Projects
Additive manufacturing meets mechanobiology – design and fabrication of osteogenic-stimulating implants (ADD2MECHBIO)
PartnerFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Over the years, the number of patients undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasties has been increasing. Due to the lengthened life expectancy and aging population this trend is expected to continue and the number of patients that will outlive their first prosthesis will also rise (patients that will need revision surgeries). These impl...Desenvolvimento de biomateriais não sinterizáveis à base de fosfatos de cálcio com bi-funcionalidade: regeneração e tratamento de cancro ósseo (2BBone)
PartnerFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Desenvolvimento de microdispositivos flexiveis a base de microagulhas de biocimento composito para administracao transdermica de fármacos; (FlexMicroDerm)
PartnerFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Development of a Decision Support Tool for Additive Manufacturing of Alumina-Zirconia 3D structures (Tamaz3D)
PartnerFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Development of microelectromechanical systems by gelcasting - GELMEMS (PTDC/CTM/099489/2008)
PartnerFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) gel casting piezoelectric submicron particles dispersionFABIMED - Fabrication and Functionalization of BioMedical Microdevices (FaBiMed)
Local CoordinatorEuropean Comission
The aim of FaBiMed proposal is to improve and develop new manufacturing techniques, based on micromoulding, specific for biomedical microdevices. The project will be to reducing the cost of mass production of diagnosis and therapeutic micro devices which have a common problematic: medium sized batches, customization needs, micron-scale geometric...Human Platelet Lysates-based Scaffolds for Interfacial Multi-tissue Repair (INTERLYNK)
PartnerEuropean Comission
InterLynk aims to develop multi-tissue 3D patient-specific scaffolds by providing a portfolio of highly compatible and biofunctional composite inks and biomaterials, and streamlining their co-processing using an upgraded AM equipment. Unprecedented biofunctionality in the synthetic reconstruction of complex interfacial tissues is expected to be ...Manufatura aditiva de compósitos de base cerâmica para componentes mecânicos (3DCompCer)
Local CoordinatorIndustry National
Promovidoporum consórciocompostopelaPALBIT,S.A.(promotorlíder),pelasUniversidadesde Aveiro e de Coimbra, o projeto 3D_CompCer visa o desenvolvimento de ferramentas de maquinação complexasatravésdetécnicasinovadorasdemanufaturaaditiva,nomeadamentefresas,com sistemasderefrigeraçãointerna,alargando ocampo deaplicaçãodestasfresas emcondiçõesmais agr...Multifunctional and bio-inspired implant to improve bone integration (MulBioimplant)
PartnerFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Projeto de Investigação Exploratória: Susana Olhero (IF/00951/2014)
CoordinatorFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Publications
Novel sintering-free scaffolds obtained by additive manufacturing for concurrent bone regeneration and drug delivery: Proof of concept
Marques, CF; Olhero, SM; Torres, PMC; Abrantes, JCC; Fateixa, S; Nogueira, HIS; Ribeiro, IAC; Bettencourt, A; Sousa, A; Granja, PL; Ferreira, JMF
2019, MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS, 94, 426-436.
ISBN:
1873-0191
Direct ink writing of macroporous lead-free piezoelectric Ba0.85Ca0.15Zr0.1Ti0.9O3
Nan, B; Olhero, S; Pinho, R; Vilarinho, PM; Button, TW; Ferreira, JMF
2019, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 102, 6, 3191-3203.
ISBN:
1551-2916
Selection of dispersants for stabilization of unfunctionalized carbon nanotubes in high pH aqueous suspensions: Application to cementitious matrices
Bogas, JA; Hawreen, A; Olhero, S; Ferro, AC; Guedes, M
2019, APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE, 463, 169-181.
ISBN:
1873-5584
Additive manufacturing of 3D porous alkali-free bioactive glass scaffolds for healthcare applications
Olhero, SM; Fernandes, HR; Marques, CF; Silva, BCG; Ferreira, JMF
2017, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, 52, 20, 12079-12088.
Biphasic calcium phosphate scaffolds fabricated by direct write assembly: Mechanical, anti-microbial and osteoblastic properties
Marques, CF; Perera, FH; Marote, A; Ferreira, S; Vieira, SI; Olhero, S; Miranda, P; Ferreira, JMF
2017, JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 37, 1, 359-368.
3D multiscale controlled micropatterning of lead-free piezoelectric electroceramics via Epoxy Gel Casting and lift-off
Kaushal, A; Olhero, SM; Singh, B; Bhardwaj, C; Sharma, I; Bdikin, I; Button, T; Ferreira, JMF
2017, JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 37, 9, 3079-3087.
