A5101547707- Smart Materials for Construction
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology
- Concrete Corrosion and Durability
- Advanced Energy Technologies and Civil Engineering Innovations
- Innovative concrete reinforcement materials
- Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
- Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
- Masonry and Concrete Structural Analysis
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioremediation
- Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation
- Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
- Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
University of Surrey
2016-2020
University of Padua
2016
Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro
2015
Instituto Politécnico da Guarda
2011
University of Minho
1999
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) contains benzene and styrene, posing a risk to human health. Research objective was create evaluate bio-based material that mimics EPS physical mechanical properties; this developed from crop residues (Triticum sp.), fungi (Pleurotus edible films (carrageenan, chitosan, xanthan gum). Treatments differed in the type of film applied over material, properties were evaluated. Compressive flexural strength ranged 20 60 kPa 4.6 17.9 kPa, respectively; dimensional...
Plastics have become an important environmental concern due to their durability and resistance degradation. Out of all plastic materials, polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are amenable biological degradation the action microbial polyester hydrolases. The hydrolysis products obtained from PET can thereby be used for synthesis novel well becoming a potential carbon source microorganisms. In addition, microorganisms biomass constituent monomers renewable sources. combination...
In recent decades the growing need for strengthening and retrofitting existing structures has led to development of innovative materials. Fibre reinforced composites have been shown be an effective solution flexural shear confinement axially/eccentrically loaded elements. Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) composites, comprised high-strength fibres inorganic matrix, are a newly-developed type composite that better resistance high temperature compatibility with substrate than traditional...
Concrete structures all over the world are reaching end of their service life sooner than expected. This is due to fact that ordinary Portland cement-based concrete deteriorates under environmental actions and also structural inspections conservation expensive. Besides, as they consume energy non-renewable resources, have negative impacts. Self-sensing provides an alternative way monitoring concrete-reinforced at a much lesser cost with impact. Although short-term mechanical properties these...
Abstract The rapid emergence of antibiotic resistant bacterial pathogens constitutes a critical problem in healthcare and requires the development novel treatments. Potential strategies include exploitation microbial social interactions based on public goods, which are produced at fitness cost by cooperative microorganisms, but can be exploited cheaters that do not produce these goods. Cheater invasion has been proposed as ‘Trojan horse’ approach to infiltrate pathogen populations with...