Ongoing Supervisions
Projects
Bioeconomia para Têxtil e Vestuário (BE@T)
Local CoordinatorIndustry National
Apoiada pelo Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência (PRR), a indústria têxtil nacional vai investir 138 milhões de euros na bioeconomia sustentável, procurando a mudança de paradigma para o setor e a criação de produtos de alto valor ...Cell4Janus - Engineering self-propelled cellulose-based Janus microrobots (Cell4Janus)
PartnerFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
From Fossil To Forest (FF2F (Biocomposites))
Local CoordinatorIndustry National
This Innovation Pact is aimed at developing cellulose-based packaging and products to replace fossil-based plastics. In this context, it comprises the following six work packages: (1) high yield pulp and brown paper; (2) paper with increased mechanical strength; (3) paper with barrier properties; (4) biocomposites; (5) paper sensors for...Inovação na Fileira da Resina Natural para Reforço da Bioeconomia Nacional (RN21)
PartnerIndustry National
A transição para uma economia mais sustentável, oferece inúmeras oportunidades para revitalizar os setores mais tradicionais da economia portuguesa, onde destacamos a produção e transformação da resina natural.O Projeto Integrado RN21 – Ino...Pacto da Bioeconomia azul (BIOECOAZUL (Termoendurecíveis))
Local CoordinatorIndustry National
The world needs a new business model capable of economic growth decoupling raw materials from natural resources. Thus the Blue Bioeconomy Pact has embraced the challenge of reindustrialising Portuguese industries with the integration of blue biotechnology solutions in the value chains, enhancing the sustainable use of marine bio-resourc...Pacto da Bioeconomia azul (BIOECOAZUL (Termoplásticos a desenvolver))
Local CoordinatorIndustry National
The world needs a new business model capable of economic growth decoupling raw materials from natural resources. Thus the Blue Bioeconomy Pact has embraced the challenge of reindustrialising Portuguese industries with the integration of blue biotechnology solutions in the value chains, enhancing the sustainable use of marine bio-resourc...Pacto da Bioeconomia azul (BIOECOAZUL (Plásticos já existentes))
Local CoordinatorIndustry National
The world needs a new business model capable of economic growth decoupling raw materials from natural resources. Thus the Blue Bioeconomy Pact has embraced the challenge of reindustrialising Portuguese industries with the integration of blue biotechnology solutions in the value chains, enhancing the sustainable use of marine bio-resourc...Bacterial Cellulose Membranes for Proton Exchange Fuel Cells (EXPL/CTM-ENE/0548/2012)
PartnerFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Bacterial cellulose fuell cells proton exchange membranes in situ polymerization/graftingBIOBLOCKS - Concepção de produtos de base biológica como percursores para a bioindústria de síntese química e de biomateriais a pertir de fontes renováveis lenhocelulósicas (BioBlocks)
Local CoordinatorIndustry National
O aumento dos preços de petróleo e uma maior apetência dos consumidores por produtos ecológicos e sustentáveis, têm vindo a viabilizar progressivamente o processo de produção e comercialização de biocombustíveis, bioquímicos e biopolímeros com base em materiais de fontes renováveis alternativos aos de origem petroquímica, permitindo a emergência...Bioinspired nanostructured biocomposites based on proteins and polysaccharides nanofibrils (EXPL/CTM-POL/1802/2013)
CoordinatorFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Proteins and polysaccharides nanofibrils Nanostructured materials Self-assembly Biomedical applicationsControlled chemical modification of polysaccharides for the development of novel materials (PTDC/QUI/68472/2006 )
CoordinatorFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Polysaccharides Chemical modification Composites Functional materialsCorrole based systems for luminescent thermometry at nanoscale (CORLUTNA)
PartnerFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Temperature (T) is a fundamental parameter that affects the behavior of physical, chemical and biological systems in a wide variety of ways. Measuring T is important in many fields: photonic devices, nano/microelectronics, medical diagnostics, nanomedicine. Regarding the several classes of thermometers, one possible approach is to use dye lumine...DeepBiorefinery - Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents: A platform to Boost Eucalyptus globulus and Quercus suber cork integrated Biorefinerie (DeepBiorefinery )
PartnerFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
natural deep eutetic solvents, biorefinery, green separation processesDevelopment of new polyesters derived from 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (PTDC/QUI-QUI/101058/2008)
PartnerFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
2,5-furandicarboxylic acid Polyesters synthesis Materials from renewable sources BiorefineryEucalyptus triterpenic biological activity (PTDC/AGR-FOR/3187/2012)
Local CoordinatorFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Eucalyptus spp Ionic Liquids Antitumoral Activity MetabolomicsFLUI - Sistemas de extrusão duplo paralelo de ácido polilático com injeção modular de compostos bioativos para a produção de filmes flexíveis mono e multi-camada biofuncionais para embalagens de produtos alimentares a partir de resíduos lenho-celulós (FLUI)
PartnerIndustry National
A solução apresentada pelo projeto FLUI visa o sucesso da obtenção de equipamentos inovadores e disruptivos com as soluções presentes no mercado (TRL6) para a produção de filmes flexíveis biofuncionais com flexibilidade, mono e multicamada...Green chemicals and technologies for the wood-to-textile value chain. (GRETE)
PartnerEuropean Comission
The GRETE project will tackle the challenges caused by increased global demand for sustainable textile fibres by offering new breakthroughs in the wood-to-textile value chain. The substitution of cotton by man-made cellulose fibres is also necessary because of sustainability issues. Currently the raw material base for the production of man-made ...GREENPEC - Desenvolvimento de um plastificante primário para PVC, de origem animal e livre de ftalatos (GREENPEC )
PartnerIndustry National
O objetivo principal deste projeto, levado a cabo pelo consórcio entre a Sapec Química e a Universidade de Aveiro, consiste no desenvolvimento de um plastificante primário para PVC originado a partir de óleos vegetais, os quais são considerados recursos renováveis e agentes de crescimento sustentável. Com o cumprimento destes objetivos, prevê-se...INNOVATE-Implantable Organic Devices for Advanced Therapies (INNOVATE)
Local CoordinatorFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Bioelectronica; Transdutores electrónicos implantáveis; Medicina regenerativa; Sinais bioelectrónicosInnovative Products and Technologies from Eucalyptus Project (InPacTus)
PartnerIndustry National
Inpactus, to be developed by the Consortium, aims to develop new solutions, such as cellulosic pulps with innovative features, new paper products with different specificities and functions, tissue paper with innovative properties, new bioproducts, biofuels and other materials obtained from the deconstruction and conversion of forest biomass and ...Metabolic profiling: a novel tool for evaluation of the toxicological and biological effects of nanomaterials (PTDC/SAU-TOX/120953/2010)
PartnerFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
metabolic profiling and metabonomics silver nanoparticles toxicological and biological effects nanotoxicologyPublications
Wood inspired biobased nanocomposite films composed of xylans, lignosulfonates and cellulose nanofibers for active food packaging
José M. Silva, Carla Vilela, Ana Violeta Girão, Pedro C. Branco, João Martins, Mara G. Freire, Armando J. D. Silvestre, Carmen S.R. Freire
2024, Carbohydrate Polymers, 337.
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Implantable Patch of Oxidized Nanofibrillated Cellulose and Lysozyme Amyloid Nanofibrils for the Regeneration of Infarcted Myocardium Tissue and Local Delivery of RNA-Loaded Nanoparticles
Tiago Carvalho, Raquel Bártolo, Alexandra Correia, Carla Vilela, Shiqi Wang, Hélder A. Santos, Carmen S. R. Freire
2024, Macromolecular Rapid Communications.
