Marina Matos

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Academic degrees

- PhD in Sustainable Chemistry by University of Aveiro, 2019.

- Master in Chemical Engineering by the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, 2008.
 
- Degree in Chemical Engineering by the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, 2006.
 
- Baccalaureate in Chemical Engineering by the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, 2004.

Previous and current scientific and/or professional activities

Junior Researcher (CDL-CTTRI-37-SGRH/2023): June 2023 - present

Project title: "From Fossil to Forest – Sustainable packaging and products to replace fossil plastic", supported by PRR - Recovery and Resilience Plan and by the NextGenerationEU European Funds, through the incentive system "Agendas for Business Innovation" (University of Aveiro - CICECO)

Post-Doc Fellowship (POCI-01-0247-FEDER-021874): April 2019 - October 2022

Project title: " INPACTUS – Produtos e Tecnologias Inovadores a partir de Madeira do Eucalipto" - under supervision of Doctor Dmitry Evtyugin (University of Aveiro - CICECO)

 Scientific research (Projecto POCI-01-0247-FEDER-034048): September 2018 -  March 2019

Project title: "Newashcork - novas abordagens na desinfecção e branqueamento de rolhas de cortiça" - under supervision of Doctor Dmitry Evtyugin (University of Aveiro - CICECO)

PhD Student (PD/BD/52501/2014): April 2014 - March 2019

Project title: "Development of more sustainable polymers and composite materials based on 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid." - under supervision of Doctor Armando Silvestre (University of Aveiro - CICECO) and Doctor Andreia F. Sousa (University of Aveiro - CICECO and University of Coimbra - CEMUC).

Scientific research (Projecto IS&DT QREN 34132 - Greenpec): December 2013 - March 2014

Project title: "Greenpec - Desenvolvimento de plasticizantes primários de origem vegetal para termoplásticos" - under supervision of Doctor Artur Ferreira (University of Aveiro - CICECO and ESTGA) and Doctor Armando Silvestre (University of Aveiro - CICECO).

Scientific research (PTDC/QUI-QUI/120982/2010): October 2013 - November 2013

Project title: ”Valorização de resíduos biológicos: extracção e bio-transformação de suberina com líquidos iónicos bio-compatíveis visando a produção de novos
biomateriais e compostos” - under supervision of Doctor Armando Silvestre (University of Aveiro - CICECO).

Scientific research (PTDC/QUI-QUI/101058/2008): June 2011-September 2013

Project title: “Development of new polyesters derived from 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid” - under supervision of Doctor Armando Silvestre (University of Aveiro - CICECO).

 Scientific research (PTDC/CTM/71491/2006): April 2009-June 2011

Project title: “Polyurethane foams and thermoplastic composites from oxypropylated olive-stones” - under supervision of Doctor Filomena Barreiro (Polytechnic Institute of Bragança- LSRE) and Doctor Alessandro Gandini (University of Aveiro - CICECO).

 Technician of Engineering Grade I for one year at the C.I.N. (Corporação Industrial do Norte) in Maia, in the area of research and development of paints, 2008.

 Traineeship of nine months at the C.I.N. (Corporação Industrial do Norte) in Maia, with the project title: “Estudo da incorporação de estearatos em tintas de forma a aumentar a sua impermeabilidade à água”, under supervision of Doctor José Nogueira (C.I.N.) and Engineer Filomena Braga (C.I.N.), 2007.

Scientific Interests

Area of scientific activity

The main research interests are focus on polymers from renewable resources (synthesis and characterization) and the development of new sustainable composite materials from natural resources.

Domain of specialization:

- Formulation and development of paints (preparation and characterization)

- Polymeric Materials (Characterization and synthesis)

- Production of Biopolyols from Renewable Resources by Oxypropylation

- Synthesis of Polyesters and Polyurethanes Based on Renewable Resources

- Synthesis of Polyurethanes Foams Based on Vegetables Oils

- Development of composites from natural resources (preparation and characterisation)

Communications

Oral Communications:

- Matos, M., M., Barreiro, M.F., Gandini, A., “Olive Stone as a Renewable Source of Biopolyols”, 2º Encontro de Jovens Químicos Portugueses - 2 PYCheM, Aveiro, Portugal, 23th April, 2010.