Injectable MnSr-doped brushite bone cements with improved biological performance
Torres, PMC; Marote, A; Cerqueira, AR; Calado, AJ; Abrantes, JCC; Olhero, S; Silva, OABDE; Vieira, SI; Ferreira, JMF
2017, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B, 5, 15, 2775-2787.
ISBN:
2050-7518
Biocompatibility and antimicrobial activity of biphasic calcium phosphate powders doped with metal ions for regenerative medicine
Marques, CF; Olhero, S; Abrantes, JCC; Marote, A; Ferreira, S; Vieira, SI; Ferreira, JMF
2017, CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, 43, 17, 15719-15728.
A new class of closed-cell aluminium foams reinforced with carbon nanotubes
Duarte, I; Ventura, E; Olhero, S; Ferreira, JMF
2016, CIENCIA & TECNOLOGIA DOS MATERIAIS, 28, 1, 5-8.
Fabrication of ceramic microneedles - The role of specific interactions between processing additives and the surface of oxide particles in Epoxy Gel Casting
Olhero, SM; Lopes, E; Ferreira, JMF
2016, JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 36, 16, 4131-4140.
Thermo-mechanical and high-temperature dielectric properties of cordierite-mullite-alumina ceramics
Zhang, LF; Olhero, S; Ferreira, JMF
2016, CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, 42, 15, 16897-16905.
Tribological behaviour of unveneered and veneered lithium disilicate dental material
Figueiredo-Pina, CG; Patas, N; Canhoto, J; Claudio, R; Olhero, SM; Serro, AP; Ferro, AC; Guedes, M
2016, JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS, 53, 226-238.
A novel approach to prepare aluminium-alloy foams reinforced by carbon-nanotubes
Duarte, I; Ventura, E; Olhero, S; Ferreira, JMF
2015, MATERIALS LETTERS, 160, 162-166.
An effective approach to reinforced closed-cell Al-alloy foams with multiwalled carbon nanotubes
Duarte, I; Ventura, E; Olhero, S; Ferreira, JMF
2015, CARBON, 95, 589-600.
Injectability of calcium phosphate pastes: Effects of particle size and state of aggregation of beta-tricalcium phosphate powders
Torres, PMC; Gouveia, S; Olhero, S; Kaushal, A; Ferreira, JMF
2015, ACTA BIOMATERIALIA, 21, 204-216.
Preventing hydrolysis of BaTiO3 powders during aqueous processing and of bulk ceramics after sintering
Olhero, SM; Kaushal, A; Ferreira, JMF
2015, JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 35, 9, 2471-2478.
Structural, mechanical and dielectric properties of Ba0.6Sr0.4TiO3-The benefits of a colloidal processing approach
Kaushal, A; Olhero, SM; Antunes, P; Ramalho, A; Ferreira, JMF
2014, MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN, 50, 329-336.
Impedance analysis of 0.5Ba(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O-3-0.5(Ba0.7Ca0.3)TiO3 ceramics consolidated from micro-granules
Kaushal, A; Olhero, SM; Singh, B; Fagg, DP; Bdikin, I; Ferreira, JMF
2014, CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, 40, 7, 10593-10600.
Successful aqueous processing of a lead free 0.5Ba(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O-3-0.5(Ba0.7Ca0.3)TiO3 piezoelectric material composition
Kaushal, A; Olhero, SM; Singh, B; Zamiri, R; Saravanan, V; Ferreira, JMF
2014, RSC ADVANCES, 4, 51, 26993-27002.
Microfabrication of high aspect ratio BST pillar arrays by epoxy gel casting from aqueous suspensions with added water soluble epoxy resin
Olhero, SM; Kaushal, A; Antunes, P; Ferreira, JMF
2014, MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN, 60, 830-837.
Fabrication of Barium Strontium Titanate ( Ba0.6Sr (0.4) TiO3) 3D Microcomponents from Aqueous Suspensions
Olhero, SM; Kaushal, A; Ferreira, JMF
2014, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 97, 3, 725-732.
Fostering the properties of Zr0.8Sn0.2TiO4 (ZST) ceramics via freeze granulation without sintering additives
Olhero, SM; Kaushal, A; Ferreira, JMF
2014, RSC ADVANCES, 4, 89, 48734-48740.
Is the ubiquitous presence of barium carbonate responsible for the poor aqueous processing ability of barium titanate?
Ferreira, JMF; Olhero, SM; Kaushal, A
2013, JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 33, 13-14, 2509-2517.
Hydrolysis Control of AlN Powders for the Aqueous Processing of Spherical AlN Granules
Wang, Q; Olhero, SM; Ferreira, JMF; Cui, W; Chen, KX; Xie, ZP
2013, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 96, 5, 1383-1389.
Lead-free 0.5Ba(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O-3-0.5(Ba0.7Ca0.3)TiO3 powder surface treated against hydrolysis - a key for a successful aqueous processing
Kaushal, A; Olhero, SM; Ferreira, JMF
2013, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C, 1, 32, 4846-4853.
