Projects
Publications
Process Strategies Enabling Selective Polymer Valorization from Textile Fiber Blends
Diana Smarandache, Bruno Godinho, Marina Matos, Susana C. Pinto, Cătălina Ionescu, Nicoleta Cioateră, Artur Ferreira and Nuno Gama
2026, Materials, 19, 2100.
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Improved bleached eucalyptus kraft pulp-based tissue papers incorporating wet-strength resins
Matos, M; Carta, AM; Pinto, PC; Evtuguin, DV
2023, HOLZFORSCHUNG, 77, 9, 743-751.
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Conversion of paper and xylan into laser-induced graphene for environmentally friendly sensors
Kulyk, B; Matos, M; Silva, BFR; Carvalho, AF; Fernandes, AJS; Evtuguin, DV; Fortunato, E; Costa, FM
2022, DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS, 123.
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Co-Polymers based on Poly(1,4-butylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) and Poly(propylene oxide) with Tuneable Thermal Properties: Synthesis and Characterization
Matos, M; Sousa, AF; Mendonca, PV; Silvestre, AJD
2019, MATERIALS, 12, 2.
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Replacing Di(2-ethylhexyl) Terephthalate by Di(2-ethylhexyl) 2,5-Furandicarboxylate for PVC Plasticization: Synthesis, Materials Preparation and Characterization
Matos, M; Cordeiro, RA; Faneca, H; Coelho, JFJ; Silvestre, AJD; Sousa, AF
2019, MATERIALS, 12, 14.
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Furanoate-Based Nanocomposites: A Case Study Using Poly(Butylene 2,5-Furanoate) and Poly(Butylene 2,5-Furanoate)-co-(Butylene Diglycolate) and Bacterial Cellulose
Matos, M; Sousa, AF; Silva, NHCS; Freire, CSR; Andrade, M; Mendes, A; Silvestre, AJD
2018, POLYMERS, 10, 8.
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Improving the Thermal Properties of Poly(2,5-furandicarboxylate)s Using Cyclohexylene Moieties: A Comparative Study
Matos, M; Sousa, AF; Silvestre, AJD
2017, MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS, 218, 5.
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Biobased polyesters and other polymers from 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid: a tribute to furan excellency
Sousa, AF; Vilela, C; Fonseca, AC; Matos, M; Freire, CSR; Gruter, GJM; Coelhob, JFJ; Silvestre, AJD
2015, POLYMER CHEMISTRY, 6, 33, 5961-5983.
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One-pot synthesis of biofoams from castor oil and cellulose microfibers for energy absorption impact materials
Sousa, AF; Matos, M; Pinto, RJB; Freire, CSR; Silvestre, AJD
2014, CELLULOSE, 21, 3, 1723-1733.
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A New Generation of Furanic Copolyesters with Enhanced Degradability: Poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate)-co-poly(lactic acid) Copolyesters
Matos, M; Sousa, AF; Fonseca, AC; Freire, CSR; Coelho, JFJ; Silvestre, AJD
2014, MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS, 215, 22, 2175-2184.
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