Dr. Jose  Ignacio Alvarez Galindo
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Dr. Jose Ignacio Alvarez Galindo

Senior Lecturer
University of Navarra, Spain


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of Navarra, Spain

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Biography

Dr. Jose Ignacio Alvarez Galindo is currently working as Senior Lecturer at University of Navarra, Spain. He has completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry from same University. Previously he was appointed as Lecturer at National University of Distance Education, Junior Lecturer and Lecturer at University of Navarra. He also delivered lectures in conferences and institutes. He also participated in 10 research projects funded by different agencies. He has published 67 research articles in journals, 3 patents, and 29 papers in congresses contributed as author/co-author. He has supervised 5 doctoral students and 11 graduate in international programs. He is also serving as editor and reviewers for number of journals.

Area of Interest:

Chemistry
100%
Photocatalytic Additives
62%
Cement Materials
90%
Atmospheric Pollutants
75%
Solidification
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Perez-Nicolas, M., J. Balbuena, M. Cruz-Yusta, L. Sanchez, I. Navarro-Blasco, J.M. Fernandez and J.I. Alvarez, 2015. Photocatalytic NOx abatement by calcium aluminate cements modified with TiO2 : Improved NO2 conversion. Cement Concrete Res., 70: 1-12.
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  2. Navarro-Blasco, I., M. Perez-Nicolas, J.M. Fernandez, A. Duran, R. Sirera and J.I. Alvarez, 2014. Assessment of the interaction of polycarboxylate superplasticizers in hydrated lime pastes modified with nanosilica or metakaolin as pozzolanic reactives. Construction Build. Mater., 73: 1-12.
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  3. Fernandez, J.M., I. Navarro-Blasco, A. Duran, R. Sirera and J.I. Alvarez, 2014. Encapsulation in a phosphate-calcium aluminate matrix. J. Environ. Manage., 140: 1-13.
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  4. Duran, A., I. Navarro-Blasco, J.M. Fernandez and J.I. Alvarez, 2014. Long-term mechanical resistance and durability of air lime mortars with large additions of nanosilica. Construction Build. Mater., 58: 147-158.
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  5. Sugranez, R., J.I. Alvarez, M. Cruz-Yusta, I. Marmol, J. Morales, J. Vila and L. Sanchez, 2013. Enhanced photocatalytic oxidation of NOx gases by regulating microstructure of titanium dioxide modified cement mortars. Build. Environ., 69: 55-63.
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  6. Sugranez, R., J.I. Alvarez, M.Cruz-Yusta, I. Marmol, J. Morales and L. Sanchez, 2013. Controlling microstructure in cement based mortars by adjusting the particle size distribution of the raw materials. Construction Build. Mater., 41: 139-145.
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  7. Navarro, I., J.M. Fernandez, A. Duran, R. Sirera and J.I. Alvarez, 2013. A novel use of calcium aluminate cements for recycling waste foundry sand (WFS). Construction Build. Mater., 48: 218-228.
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  8. Navarro, I., A. Duran, R. Sirera, J.M. Fernandez and J.I. Alvarez, 2013. Solidification/stabilization of toxic metals in calcium aluminate cement matrices. J. Hazardous Mater., 260: 89-103.
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  9. Fernandez, J.M., A. Duran, I. Navarro, J. Lanas, R. Sirera and J.I. Alvarez, 2013. Influence of nanosilica and a polycarboxylate ether superplasticizer on the performance of lime mortars. Cement Concrete Res., 43: 12-24.
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  10. Alvarez, J.I., J.M. Fernandez, I. Navarro, A. Duran and R. Sirera, 2013. Microstructural consequences of nanosilica addition on aerial lime binding materials: influence of different drying conditions. Mater. Characterization, 80: 36-49.
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  11. Lasheras, M.Z., I.B. Navarro, J.M. Fernandez and J.I. Alvarez, 2012. Encapsulation, solid-phases identification and leaching of toxic metals in cement systems modified by natural biodegradable polymers. J. Hazardous Mater., 233-234: 7-17.
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  12. Lasheras, M., I. Navarro, J.M. Fernandez and J.I. Alvarez, 2012. Effect of the addition of chitosan ethers on the fresh state properties of cement mortars. Cement Concrete Composites, 34: 964-973.
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  13. Lasheras-Zubiate, M., I. Navarro-Blasco, J.M. Fernandez and J.I. Alvarez, 2011. Studies on chitosan as an admixture for cement-based materials: Assessment of its viscosity enhancing effect and complexing ability for heavy metals. J. Applied Polym. Sci., 120: 242-252.
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  14. Lasheras, M.Z., I.B. Navarro, J.I. Alvarez and J.M. Fernandez, 2011. Interaction of carboxymethylchitosan and heavy metals in cement media. J. Hazardous Mater., 194: 223-231.
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  15. Izaguirre, A., J. Lanas and J.I. Alvarez, 2011. Effect of a polypropylene fibre on the behaviour of aerial lime-based mortars. Construction Build. Mater., 33: 309-318.
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  16. Izaguirre, A., J. Lanas and J.I. Alvarez, 2011. Effect of a biodegradable natural polymer on the properties of hardened lime-based mortars. Mater. Construccion, 61: 257-274.
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  17. Izaguirre, A., J. Lanas and J.I. Alvarez, 2011. Characterization of aerial lime-based mortars modified by the addition of two different water-retaining agents. Cement Concrete Composites, 33: 309-318.
