Projects
Controlling the length scale through "Chimie Douce": from inorganic functional materials to organic-inorganic hybrids (POCTI/CTM/46780/2002)
PartnerFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Functional Inorganic Materials Chimie Douce Organic-Inorganic Hybrids LuminescenceDesenvolvimento de espumas flexíveis de poliuretano de baixo odor para a indústria automóvel (Ecofoam)
Local CoordinatorIndustry National
O projeto EcoFoam tem como principal objetivo produzir PUF para a indústria automóvel com características inovadoras ao nível da sua contribuição para a qualidade do ar interior do automóvel, tanto na fase inicial do automóvel (“carro novo”), como nos seus primeiros meses de vida, antecipando-se, de uma forma autoimposta, a uma exigência superio...Ecopolyol - Desenvolvimento do processo de produção de polióis a partir de resíduos de biomassa (ECOPOLYOL)
Local CoordinatorIndustry National
Construção e desenvolvimento de uma Instalação Piloto para Demonstração Industrial, certificação e validação do processo industrial do ponto de vista de Boas Práticas e Tecnologia Segura, obtenção de amostras industriais e certificação produto. Testar a viabilidade química e física das matérias primas.GREENPEC - Desenvolvimento de um plastificante primário para PVC, de origem animal e livre de ftalatos (GREENPEC )
Local CoordinatorIndustry 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...Molecular hybrids of polyoxometalates and dipolar organic molecules: synthesis, characterization and determination of non-linear optical properties (POCTI/CTM/37713/2001)
PartnerFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
polyoxometalate optical nonlinearity organic/inorganic hybrid nonlinear optical materialsSistema Inteligente Multifuncional de Iluminação e Acústica para promoção de saúde e bem-estar no trabalho (SimIA)
Local CoordinatorIndustry National
Valorização de desperdícios de espumas flexíveis de poliuretano por conversão em polióis (FlexiRecover)
Local CoordinatorIndustry National
The main purpose of this project is the development of a production process of polyols from residues and sub products of flexible polyurethane foams with quality to be reincorporated in the production of new foams, with a percentage of 10-20% of the virgin polyols used and whose application sectors are the Flexible polyurethane foam manufacturer...Publications
Surface treatment of eucalyptus wood for improved HDPE composites properties
Gama, N; Barros-Timmons, A; Ferreira, A; Evtuguin, D
2020, JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 137, 17.
ISBN:
1097-4628
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Recycling of polyurethane scraps via acidolysis
Gama, N; Godinho, B; Marques, G; Silva, R; Barros-Timmons, A; Ferreira, A
2020, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL, 395.
ISBN:
1873-3212
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3D Printed Thermoplastic Polyurethane Filled with Polyurethane Foams Residues
Gama, N; Ferreira, A; Barros-Timmons, A
2020, JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT, 28, 5, 1560-1570.
ISBN:
1572-8919
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The effect of microplastics pollution in microalgal biomass production: A biochemical study
Cunha, C; Lopes, J; Paulo, J; Faria, M; Kaufmann, M; Nogueira, N; Ferreira, A; Cordeiro, N
2020, WATER RESEARCH, 186.
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Methyl Acetyl Ricinoleate as Polyvinyl Chloride Plasticizer
Gama, NV; Santos, R; Godinho, B; Silva, R; Ferreira, A
2019, JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT, 27, 4, 703-709.
ISBN:
1572-8919
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Triacetin as a Secondary PVC Plasticizer
Gama, N; Santos, R; Godinho, B; Silva, R; Ferreira, A
2019, JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT, 27, 6, 1294-1301.
ISBN:
1572-8919
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Marine vs freshwater microalgae exopolymers as biosolutions to microplastics pollution
Cunha, C; Faria, M; Nogueira, N; Ferreira, A; Cordeiro, N
2019, ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION, 249, 372-380.
ISBN:
1873-6424
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Surface modification of banana fibers using organosilanes: an IGC insight
Alonso, E; Pothan, LA; Ferreira, A; Cordeiro, N
2019, CELLULOSE, 26, 6, 3643-3654.
ISBN:
1572-882X
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3D printed cork/polyurethane composite foams
Gama, N; Ferreira, A; Barros-Timmons, A
2019, MATERIALS & DESIGN, 179.
ISBN:
1873-4197
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From a Basic Microalga and an Acetic Acid Bacterium Cellulose Producer to a Living Symbiotic Biofilm
Nobrega, V; Faria, M; Quintana, A; Kaufmann, M; Ferreira, A; Cordeiro, N
2019, MATERIALS, 12, 14.
