A5058317421- Echinoderm biology and ecology
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
- Analytical chemistry methods development
- Graphene research and applications
- bioluminescence and chemiluminescence research
- Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications
- Biosensors and Analytical Detection
- Layered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and Applications
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
- Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds
- Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
- Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications
University of Aveiro
2018-2024
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are one of the most studied nanosystems with great potential for biomedical applications, including cancer therapy. Although some gold-based systems have been described, use green and faster methods that allow control their properties is prime importance. Thus, present study reports a one-minute microwave-assisted synthesis fucoidan-coated AuNPs controllable size high antitumoral activity. The NPs were synthesized using fucoidan-enriched fraction extracted from...
Research has demonstrated the presence of viruses in wastewater (WW), which can remain viable for a long period, posing potential health risks. Conventional WW treatment methods involving UV light, chlorine and ozone efficiently reduce microbial concentrations, however, they produce hazardous byproducts resistance that are detrimental to human ecosystem. Hence, there is need novel disinfection techniques. Antimicrobial Photodynamic Inactivation (PDI) emerges as promising strategy, utilizing...
Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are innovative nanomaterials (NMs) with a typical nanoclay structure (height <40 nm) consisting of layers metallic cations and stabilized by anions water molecules. Upon specific triggers, can exchange others in the surrounding environment. Due to this stimuli-responsive behavior, LDHs used as carriers active ingredients industrial or pharmaceutical sectors. Available technical guidelines evaluate ecotoxicity conventional substances do not account for...