Modeling the mechanical properties of optimally processed cordierite-mullite-alumina ceramic foams by X-ray computed tomography and finite element analysis
Zhang, LF; Ferreira, JMF; Olhero, S; Courtois, L; Zhang, T; Maire, E; Rauhe, JC
2012, ACTA MATERIALIA, 60, 10, 4235-4246.
Innovative fabrication of PZT pillar arrays by a colloidal approach
Olhero, SM; Garcia-Gancedo, L; Button, TW; Alves, FJ; Ferreira, JMF
2012, JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 32, 5, 1067-1075.
Co-precipitation of a Ni-Zn ferrite precursor powder: Effects of heat treatment conditions and deagglomeration on the structure and magnetic properties
Olhero, SM; Soma, D; Amaral, VS; Button, TW; Alves, FJ; Ferreira, JMF
2012, JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 32, 10, 2469-2476.
Application of gel-casting to the fabrication of 1-3 piezoelectric ceramic-polymer composites for high-frequency ultrasound devices
Garcia-Gancedo, L; Olhero, SM; Alves, FJ; Ferreira, JMF; Demore, CEM; Cochran, S; Button, TW
2012, JOURNAL OF MICROMECHANICS AND MICROENGINEERING, 22, 12.
Synthesis, mechanical and biological characterization of ionic doped carbonated hydroxyapatite/beta-tricalcium phosphate mixtures
Kannan, S; Vieira, SI; Olhero, SM; Torres, PMC; Pina, S; Silva, OABDE; Ferreira, JMF
2011, ACTA BIOMATERIALIA, 7, 4, 1835-1843.
Influence of chemical composition on sintering ability of ZTA ceramics consolidated from freeze dried granules
Ganesh, I; Sundararajan, G; Olhero, SM; Ferreira, JMF
2011, CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, 37, 3, 835-841.
Hydrolysis-Induced Aqueous Gelcasting of Magnesium Aluminate Spinel
Ganesh, I; Reddy, GJ; Sundararajan, G; Olhero, SM; Torres, PMC; Ferreira, JMF
2011, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY, 8, 4, 873-884.
Influence of processing route on microstructure and mechanical properties of MgAl2O4 spinel
Ganesh, I; Reddy, GJ; Sundararajan, G; Olhero, SM; Torres, PMC; Ferreira, JMF
2010, CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, 36, 2, 473-482.
A novel colloidal processing route to alumina ceramics
Ganesh, I; Sundararajan, G; Olhero, SM; Torres, PMC; Ferreira, JMF
2010, CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, 36, 4, 1357-1364.
Effect of Aging Time on the Stability of Aqueous Y-alpha-SiAlON Precursor Powder Suspensions
Pereira, C; Olhero, S; Ferreira, JMF
2010, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 93, 6, 1608-1613.
Incorporation of river silt in ceramic tiles and bricks
Torres, P; Manjate, RS; Fernandes, HR; Olhero, SM; Ferreira, JMF
2009, INDUSTRIAL CERAMICS, 29, 1, 5-12.
Influence of setting liquid composition and liquid-to-powder ratio on properties of a Mg-substituted calcium phosphate cement
Pina, S; Olhero, SM; Gheduzzi, S; Miles, AW; Ferreira, JMF
2009, ACTA BIOMATERIALIA, 5, 4, 1233-1240.
Hydrolysis-induced aqueous gelcasting for near-net shape forming of ZTA ceramic composites
Ganesh, I; Olhero, SM; Torres, PMC; Alves, FJ; Ferreira, JMF
2009, JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 29, 8, 1393-1401.
Aqueous Colloidal Processing of ZTA Composites
Olhero, SM; Ganesh, I; Torres, PMC; Alves, FJ; Ferreira, JMF
2009, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 92, 1, 9-16.
Gelcasting of Magnesium Aluminate Spinel Powder
Ganesh, I; Olhero, SM; Torres, PMC; Ferreiraw, JMF
2009, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 92, 2, 350-357.
Phosphoric acid treated AlN powder for aqueous processing of net-shape dense AlN and beta-SiAlON parts
Ganesh, I; Olhero, SM; Ferreira, JMF
2009, ADVANCES IN APPLIED CERAMICS, 108, 2, 111-117.
Incorporation of wastes from granite rock cutting and polishing industries to produce roof tiles
Torres, R; Fernandes, HR; Olhero, S; Ferreira, JMF
2009, JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 29, 1, 23-30.
A non-aqueous processing route for phosphate-protection of AlN powder against hydrolysis
Ganesh, I; Thiyagarajan, N; Sundararajan, G; Olhero, SM; Ferreira, JMF
2008, JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 28, 11, 2281-2288.
