Noelia Corrochano Guijarro
Noelia Corrochano Guijarro is an ITPS member since January 27, 2025 . She is currently a second-year predoctoral researcher at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Her academic background in Chemistry helped her to acquire expertise in several areas, such as Analytical and Physical Chemistry, Environmental Science and Chemical Engineering.
The research in which her PhD is being developed focuses on the synthesis of structured carbon materials for their application in wastewater treatment technologies. These materials, obtained through the carbonization of 3D-printed monolithic polymers, have the potential to be used in adsorption and Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for the removal of recalcitrant pollutants in aqueous effluents.
Previously, Noelia joined Universidad Rey Juan Carlos as a research assistant. She worked on the valorization of refinery waste by hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) and the removal and degradation of pharmaceuticals from wastewater employing sludge-based carbon materials.
In relation to her studies, Noelia holds a degree in Chemistry from Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 2020. At this educational stage, she worked as a chemical technician in Laboratorio Control, performing physicochemical analyses on wastewater, biocides and food. Additionally, she specialized in the formulation of colloidal systems to encapsulate active substances.
Moreover, she completed a specialization in Chemical Science and Technology at Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 2022. At that time, she had the opportunity to join CIEMAT and, in collaboration with the University of Oviedo, she investigated the mobilization of heavy metals in soils surrounding a mine and its environmental impact.
Research Profiles
Keywords:
Carbon Materials, Polymers, 3D-printing, Advanced Oxidation Processes, Adsorption, Catalysis