- Matos, M., M., Barreiro, M.F., Gandini, A., “Olive Stone as a Renewable Source of Biopolyols”, 2nd International Conference on Biodegradable Polymers and Sustainable composites – BIOPOL 2009”, Alicante, Spain, 30 September - 2October, 2009.

 Poster Communications and conference proceedings:

- Marina Matos, Andreia Sousa, Armando Silvestre, “Poly(1,4-cyclohexylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate): using 1,4-cyclohexanediol to enhance the thermal properties of FDCA-based polyesters”, Materiais 2017, Aveiro, Portugal, 9-12th April, 2017.

 - Marina Matos, Andreia Sousa, Armando Silvestre, “Development of new renewable and biodegradable poly(butylene furandicarboxylate-co-butylene diglycolate) copolyesters”, ENERGY – Trends and Future Challenges, Jornadas CICECO, Aveiro, Portugal, 8-9th June, 2016.

 - Andreia F Sousa, Marina Matos, Carmen S. R. Freire, Jorge F. J. Coelho, Armando J. D. “A new generation of (bio)degradable furanic polyesters”, Fourth International Symposium Frontiers in Polymer Science, Riva del Garda, Italy, 20-22 th  May, 2015.

 - M. Matos, N. Gama, R. Silva, A. Barros-Timmons, A. Silvestre, A. Ferreira, “Oligomerization of Glycerol Through Basic Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysts”, 12th International Chemical and Biological Engineering Conference - CHEMPOR, Porto, Portugal, September 10-12, 2014.

- M. Marina, S. Andreia, F. Carmen, S. Armando, C. Jorge, “New Biobased copolyesters derived from terephthalic and 2,5-furandicarboxylic acids”,European Polymer Congress - EPF 2013, Pisa, Italy, 16-21th June, 2013.

- AF Sousa, M Matos, CSR Freire AJD Silvestre, JFJ Coelho, “From PET to renewable-based PEF: Synthesis and characterisation of PET-ran-PEF copolymers”, Green Chemistry Gordon Research Conference, Lucca-Barga, Italy, July 21-22, 2012.

-Barbosa, M., Matos, M., Barreiro, M.F., Gandini, A., “New polyurethanes from oxypropylated olive stone”, 25th International Symposium on Polymer Analysis and Characterization – ISPAC 2012, Rolduc Abbey, The Netherlands, 11-13th June, 2012.

- Matos, M., Barbosa, M., Barreiro, M.F., Gandini, A., “Search for novel biobased material within the OLIVPOL Project”, International Conference on Biobased Polymers and Composites  - BiPoCo 2012, Siófok, Hungary, 27-31th May, 2012.

- AF Sousa, M Matos, CSR Freire AJD Silvestre, JFJ Coelho, “From PET to renewable-based PEF: Synthesis and characterisation of PET-ran-PEF copolymers”, X CICECO Meeting, Aveiro, Portugal, 2nd and 3rd May, 2012.

- Matos, M., M., Barreiro, M.F., Gandini, A., “FROM OXYPROPYLATED OLIVE STONE TOWARDS Novel POLYMERIC MATERIALS”, “3RD International Conference on Biodegradable and Biobased Polymers- BIOPOL”, Strasbourg, France, 29-31th August, 2011.

- Matos, M., M., Barreiro, M.F., Gandini, A., “The Oxypropylation of Olive Stone and the Use of the Ensuing Polyols for the Synthesis of Novel Polyesters and Polyurethanes Based on Renewable Resources”, European Polymer Congress- EPF, Granada, Spain, june 26- July 1, 2011.

- Matos, M., Barreiro, M.F., Gandini, A., “Olive Stone as a Renewable Source of Biopolyols”, VII CICECO Meeting, Aveiro, Portugal, 28-29th January, 2010.

Publications

Improved bleached eucalyptus kraft pulp-based tissue papers incorporating wet-strength resins

Marina Matos, Ana M. Carta, Paula C. Pinto, Dmitry V. Evtuguin
2023, Holzforschung.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New copolyesters derived from terephthalic and 2,5-furandicarboxylic acids: A step forward in the development of biobased polyesters

Sousa, AF; Matos, M; Freire, CSR; Silvestre, AJD; Coelho, JFJ
2013, POLYMER, 54, 2, 513-519.

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

Development of more sustainable polymers and composites materials based on 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid

Marina Matos
2019, supervised by Armando Jorge Domingues Silvestre and Andreia Fernandes de Sousa.

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