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Ana Clotilde Amaral Loureiro da Fonseca graduated in Chemical Engineering from the University of Coimbra in 2007. She obtained her PhD in Chemical Engineering from the same University in 2013. Since January 2020, she has been an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Coimbra. She has published 72 articles in specialized journals and 5 book chapters. She has experience in supervising master's and doctoral students, as well as research fellows within projects. Her research focuses on the development of new polymeric materials for biomedical applications (e.g., drug delivery systems, 3D scaffolds) and the development of new materials from recycled material. In terms of teaching, she is involved in courses on Heat and Mass Transfer Phenomena, Separation Processes, and Chemical Engineering Laboratories.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Ana Clotilde Amaral Loureiro da Fonseca

Citation names

  • Fonseca, Ana C.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
6E19-D606-F932
ORCID iD
0000-0002-7145-2472
Scopus Author Id
26767731600

Email addresses

  • anafs@eq.uc.pt (Professional)
  • ana.clo.fonseca@gmail.com (Personal)

Telephones

Telephone
  • 239798743 (Professional)

Addresses

  • Departamento de Engenharia Química-Pólo II, 3030-790, Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal (Professional)

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Materials Engineering - Materials Engineering
  • Exact Sciences - Chemical Sciences - Polymer Science

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
Education
Degree Classification
2009/01/01 - 2013/02/19
Concluded
 PhD in Chemical Engineering (Doutoramento)
Major in Chemical Processes
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
"Development of alpha-amino acids/alpha-hydroxy acids copolymers for biomedical applications" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Approved with distinction and praise unanimously.
2002/10/01 - 2007/07/13
Concluded
 Bachelor in Chemical Engineering (Pre-Bologna) (Licenciatura)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
"Desenvolvimento de copolímeros de base PVC para aplicação em compósitos de madeira/PVC" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2018/12/26 - 2020/01/30 Contracted Researcher (Research) Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Engenharia Mecânica Materiais e Processos, Portugal
2015/01/01 - 2018/12/25 Postdoc (Research) Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Engenharia Mecânica Materiais e Processos, Portugal
2014/10/01 - 2014/12/31 Science and Technology Management Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Engenharia Mecânica Materiais e Processos, Portugal
2013/05/13 - 2014/09/30 Postdoc (Research) Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal
2013/01/01 - 2013/05/12 Science and Technology Management Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2024/06/07 - Current Associate Professor (University Teacher) Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2020/01/31 - 2024/06/06 Assistant Professor (University Teacher) Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2009/01/01 - 2012/12/31 PhD Fellow (SFRH/BD/41305/2007) Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal
2008/07/01 - 2008/12/31 Research fellow Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal
2008/01/01 - 2008/03/31 Research fellow Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2013/05/13 - 2014/09/30 Nanohybrid-Preparation of stimuli-responsive magnetic functionalized hybrid nanoparticles via Self Assembly of the ABCDE type block copolymers for high performance coatings applications
PTDC/EQU-EPR/114354/2009
Post-doc Fellow
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2008/07/01 - 2008/12/31 iCentro: Development of supramolecular structures for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases
iCentro
Research Fellow
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal
Concluded
2008/01/01 - 2008/03/31 CellForce: Development of a single cell based biosensor for subcellular on-line monitoring of cell performance for diagnosis and healthcare
FP6-016626
Research Fellow
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal
Concluded
2008/01 - 2008/03 CellForce: Development of a single cell based biosensor for subcellular on-line monitoring of cell performance for diagnosis and healthcare
FP6-016626
 N/A

Contract

Designation Funders
2024/08/01 - 2027/07/31 BIOCOMPOSITE-Desenvolvimento de biocompósitos sustentáveis utilizando poliésteres biobaseados e fibras naturais
14401
Principal investigator
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
Ongoing
2023/01/01 - 2025/12/31 CiNTech-Pólo Tecnológico de Inovação, Translação e Industrialização de Medicamentos Injetáveis Complexos
CINTECH
Researcher
Ongoing
2022/10/01 - 2025/12/31 RN21-Projeto Integrado Resina Natural (Medida II2.M2. Fomento da 2ª transformação da aguarrás-Politerpénicas)
RN21
Principal investigator
Ongoing
2021/01/01 - 2023/03/31 CIRCULAPLAS- Desenvolvimento de filmes plásticos com recurso exclusivo a material reciclado
047739
Principal investigator
Centro de Engenharia Mecânica, Materiais e Processos, Portugal
Ongoing
2020/02/19 - 2022/02/18 Novel biomaterials and their application in injectable formulations for the controlled release of drugs-Inject4Pain
45201
Principal investigator
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
Concluded
2020/02/19 - 2022/02/18 Desenvolvimento de agentes de aderência de base natural para adesivos reactivos de poliuretano-BioTack
45292
Principal investigator
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
Concluded
2020 - 2022 Desenvolvimento de novos compatibilizantes para embalagens de PET reciclado-Greenpack
45282
Principal investigator
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Engenharia Mecânica Materiais e Processos, Portugal
Concluded
2019/07/01 - 2020/07/31 UCMar-Transferência de tecnologia e conhecimento produzido na Universidade de Coimbra para a Economia do Mar
UCMar
Supervisor
Ongoing

