I develop my research in the synthesis and modification by electrochemical methods of different materials for applications in the storage and generation of energy, in biosensors and the wastewater treatment of contaminants. The lines of research in which I work are: i) preparation and characterization of new electrodes for the electrochemical treatment of contaminants in aqueous solutions (tin dioxide, cobalt oxides, ruthenium oxide, etc.), ii) energy storage ( supercapacitors and fuel cells), iii) preparation and characterization of conducting polymers and conducting polymer/inorganic material hybrid materials, iv) electrochemical sensors and biosensors, and v) electrocatalysis of supported metal nanoparticles (non-noble metals and metal oxides).

The topics covered in my research include electrochemical energy storage (Li ion batteries and supercapacitors), development of sensors and biosensors (detection of glucose, COVID-19, among others). 

Among the most important milestones, it is worth noting that our research group has developed self-doping conducting polymers based on polyaniline, in this way it has been possible to improve the processability of conducting polymers such as dispersion in water and solubility in it, maintaining electrical conductivity at reasonable values. On the other hand, the group is working on the development of new electrocatalytic materials for applications in the treatment of pollutants in aqueous solutions.

In addition, the characterization by electrochemical methods of carbon materials such as carbon nanotubes and activated carbons has been studied, as well as the electrochemical functionalization of these carbon materials by electrochemical methods. The developed materials have been studied in the areas of energy storage, biosensors and pollutant removal, in which we have made important contributions to the development of the so-called supercapacitors (energy storage devices). Moreover, we have developed metal oxides/carbon materials electrocatalysts for their use in zinc-air batteries.

I have been coordinator of the Master in Materials Science for more than 8 years (2010-2019).