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Cure and performance of castor oil polyurethane adhesive
Gama, N; Ferreira, A; Barros-Timmons, A
2019, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADHESION AND ADHESIVES, 95.
ISBN:
1879-0127
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Conductive bacterial cellulose-polyaniline blends: Influence of the matrix and synthesis conditions
Alonso, E; Faria, M; Mohammadkazemi, F; Resnik, M; Ferreira, A; Cordeiro, N
2018, CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS, 183, 254-262.
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Effect of unrefined crude glycerol composition on the properties of polyurethane foams
Gama, NV; Soares, B; Freire, CSR; Silva, R; Ferreira, A; Barros-Timmons, A
2018, JOURNAL OF CELLULAR PLASTICS, 54, 3, 633-649.
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Influence of the matrix and polymerization methods on the synthesis of BC/PANi nanocomposites: an IGC study
Alonso, E; Faria, M; Ferreira, A; Cordeiro, N
2018, CELLULOSE, 25, 4, 2343-2354.
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A combined structural, microstructural and dilatometric analysis of MgPSZ
Rondao, AIB; Soares, MR; Tobaldi, DM; Ferreira, A; Labrincha, JA; Marques, FMB
2018, JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 38, 4, 1769-1777.
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Polyurethane Foams: Past, Present, and Future
Gama, NV; Ferreira, A; Barros-Timmons, A
2018, MATERIALS, 11, 10.
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Thermal Energy Storage and Mechanical Performance of Crude Glycerol Polyurethane Composite Foams Containing Phase Change Materials and Expandable Graphite
Gama, NV; Amaral, C; Silva, T; Vicente, R; Coutinho, JAP; Barros-Timmons, A; Ferreira, A
2018, MATERIALS, 11, 10.
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Enhancement of physical and reaction to fire properties of crude glycerol polyurethane foams filled with expanded graphite
Gama, NV; Silva, R; Mohseni, F; Davarpanah, A; Amaral, VS; Ferreira, A; Barros-Timmons, A
2018, POLYMER TESTING, 69, 199-207.
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Marine microalgae monosaccharide fluctuations as a stress response to nutrients inputs
Fernandes, T; Fernandes, I; Andrade, CAP; Ferreira, A; Cordeiro, N
2017, ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS, 24, 340-346.
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Sound absorption properties of polyurethane foams derived from crude glycerol and liquefied coffee grounds polyol
Gama, N; Silva, R; Carvalho, APO; Ferreira, A; Barros-Timmons, A
2017, POLYMER TESTING, 62, 13-22.
ISBN:
1873-2348
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Insights into the physical properties of biobased polyurethane/expanded graphite composite foams
Gama, N; Costa, LC; Amaral, V; Ferreira, A; Barros-Timmons, A
2017, COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 138, 24-31.
ISBN:
1879-1050
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Statistical evaluation of the effect of formulation on the properties of crude glycerol polyurethane foams
Gama, NV; Silva, R; Costa, M; Barros-Timmons, A; Ferreira, A
2016, POLYMER TESTING, 56, 200-206.
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Rigid polyurethane foams derived from cork liquefied at atmospheric pressure
Gama, NV; Soares, B; Freire, CSR; Silva, R; Brandao, I; Neto, CP; Barros-Timmons, A; Ferreira, A
2015, POLYMER INTERNATIONAL, 64, 2, 250-257.
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Bio-based polyurethane foams toward applications beyond thermal insulation
Gama, NV; Soares, B; Freire, CSR; Silva, R; Neto, CP; Barros-Timmons, A; Ferreira, A
2015, MATERIALS & DESIGN, 76, 77-85.
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Spent coffee grounds as a renewable source for ecopolyols production
Soares, B; Gama, N; Freire, CSR; Barros-Timmons, A; Brandao, I; Silva, R; Neto, CP; Ferreira, A
2015, JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 90, 8, 1480-1488.
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Microporous titanosilicates Cu2+- and Co2+-ETS-4 for storage and slow release of therapeutic nitric oxide
Pinto, ML; Fernandes, AC; Rocha, J; Ferreira, A; Antunes, F; Pires, J
2014, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B, 2, 2, 224-230.
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Ecopolyol Production from Industrial Cork Powder via Acid Liquefaction Using Polyhydric Alcohols
Soares, B; Gama, N; Freire, C; Barros-Timmons, A; Brandao, I; Silva, R; Neto, CP; Ferreira, A
2014, ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING, 2, 4, 846-854.
