Professor Titular, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Brazil.
Helio de Lucena Lyra is a Brazilian professor at the Federal University of Campina Grande 🇧🇷. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Glasgow (1997) 🧑🔬. With expertise in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, his focus is on ceramics, including ceramic membranes, alumina, and waste recycling 🔬. He is a CNPq Research Productivity Scholarship recipient (Level 1D) 🏆. His research aims to develop innovative ceramic products and improve the efficiency of membrane technologies 🌍.
Profiles:
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Education & Experience:
Helio de Lucena Lyra has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Glasgow (1997) 🎓, a Master’s in Process Engineering from the Federal University of Paraíba (1987), and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Chemistry from the same university (1983) 🔬. He has over 30 years of experience, currently as a full professor at UFCG 🏫, specializing in ceramic materials and membrane technology. His research includes ceramic membrane development, recycling of construction materials, and sustainable product creation 🔧.
Professional Development:
Helio Lira has contributed to the academic community through his role as a professor and researcher at UFCG 🌱. He has taught undergraduate and postgraduate students, advancing knowledge in ceramic materials, membrane separation, and material manufacturing processes 🎓. With a history of research supported by CNPq and CAPES, his continuous work enriches the field of Material Science 🧪. He has also developed several projects focused on sustainable materials and waste recycling ♻️.
Research Focus:
Helio de Lucena Lyra’s research focuses on the development of ceramic membranes, membrane separation technologies, and the recycling of industrial waste ♻️. His work includes studies on ceramics made from granite and marble waste, as well as innovations in expansive mortars 🏗️. Additionally, his research explores the use of clays, alumina, and polymers in water treatment and other environmental applications 🌿. His contributions have helped bridge sustainable practices with material engineering ⚙️.
Publications Cited:
- “Thermal Processing Effects on Biomass Ash Utilization for Ceramic Membrane Fabrication” (2025) 📄
- “Influence of Different Solvents on the Synthesis of Mullite by Sol-Gel” (2021) 📄
- “Mixture Model Applied to the Development of Polymeric Fibre Diaphragms” (2021) 📄
- “Preparation and Application in Crude Oil-Water Separation of Clay-Based Membranes” (2021) 📄
- “Refractory Ceramics of Clay and Alumina Waste” (2021) 📄
- “Development of Cordierite/Mullite Composites Using Industrial Wastes” (2021) 📄
- “Synthesis of Polysulfone/Alumina Hollow Fiber Membranes for Water Treatment” (2021) 📄