Chemisorption of phosphoric acid and surface characterization of as passivated AIN powder against hydrolysis
Ganesh, I; Olhero, SM; Araujo, AB; Correia, MR; Sundararajan, G; Ferreira, JMF
2008, LANGMUIR, 24, 10, 5359-5365.
Surface passivation of MgAl2O4 spinel powder by chemisorbing H3PO4 for easy aqueous processing
Olhero, SM; Ganesh, I; Torres, PMC; Ferreira, JMF
2008, LANGMUIR, 24, 17, 9525-9530.
Formation and densification behavior of MgAl2O4 spinel: The influence of processing parameters
Ganesh, I; Olhero, SM; Rebelo, AH; Ferreira, JMF
2008, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 91, 6, 1905-1911.
Influence of processing route and SiO(2) on sintering ability, CTE, and dielectric constant of beta-Si(4)Al(2)O(2)N(6)
Ganesh, I; Thiyagarajan, N; Jana, DC; Sundararajan, G; Olhero, SM; Ferreira, JMF
2008, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH, 23, 9, 2305-2311.
Development of porous ceramics for gas burners
Olhero, SMH; Delgado, JMPQ; Ferreira, JMF; Pinho, C
2008, DIFFUSION IN SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS III, 273-276, 814-+.
Thermodynamic studies on the AlN sintering powders treated with phosphate species
Olhero, SM; Jensen, ZS; Einarsud, MA; Grande, T; Ferreira, JMF
2007, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 90, 11, 3589-3595.
Effect of sodium hexametaphosphate and ageing on the rheological behaviour of kaolin dispersions
Andreola, F; Castellini, E; Ferreira, JMF; Olhero, S; Romagnoli, M
2006, APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE, 31, 1-2, 56-64.
Influence of the de-waxing atmosphere on the properties of AlN ceramics processed from aqueous media
Olhero, SM; Miranzo, P; Ferreira, JMF
2006, JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 26, 13, 2475-2483.
AIN ceramics processed by aqueous slip casting
Olhero, SM; Miranzo, P; Ferreira, JMF
2006, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH, 21, 10, 2460-2469.
Effect of consolidation technique on the sintering ability and thermal properties of AlN processed from aqueous suspensions
Olhero, SM; Ferreira, JMF
2006, ADVANCED MATERIALS FORUM III, PTS 1 AND 2, 514-516, 1531-1535.
Technical features evaluation of an alumina powder prepared by combustion synthesis
Tavares, AP; Olhero, SM; Ferreira, JMF
2006, ADVANCED MATERIALS FORUM III, PTS 1 AND 2, 514-516, 1546-1550.
Rheological characterisation of water-based AlN slurries for the tape casting process
Olhero, SM; Ferreira, JMF
2005, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY, 169, 2, 206-213.
Definitive replacement of organic solvents by water in the colloidal processing of aluminium nitride
Ferreira, JMF; Olhero, SMH; Oliveira, MILL
2005, INNOVATIVE PROCESSING AND SYNTHESIS OF CERAMICS, GLASSES AND COMPOSITES VIII, 166, 71-84.
ISBN:
1-57498-187-0
Rheological properties of paraffin suspensions of surface-modified alumina powder for low-pressure injection moulding
Novak, S; Olhero, SMH; Ferreira, JMF; Zupancic, A
2004, RHEOLOGICA ACTA, 43, 5, 559-566.
Influence of particle size distribution on rheology and particle packing of silica-based suspensions
Olhero, SM; Ferreira, JMF
2004, POWDER TECHNOLOGY, 139, 1, 69-75.
A thermo-chemical surface treatment of AlN powder for the aqueous processing of AlN ceramics
Olhero, SM; Novak, S; Oliveira, M; Krnel, K; Kosmac, T; Ferreira, JMF
2004, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH, 19, 3, 746-751.
Effect of different oxide additives on colloidal processing and sintering of alumina
Olhero, SM; Ferreira, JMF
2004, ADVANCED MATERIALS FORUM II, 455-456, 216-220.
ISBN:
0-87849-941-5
Controlling hydrolysis and dispersion of AlN powders in aqueous media
Oliveira, M; Olhero, S; Rocha, J; Ferreira, JMF
2003, JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE, 261, 2, 456-463.
Al-rich sludge treatments towards recycling
Ferreira, JMF; Olhero, SM
2002, JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 22, 13, 2243-2249.
Mullite-alumina refractory ceramics obtained from mixtures of natural common materials and recycled Al-rich anodizing sludge
Tulyaganov, DU; Olhero, SMH; Ribeiro, MJ; Ferreira, JMF; Labrincha, JA
2002, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SYNTHESIS AND PROCESSING, 10, 6, 311-318.