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Novel microporous zirconium silicate (K2ZrSi3O9 center dot 2H(2)O) from high temperature phase transformation
Ferreira, A; Lin, Z; Soares, MR; Rocha, J
2010, JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY, 183, 12, 3067-3072.
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Photoluminescent layered lanthanide silicate nanoparticles
Ananias, D; Ferdov, S; Paz, FAA; Ferreira, RAS; Ferreira, A; Geraldes, CFGC; Carlos, LD; Lin, Z; Rocha, J
2008, CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, 20, 1, 205-212.
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Gas solubility of carbon dioxide in poly(lactic acid) at high pressures: Thermal treatment effect
Oliveira, NS; Dorgan, J; Coutinho, JAP; Ferreira, A; Daridon, JL; Marrucho, IM
2007, JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART B-POLYMER PHYSICS, 45, 5, 616-625.
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Evolution of photoluminescence across dimensionality in lanthanide silicates
Kostova, MH; Ananias, D; Paz, FAA; Ferreira, A; Rocha, J; Carlos, LD
2007, JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B, 111, 14, 3576-3582.
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Gas solubility of carbon dioxide in poly(lactic acid) at high pressures
Oliveira, NS; Dorgan, J; Coutinho, JAP; Ferreira, A; Daridon, JL; Marrucho, IM
2006, JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART B-POLYMER PHYSICS, 44, 6, 1010-1019.
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Carbon dioxide, ethylene and water vapor sorption in poly(lactic acid)
Oliveira, NS; Goncalves, CM; Coutinho, JAP; Ferreira, A; Dorgan, J; Marrucho, IM
2006, FLUID PHASE EQUILIBRIA, 250, 1-2, 116-124.
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Gas sorption in poly(lactic acid) and packaging materials
Oliveira, NS; Oliveira, J; Gomes, T; Ferreira, A; Dorgan, J; Marrucho, IM
2004, FLUID PHASE EQUILIBRIA, 222, 317-324.
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Photoluminescence and local structure of Eu(III)-doped zirconium silicates
Rainho, JP; Ananias, D; Lin, Z; Ferreira, A; Carlos, LD; Rocha, J
2004, JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS, 374, 1-2, 185-189.
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The first examples of X-ray phosphors, and C-band infrared emitters based on microporous lanthanide silicates
Ananias, D; Rainho, JP; Ferreira, A; Rocha, J; Carlos, LD
2004, JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS, 374, 1-2, 219-222.
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First stoichiometric large-pore chromium(III) silicate catalyst
Brandao, P; Valente, A; Ferreira, A; Amaral, VS; Rocha, J
2004, MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS, 69, 3, 209-215.
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Photoluminescent layered lanthanide silicates
Ananias, D; Kostova, M; Paz, FAA; Ferreira, A; Carlos, LD; Klinowski, J; Rocha, J
2004, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, 126, 33, 10410-10417.
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Novel microporous and layered luminescent lanthanide silicates
Rocha, J; Carlos, LD; Ferreira, A; Rainho, J; Ananias, D; Lin, Z
2004, ADVANCED MATERIALS FORUM II, 455-456, 527-531.
ISBN:
0-87849-941-5
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Hydrothermal synthesis and characterisation of two novel large-pore framework vanadium silicates
Brandao, P; Valente, A; Philippou, A; Ferreira, A; Anderson, MW; Rocha, J
2003, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 6, 1175-1180.
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Multifunctional sodium lanthanide silicates: From blue emitters and infrared S-band amplifiers to X-ray phosphors
Ananias, D; Ferreira, A; Carlos, LD; Rocha, J
2003, ADVANCED MATERIALS, 15, 12, 980-+.
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Ab initio structure determination of novel small-pore metal-silicates: knots-and-crosses structures
Ferreira, A; Lin, Z; Soares, MR; Rocha, J
2003, INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA, 356, 19-26.
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Synthesis and structural characterization of novel tin and titanium potassium silicates K4M2Si6O18
Lin, Z; Ferreira, A; Rocha, J
2003, JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY, 175, 2, 258-263.
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Novel microporous lanthanide silicates with tobermorite-like structure
Ferreira, A; Ananias, D; Carlos, LD; Morais, CM; Rocha, J
2003, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, 125, 47, 14573-14579.
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Evidence for the aging of wax deposits in crude oils by Ostwald Ripening
Coutinho, JAP; da Silva, JAL; Ferreira, A; Soares, MR; Daridon, JL
2003, PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 21, 3-4, 381-391.
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