A5059469425- Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
- 3D Printing in Biomedical Research
- Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications
- Bone Tissue Engineering Materials
- Polysaccharides Composition and Applications
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Silk-based biomaterials and applications
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- Cellular Mechanics and Interactions
- Polymer Surface Interaction Studies
- Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
- Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
- Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
- Collagen: Extraction and Characterization
- Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
- Risk Perception and Management
- Digital Marketing and Social Media
- Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications
- Advanced Materials and Mechanics
- Customer Service Quality and Loyalty
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Photopolymerization techniques and applications
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave
2021
University of Minho
2008-2017
Harvard University
2010-2017
Harvard–MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology
2010-2017
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2010-2017
Brigham and Women's Hospital
2010-2017
Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação
2015-2016
Institute for Biotechnology and Bioengineering
2008-2010
Universitat Politècnica de València
2008
Fiber bundles are present in many tissues throughout the body. In most cases, collagen subunits spontaneously self-assemble into a fibrilar structure that provides ductility to bone and constitutes basis of muscle contraction. Translating these natural architectural features biomimetic scaffold still remains great challenge. Here, we propose simple strategy engineer fiber replicate self-assembly hierarchy fibers. The electrostatic interaction methacrylated gellan gum (MeGG) with...
Chitosan (CHT)-based polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) have been receiving great attention for tissue engineering approaches. These hydrogels are held together by ionic forces and can be disrupted changes in physiological conditions. In this study, we present a new class of CHT-based PEC amenable to stabilization chemical crosslinking. The photocrosslinkable anionic methacrylated gellan gum (MeGG) was complexed with cationic CHT exposed light, forming hydrogel. characterization the hydrogel...
Chitosan blends with synthetic biodegradable polymers have been proposed for various biomedical applications due to their versatile mechanical properties and easier processing. However, details regarding the main surface characteristics that may benefit from blending of these two types materials are still missing. Hence, this work aims at investigating chitosan-based blends, illustrating way determine material−proteins interactions ultimately behavior osteoblast-like cells. The modified...
The time span needed for obtaining a functional cartilage substitute using tissue engineering strategies, together with the need specific patient oriented constructs has stimulated growing interest developing "off-the shelf" products. One way to deliver such products is based on long-term storage processes, as cryopreservation, that will provide clinical available and could be adapted an autologous immediate solution patient. aim of this study was examine effects cryopreservation...
Abstract Blends of polycaprolactone (PCL) and chitosan (CHT) were prepared by casting from the mixture solutions both components in suitable solvents. PCL, CHT, form phase separated blends with improved mechanical properties increased water sorption ability respect to pure PCL. The morphology system was investigated scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force (AFM) confocal microscopy. Dispersed domains CHT semicrystalline PCL matrix found samples less than 20% but cocontinuous...
Gradients of physical and chemical cues are characteristic specific tissue microenvironments contribute toward morphogenesis regeneration upon injury. Recent advances on microfluidics hydrogel manipulation raised the possibility generating biomimetic biomaterials enriched with bioactive factors encapsulating cells following designs specifically tailored for a target application. The novelty this work relies combination methacrylated gellan gum (MeGG) platelet lysate (PL), aiming to generate...
Abstract Europe recognises the need for technological innovation along with importance of bridging gap between science and society. The E uropean Commission has developed a strategy to foster public engagement sustained two‐way dialogue civil society, set up framework R esponsible esearch I nnovation. EU ‐funded project INPROFOOD aimed find new ways establish mutual learning among stakeholders meant inform subsequent work future initiatives towards More specifically, to: (1) increase...
Polymeric beads have been used for protection and delivery of bioactive materials, such as drugs cells, different biomedical applications. Here, we present a generic two-phase system the production polymeric microbeads gellan gum or alginate, based on combination in situ polymerization phase separation. Polymer droplets, dispensed using syringe pump, formed while passing through hydrophobic phase. These were then crosslinked, thus stabilized, hydrophilic they crossed hydrophobic–hydrophilic...
Athletics is a sport that going through several difficulties in Portugal, essentially at the financial level, since support and sponsorships are less less, blocking construction of sustainability, which reflected reduction medals won international competitions. Thus, application sports e-marketing to athletics becomes essential, as it will allow us understand what consumers want, create attachment paying attention their preferences, habits interests. The aim promote provide an increase...