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Flexible monolayer films of poly(lactic acid)/gallic acid for active food packaging: Preparation, characterization, and bioactive properties
Anna Karamysheva, José M. Silva, William M. Facchinatto, Márcia D. Braz, Adelaide Almeida, Armando J. D. Silvestre, Carmen S. R. Freire, Carla Vilela
2024, Journal of Applied Polymer Science.
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Trilayered nanocellulose-based patches loaded with acyclovir and hyaluronic acid for the treatment of herpetic lesions
Ana C.Q. Silva, Maria Mendes, Carla Vitorino, Unai Montejo, Ana Alonso-Varona, Armando J. D. Silvestre, Carla Vilela, Carmen S. R. Freire
2024, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 27, 133843.
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Switchable adhesive films of pullulan loaded with a deep eutectic solvent-curcumin formulation for the photodynamic treatment of drug-resistant skin infections
Pedro, SN; Valente, BFA; Vilela, C; Oliveira, H; Almeida, A; Freire, MG; Silvestre, AJD; Freire, CSR
2023, MATERIALS TODAY BIO, 22.
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Functional fibers from regenerated wood pulp cellulose and a natural-based phytate with enhanced flame retardancy properties
Matos, FS; Fateixa, S; von Weymarn, N; Freire, CSR; Silvestre, AJD; Vilela, C
2023, JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 140, 34.
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Solventless Photopolymerizable Paper Coating Formulation for Packaging Applications
Silva, FM; Pinto, RJB; Barros-Timmons, A; Freire, CSR
2023, POLYMERS, 15, 5.
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Dissolvable Carboxymethylcellulose Microneedles for Noninvasive and Rapid Administration of Diclofenac Sodium
Silva, ACQ; Pereira, B; Lameirinhas, NS; Costa, PC; Almeida, IF; Dias-Pereira, P; Correia-Sá, I; Oliveira, H; Silvestre, AJD; Vilela, C; Freire, CSR
2023, MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE, 23, 1.
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Thermo-Responsive Microemulsions Containing Deep Eutectic-Based Antibiotic Formulations for Improved Treatment of Resistant Bacterial Ocular Infections
Pedro, SN; Gomes, ATPC; Vilela, C; Vitorino, C; Fernandes, R; Almeida, A; Amaral, MH; Freire, MG; Silvestre, AJD; Freire, CSR
2023, ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS, 6, 5.
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Epoxidized linseed oil as a plasticizer for All-Cellulose Composites based on cellulose acetate butyrate and micronized pulp fibers
Valente, BFA; Karamysheva, A; Silvestre, AJD; Neto, CP; Vilela, C; Freire, CSR
2023, INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS, 202.
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Advanced Nanocellulose-Based Materials: Production, Properties and Applications
C. Vilela; C.S.R. Freire
2022, MDPI.
ISBN:
978-3-0365-3190-8
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Advanced Biopolymer-Based Nanocomposites and Hybrid Materials
Armando J. D. Silvestre; Carmen S.R. Freire; Carla Vilela
2021, Basel, MDPI.
ISBN:
978-3-0365-0511-4
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Polysaccharide Based Hybrid Materials, Metals and Metal Oxides, Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes
Carla Vilela, Ricardo J. B. Pinto, Susana Pinto, Paula Marques, Armando J. D. Silvestre, Carmen S. R. Freire
2018, Springer.
ISBN:
978-3-030-00347-0
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Active packaging
In Galanakis, Charis (Eds.), Sustainable Food Processing and Engineering Challenges
Carvalho, João P.F.; Freire, Carmen S.R.; Vilela, Carla
2021, Academic Press.
ISBN:
9780128227145
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Modification of textiles for functional applications
In Md. Ibrahim H. Mondal (Eds.), Fundamentals of Natural Fibres and Textiles
Ana C. Q. Silva, Armando J. D. Silvestre, Carmen S. R. Freire, Carla Vilela
2021, 303-365, Elsevier.