Other

Designation Funders
2019/01/01 - Current Prestação de Serviços à Empresa Docs&A Box
n.d.
Principal investigator
Concluded
2017/01/01 - 2017/09/30 Desenvolvimento de (co)polímeros de base terpénica
022928
Principal investigator
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Engenharia Mecânica Materiais e Processos, Portugal
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. Abreu, Carlos M. R.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Rocha, Nuno M. P.; Guthrie, James T.; Serra, Arménio C.; Coelho, Jorge F. J.. "Reversible Deactivation Radical Polymerization of Vinyl Chloride". In Reversible Deactivation Radical Polymerization: Mechanisms and Synthetic Methodologies, edited by Kris Matyjaszewski; Haifeng Gao ; Brent Sumerlin; Nick Tsarevsky, 227-261. American Chemical Society, 2018.
    Published • 10.1021/bk-2018-1284.ch010
  2. Abreu, Carlos M. R.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Rocha, Nuno M. P.; Guthrie, James T.; Serra, Arménio C.; Coelho, Jorge F. J.. "Reversible Deactivation Radical Polymerization of Vinyl Chloride". In Reversible Deactivation Radical Polymerization: Mechanisms and Synthetic Methodologies, edited by Kris Matyjaszewski; Haifeng Gao ; Brent Sumerlin; Nick Tsarevsky, 227-261. United States: American Chemical Society, 2018.
    Published • 10.1021/bk-2018-1284.ch010
  3. Fonseca, Ana C.; Ferreira, Paula; Cordeiro, Rosemeyre A.; Mendonça, Patrícia V.; Góis, Joana R.; Gil, Maria H.; Coelho, Jorge F. J.. "Drug Delivery Systems for Predictive Medicine: Polymers as Tools for Advanced Applications". In New Strategies to Advance Pre/Diabetes Care: Integrative Approach by PPPM, edited by Mahmood S. Mozaffari, 399-455. Nova Iorque, United States: Springer Netherlands, 2013.
    Published • 10.1007/978-94-007-5971-8_16
  4. Rocha N.; Mendonça P.; Góis J.; Cordeiro R.; Fonseca A.C.; Guliashivili T.; Matyjaszewski K.; Serra A.; Coelho J.F.J.. "The Importance of Controlled/Living Radical Polymerization Techniques in the Design of Tailor Made Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Systems". In Drug Delivery Systems: Advanced Technologies Potentially Applicable in Personalised Treatment, edited by Coelho, Jorge F. J.. Springer Netherlands, 2013.
  5. Coelho, J.F.J.; Ferreira, P.; Fonseca, A.C.; Fernandes, A.F.; Pereira, P.; Seiça, R.; Gil, M.H.. "Advanced drug delivery systems in diabetes treatment". In Predictive Diagnostics and Personalized Treatment: Dream or Reality?, edited by Olga Golubnitschaja. Nova Iorque, United States: Nova Science Publishers, 2009.
Conference abstract
  1. dos Santos, P.; Beatriz D. Alves ; Coelho, Jorge; Armenio C. Serra; Marco A. N. Domingos; Fonseca, Ana C.. "The effect of molecular weight on the thermal processability of novel L-alanine based poly(ester amide)s". Paper presented in TERMIS EU 2023, Manchester, 2023.
    Published • 10.1089/ten.tea.2023.29043.abstracts
Conference poster
  1. Frias, C.F.; Cardoso, P.M.L.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Serra, A.C.; Coelho, J.F.J.. "Functionalization of acrylated soybean oil by Michael-addition and Diels-Alder furan/maleimide reactions". Paper presented in 8th ECNP International Conference on Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites, 2014.
  2. Fonseca, Ana C.; Simões, P.N.. "Hydrogels from an unsaturated poly(ester amide) based on glycine, (L)-lactic acid and poly(ethylene glycol): preparation, characterization and biodegradation studies". Paper presented in Warwick2012 - Macrogroup UK International Conference on Polymer Synthesis & UKPCF International Conference on Polymer Colloids, 2012.
  3. Fonseca, A. C.; Simões, P.N.; Gil, M.H.. "New poly(ester amide)s derived from glycine and L-lactic acid oligomers". Paper presented in Zing Conference- Polymer Chemistry 2010, Frontiers in Polymers and Biomaterials, 2010.
  4. Góis, J.R.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Ferreira, P.C.; Gil, M.H.. "Preparation and characterisation of a new drug delivery system: chitosan particles incorporated in polyvinyl alcohol membranes". Paper presented in 8th International Meeting of the Portuguese Carbohydrate Group-Glupor 8, 2009.
  5. Ferreira, P.C.; Cunha, A.; Góis, J.R.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Gil, M.H.. "A new photocrosslinkable biodegradable bioadhesive". Paper presented in 8th International Meeting of the Portuguese Carbohydrate Group-Glupor 8, 2009.
  6. Fonseca, Ana C.; Jarmelo, S.; Carvalho, R.A.; Fausto, R.; Gil, M.H.; Simões, P.N.; Gil M.H.; Simões P.N.. "Looking Toward New Biomolecules: IR and 1H NMR Spectroscopies and DFT Calculations on Na-Benzoyl-LArginine Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride". Paper presented in 10th International Chemical and Biological Engineering Conference-CHEMPOR 2008, 2008.
Journal article
  1. Saraiva, Sofia; Rénio, Francisca; Pereira, Patrícia; Santos, Patrícia; Paula, Carlos T. B.; Ramalho, Amílcar; Serra, Arménio C.; Fonseca, Ana C.. "Tackling the Problem of Tendon Adhesions: Physical Barriers Prepared from a-Amino Acid-Based Poly(ester amide)s". Polymers 17 3 (2025): 395. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17030395.
    10.3390/polym17030395
  2. Rute Silva; Rafael C. Rebelo; Carlos T.B. Paula; Patrícia Pereira; Ana C. Fonseca; Arménio C. Serra; Jorge F.J. Coelho. "All-cellulose resin for 3D printing hydrogels via digital light processing (DLP)". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (2025): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.141389.
    10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.141389
  3. dos Santos, Patrícia; Alves, Beatriz; Inocêncio, Sara; Nunes, Pedro; Richardson, Stephen M.; Gloria, Antonio; Serra, Arménio; Fonseca, Ana Clotilde; Domingos, Marco. "Synthesis and characterization of poly(ester amide)-based materials for 3D printing of tissue engineering scaffolds". Journal of Materials Chemistry B (2025): https://doi.org/10.1039/d4tb02220c.
    10.1039/d4tb02220c
  4. Saraiva, Sofia; Pereira, Patrícia; Santos, Patrícia; Ramalho, Amílcar; Serra, Arménio C.; Fonseca, Ana C.. "Electrospun mats from a-amino acid based poly(ester amide)s: A promising material for the prevention of tendon adhesions". Reactive and Functional Polymers 205 (2024): 106067. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2024.106067.
    Published • 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2024.106067
  5. Carlos T.B. Paula; Sofia Saraiva; Patrícia Pereira; Jorge F.J. Coelho; Ana C. Fonseca; Arménio C. Serra. "ROS-responsive electrospun poly(amide thioketal) mats for wound dressing applications". Polymer (2024): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2024.126697.
    10.1016/j.polymer.2024.126697
