Monique Carolina Lima Santos Dias

Junior Researcher

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The researcher develops his scientific career in Materials Science and Engineering, focusing on the design and optimization of functional materials and electrochemical technologies for sustainable energy applications. His research addresses challenges related to the energy transition and decarbonization, combining fundamental research, experimental development, and technological validation, including collaboration with industry.

He holds a PhD in Materials Science from the Institute for Energy and Nuclear Research of the University of São Paulo (IPEN/USP), Brazil, where he investigated electrochemical reactors based on fuel cell systems for methane conversion. His work integrated electrocatalysis, materials engineering, and advanced electrochemical characterization, resulting in international peer-reviewed publications. He also holds a Master’s degree in Materials Science from IPEN/USP, focusing on methanol electro-oxidation in alkaline electrolyte, and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Process Technology.

During his PhD, he carried out a research collaboration at the Analytical Center of the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), focusing on time-domain nuclear magnetic resonance (TD-NMR), further strengthening his expertise in advanced materials characterization.

After completing his doctorate, he continued his research career in Portugal, engaging in applied research and technology transfer activities. He worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the digiGRÉS project at the University of Aveiro, focusing on the development of functional ceramic inks and glazes integrating digital manufacturing and laser processing technologies. He is currently a researcher in a PRR – NextGenerationEU funded project at the University of Aveiro, developed in collaboration with the ceramic industry, focusing on materials development and low-temperature sintering strategies to improve energy efficiency and industrial sustainability.

His expertise includes the synthesis of ceramic materials and composites, sol-gel process, electrode–electrolyte interface engineering, advanced electrochemical methodologies, and structural, microstructural, and electrochemical characterization techniques. He is also involved in teaching and student supervision, contributing to academic training in materials and sustainable energy.

Publications

Application of Binary PdSb/C as an Anode in a Polymeric Electrolyte Reactor–Fuel Cell Type for Electrosynthesis of Methanol from Methane

Godoi, C. M.; Santos, M. C. L.; Nunes, L. C.; Silva, A. J.; Ramos, A. S.; de Souza, R. F. B.; Neto, A. O.
2022, Materials Research, vol. 25.

CO₂ Reduction on Cu/C Used as a Cathode in a Polymeric Electrolyte Reactor – Fuel Cell Type

Lima, M.; Godoi, C. M.; Santos, M. C. L.; Nandenha, J.; Oliveira Neto, A.; de Souza, R. F. B.
2022, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, vol. 47, pp. 4010–4017.

Methane Conversion to Higher Value-Added Products and Energy Co-Generation Using PdCu/C Anodes in a Solid Electrolyte Reactor: Alkaline Fuel Cell Type Monitored by Differential Mass Spectroscopy

Godoi, C. M.; Santos, M. C. L.; Silva, A. J.; Tagomori, T. L.; Ramos, A. S.; de Souza, R. F. B.; Oliveira Neto, A.
2021, Research on Chemical Intermediates, vol. 47, no. 2, pp. 743–757.

Effect of Ni Content in PdNi/C Anode Catalysts on Power and Methanol Co-Generation in Alkaline Direct Methane Fuel Cell Type

Santos, M. C. L.; Godoi, C. M.; Kang, H. S.; de Souza, R. F. B.; Ramos, A. S.; Antolini, E.; Neto, A. O.
2020, Journal Colloid and Interface , vol. 578, pp. 390–401.

Obtaining C2 and C3 Products from Methane Using Pd/C as Anode in a Solid Fuel Cell-Type Electrolyte Reactor

Ramos, A. S.; Santos, M. C. L.; Godoi, C. M.; Oliveira Neto, A.; de Souza, R. F. B.
2020, ChemCatChem, vol. 12, no. 18, pp. 4517-4521.

High CO Tolerance of Pt Nanoparticles Synthesized by Sodium Borohydride in a Time-Domain NMR Spectrometer

Ramos, A. S.; Santos, M. C. L.; Godoi, C. M.; de Queiroz, L. C.; Nandenha, J.; Fontes, E. H.; Brito, W. R.; Machado, M. A. O.; de Souza, R. F. B.
2020, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, vol. 45, no. 43, pp. 22973–22978.

Direct Alkaline Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell for Converting Methane into Methanol

Santos, M. C. L.; Nunes, L. C.; Silva, L. M. G.; Ramos, A. S.; Fonseca, F. C.; de Souza, R. F. B.; Neto, A. O.
2019, ChemistrySelect, vol. 4, pp. 11430–11434.

Improved Pt/CeO₂ Electrocatalysts for Ethanol Electrooxidation

Cordeiro, G. L.; Camargo, E. F.; Santos, M. C. L.; Pereira, C. V.; Ussui, V.; Lima, N. B.; Oliveira Neto, A.; Lazar, D. R. R.
2018, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, vol. 13, pp. 6388.

Methanol Oxidation in Acidic and Alkaline Electrolytes Using PtRuIn/C Electrocatalysts Prepared by the Borohydride Reduction Process

Santos, M. C. L.; Nandenha, J.; Ayoub, J. M. S.; Assumpção, M. H. M. T.; Neto, A. O.
2018, Journal Fuel Chemistry & Technology, vol. 46, no. 12, pp. 1462–1471.

Preparation of PtRu/C Electrocatalysts by Borohydride Reduction for Methanol Oxidation in Acidic and Alkaline Medium

Santos, M. C. L.; Dutra, R. M.; Ribeiro, V. A.; Spinacé, E. V.; Neto, A. O.
2017, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, vol. 12, pp. 3549–3560.

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