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Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Central Florida
2000
Master of Science in Engineering, University Of Central Florida
1996
Bachelor of Science, University Of Central Florida
1995
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Carbon-Negative Critical Metal Recovery from E-Wastes through Responsible Design of Solvents (Co-I Escobar SOW)
Escobar, I. (PI) & Shi, J. (CoI)
9/1/24 → 8/31/28
Project: Research project
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Carbon-Negative Critical Metal Recovery from E-Wastes through Responsible Design of Solvents
Shi, J. (PI), Escobar, I. (CoI), Honaker, R. (CoI) & Shao, Q. (CoI)
9/1/24 → 8/31/28
Project: Research project
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Scope: Escobar - Deep Eutectic Solvent Pulping Technology to Reduce Carbon Emission in Pulp and Paper Industry
Escobar, I. (PI)
North Carolina State University
10/1/23 → 8/31/26
Project: Research project
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Deep Eutectic Solvent Pulping Technology: Efficient Pulp and Paper Production
Shi, J. (PI) & Escobar, I. (CoI)
North Carolina State University
10/1/23 → 8/31/26
Project: Research project
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Fabrication of Polysulfone Membranes via Non-Solvent Induced Phase Separation Using a Lignin-Derived Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvent
Ewah, O. I., Childress, J. C., Love, V. K., Zhang, Y., Shi, J. & Escobar, I. C., Apr 15 2026, In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 143, 15, 12 p., e70463.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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First water-to-ligand substitution dictates Co2+/Ni2+ extraction selectivity
Zhang, K., Zhang, Y., Ji, B., Honaker, R., Escobar, I. C., Shi, J. & Shao, Q., Jul 1 2026, In: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. 28, 25, p. 15215-15221 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adsorptive behavior of poly (vinylidene fluoride) membranes for the recovery of lignin-derived hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents
Ewah, O. I., Zhang, Y., Shi, J. & Escobar, I. C., Dec 2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 1, 32051.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advances in applying sustainable materials and manufacturing scale-up in polymeric membrane fabrication
Lu, D., Jung, M., Escobar, I. C. & Harris, T. A. L., Mar 2025, In: Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering. 47, 101085.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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CFD model of slot die casting for polysulfone membranes derived from eco-friendly and bio-derived solvents in OpenFOAM
Jung, K., Lu, D., Escobar, I. C. & Harris, T. A. L., Jul 2025, In: Journal of Plastic Film and Sheeting. 41, 3 Special Issue: The 2024 International Society for Coating S..., p. 315-334 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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Separations Division (SEP)/FRI/John G. Kunesh Award
Escobar, I. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Honorary award