Publications

Research focused on biomaterials, smart hydrogels, and surface modification of titanium implants.

2026

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Investigation of the benefits and disadvantages of using double-pair anti-Helmholtz coils in BEC-producing MOT setups and optimizing their design arXiv preprint arXiv:2512.23874

2025

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Effect of freeze-thawing on polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel: Films before and after solvent evaporation casting Journal of Molecular Liquids, 129040
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Corymbia citriodora hydrodistillation optimization: A biorefinery approach for extracting high value biocompounds Chemical Engineering Journal, 513, 162599
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Pyrolytic Lignin: A Promising Precursor for the Green Synthesis of Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles ACS Omega, 10 (11), 11054-11062
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Enhancing barrier and antioxidant properties of nanocellulose films for coatings and active packaging: a review ACS Applied Nano Materials, 8 (9), 4397-4421
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Characterisation of laccase-mediated lignin polymerisation: implications for molecular weight, thermal stability, and electrical properties Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 15 (2), 2479-2494
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Functional finishes on textile fabrics: The potential of nanostructures of cellulose and lignin Maderas. Ciencia y tecnología, 27
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Valorisation of invasive plant (Rhododendron ponticum) biomass into activated biochar as a sustainable adsorbent for emerging pharmaceutical contaminant removal from water RSC Sustainability, 3 (12), 5507-5517

2024

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Extraction and characterization of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) from Rhododendron ponticum isolated using cryocrush pre-treatment and its potential for mycelium cultivation International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 279, 135284
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Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties of Photodegraded Amorphous Curcumin on Silica Nanoparticles ACS Applied Nano Materials, 8 (9), 4384-4396
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Tribocorrosion and Mechanical Properties of Nanotubes Grown on Ti–35Nb Alloy by Anodization Journal of Tribology, 146 (5), 051702
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de Lima, G. G., et al. (2024). Tailoring hydrogel structures. Gels, 10 (3), 212.

2023

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Nanofibrillated cellulose originated from Rhododendron ponticum to produce scaffolds using 3D printing for biomedical applications International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 253, 126556
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Micro-Injection Moulding of PEO/PCL Blend–Based Matrices for Extended Oral Delivery of Fenbendazole, Pharmaceutics, 15(3), 900
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Bezerra, G. S. N., et al. (2023). Micro-injection moulding of PEO/PCL blend–based matrices. Pharmaceutics, 15(3), 900.
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Novel polyvinyl-alcohol microsphere for everolimus delivery for subependymal giant cell astrocytoma. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 81, 104204
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Louis, L., et al. (2023). Novel polyvinyl-alcohol microsphere for everolimus delivery. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 81, 104204.

2022

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Supraparticles as slow-release fertiliser in seedling potential growth of Eucalyptus urograndis and greenhouse gas flux impacts Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-13
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Linking geographical origin with nutritional, mineral, and visual proprieties of pinhão (Araucaria angustifolia seed) from the south of Brazil. Journal of Food Science , 87(10), 4738-4750
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Characterization of gels and films produced from Pinhão seed coat nanocellulose as a potential use for wound healing dressings and screening of Its compounds towards antitumour effects, Polymers , 14(14), 2776.
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Self-Photopolymerizable Hydrogel–Ceramic Composites with Scavenger Properties Polymers, 14(6), 1261.
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A biocide delivery system composed of nanosilica loaded with neem oil is effective in reducing plant toxicity of this biocide. Environmental Pollution, 294, 118660.
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Brushite bone cement containing polyethylene glycol for bone regeneration. Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering, 33(3), 221-233

