A5023081931- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
- Vanadium and Halogenation Chemistry
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Metal complexes synthesis and properties
- Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
University of Aveiro
2023-2024
University of Coimbra
2020
The use of active packaging technologies and biopolymeric materials are among the emerging trends for implementation sustainability in food industry. Thus, herein, bioactive transparent nanocomposite films thermoplastic starch (TPS) reinforced with bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) (1%, 5% 10% w/w, relative to starch) enriched gallic acid (GA) (1 1.5% were prepared by solvent casting method. addition BNC (≥5% w/w) GA enhanced both mechanical properties (Young's Modulus: 1.2–2.0 GPa vs. 1.0 TPS;...
Abstract Platinum metal complexes are the most common chemotherapeutics currently used in cancer treatment. However, frequent adverse effects, as well acquired resistance by tumor cells, urge development of effective alternatives. In recent past, copper with Schiff base ligands have emerged good alternatives, showing interesting results. Accordingly, and continuation previous studies this area, three new camphoric acid‐derived halogenated salen their corresponding Cu (II) were synthesized...
Abstract The design of eco‐friendly active food packaging systems based on biobased polymeric materials is a growing field research because the pressing concern for sustainable development. Herein, monolayer ternary thermoplastic films composed poly(lactic acid) (PLA), gallic acid (GA, 2.5% w/w relative to PLA), and plasticizer (poly(ethylene glycol) [PEG] or epoxidized linseed oil [ELO], 5.0 7.5% PLA) are prepared via melt‐mixing followed by compression molding. ensuing plasticized...