  6. Frias, Célia F.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Coelho, Jorge F.J.; Serra, Arménio C.. "Crosslinked poly(hydroxyurethane) films from biobased carbonates: Structure-properties relationships and the influence of moisture in the mechanical properties". Progress in Organic Coatings 187 (2024): 108100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2023.108100.
    Published • 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2023.108100
  7. Paula, Carlos T.B.; Leandro, Ana; Pereira, Patrícia; Coelho, Jorge F.J.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Serra, Arménio C.. "Fast-Gelling Polyethylene Glycol/Polyethyleneimine Hydrogels Degradable by Visible-Light". Macromolecular Bioscience (2023): http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mabi.202300289.
    Published • 10.1002/mabi.202300289
  8. Fonseca, Rita G.; Hajalilou, Abdollah; Freitas, Marta; Kuster, Aline; Parvini, Elahe; Serra, Arménio C.; Coelho, Jorge F. J.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Tavakoli, Mahmoud. "Photodegradable Non-Drying Hydrogel Substrates for Liquid Metal Based Sustainable Soft-Matter Electronics". Advanced Materials Technologies 8 19 (2023): http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/admt.202301007.
    10.1002/admt.202301007
  9. Nikonovich, Maksim; Costa, Joana F.S.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Ramalho, Amilcar; Emami, Nazanin. "Structural, thermal, and mechanical characterisation of PEEK-based composites in cryogenic temperature". Polymer Testing 125 (2023): 108139. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2023.108139.
    10.1016/j.polymertesting.2023.108139
  10. Fonseca, Rita G.; Kuster, Aline; Fernandes, Pedro P.; Tavakoli, Mahmoud; Pereira, Patrícia; Fernandes, José R.; De Bon, Francesco; et al. "Facile Synthesis of Highly Stretchable, Tough, and Photodegradable Hydrogels". Advanced Healthcare Materials 12 22 (2023): http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adhm.202300918.
    10.1002/adhm.202300918
  11. Pereira, Patrícia; Neto, Ana S.; Rodrigues, Ana S.; Barros, Inês; Miranda, Catarina; Ramalho-Santos, João; Pereira de Almeida, Luís; et al. "In Vitro Evaluation of Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Scaffolds Derived from Cuttlefish Bone Coated with Poly(ester urea) for Bone Tissue Regeneration". Polymers 15 10 (2023): 2256. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym15102256.
    10.3390/polym15102256
  12. Carlos M.R. Abreu; Talita C. Rezende; Armenio C. Serra; Ana C. Fonseca; Rebecca Braslau; Jorge F.J. Coelho. "Convenient and industrially viable internal plasticization of poly(vinyl chloride): copolymerization of vinyl chloride and commercial monomers". Polymer (2023): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2023.125688.
    10.1016/j.polymer.2023.125688
  13. Oliveira, Andreia S. R.; Pereira, Patrícia; Mendonça, Patrícia V.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Simões, Sérgio; Serra, Arménio C.; Coelho, Jorge F. J.; et al. "Novel degradable amphiphilic 4-arm star PLA-b-POEOA and PLGA-b-POEOA block copolymers: synthesis, characterization and self-assembly". Polymer Chemistry 14 2 (2023): 161-171. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d2py01216b.
    10.1039/d2py01216b
  14. Bouyahya, Chaima; Patrício, Rafael; Paço, Ana; Lima, Mafalda S.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Rocha-Santos, Teresa; Majdoub, Mustapha; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Sousa, Andreia F.. "Isosorbide and 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid Based (Co)Polyesters: Synthesis, Characterization, and Environmental Degradation". Polymers 14 18 (2022): 3868. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym14183868.
    10.3390/polym14183868
  15. Rafael C. Rebelo; Luís P.C. Gonçalves; Ana C. Fonseca; Josefa Fonseca; Manuel Rola; Jorge F.J. Coelho; Filipe Rola; Arménio C. Serra. "Increased degradation of PLA/PBAT blends with organic acids and derivatives in outdoor weathering and marine environment". Polymer (2022): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2022.125223.
    10.1016/j.polymer.2022.125223
  16. Paula, Carlos T.B.; Madeira, Ana B.; Pereira, Patrícia; Branco, Rita; Morais, Paula V.; Coelho, Jorge F.J.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Serra, Arménio C.. "ROS-degradable PEG-based wound dressing films with drug release and antibacterial properties". European Polymer Journal 177 (2022): 111447. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111447.
    10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111447
  17. Fonseca, Rita G.; De Bon, Francesco; Pereira, Patrícia; Carvalho, Francisca M.; Freitas, Marta; Tavakoli, Mahmoud; Serra, Arménio C.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Coelho, Jorge F.J.. "Photo-degradable, tough and highly stretchable hydrogels". Materials Today Bio 15 (2022): 100325. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mtbio.2022.100325.
    Published • 10.1016/j.mtbio.2022.100325
  18. Gaspar, A.S.; Cordeiro, J.B.; Simões, P.A.; Gameiro, D.; Rocha, F.A.; Serra, A.C.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Fonseca, A.C.. Corresponding author: Fonseca, A.C.. "Poly(ß-pinene) as an efficient biobased tackifier for metallocene poly(ethylene) based hotmelt adhesives". International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives 114 (2022): 103111. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2022.103111.
    Published • 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2022.103111
  19. Filipa A M M Gonçalves; Ana C Fonseca; Rosemeyre Cordeiro; Ana P Piedade; Henrique Faneca; Arménio Serra; Jorge F J Coelho. "Fabrication of 3D scaffolds based on fully biobased unsaturated polyester resins by microstereo-lithography". Biomedical Materials (2022): https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-605X/ac4b46.
    10.1088/1748-605X/ac4b46
  20. Abreu, Carlos M.R.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Rodrigues, Daniela F.S.L.; Rezende, Talita C.; Marques, Joana R.C.C.; Tomás, Arnaldo J.C.; Gonçalves, Pedro M.F.O.; Serra, Arménio C.; Coelho, Jorge F.J.. "Preparation of nonmigratory flexible poly(vinyl chloride)-b-poly(n-butyl acrylate)-b-poly(vinyl chloride) via aqueous reversible deactivation radical polymerization in a pilot reactor". Reactive and Functional Polymers 170 (2022): 105138. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2021.105138.
    10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2021.105138
  21. Neto, Ana S.; Pereira, Patrícia; Fonseca, Ana C.; Dias, Carla; Almeida, Mariana C.; Barros, Inês; Miranda, Catarina O.; et al. Corresponding author: Fonseca, Ana C.. "Highly Porous Composite Scaffolds Endowed with Antibacterial Activity for Multifunctional Grafts in Bone Repair". Polymers 13 24 (2021): 4378. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym13244378.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/polym13244378
