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Rochel M. Lago is affiliated with the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais in Brazil and has contributed extensively to the field of engineering, with a particular focus on several subfields including biomedical engineering, materials chemistry, mechanical engineering, water science and technology, and renewable energy, sustainability, and the environment.

The scientist's publication record covers a broad range of topics, including:

  • Catalysis and hydrodesulfurization studies
  • Minerals flotation and separation techniques
  • Catalysis for biomass conversion
  • Metal extraction and bioleaching
  • Biodiesel production and applications
  • Iron oxide chemistry and applications
  • Advanced photocatalysis techniques

Some of Rochel M. Lago's recent papers include the following:

  • "Iron Ore Tailings: Characterization and Applications" (2021), published in the Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society
  • "Efficient activation of peroxymonosulfate by composites containing iron mining waste and graphitic carbon nitride for the degradation of acetaminophen" (2020), published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials
  • "Solid acid catalysts based on sulfonated carbon nanostructures embedded in an amorphous matrix produced from bio-oil: esterification of oleic acid with methanol" (2020), published in the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
  • "Heterogeneous acid catalyst based on sulfated iron ore tailings for oleic acid esterification" (2020), published in Applied Catalysis A General
  • "Amphiphilic acid carbon catalysts produced by bio-oil sulfonation for solvent-free glycerol ketalization" (2020), published in Fuel

Frequent co-authors include:

  • Ana Paula de Carvalho Teixeira
  • José D. Ardisson
  • Fabiane Carvalho Ballotin
  • Ottavio Raul Domenico Riberti Carmignano
  • Sara S. Vieira

The primary publication venues for Rochel M. Lago's work are:

  • Química Nova
  • Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society
  • Thermochimica Acta
  • Revista Virtual de Química
  • Journal of Hazardous Materials

Best Publications

  • Mechanical damage of carbon nanotubes by ultrasound

    K.L. Lu;R.M. Lago;Y.K. Chen;M.L.H. Green

  • Activated carbon / iron oxide magnetic composites for the adsorption of contaminants in water

    Luiz C.A. Oliveira;Rachel.V.R.A. Rios;José D. Fabris;V. Garg

  • Novel active heterogeneous Fenton system based on Fe3−xMxO4 (Fe, Co, Mn, Ni): The role of M2+ species on the reactivity towards H2O2 reactions

    Regina C.C. Costa;M.F.F. Lelis;L.C.A. Oliveira;J.D. Fabris

  • Clay–iron oxide magnetic composites for the adsorption of contaminants in water

    Luiz C.A Oliveira;Rachel V.R.A Rios;José D Fabris;Karim Sapag

  • Highly active heterogeneous Fenton-like systems based on Fe0/Fe3O4 composites prepared by controlled reduction of iron oxides

    Regina C.C. Costa;Flávia C.C. Moura;J.D. Ardisson;J.D. Fabris

  • Partial oxidation of methanol to produce hydrogen over CuZn-based catalysts

    L. Alejo;R. Lago;M.A. Peña;J.L.G. Fierro

  • Partial Oxidation of Methane to Synthesis Gas Using LnCoO3Perovskites as Catalyst Precursors

    R. Lago;G. Bini;M.A. Peña;J.L.G. Fierro

  • The effect of H2 treatment on the activity of activated carbon for the oxidation of organic contaminants in water and the H2O2 decomposition

    Luiz C.A Oliveira;Cristina N Silva;Maria I Yoshida;Rochel M Lago

  • Efficient use of Fe metal as an electron transfer agent in a heterogeneous Fenton system based on Fe0/Fe3O4 composites.

    Flávia C.C. Moura;Maria Helena Araujo;Regina C.C. Costa;José D. Fabris

  • Filling carbon nanotubes with small palladium metal crystallites: the effect of surface acid groups

    R. M. Lago;S. C. Tsang;K. L. Lu;Y. K. Chen

  • Cr-containing magnetites Fe3-xCrxO4: The role of Cr3+ and Fe2+ on the stability and reactivity towards H2O2 reactions

    F. Magalhães;M.C. Pereira;S.E.C. Botrel;J.D. Fabris

  • Remarkable effect of Co and Mn on the activity of Fe3 − xMxO4 promoted oxidation of organic contaminants in aqueous medium with H2O2

    Regina C.C. Costa;Maria de Fátima Fontes Lelis;Luiz C.A. Oliveira;José D. Fabris

  • Hydrogen peroxide decomposition over Ln1-xAxMnO3 (Ln = La or Nd and A = K or Sr) perovskites

    Yolanda Ng Lee;Rochel M. Lago;José Luis G. Fierro;Jesús González

  • Use of glycerol by-product of biodiesel to produce an efficient dust suppressant

    Miguel A. Medeiros;Carla M.M. Leite;Rochel M. Lago

  • Surface properties and catalytic performance for ethane combustion of La1−xKxMnO3+δ perovskites

    Yolanda Ng Lee;Rochel M. Lago;José Luis G. Fierro;Vicente Cortés

  • Floating photocatalysts based on TiO2 grafted on expanded polystyrene beads for the solar degradation of dyes

    F. Magalhães;R.M. Lago

  • Catalytic growth of carbon nanotubes and nanofibers on vermiculite to produce floatable hydrophobic “nanosponges” for oil spill remediation

    Flávia C.C. Moura;Rochel M. Lago

  • Tailoring activated carbon by surface chemical modification with O, S, and N containing molecules

    Rachel RibeiroVieira Azzi Rios;Dênio Eduardo Alves;Ilza Dalmázio;Sílvio Fernando Vargas Bento

  • Controlled reduction of red mud waste to produce active systems for environmental applications: heterogeneous Fenton reaction and reduction of Cr(VI).

    Regina C.C. Costa;Flávia C.C. Moura;Patrícia E.F. Oliveira;Fabiano Magalhães

  • Fe3-xMnxO4 catalysts: phase transformations and carbon monoxide oxidation

    L.C.A Oliveira;J.D Fabris;R.R.V.A Rios;W.N Mussel

  • Floating photocatalysts based on TiO2 supported on high surface area exfoliated vermiculite for water decontamination

    Luiz C.R. Machado;Charles B. Torchia;Rochel M. Lago

  • Highly reactive species formed by interface reaction between Fe0–iron oxides particles: An efficient electron transfer system for environmental applications

    Flávia C.C. Moura;Grazielli C. Oliveira;Maria Helena Araujo;José D. Ardisson

Frequent Co-Authors

José D. Ardisson
José D. Ardisson National Nuclear Energy Commission
Luiz C.A. Oliveira
Luiz C.A. Oliveira Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
José Luis García Fierro
José Luis García Fierro Spanish National Research Council
Miguel A. Peña
Miguel A. Peña Spanish National Research Council
Philippe Serp
Philippe Serp National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse
Miguel Julve
Miguel Julve University of Valencia
Cedric Briens
Cedric Briens University of Western Ontario
Franco Berruti
Franco Berruti University of Western Ontario
Richard Martel
Richard Martel University of Montreal
Aldo J. G. Zarbin
Aldo J. G. Zarbin Federal University of Paraná

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