sample of publications

• articles 

  • Atomic-scale investigations of passive film formation on Ti-Nb alloys.  APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE.  615:1-10. 2023
  • Tribocorrosion resistant Ti40Nb-TiN composites having TiO2-based nanotubular surfaces.  ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering.  8:1816-1828. 2022
  • Strategies to Control in Vitro Degradation of Mg Scaffolds Processed by Powder Metallurgy.  Metals.  12:1-17. 2022
  • Improvement of wear resistance of low-cost powder metallurgy beta-titanium alloys for biomedical applications.  SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY.  434:1-15. 2022
  • Extrusion-based additive manufacturing of Ti3SiC2 and Cr2AlC MAX phases as candidates for high temperature heat exchangers.  Journal of the European Ceramic Society.  42:841-849. 2022
  • Sinterability, mechanical properties and wear behavior of Ti3SiC2 and Cr2AIC MAX phases.  Ceramics.  5:55-74. 2022
  • Improved tribocorrosion behavior on bio-functionalized Beta-type titanium alloy by the pillar effect given by TiN reinforcements.  SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY.  415:1-9. 2021
  • Effect of the Deposition Time and Heating Temperature on the Structure of Chromium Silicides Synthesized by Pack Cementation Process.  CORROSION AND MATERIALS DEGRADATION.  2:210-226. 2021
  • A promising method to develop TiO2-based nanotubular surfaces on Ti-40Nb alloy with enhanced adhesion and improved tribocorrosion resistance.  APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE.  542:148658. 2021
  • Thermophysical properties of porous Ti2AlC and Ti3SiC2 produced by powder metallurgy.  Journal of Alloys and Compounds.  857:1-15. 2021
  • Injection moulding of porous MAX phase Ti3SiC2 without using space-holder.  POWDER TECHNOLOGY.  380:96-105. 2021
  • Study of the synthesis of MAX phase Ti3SiC2 powders by pressureless sintering = Estudio de la síntesis de polvos de la fase MAX Ti3SiC2 por sinterización sin presión.  BOLETIN DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE CERAMICA Y VIDRIO.  60:41-52. 2021
  • Interactions between wear and corrosion on cast and sintered Ti-12Nb alloy in comparison with the commercial Ti-6Al-4V alloy.  CORROSION SCIENCE.  176:1-9. 2020
  • Corrosion and Tribocorrosion Behavior of Ti-40Nb and Ti-25Nb-5Fe Alloys Processed by Powder Metallurgy.  METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS A-PHYSICAL METALLURGY AND MATERIALS SCIENCE.  51:3256-3267. 2020
  • Beta titanium alloys produced from titanium hydride: effect of alloying elements on titanium hydride decomposition.  Metals.  10:1-19. 2020
  • Multi-component boron and niobium coating on M2 high speed steel processed by powder metallurgy.  SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY.  384:1-9. 2020
  • Oxidation and Corrosion Behavior of New Low-Cost Ti-7Fe-3Al and Ti-7Fe-5Cr Alloys from Titanium Hydride Powders.  Metals.  10. 2020
  • Dry sliding wear behaviour of beta-type Ti-Nb and Ti-Mo surfaces designed by diffusion treatments for biomedical applications.  Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials.  91:335-344. 2019
  • Development of Ti-Nb and Ti-Nb-Fe beta alloys from TiH2 powders.  POWDER METALLURGY.  62:44-53. 2019
  • Influence of porosity on elastic properties of Ti2AlC and Ti3SiC2 MAX phase foams.  Journal of Alloys and Compounds.  764:24-35. 2018
  • Corrosion and tribocorrosion behaviour of beta-type Ti-Nb and Ti-Mo surfaces designed by diffusion treatments for biomedical applications.  CORROSION SCIENCE.  140:51-60. 2018
  • Cellular behaviour of bone marrow stromal cells on modified Ti-Nb surfaces.  MATERIALS & DESIGN.  140:452-459. 2018
  • In-vitro study of the bioactivity and cytotoxicity response of Ti surfaces modified by Nb and Mo diffusion treatments.  SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY.  335:148-158. 2018
  • Role of beta-stabilizing elements on the microstructure and mechanical properties evolution of modified PM Ti surfaces designed for biomedical applications.  POWDER METALLURGY.  61:90-99. 2018
  • Surface modification of powder metallurgy Titanium by colloidal techniques and diffusion processes for biomedical applications.  ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS.  19. 2017
  • Experimental and thermodynamic considerations of Mg2Si coatings deposited by pack cementation process.  SUPERLATTICES AND MICROSTRUCTURES.  101:76-86. 2017
  • Processing and analysis of FeNbC cermets.  INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRACTORY METALS & HARD MATERIALS.  62 (part A):29-36. 2017
  • Molybdeno-Aluminizing of Powder Metallurgy and Wrought Ti and Ti-6Al-4Valloys by Pack Cementation process.  MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION.  118:494-504. 2016
  • MAX phase Ti2AlC foams using a leachable space-holder material.  Journal of Alloys and Compounds.  646:1036-1042. 2015
  • MAX phase foams produced via powder metallurgy process using water soluble space holder.  POWDER METALLURGY.  58:95-99. 2015
  • Cermets based on FeAl-NbC from composite powders: design of composition and processing.  INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRACTORY METALS & HARD MATERIALS.  48:324-332. 2015
  • Oxidation and corrosion protection by halide treatment of powder metallurgy Ti and Ti6Al4V alloy.  CORROSION SCIENCE.  88:263-274. 2014
  • Influence of heat treatment on the high temperature oxidation mechanisms of an Fe-TiCN cermet.  Journal of Alloys and Compounds.  591:72-79. 2014
  • Flow, thermal and structural application of Ni-foam as volumetric solar receiver.  SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS.  109:185-191. 2013
  • Influence of carbon content on the sinterability of an FeCr matrix cermet reinforced with TiCN.  INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRACTORY METALS & HARD MATERIALS.  36:283-288. 2013
  • Dolomite waste recovery for producing aluminum metal foams via liquid metallurgy.  Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology.  13:1450-1458. 2012
  • Microstructure and elevated-temperature erosion-oxidation behaviour of aluminized 9Cr-1Mo Steel.  APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE.  259:674-684. 2012
  • Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles produced using Arbutus Unedo leaf extract.  MATERIALS LETTERS.  76:18-20. 2012
  • Effect of substrate temperature on the microstructure and properties of thick plasma-sprayed YSZ TBCs.  Journal of the European Ceramic Society.  31:2923-2929. 2011
  • Boro-aluminising of P91 steel by pack cementation for protection against steam oxidation.  CORROSION ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.  46:697-700. 2011
  • Fabrication and examination of oxidation resistance of zinc coated copper and brass components by chemical deposition.  SURFACE ENGINEERING.  27:362-367. 2011
  • Boride Coatings Obtained by Pack Cementation Deposited on Powder Metallurgy and Wrought Ti and Ti-6Al-4V.  SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY.  205:2340-2347. 2010
  • A Novel Method for Producing Al-Foams and Evaluation of their Compression Behavior.  JOURNAL OF POROUS MATERIALS.  17:773-777. 2010
  • Determination of Mechanical and Corrosion Properties of Boride Coating on P91 Steel.  Key Engineering Materials (Key Engineering Materials).  438:89-96. 2010
  • Symmetry Effects and their Influence on the Mechanical Behavior of Open and Closed Cell Al Foams.  MATERIALS & DESIGN.  31:4490-4495. 2010
  • The Effect of Al and Cr Additions on Pack Cementation Zinc Coatings.  APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE.  256:3618-3623. 2010
  • Effect of Dopants on the Phase Stability of Zirconia-Based Plasma-Sprayed Thermal Barrier Coatings.  Journal of the European Ceramic Society.  30:61-72. 2010
  • Aluminizing Nickel Foam by a Slurry Coating Process.  MATERIALS LETTERS.  63:1387-1389. 2009
  • Sintering Characteristics of Plasma Sprayed Zirconia Coatings Containing Different Stabilisers.  SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY.  203:1069-1074. 2009