  22. Saraiva, Sofia; Pereira, Patrícia; Paula, C.T.; Rebelo, R.C.; Coelho, Jorge F.J.; Serra, Arménio C.; Fonseca, Ana C.. Corresponding author: Fonseca, Ana C.. "Development of electrospun mats based on hydrophobic hydroxypropyl cellulose derivatives". Materials Science and Engineering: C 131 (2021): 112498. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2021.112498.
    Published • 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112498
  23. Paula, Carlos T.B.; Pereira, Patrícia; Coelho, Jorge F.J.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Serra, Arménio C.. "Development of light-degradable poly(urethane-urea) hydrogel films". Materials Science and Engineering: C 131 (2021): 112520. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2021.112520.
    10.1016/j.msec.2021.112520
  24. Frias, Célia F.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Coelho, Jorge F. J.; Serra, Arménio C.. Corresponding author: Serra, Arménio C.. "Straightforward Synthesis of Amido Polyols from Epoxidized Soybean Oil for Polyurethane Films". Macromolecular Materials and Engineering 306 11 (2021): 2100453. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mame.202100453.
    Published • 10.1002/mame.202100453
  25. Fernandes, Mónica C. S.; Pereira, Vanessa A.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Ramalho, Amílcar; Coelho, Jorge F. J.; Barros, Rodrigo; Pereira, Paula; Pereira, João; Serra, Arménio C.. "Synthesis and characterization of biobased polyester PVC plasticizers to industrial manufacturing of tubes". Journal of Applied Polymer Science 138 37 (2021): 50941. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.50941.
    10.1002/app.50941
  26. Dariva, Camila G.; Figueiredo, João P.H.; Ferreira, Catarina; Laranjo, Mafalda; Botelho, Maria Filomena; Fonseca, Ana C.; Coelho, Jorge F.J.; Serra, Arménio C.. "Development of red-light cleavable PEG-PLA nanoparticles as delivery systems for cancer therapy". Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 196 (2020): 111354. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.111354.
    Published • 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.111354
  27. Ana Clotilde Fonseca; Ferry P. W. Melchels; Miguel J. S. Ferreira; Samuel R. Moxon; Geoffrey Potjewyd; Tim R. Dargaville; Susan J. Kimber; Marco Domingos. "Emulating Human Tissues and Organs: A Bioprinting Perspective Toward Personalized Medicine". Chemical Reviews 120 19 (2020): 11128-11174. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c00342.
    10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c00342
  28. Moxon, Samuel R.; Ferreira, Miguel J.S.; Santos, Patricia dos; Popa, Bogdan; Gloria, Antonio; Katsarava, Ramaz; Tugushi, David; et al. "A Preliminary Evaluation of the Pro-Chondrogenic Potential of 3D-Bioprinted Poly(ester Urea) Scaffolds". Polymers 12 7 (2020): 1478. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym12071478.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/polym12071478
  29. Pereira, Vanessa A.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Costa, Cátia S.M.F.; Ramalho, A.; Coelho, Jorge F.J.; Serra, Arménio C.. "End-capped biobased saturated polyesters as effective plasticizers for PVC". Polymer Testing 85 (2020): 106406. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2020.106406.
    Published • 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2020.106406
  30. Rezende, Talita C.; Abreu, Carlos M.R.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Higa, Chad M.; Li, Longbo; Serra, Armenio C.; Braslau, Rebecca; Coelho, Jorge F.J.. "Efficient internal plasticization of poly(vinyl chloride) via free radical copolymerization of vinyl chloride with an acrylate bearing a triazole phthalate mimic". Polymer 196 (2020): 122473. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2020.122473.
    10.1016/j.polymer.2020.122473
  31. Pinho, A.C.; Fonseca, A.C.; Caseiro, A.R.; Pedrosa, S.S.; Amorim, I.; Branquinho, M.V.; Domingos, M.; et al. "Innovative tailor made dextran based membranes with excellent non-inflammatory response: In vivo assessment". Materials Science and Engineering: C 107 (2020): 110243. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2019.110243.
    Published • 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110243
  32. Carlos M. R. Abreu; Talita C. Rezende; Ana C. Fonseca; Tamaz Guliashvili; Cédric Bergerbit; Franck D’Agosto; Li-Juan Yu; et al. "Polymerization of Vinyl Chloride at Ambient Temperature Using Macromolecular Design via the Interchange of Xanthate: Kinetic and Computational Studies". Macromolecules (2020): https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.9b01949.
    10.1021/acs.macromol.9b01949
  33. Ana Catarina Pinho; Mariana Vieira Branquinho; Rui Damásio Alvites; Ana Clotilde Fonseca; Ana Rita Caseiro; Sílvia Santos Pedrosa; Ana Lúcia Luís; et al. "Dextran-based tube-guides for the regeneration of the rat sciatic nerve after neurotmesis injury". Biomaterials Science (2020): https://doi.org/10.1039/C9BM00901A.
    10.1039/C9BM00901A
  34. Neto, Ana S.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Abrantes, J.C.C.; Coelho, Jorge F.J.; Ferreira, José M.F.. "Surface functionalization of cuttlefish bone-derived biphasic calcium phosphate scaffolds with polymeric coatings". Materials Science and Engineering: C 105 (2019): 110014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2019.110014.
    Published • 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110014
  35. Lima, Mafalda S.; Matias, Áurea A.; Costa, João R. C.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Coelho, Jorge F. J.; Serra, Arménio C.. "Glycidyl methacrylate-based copolymers as new compatibilizers for polypropylene/ polyethylene terephthalate blends". Journal of Polymer Research 26 6 (2019): http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10965-019-1784-7.
    Published • 10.1007/s10965-019-1784-7
  36. Ana C. Fonseca; Mafalda S. Lima; Andreia F. Sousa; Armando J. Silvestre; Jorge F. J. Coelho; Arménio C. Serra. "Cinnamic acid derivatives as promising building blocks for advanced polymers: synthesis, properties and applications". Polymer Chemistry (2019): https://doi.org/10.1039/C9PY00121B.
    Published • 10.1039/C9PY00121B
  37. Gloria, Antonio; Frydman, B.; Lamas, Miguel L.; Serra, Armenio C.; Martorelli, Massimo; Coelho, Jorge F.J.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Domingos, M.. "The influence of poly(ester amide) on the structural and functional features of 3D additive manufactured poly(e-caprolactone) scaffolds". Materials Science and Engineering: C 98 (2019): 994-1004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2019.01.063.
    Published • 10.1016/j.msec.2019.01.063