ISBN:
9780128214831
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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
In George Z. Papageorgiou (Eds.), Polymers from Renewable Resources
Marina Matos, Andreia Sousa, Nuno H.C.S. silva, Carmen S.R. Freire, Márcia Andrade, Adélio Mnedes, Armando J.D. Silvestre
2018, MDPI.
ISBN:
978-3-03897-451-2
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Development and applications of cellulose nanofibres based polymer nanocomposites
In Ehsan Bafekrpour (Eds.), Advanced Composite Materials: Properties and Applications
Carla Vilela, Ricardo J. B. Pinto, Ana R. P. Figueiredo, Carlos Pascoal Neto, Armando J. D. Silvestre, Carmen S. R. Freire
2017, 1-65, Warsaw/Berlin, De Gruyter Open.
ISBN:
9783110574432
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Antimicrobial Properties and Therapeutic Applications of Silver Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites
In Alexandru Mihai Grumezesc (Eds.), Antimicrobial Nanoarchitectonics - From Synthesis to Applications
R.J.B. Pinto, M. Nasirpour, J. Carrola, H. Oliveira, C.S.R. Freire, I.F. Duarte
2017, 223-259, Elsevier.
ISBN:
978-0-323-52733-0
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Polyethylene Terephthalate: Copolyesters, Composites, and Renewable Alternatives
In P. M. Visakh Mong Liang (Eds.), Poly(ethylene Terephthalate) Based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites.
Andreia F. Sousa, Carla Vilela, Marina Matos, Carmen S.R. Freire, Armando J.D. Silvestre, Jorge F.J. Coelho
2015, 111-139, Elsevier Science Ltd.
ISBN:
9780323313063
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Recent advances on the development of antibacterial polysaccharide-based materials, Chitosan, cellulose and starch
In Ramawat, Kishan Gopal, Mérillon, Jean-Michel (Eds.), Polysaccharides: Bioactivity and Biotechnology
V. Coma, C.S.R. Freire and A.J.D. Silvestre
2015, 1751-1803, New York, Springer International Publishing.
ISBN:
978-3-319-16297-3
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Polyethylene Terephthalate: Copolyesters, Composites, and Renewable Alternatives
In Visakh P.M., Mong Liang (Eds.), POLY(ETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) BASED BLENDS, COMPOSITES AND NANOCOMPOSITES
Andreia F. Sousa, Carla Vilela, Marina Matos, Carmen S.R. Freire, Armando J.D. Silvestre, Jorge F.J. Coelho
2015, Elsevier Inc..
ISBN:
978-0-323-31306-3
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2 Bacterial Cellulose-Based Nanocomposites: Roadmap for Innovative Materials
Nanocellulose Polymer Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Applications
A. R. P. Figueiredo, C. Vilela, C. Pascoal Neto, A.J.D. Silvestre and C.S.R. Freire
2014, Scrivener, Willey.
ISBN:
978-1-118-87190-4
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The bulk oxypropylation of chitin and chitosan and the characterization of the ensuing polyols
In Senel S, Vårum KM Sumnu MM Hincal AA (Eds.), Advances In Chitin Science
Fernandes S, Freire CSR, Pascoal Neto C, Gandini A
2007, 10, 530-535, Antalya.
ISBN:
978-975-491-250-0
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Advanced Nanocellulose-Based Materials: Production, Properties and Applications
C. Vilela; C.S.R. Freire
2022, MDPI.
ISBN:
978-3-0365-3190-8
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Advanced Biopolymer-Based Nanocomposites and Hybrid Materials
Armando J. D. Silvestre; Carmen S.R. Freire; Carla Vilela
2021, Basel, MDPI.
ISBN:
978-3-0365-0511-4
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Polysaccharide Based Hybrid Materials, Metals and Metal Oxides, Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes
Carla Vilela, Ricardo J. B. Pinto, Susana Pinto, Paula Marques, Armando J. D. Silvestre, Carmen S. R. Freire
2018, Springer.