2021

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Evaluation of titanium nitride coatings in bandsaw blades for wood splitting by cold plasma Wood Material Science & Engineering , pp.1-11 In press
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In Vivo Evaluation and Nutritional Quality of By-Product Subjected to Solid State-Fermentation Using Shiitake Culinary-Medicinal Mushroom Lentinula edodes (Agaricomycetes) International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms , In press
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Effect of thermal annealing on a bilayer polyvinyl alcohol/polyacrylic acid electrospun hydrogel nanofibres loaded with doxorubicin and clarithromycin for a synergism effect against osteosarcoma cells Materials Today Chemistry , v. 22, p. 100549
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Toasted yerba mate: Impact of drying methods on bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacity, and mate tea consumer acceptance Journal of Food Processing and Preservation , e15944
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Nanocellulose for peripheral nerve regeneration in rabbits using citric acid as crosslinker with chitosan and freeze/thawed PVA Biomedical Materials , v. 16, p. 055011
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Development, Characterization and Cell Viability Inhibition of PVA Spheres Loaded with Doxorubicin and 4--Amino-1-Naphthyl-Chalcone (D14) for Osteosarcoma Polymers , v. 13, 2611
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Stimuli-responsive biopolymeric systems for drug delivery to cancer cells. Tailor-Made and Functionalized Biopolymer Systems. Advances in Material Research and Technology. 1ed.: Elsevier, 2021, v. 1, p. 663-704
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Natural Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Manufacturing and Biomedical Applications. In: Hasnain M.S., Nayak A.K., Alkahtani S. (eds) Polymeric and Natural Composites. Advances in Material Research and Technology. (pp. 25-63). Springer, Cham
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Effect of unidirectional freezing using a thermal camera on polyvinyl (alcohol) for aligned porous cryogels Quantitative InfraRed Thermography Journal ,18(3), 177-186
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Effects of different drying methods on the chemical, nutritional and colour of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) leaves International Journal of Food Engineering , 17(7): 551–560
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Microfibrillated cellulose films containing chitosan and tannic acid for wound healing applications International Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine , 32(6), 1-12
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Antioxidant, antibacterial and antitumoural activities of kraft lignin from hardwood fractionated by acid precipitation International Journal of Biological Macromolecules , 166, 1535-1542

2020

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Yerba Mate Extract in Microfibrillated Cellulose and Corn Starch Films as a Potential Wound Healing Bandage. Polymers , 12(12), 2807
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Antioxidant, antibacterial and antitumoural activities of kraft lignin from hardwood fractionated by acid precipitation International Journal of Biological Macromolecules , 163, 1421-1432
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Enzymatic activities and analysis of a mycelium-based composite formation using peach palm (Bactris gasipaes) residues on Lentinula edodes. Bioresources and Bioprocessing , 7(1), pp. 1-17
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Produção de farinha de pinhão funcional com compostos bioativos. Embrapa Florestas-Comunicado Técnico (INFOTECA-E), 451 1-9.
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Effect of cellulose size-concentration on the structure of polyvinyl alcohol hydrogels Carbohydrate Polymers , 245-116612
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Injectable bone substitute based on chitosan with polyethylene glycol polymeric solution and biphasic calcium phosphate microspheres Carbohydrate Polymers , 245-116612
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Synthesis and in vivo evaluation of a scaffold containing wollastonite/β-TCP for bone repair in a rabbit tibial defect model Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials
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Nanosuspension of pinhão seed coat development for a new high‐functional cereal bar Journal of Food Processing and Preservation , 2020; 44:e14464

2019

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The evaluation of the potential ecotoxicity of pyroligneous acid obtained from fast pyrolysis Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety , 180: 616-623
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A tough and novel dual-response PAA/P(NiPAAM-co-PEGDMA) IPN hydrogels with ceramics by photopolymerization for consolidation of bone fragments following fracture. Biomedical Materials, 14: 054101
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The production of a novel poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogel cryogenic spheres for immediate release using a droplet system Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express, 5: 045017
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The production of a novel poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogel cryogenic spheres for immediate release using a droplet system Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express , 5: 045017
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Prediction of yerba mate caffeine content using near infrared spectroscopy. Spectroscopy Letters, 52(5): 282-287
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Tribo-mechanical properties and cellular viability of electrochemically treated Ti-10Nb and Ti-20Nb alloys. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 779 (2019): 129-139.
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PEEK Physical Surface Modification: Evaluation Of Particles Leaching Process Materials Research , 22(2): e20180520
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Electrospun hydrogels composites for bone tissue engineering. In: Dr Inamuddin, Abdullah M. Asiri, Ali Mohammad. ed. Applications of Nanocomposite Materials in Orthopedics. 1ed.Chennai: ELSEVIER, 2019, 1:1-36.
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Structure Response for Cellulose-Based Hydrogels Via Characterization Techniques. In: Mondal, Md. Ibrahim H. ed. Cellulose-Based Superabsorbent Hydrogels. 1ed.Singapore: SPRINGER, 2019, 1:1-29.
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Tailoring surface properties from nanotubes and anodic layers of titanium for biomedical applications. In: Dr Inamuddin, Abdullah M. Asiri, Ali Mohammad. ed. Applications of Nanocomposite Materials in Orthopedics. 1ed.Chennai: ELSEVIER, 2019, 1:1-22.