  38. Mafalda S. Lima; Cátia S. M. F. Costa; Jorge F. J. Coelho; Ana C. Fonseca; Arménio C. Serra. "A simple strategy toward the substitution of styrene by sobrerol-based monomers in unsaturated polyester resins". Green Chemistry 20 (2018): 4880-4890. https://doi.org/10.1039/C8GC01214H.
    Published • 10.1039/C8GC01214H
  39. Carlos M.R. Abreu; Ana C. Fonseca; Nuno M.P. Rocha; James T. Guthrie; Arménio C. Serra; Jorge F.J. Coelho. "Poly(vinyl chloride): current status and future perspectives via reversible deactivation radical polymerization methods". Progress in Polymer Science 87 (2018): 34-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2018.06.007.
    Published • 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2018.06.007
  40. Miguel L. Lamas; Mafalda S. Lima; Ana C. Pinho; David Tugushi; Ramaz Katsarava; Elisabete C. Costa; Ilídio J. Correia; et al. "Towards the development of electrospun mats from poly(e-caprolactone)/poly(ester amide)s miscible blends". Polymer 150 (2018): 343-359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2018.07.050.
    Published • 10.1016/j.polymer.2018.07.050
  41. Ana C. Fonseca; Cátia S. M. F. Costa; Teresa M. P. Marques; Jorge F. J. Coelho; Arménio C. Serra. "The impact of a designed lactic acid-based crosslinker in the thermochemical properties of unsaturated polyester resins/nanoprecipitated calcium carbonate composites". Journal of Materials Science 52 3 (2017): 1272-1284. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-016-0422-6.
    Published • 10.1007/s10853-016-0422-6
  42. Gonçalves, F.A.M.M.; Fonseca, A.C.; Domingos, M.; Gloria, A.; Serra, A.C.; Coelho, J.F.J.. "The potential of unsaturated polyesters in biomedicine and tissue engineering: Synthesis, structure-properties relationships and additive manufacturing". Progress in Polymer Science 68 (2017): 1-34. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85009388262&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2016.12.008
  43. Frias, C.F.; Serra, A.C.; Ramalho, A.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Fonseca, A.C.. "Preparation of fully biobased epoxy resins from soybean oil based amine hardeners". Industrial Crops and Products 109 (2017): 434-444. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85028938472&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.08.041
  44. Costa, C.S.M.F.; Fonseca, A.C.; Moniz, J.; Godinho, M.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Serra, A.C.. "Going greener: Synthesis of fully biobased unsaturated polyesters for styrene crosslinked resins with enhanced thermomechanical properties". Express Polymer Letters 11 11 (2017): 885-898. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85029366202&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3144/expresspolymlett.2017.85
  45. Milcovich, G.; Lettieri, S.; Antunes, F.E.; Medronho, B.; Fonseca, A.C.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Marizza, P.; et al. "Recent advances in smart biotechnology: Hydrogels and nanocarriers for tailored bioactive molecules depot". Advances in Colloid and Interface Science 249 (2017): 163-180. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85019876290&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.cis.2017.05.009
  46. Gonçalves, A.A.L.; Fonseca, A.C.; Fabela, I.G.P.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Serra, A.C.. "Synthesis and characterization of high performance superabsorbent hydrogels using bis[2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl] phosphate as crosslinker". Express Polymer Letters 10 3 (2016): 248-258. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84953379426&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3144/expresspolymlett.2016.23
  47. Pinho, A.C.; Fonseca, A.C.; Serra, A.C.; Santos, J.D.; Coelho, J.F.J.. "Peripheral Nerve Regeneration: Current Status and New Strategies Using Polymeric Materials". Advanced Healthcare Materials 5 21 (2016): 2732-2744. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84986269105&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/adhm.201600236
  48. Santos, M.R.E.; Fonseca, A.C.; Mendonça, P.V.; Branco, R.; Serra, A.C.; Morais, P.V.; Coelho, J.F.J.. "Recent developments in antimicrobial polymers: A review". Materials 9 7 (2016): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85010755768&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/MA9070599
  49. Costa, C.S.M.F.; Fonseca, A.C.; Moniz, J.; Godinho, M.; Serra, A.C.; Coelho, J.F.J.. "Soybean and coconut oil based unsaturated polyester resins: Thermomechanical characterization". Industrial Crops and Products 85 (2016): 403-411. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84956854108&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.indcrop.2016.01.030
  50. Sousa, A.F.; Fonseca, A.C.; Serra, A.C.; Freire, C.S.R.; Silvestre, A.J.D.; Coelho, J.F.J.. "New unsaturated copolyesters based on 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid and their crosslinked derivatives". Polymer Chemistry 7 5 (2016): 1049-1058. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84955608017&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1039/c5py01702e
  51. Trino, A.S.M.; Costa, C.S.M.F.; Fonseca, A.C.; Barata, I.; Júlio, E.; Serra, A.C.; Coelho, J.F.J.. "Novel composites from green unsaturated polyesters and fly ashes: Preparation and characterization". Reactive and Functional Polymers 106 (2016): 24-31. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84978828744&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2016.07.004
  52. Vareda, J.P.; Matias, T.; Fonseca, A.C.; Durães, L.. "Flexible acrylate-grafted silica aerogels for insulation purposes: comparison of reinforcement strategies". Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 80 2 (2016): 306-317. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84976892860&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10971-016-4137-6
  53. Costa, C.S.M.F.; Fonseca, A.C.; Serra, A.C.; Coelho, J.F.J.. "Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis of Polymer Composites Reinforced with Natural Fibers". Polymer Reviews 56 2 (2016): 362-383. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84964669876&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/15583724.2015.1108334
  54. Sousa, A.F.; Vilela, C.; Fonseca, A.C.; Matos, M.; Freire, C.S.R.; Gruter, G.-J.M.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Silvestre, A.J.D.. "Biobased polyesters and other polymers from 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid: A tribute to furan excellency". Polymer Chemistry 6 33 (2015): 5961-5983. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84939167511&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1039/c5py00686d