• book chapters 

  • Boronizing of iron-based alloys. In: Encyclopedia of iron, steel, and their alloys.  CRC Press & IEEE. 376-400. 2016

• conference contributions 

  • Powder Injection Molding of Porous MAX Phase Ti3SiC2 2021
  • Development of TiB and TiN reinforced bete titanium alloys produced by powder metallurgy route 2019
  • Strategies for improvement the wear behaviour of beta-titanium alloys 2019
  • Strategies to control in vitro degradation of Mg scaffolds processed by Powder Metallurgy 2019
  • Design and evaluation of PM Ti surfaces modified by colloidal techniques and diffusion processes for biomedical applications.  1-6. 2016
  • Diseño y evaluación de superficies de titanio pulvimetalúrgico modificadas por técnicas coloidales y procesos de difusión para aplicaciones biomédicas 2016
  • Espumas de fase MAX Ti2AlC: procesamiento por técnica pulvimetalúrgica y caracterización 2016
  • Ti2AlC and Ti3SiC2 MAX phase foams: processing, porosity characterization and connection between processing parameters and porosity 2016
  • Espumas de fases MAX producidas por pulvimetalúrgia utilizando un formador de poro soluble en agua 2015
  • MAX phases foams processed by colloidal processing: Study and optimization of Ti3SiC2 suspension 2015
  • Modificación superficial de titanio pulvimetalúrgico mediante recubrimientos aplicados por técnicas coloidales y difusión.  53-58. 2015
  • Surface modification of powder metallurgy titanium by colloidal techniques and diffusion processes for biomedical applications 2015
  • Ti2AlC foams produced by powder metallurgy technique with controlled porosity and pore size: study of elastic properties and electrical conductivity 2015
  • Feasibility study for the development of FeNbC cermets: effect of composition/carbon content 2014
  • Increase in corrosion resistance of titanium alloys in aeronautical environment by surface treatment 2014
  • MAX Phases Foams Produced via a Powder Metallurgy Process using a Water Soluble Space-Holder 2014
  • Molybdenizing-aluminizing Thermochemical Treatment of Wrought and Powder Metallurgy Ti and Ti6Al4V 2014
  • Mejora de la resistencia frente a la corrosión de aleaciones de titanio en ambiente aeronáutico mediante tratamientos superficiales.  183-193. 2013
  • Surface Molybenizing-Aluminzing of wrought and powder metallurgy Ti and Ti6Al4V by halide activated pack cementation 2013
  • Feasibility Study for a FeNbC-Based Cermet: Effect of Compositon/Carbon Content 2012
  • Boronizado de Ti y Ti-6Al-4V pulvimetalúrgicos y comparación con boronizado de sustratos Ti-6Al-4V convencionales.  241-250. 2010
  • Influence of Matrix Composition on the Sinterability and Properties of Fe-Based Cermets Reinforced with TiCN Particles.  457-464. 2010
  • Influencia del contenido de carbono en el procesado y propiedades de un cermet de matriz FeCr reforzados con TiCN.  273-282. 2010
  • The use of dolomite as foaming agent and its effect on the microstructure of aluminium metal foams—Comparison to titanium hydride.  118-123. 2010
  • Comparison of Boride Coatings Obtained by Pack Cementation on Powder Metallurgy and Wrought Ti and Ti-6Al-4V.  381-386. 2009
  • Effect of Carbon Content on the PM Processing and Properties of FeCr-TiCN Composites.  209-215. 2009