  18. Izaguirre, A., J. Lanas and J.I. Alvarez, 2010. Behaviour of a starch as a viscosity modifier for aerial lime-based mortars. Carbohydrate Polymers, 80: 222-228.
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  19. Izaguirre, A., J. Lanas and J.I. Alvarez, 2010. Ageing of lime mortars with admixtures: Durability and strength assessment. Cement Concrete Res., 40: 1081-1095.
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  20. Izaguirre, A., J. Lanas and J.I. Alvarez, 2009. Effect of water-repellent admixtures on the behaviour of aerial lime-based mortars. Cement Concrete Res., 39: 1095-1104.
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  21. Arandigoyen, M. and J.I. Alvarez, 2007. Pororus structure and mechanical properties of blended mortars of lime and cement. Cement Concrete Res., 37: 767-775.
  22. Lanas, J., R. Sirera and J.I. Alvarez, 2006. Study of the mechanical behavior of masonry repair lime-based mortars cured and exposed under different conditions. Cement Concrete Res., 36: 961-970.
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  23. Lanas, J., J.L.P. Bernal, M.A. Bello and J.I. Alvarez, 2006. Mechanical properties of masonry repair dolomitic lime-based mortars. Cement Concrete Res., 36: 951-960.
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  24. Arandigoyen, M., B. Bicer-Simsir, J.I. Alvarez and D.A. Lange, 2006. Variation of microstructure with carbonation in lime and blended pastes. Applied Surface Sci., 252: 7562-7571.
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  25. Arandigoyen, M. and J.I. Alvarez, 2006. Pore structure and carbonation in blended lime-cement pastes. Materiales Construccion, 56: 17-30.
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  26. Arandigoyen, M. and J.I. Alvarez, 2006. Carbonation process in lime pastes with different water/binder ratio. Materiales Construccion, 56: 5-18.
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  27. Arandigoyen, M. and J.I. Alvarez, 2006. Blended pastes of cement and lime: Pore structure and capillary porosity. Applied Surface Sci., 252: 8077-8085.
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  28. Navarro, I. and J.I. Alvarez, 2005. Lead levels in retail samples of spanish infant formulae and their contribution to dietary intake of infants. Food Additives Contaminants, 22: 726-734.
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  29. Lanas, J., R. Sirera and J.I. Alvarez, 2005. Compositional changes in lime-based mortars exposed to different environments. Thermochimica Acta, 429: 219-226.
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  30. Arandigoyen, M., J.L.P. Bernal, M.A. Bello and J.I. Alvarez, 2005. Lime-pastes with different kneading water: pore structure and capillary porosity. Applied Surface Sci., 252: 1449-1459.
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  31. Navarro, I. and J.I. Alvarez, 2004. Selenium content of Spanish infant formulae and human milk: Influence of protein matrix, interactions with other trace elements and estimation of dietary intake by infants. J. Trace Elements Med. Biol., 17: 277-289.
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  32. Montoya, C., J. Lanas, M. Arandigoyen, P.J.G. Casado and J.I. Alvarez, 2004. Mineralogical, chemical and thermal characterisations of ancient mortars of the church of Santa Maria de Irache Monastery (Navarra, Spain). Mater. Struct., 37: 433-439.
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  33. Lanas, J., J.L.P. Bernal, M.A. Bello and J.I. Alvarez, 2004. Mechanical properties of natural hydraulic lime-based mortars. Cement Concrete Res., 34: 2191-2201.
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  34. Lanas, J. and J.I. Alvarez, 2004. Dolomitic limes: Evolution of the slaking process under different conditions. Thermochimica Acta, 423: 1-12.
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  35. Navarro, I. and J.I. Alvarez, 2003. Aluminium content of Spanish infant formula. Food Additives Contaminants, 20: 470-481.
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  36. Montoya, C., J. Lanas, M. Arandigoyen, I. Navarro, P.J.G. Casado and J.I. Alvarez, 2003. Study of ancient dolomitic mortars of the church of Santa Maria de Zamarce in Navarra (Spain). Comparison with simulated standards. Thermochimica Acta, 398: 107-122.
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  37. Lanas, J. and J.I. Alvarez, 2003. Masonry repair lime-based mortars: Factors affecting the mechanical behavior. Cement Concrete Res., 33: 1867-1876.
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  38. Montoya, C., J. Lanas, M. Arandigoyen, I. Navarro, P.J.G. Casado and J.I. Alvarez, 2002. Simulated standards for the characterization of dolomitic mortars. Mater. Res. Soc., 712: 61-67.
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  39. Montoya, C., J. Lanas, M. Arandigoyen, I. Navarro, P.J.G. Casado and J.I. Alvarez, 2002. Characterization of ancient dolomitic binding materials from Zamarce, in Navarre, Spain. Mater. Res. Soc., 712: 53-59.
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  40. Alvarez, J.I., I. Navarro, A. Martin and P.J.G. Casado, 2000. A study of the ancient mortars in the north tower of Pamplona's San Cernin church. Cement Concrete Res., 30: 1413-1419.
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  41. Alvarez, J.I., I. Navarro and P.J.G. Casado, 2000. Thermal, mineralogical and chemical studies of the mortars used in the Cathedral of Pamplona (Spain). Thermochimica Acta, 365: 177-187.
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