ISBN:
978-3-030-00347-0
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Biofuncionalização de nanocristais de celulose para o desenvolvimento de novos sistemas para tratamento e diagnóstico do cancro
Diogo Pinheiro
2018, supervised by Carmen Freire and Ricardo Pinto.
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Biofuncionalização de nanocristais de celulose com ácido fólico para o desenvolvimento de novos sistemas para o diagnóstico e tratamento do cancro
Nicole Silva Lameirinhas
2017, supervised by Ricardo Pinto and Carmen Freire.
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Biofuncionalização de nanocristais de celulose com ácido fólico para o desenvolvimento de novos sistemas para o diagnóstico e tratamento do cancro
Fátima Gabriela Guedes Faria
2017, supervised by Carmen Freire and Ricardo Pinto.
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Biosynthesis of metallic nanostructures using natural extracts: study of structural and morphological features and evaluation of its therapeutic potential
Madalena Pinheiro Morais
2016, supervised by Ricardo Pinto and Carmen Freire .
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Biosynthesis of metallic nanostructures using natural extracts: study of structural and morphological features and evaluation of its therapeutic potential
Catarina dos Reis Viegas
2015, supervised by Carmen Freire and Ricardo Pinto.
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Green reduction of graphene oxide with Eucalyptus globulus bark extract
Mariana Rodrigues Ferreira da Silva
2015, supervised by Carmen Freire and Ricardo Pinto.
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Characterization of new nanocomposites based on natural matrices (cellulose) and metallic nanostructures of copper
Kornelia Pielak
2014, supervised by Carmen Freire and Ricardo Pinto.
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Desenvolvimento de novos nanomateriais híbridos a partir de biopolímeros e nanopartículas metálicas para aplicação em biosensores e catálise
Joana Filipa Martinho Lopes
2014, supervised by Carmen Freire and Ricardo Pinto.
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Copper, cobalt, nickel, and zinc metallodrugs with antibacterial activity
Gomes, Adriana; Pereira, Carla; Mendes, Ricardo; Paz, Filipe; Almeida, Adelaide; Santos, T. M.; Freire, Carmen; Leite Ferreira, B. J. M
2022.
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Metallodrugs with antibacterial activity and their incorporation into nanocellulose membranes for wound healing applications
Gomes, Adriana; Pereira, Carla; Mendes, Ricardo; Paz, Filipe; Almeida, Adelaide; Santos, T. M.; Freire, Carmen; Leite Ferreira, B. J. M.
2022.
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Biosorbent films based on nanocellulose and lysozyme nanofibers for efficient removal of mercury (II) from natural waters
Silva, N; Figueira, P; Vilela, C; Pinto, R; Marrucho, I; Periera, M; Freire, C
2018, ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, 255.
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Novel multilayered nanostructured drug delivery systems obtained by layer-by-layer assembly of cellulose nanocrystals
Maia. M, Vilela. C, Pinto. R, Valente. B, Carvalho. T, Freire. C
2018.
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Patents
Aqueous coating compositions for use in surface treatment of cellulosic substrates
Products InternationalNational
Neto, Carlos; Barros, Carmen; Fernandes, Susana; Silvestre, Armando; Gandini, Alessandro;
The present invention relates with the application of novel coating compositions, containing chitosan (and its derivatives) and bacterial cellulose, for the improvement of the final properties of cellulosic based materials, like paper and textile materials. The process involves the preparation of homogeneous bacterial cellulose-chitosan...Method for Obtaining na Extract Rich in Triterpenic Acids From Eucalyptus Barks
Processes InternationalNational
Domingues, Rui ; Barros, Carmen; Silvestre, Armando; Neto, Carlos; Silva, Carlos;
The present invention relates to a method of obtaining extracts having very high contents (up to 98%) of triterpenic acids, mainly oleanolic and ursolic acids, from Eucalyptus barks. The method involves the solid-liquid extraction of the bark with organic solvents, preferably hexane, and the fractionation of the crude extract by means o...