villacorta, Byron and Ogale, Amod (2012). Ultra-High Thermally Treated LLDPE Nanocomposites: Transport Properties and Electromagnetic Shielding. 70th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2012 (ANTEC 2012), Orlando, FL, United States, 2-4 April 2012. Red Hook, NY United States: Curran.
2011
Conference Publication
Effect of Ultra-High Thermal Treatment of Carbon Nanofibers on EMI SE of LLDPE Nanocomposites
Villacorta, Byron and Ogale, Amod (2011). Effect of Ultra-High Thermal Treatment of Carbon Nanofibers on EMI SE of LLDPE Nanocomposites. SPE ANTEC 2011, Boston, MA, United Staes, 1-5 May 2011.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Polymer-metal organic frameworks composite membranes for CO2 separation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lei Ge, Professor John Zhu
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimising the Tribomechanical Performance of Engineering Polyamide 6 through Synergistic Incorporation of Functionalised Organoclay and Solving Wear-Related Issues in Aquaculture Pens Subjected to High-Energy Conditions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Darren Martin, Dr Michael Heitzmann
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Doctor Philosophy
Fabrication of uniform and well-intergrown MOF membranes for gas separation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lei Ge, Professor John Zhu
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Doctor Philosophy
Fabrication of uniform and well-intergrown MOF membranes for gas separation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lei Ge, Professor John Zhu
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimising the Tribomechanical Performance of Engineering Polyamide 6 through Synergistic Incorporation of Functionalised Organoclay and Solving Wear-Related Issues in Aquaculture Pens Subjected to High-Energy Conditions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Darren Martin, Dr Michael Heitzmann
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimising the Tribomechanical Performance of Engineering Polyamide 6 through Synergistic Incorporation of Functionalised Organoclay and Solving Wear-Related Issues in Aquaculture Pens Subjected to High-Energy Conditions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Darren Martin, Dr Michael Heitzmann
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimising the Tribomechanical Performance of Engineering Polyamide 6 through Synergistic Incorporation of Functionalised Organoclay and Solving Wear-Related Issues in Aquaculture Pens Subjected to High-Energy Conditions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Darren Martin, Dr Michael Heitzmann
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Optimising the Tribomechanical Performance of Engineering Polyamide 6 through Synergistic Incorporation of Functionalised Organoclay and Solving Wear-Related Issues in Aquaculture Pens Subjected to High-Energy Conditions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Darren Martin, Dr Michael Heitzmann
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Characterising the material properties that influence fire growth of fire retardant natural fibre composites
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Luigi Vandi, Dr Juan Hidalgo Medina, Dr Michael Heitzmann
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Reactive Processing of e-caprolactam for Application in Thermoplastic Resin Transfer Moulding (TP-RTM)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Darren Martin, Dr Luigi Vandi, Dr Michael Heitzmann
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Towards the Development of a Test and Design Framework for the Fire Engineering with Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastics
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Darren Martin, Dr Michael Heitzmann
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