Diego A Bravo-Alfaro

Dr. Diego A Bravo-Alfaro

Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturing and Supply Chain Institute, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Querétaro, Mexico
orcid

Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

View All Publications
28 July 2022 in Journal of Molecular Liquids
Verified
Journal Article
Closed access
DBDiego A Bravo-Alfaro
Diego A Bravo-Alfaro
LOLaura R. Ochoa-Rodríguez
Laura R. Ochoa-Rodríguez
FVFrancisco Villaseñor-Ortega
Francisco Villaseñor-Ortega
GLGabriel Luna-Barcenas
Gabriel Luna-Barcenas
HGHugo S. García
Hugo S. García

12 September 2024 in Polymer Testing
Verified
Journal Article
Open access
AGAlexa K. Gamiz-Conde
Alexa K. Gamiz-Conde
Manuel BureloManuel Burelo
Manuel Burelo
Edgar FrancoEdgar Franco
Edgar Franco
EMEnrique Martínez-Franco
Enrique Martínez-Franco
GLGabriel Luna-Barcenas
Gabriel Luna-Barcenas
Cecilia Daniela Treviño-QuintanillaCecilia Daniela Treviño-Quintanilla
Cecilia Daniela Treviño-Quintanilla

1 June 2020 in Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology
Verified
Journal Article
Closed access
DBDiego A Bravo-Alfaro
Diego A Bravo-Alfaro
MMMaría O.F. Muñoz-Correa
María O.F. Muñoz-Correa
DSDalia Santos-Luna
Dalia Santos-Luna
JTJorge F. Toro-Vazquez
Jorge F. Toro-Vazquez
CCCynthia Cano-Sarmiento
Cynthia Cano-Sarmiento
HGHugo S. García
Hugo S. García

13 August 2024 in Fitoterapia
Verified
Journal Article
Closed access
DBDiego A Bravo-Alfaro
Diego A Bravo-Alfaro
EMEfigenia Montalvo-González
Efigenia Montalvo-González
JZJ. Martin Zapien-Macias
J. Martin Zapien-Macias
JSJessica M. Sampieri-Moran
Jessica M. Sampieri-Moran
HGHugo Sergio Garcia
Hugo Sergio Garcia
GLGabriel Luna-Barcenas
Gabriel Luna-Barcenas

13 February 2023 in Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology
Verified
Journal Article
Closed access
DBDiego A Bravo-Alfaro
Diego A Bravo-Alfaro
LOLaura R. Ochoa-Rodríguez
Laura R. Ochoa-Rodríguez
DSDalia Santos-Luna
Dalia Santos-Luna
FVFrancisco Villaseñor-Ortega
Francisco Villaseñor-Ortega
HGHugo Sergio Garcia
Hugo Sergio Garcia
GLGabriel Luna-Bárcenas
Gabriel Luna-Bárcenas

25 July 2025 in Macromolecular Materials and Engineering
Verified
Journal Article
Open access
Manuel BureloManuel Burelo
Manuel Burelo
Cecilia Daniela Treviño-QuintanillaCecilia Daniela Treviño-Quintanilla
Cecilia Daniela Treviño-Quintanilla
JPJonathan E. De la Peña‐González
Jonathan E. De la Peña‐González
Edgar FrancoEdgar Franco
Edgar Franco
Enrique Martínez-FrancoEnrique Martínez-Franco
Enrique Martínez-Franco
TSThomas Stringer
Thomas Stringer
Polyurethane (PU) is one of the most commonly used plastics, typically synthesized from diisocyanates and polyols derived from non‐renewable or unsustainable sources. This study proposes a synthesis route for polyurethanes that originates from bio‐based polyols. The polyols were obtained through the metathesis depolymerization of butadiene rubber using fatty alcohol and Hoveyda‐Grubbs second‐generation catalyst (HG2), resulting in hydroxyl‐terminated polybutadiene (HTPB). FT‐IR and GPC analyses confirmed the successful synthesis of polyols, indicating molecular weights between 535 and 2200 g/mol. Three polyurethanes (PU1, PU2, and PU3) were synthesized using these bio‐based polyols, while a fourth polyurethane (PU0) was produced with polyethylene glycol as a standard polyol for comparative property analysis. FT‐IR analysis identified the characteristic signals and functional groups of the polyurethanes. TGA and DSC evaluated the thermal properties of the polyurethanes, revealing decomposition temperatures (T max ) between 300 and 450°C. PU materials were practically amorphous, as shown by XRD. SEM micrographs illustrated the varying morphologies of the polyurethanes, providing deeper insights into their properties. This synthesis process is vital for recycling rubber waste, transforming it into hydroxy‐terminated compounds, HTPB, or polyols using vegetable oils and renewable resources. When integrated into PU synthesis, these compounds promote the development of sustainable materials and significantly contribute to environmental conservation and the sustainable production of adhesives, paints, and coatings, among other valuable products.