2018

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Investigation of the effects of orientation on freeze/thawed Polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel properties. Materials Today Communications, 17 (2018): 82-93.
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Synthesis and in Vivo Behavior of PVP/CMC/Agar Hydrogel Membranes Impregnated with Silver Nanoparticles for Wound Healing Applications. ACS Applied Bio Materials 1.6 (2018): 1842-1852
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Electrospinning of hydrogels for biomedical applications. In: Thakur, Vijay Kumar, Thakur, Manju Kumari ed. Hydrogels Recent Advances. Gels Horizons: From Science to Smart Materials. 1ed.Singapore: SPRINGER, 2018, 1:1-22.
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Platelet-Rich Plasma, Hydroxyapatite, and Chitosan in the Bone and Cartilaginous Regeneration of Femoral Trochlea in Rabbits: Clinical, Radiographic, and Histomorphometric Evaluations. Journal of Healthcare Engineering, Article number 6917958 2018
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Composite cryogels for dual drug delivery and enhanced mechanical properties. Polymer Composites, 39(1):E210–E220

2017

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Healing of the reto-abdominal musculature in rabbits submitted to laparorrhaphy with suture threads based of chitosan, catgut and polyglactin 910 (In portuguese). Proceedings of 14° Congress of Latin American Society of Biomaterials, Artificial Organs and Tissue Engineerings - SLABO 5 Edition of Workshop from Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering and Artificial Organs - OBI 20
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3. Controlled release of poorly soluble active ingredients from bioresorbable polymers. In Declan Devine (Editor), Bioresorbable Polymers: Biomedical Applications (pp. 47–68). Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter.
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Effect of anodizing time on the mechanical properties of porous titania coatings formed by micro-arc oxidation. Surface and Coatings Technology, 309:203–211.

2016

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Mechanical properties of anodic titanium films containing ions of Ca and P submitted to heat and hydrothermal treatment. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 64:18-30.
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Bioactive composites fabricated by freezing‐thawing method for bone regeneration applications. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 54(7):761–773
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Extraction Method Plays Critical Role in Antibacterial Activity of Propolis-Loaded Hydrogels. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 105(3):1248-1257

2015

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A novel pH-sensitive ceramic-hydrogel for biomedical applications. Polymer Advanced Technologies, 26(12):1439-1446.
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Smart Hydrogels: Therapeutic Advancements in Hydrogel Technology for Smart Drug Delivery Applications. In: Vijay Kumar Thakur Manju Kumari Thakur. ed. Handbook of Polymers for Pharmaceutical Technologies: Bioactive and Compatible Synthetic/Hybrid Polymers, Volume 4. 1ed.Singapore: SPRINGER, 2015, 1:1-19.

2014

CONFERENCE
Preparation and Characterization of Novel Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) (PVA) and Poly(Acrylic Acid) (PAA) Hydrogels for Sensitive Hydrogels. Proceedings of 1st International Electronic Conference on Materials. Basel: MDPI. 1:d006
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Improved tribo-mechanical behavior of CaP-containing TiO2 layers produced on titanium by shot blasting and micro-arc oxidation. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine 25(10): 2265-2275

2012

CONFERENCE
Mechanical properties of bioactive Ti obtained by anodic oxidation with subsequent thermal treatment using solutions based on Ca / P (In portuguese). Proceedings of CONEM2012 - VII National congress in Mechanical Engineering , 2012, São Luis

2011

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Tribo-mechanical characterization of rough, porous and bioactive Ti anodic layers. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 4(5):796–806.

2010

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Nanomechanical properties of bioactive films grown on low energy ion implanted Ti. Surface and Coatings Technology , 204:2944–2949

2009

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Elastic modulus and hardness of bioactive Ti obtained by anodic oxidation using Ca/P-based solutions. Key Engineering Materials 396:323-326