  55. Sousa, A.F.; Vilela, C.; Fonseca, A.C.; Matos, M.; Freire, C.S.R.; Gruter, G.-J.M.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Silvestre, A.J.D.. "Erratum: Biobased polyesters and other polymers from 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid: A tribute to furan excellency (Polymer Chemistry (2015)". Polymer Chemistry 6 33 (2015): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84939179429&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1039/c5py90124c
  56. Frias, C.F.; Fonseca, A.C.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Serra, A.C.. "Straightforward functionalization of acrylated soybean oil by Michael-addition and Diels-Alder reactions". Industrial Crops and Products 64 (2015): 33-38. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84912536042&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.indcrop.2014.10.050
  57. Fonseca, A.C.; Lopes, I.M.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Serra, A.C.. "Synthesis of unsaturated polyesters based on renewable monomers: Structure/properties relationship and crosslinking with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate". Reactive and Functional Polymers 97 (2015): 1-11. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84944391646&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2015.10.002
  58. Fonseca, A.C.; Serra, A.C.; Coelho, J.F.J.. "Bioabsorbable polymers in cancer therapy: Latest developments". EPMA Journal 6 1 (2015): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84947747326&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1186/s13167-015-0045-z
  59. Fonseca, A.C.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Gil, M.H.; Simões, P.N.. "Poly(ester amide)s based on l-lactic acid oligomers and glycine: the role of the central unit of the l-lactic acid oligomers and their molecular weight in the poly(ester amide)s properties". Polymer Bulletin (2014): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84906795394&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s00289-014-1239-6
  60. Matos, M.; Sousa, A.F.; Fonseca, A.C.; Freire, C.S.R.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Silvestre, A.J.D.. "A new generation of furanic copolyesters with enhanced degradability: Poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate)-co-poly(lactic acid) copolyesters". Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics 215 22 (2014): 2175-2184. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84913608183&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/macp.201400175
  61. Vilela, Carla; Sousa, Andreia F.; Fonseca, Ana C.; Serra, Armenio C.; Coelho, Jorge F. J.; Freire, Carmen S. R.; Silvestre, Armando J. D.. "The quest for sustainable polyesters - insights into the future". Polymer Chemistry 5 9 (2014): 3119-3141.
    10.1039/c3py01213a
  62. Barata, Ines; Fonseca, A. C.; Costa, C. S. M. F.; Ferreira, Luis; Julio, Eduardo; Coelho, Jorge F. J.. "Insights into the thermo-mechanical properties of films cast from emulsion terpolymers". Progress in Organic Coatings 77 4 (2014): 790-797.
    10.1016/j.porgcoat.2014.01.005
  63. Fonseca, A.C.; Gil, M.H.; Simões, P.N.. "Biodegradable poly(ester amide)s - A remarkable opportunity for the biomedical area: Review on the synthesis, characterization and applications". Progress in Polymer Science 39 7 (2014): 1291-1311. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84902195414&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2013.11.007
  64. Fonseca, A.C.; Serra, A.C.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Gil, M.H.; Simões, P.N.. "Novel poly(ester amide)s from glycine and L-lactic acid by an easy and cost-effective synthesis". Polymer International 62 5 (2013): 736-743. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84876334628&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/pi.4356
  65. Fonseca, A.C.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Valente, J.F.A.; Correia, T.R.; Correia, I.J.; Gil, M.H.; Simões, P.N.. "Poly(ester amide)s based on (L)-lactic acid oligomers and a-amino acids: Influence of the a-amino acid side chain in the poly(ester amide)s properties". Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition 24 12 (2013): 1391-1409. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84880244830&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/09205063.2012.762293
  66. Coelho, J.F.J.; Fonseca, A.C.; Gonçalves, P.M.O.F.; Popov, A.V.; Gil, M.H.. "Scaling-up of poly(vinyl chloride) prepared by single electron transfer-degenerative chain transfer mediated living radical polymerization in water media-II: High molecular weight-ultra stable PVC". Chemical Engineering Science 69 1 (2012): 122-128. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-83955162850&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ces.2011.10.008
  67. Fonseca, A.C.; Jarmelo, S.; Canotilho, J.; Eusébio, M.E.S.; Fausto, R.; Gil, M.H.; Simões, P.N.. "Thermoanalytical study of N a-benzoyl-l-argininate ethyl ester chloride". Thermochimica Acta 527 (2012): 83-90. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-83555164912&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.tca.2011.10.011
  68. Fonseca, A.C.; Jarmelo, S.; Silva, M.R.; Beja, A.M.M.; Fausto, R.; Gil, M.H.; Simes, P.N.. "Study of Na-benzoyl-L-argininate ethyl ester chloride, a model compound for poly(ester amide) precursors: X-ray diffraction, infrared and Raman spectroscopies, and quantum chemistry calculations". Journal of Chemical Physics 134 12 (2011): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79953298982&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1063/1.3565966
  69. Coelho, J.F.J.; Fonseca, A.C.; Gois, J.R.; Gonçalves, P.M.O.F.; Popov, A.V.; Gil, M.H.. "Scaling-up of poly(vinyl chloride) prepared by single electron transfer degenerative chain transfer mediated living radical polymerization in water media: 1) Low molecular weight. Kinetic analysis". Chemical Engineering Journal 169 1-3 (2011): 399-413. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79955026946&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.cej.2011.03.023
  70. Coelho, J.F.J.; Fonseca, A.C.; Gonalves, P.M.F.O.; Popov, A.V.; Gil, M.H.. "Particle features and morphology of poly(vinyl chloride) prepared by living radical polymerisation in aqueous media. Insight about particle formation mechanism". Polymer 52 14 (2011): 2998-3010. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79958833205&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.polymer.2011.05.014
  71. Coelho, J.F.; Ferreira, P.C.; Alves, P.; Cordeiro, R.; Fonseca, A.C.; Góis, J.R.; Gil, M.H.. "Drug delivery systems: Advanced technologies potentially applicable in personalized treatments". The EPMA Journal (2010): 1-46. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77950500442&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s13167-010-0001-x
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Intellectual property

