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SiacorFDC

Siacor, Francis Dave C.

Assistant Professor
Chair

fcsiacor@usc.edu.ph

Degrees

B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of San Carlos, 2010
M.S. Chemical Engineering, University of San Carlos, 2017
D.Eng. Waste Engineering, University of San Carlos, 2021

List of publications:

  1. Kong, M.A.B.L.; Siacor, F.D.C.; de los Reyes, E.R.; Itao, G.B.. Material Flow Analysis of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Zamboanga City, Philippines: Current Practices and Future Opportunities. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology. 2025, https://doi.org/10.46488/NEPT.2025.v24i04.D1777.
  2. Sumarago, E.C.; Jeco-Espaldon, B.M.Y.; Siacor, F.D.C.; Tan, N.P.B.. A review on fabrication of nanocellulose and carbon nanomaterials hybrid film for solar energy device applications via 3D printing: opportunities, limitations, and prospects. Discover Applied Sciences. 2025, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-025-07278-6.
  3. Caracas, K.C.T.; Lasola, N.W.C.; Villarmino, J.V.D.; Kitamura, K.; Mori, T.; Tan, N.P.; Siacor, F.D.. Optimization of Reaction Temperature and Time on the Deproteinization Process during the Extraction of Chitin from Shrimp Shell Waste. Science and Technology Asia. 2025, https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/105009036658.
  4. Kong, M.A.B.L.; Siacor, F.D.C.; de los Reyes, E.R.. Comprehensive Assessment of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Generation and Management Practices in Zamboanga City, Philippines: Basis for Policy Recommendations. Environmentasia. 2024, https://doi.org/10.14456/ea.2024.37.
  5. Kong, M.A.B.L.; de los Reyes, E.R.; Siacor, F.D.C.. Evaluation of E-waste Generation through G-PESTLE Analysis in the City of Zamboanga, Philippines: Basis for Management Strategies. Applied Environmental Research. 2023, https://doi.org/10.35762/AER.2023019.
  6. Amaba, A.S.; Villanueva, K.C.; Tan, N.P.; Siacor, F.D.; Paler, M.K.. Preparation of bioplastic film from chitosan and mango (Mangifera Indica L. Anacardiaceae) kernel starch by casting method. Applied Chemical Engineering. 2023, https://doi.org/10.24294/ace.v6i3.2819.
  7. Martin, A.M.V.; Flores, D.C.; Siacor, F.D.C.; Taboada, E.B.; Tan, N.P.B.. Preparation of mango peel-waste pectin-based nanofibers by solution blow spinning (SBS). Nanotechnology. 2022, https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6528/ac8b8b.
  8. Paler, M.K.O.; Tabañag, I.D.F.; Siacor, F.D.C.; Geraldino, P.J.L.; Walton, M.E.M.; Dunn, C.; Skov, M.W.; Hiddink, J.G.; Taboada, E.B.. Elucidating the surface macroplastic load, types and distribution in mangrove areas around Cebu Island, Philippines and its policy implications. Science of the Total Environment. 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156408.
  9. Advincula, R.C.; Dizon, J.R.C.; Caldona, E.B.; Viers, R.A.; Siacor, F.D.C.; Maalihan, R.D.; Espera, A.H.. On the progress of 3D-printed hydrogels for tissue engineering. MRS Communications. 2021, https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-021-00069-1.
  10. Siacor, F.D.C.; Chen, Q.; Zhao, J.Y.; Han, L.; Valino, A.D.; Taboada, E.B.; Caldona, E.B.; Advincula, R.C.. On the additive manufacturing (3D printing) of viscoelastic materials and flow behavior: From composites to food manufacturing. Additive Manufacturing. 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2021.102043.
  11. Siacor, F.D.C.; Lobarbio, C.F.Y.; Taboada, E.B.. Pretreatment of Mango (Mangifera indica L. Anacardiaceae) Seed Husk for Bioethanol Production by Dilute Acid Treatment and Enzymatic Hydrolysis. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 2021, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-020-03387-7.
  12. Siacor, F.D.C.; Tabañag, I.D.F.; Lobarbio, C.F.Y.; Taboada, E.B.. Effects of aqueous ethanol concentration and solid-to-liquid ratio in the extraction of organosolv lignin from mango (Mangifera indica l.) seed husk. Science and Technology Asia. 2021, https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85109879630.
  13. Cabajar, A.A.; Siacor, F.D.C.; Lim, K.J.A.; Lobarbio, C.F.Y.; Taboada, E.B.. Application of statistical solvent mixture design in optimizing the solid-liquid extraction of phenolic compounds from mango seed kernels. Applied Science and Engineering Progress. 2021, https://doi.org/10.14416/J.ASEP.2021.02.001.
  14. Siacor, F.D.C.; Lim, K.J.A.; Cabajar, A.A.; Lobarbio, C.F.Y.; Lacks, D.J.; Taboada, E.B.. Physicochemical properties of spray-dried mango phenolic compounds extracts. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2020.100048.
  15. de Ramos, R.M.Q.; Siacor, F.D.C.; Taboada, E.B.. Effect of Maltodextrin Content and Inlet Temperature on the Powder Qualities of Spray-Dried Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Waste Extract. Waste and Biomass Valorization. 2020, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-019-00651-8.
  16. Siacor, F.D.C.; Lobarbio, C.F.Y.; Taboada, E.B.. Optimizing the extraction of phenolic compounds with high antioxidant activity from mango seed kernel wastes using response surface methodology. Applied Environmental Research. 2020, https://doi.org/10.35762/AER.2020.42.3.6.
  17. de Ramos, R.M.Q.; Siacor, F.D.C.; Taboada, E.B.. Chemical properties of waste mangrove bark and its potential uses. International Wood Products Journal. 2019, https://doi.org/10.1080/20426445.2019.1698810.

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