Patent
  1. Fonseca, Ana C.; Pinho, Ana C.; Serra, Arménio C.; Coelho, Jorge; Santos, José D.; Maurício, Ana C.; Santos, Ana R. C.; et al. 2018. "Photopolymerized biodegradable copolymer formulations for biomedical applications".
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Provisional application for patent
  1. 2022. "Aerogels from post-consumer packaging waste".
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Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2024/07 a-Amino acid based poly(ester amides): a myriad of opportunities in the biomedical field Biopol 2024
Universidade de Coimbra (Coimbra, Portugal)
2024/07 The potential of a-amino acid Poly(ester amide)s in the development of useful materials for the biomedical and pharmaceutical fields Warwick Polymer Conference 2024
University of Warwick (Warwick, United Kingdom)
2023/02 Photodegradable, tough and highly stretchable hydrogels Polymers 2023 International Conference
(Banguecoque, Thailand)
2022/07 ROS/light degradable poly(urethane-urea) hydrogel films European Polymer Congress- EPF2022
(Praga, Czech Republic)
2022/06 Electrospinning of hydroxypropyl cellulose esters with long aliphatic chains Bordeaux Polymer Conference-BPC 2022
(Bordéus, France)
2016/06/15 In vitro and in vivo studies of dextran-based materials for peripheral nerve regeneration 5th World Congress on Materials Science & Engineering
(Alicante, Spain)
2015/10/12 A new generation of (bio)degradable polyesters based on 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid 23rd Annual Meeting of the Bio-Environmental Polymer Society (BEPS)
(Karlsuhe, Germany)
2011/09/15 Drug delivery systems: Advanced technologies potentially applicable in personalized treatments EMPA-World Congress 2011
(Bona, Germany)
2011/07/01 Poly(ester amide)s based on a-amino acids and a-hydroxy acids oligomers: Synthesis, characterization and biodegradation studies’ European Polymer Congress - EPF2011
(Granada, Spain)
2009/08/20 Preparation and characterization of poly(lactic acid)/chitosan copolymers 238th ACS National Meeting & Exposition
(Washington, DC, United States)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2019/10/01 - Current Development of polymeric membranes for the prevention of post-operative tendon adhesion
Supervisor
 Programa Doutoral em Engenharia Química (PhD)
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Engenharia Mecânica Materiais e Processos, Portugal
2019/10/01 - Current DOPA based poly(ester amide)s as a new generation for biomimetic surgical adhesives
Supervisor
 Programa Doutoral em Engenharia Química (PhD)
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Engenharia Mecânica Materiais e Processos, Portugal
2018/10/01 - Current Biocompatible hydrogels with controlled degradation by visible ligth
Co-supervisor
 Programa Doutoral em Engenharia Química (PhD)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2018/10/01 - Current Development of a new generation of polyurethanes to be used as binders in food industry
Co-supervisor
 Programa Doutoral em Engenharia Química (PhD)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2014/09/01 - Current Development of New Green Unsaturated Polyesters
Co-supervisor
 Programa Doutoral em Engenharia Química (PhD)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2024/01/01 - 2027/12/31 Development of compatibilization methods from used cooking oils for biocomposites and influence on the resistance-biodegradability binomial
Co-supervisor
2022/01/01 - 2025/12/31 Development of novel a-amino acid based poly(ester amide)s for 3D printing of patient-specific articular cartilage implants
Co-supervisor
2022/01/01 - 2025/12/31 Development of a novel generation of biomimetic wound dressings based on cationic poly(ester amide)s
Co-supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2021/10/01 - 2025/09/30 Development of long-acting injectable drug delivery systems for post-operative pain control
Co-supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2021/09/23 - 2023/06/30 CIRCULAPLAS-Desenvolvimento de filmes plásticos com recurso exclusivo a material reciclado
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2020/08/31 - 2022/12/31 Inject4Pain-Novos biomateriais e sua aplicação em formulações inovadoras de injectáveis para libertação controlada de medicamentos
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2022/02/14 - 2022/09/30 Production of aerogels from plastic post-consumer residues
Co-supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Química (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2022/02/01 - 2022/09/30 GreenPack-Desenvolvimento de novas embalagens, com elevada incorporação de PET reciclado e polímeros biodegradáveis
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2022/02/01 - 2022/08/18 Inject4Pain-Desenvolvimento de novas embalagens, com elevada incorporação de PET reciclado e polímeros biodegradáveis
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2022/02/14 - 2022/07 Desenvolvimento de novos compatibilizantes para misturas de poli(ácido láctico) com poli(etileno tereftalato)
Supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Química (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2020/04/01 - 2022/03/31 BioTack-Desenvolvimento de agentes de aderência de base natural para adesivos reactivos de poliuretano
Supervisor
2020/10/01 - 2021/12/31 GreenPack- Desenvolvimento de novos compatibilizantes para embalagens de PET reciclado
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2021/02/13 - 2021/09/30 Development of poly(ester amide) based microparticles for prolonged drug delivery purposes
Supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Química (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2018/07 - 2021/06/30 BioHotMelt-Desenvolvimento de uma nova geração e resinas de base colofónia compatíveis com adesivos hot melt de base polietileno produido com catalisadores metaloceno
Supervisor
 Orientação Científica (Other)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2020/02/01 - 2020/12/05 Natural based in-situ gelling hydrogels for prolonged drug delivery
Supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Química (Master)
2019/10/01 - 2020/11/30 Estágio na TUCAB - Estudo comparativo das propriedades termomecânicas e resistência química de elastómeros utilizados como vedantes
Co-supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Química (Master)
2017/02 - 2017/09 Plastificação do poli(ácido láctico) por extrusão reactiva
Co-supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia de Materiais (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2016/02 - 2016/09 Desenvolvimento de membranas de base dextrano para aplicações biomédicas
Co-supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia de Materiais (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2015/09/15 - 2016/09 Estudo da plastificação do poli(ácido láctico) com álcoois ramificados e oligómeros de ácido láctico
Co-supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Química (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2014/09 - 2015/07 Incorporação de polímeros inteligentes em aerogéis à base de sílica
Co-supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Química (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2013/09 - 2014/09 Incorporation of nanoparticles in unsaturated polyester resins
Co-supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Química (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2012/09 - 2013/09 Development of new L-lactic acid copolymers: studies on the structure/properties relationships
Co-supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Química (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2012/09 - 2013/09 Development of new unsaturated polyesters from renewable resources
Co-supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Biomédica (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal

Jury of academic degree

Topic
Role 		Candidate name (Type of degree)
Institution / Organization
2024/01/22 Enzymatic synthesis of amphiphilic polymer-drug conjugates for cancer treatment
(Thesis) Arguer
 Pedro Miguel Reis Figueiredo (PhD)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2023/07 Recycling of polymers: a case study on poly(ethylene terephthalate) and poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate)
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Vinícius Gabriel Martins de Paula (Master)
2023/07 Produção por impressão 3D de dispositivos biomédicos de uso externo
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Andrea do Canto Dias da Fonseca (Master)
2023/06 Development of efficient and selective separation methods for agroforestry biomass fractionation: From intermolecular interactions to new lignin-based materials of value-added
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Elodie Marques Melro (PhD)
2022/11 Redução da quantidade e do tipo de plástico colocado no mercado
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Andrea Valentina Barres Simões (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2022/02 Biobased lubricants with improved properties by polymer grafting
President of the jury
 Diana Cristina Miguel Ribeiro (Other)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2021/12 Desenvolvimento sustentável de compósitos reforçados com resíduo de cerveja
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Alexandre Filipe Vaz Simões (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Química, Portugal
2021/12 Exploring biodiversity for natural micro (bio)-based polymers biodegradable
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Diogo Vicente Rodrigues (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Vida, Portugal
2021/12 New block copolymers as mimics of antimicrobial peptides: a double target strategy
President of the jury
 Mónica Cristina da Silva Fernandes (Other)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2021/11 Reforço de aerogéis de sílica com macrofibras e nanofibras de aramida
(Thesis) Arguer
 Jandira da Graça Samuel Mandinga (Master)
Universidade de Lisboa Departamento de Engenharia Química, Portugal
2021/09 Materiais biocompósitos com propriedades modeláveis: influência dos métodos de compatibilização no binómio resistência-biodegradabilidade
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Francisco José Parente Mesquita de Sousa (Other)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Química, Portugal
2021/09 New sustainable approaches for eco-recycling of polyesters wastes in novel (bio)degradable polyesters
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Beatriz Sousa Agostinho (Other)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2021/07 Novel wound dressings from dual-functional liposomes
(Thesis) Arguer
 Gina Marta Tavares Ferraz (Other)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2017/07 Impressão 3D de nanocompósitos: As bactérias como fornecedoras de matéria-prima
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Francisca Rocha Melo Fonseca (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2016/09 Conservação, materiais e técnicas na pintura a óleo de Tomás da Anunciação, Cristino da Silva
(Thesis) Arguer
 Diogo Von Amann de Campos Ramirez Sanchez (PhD)
Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal
2016/07 Novos biomateriais poliméricos para implantes ósseos
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Sara Cristina Silva Ferreira (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2015/09 Funcionalização de celulose e sílica através de modificação química de superfície
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Dina Patrícia Jesus Baptista (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2015/09 Development of drug delivery systems based on polymers sensitive to high wavelength light
(Thesis) Arguer
 Camila Giacomini Dariva (Other)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2014/09 Análise das propriedades físicas de biopolímeros fluorescentes com base em poliésteres naturais para libertação controlada de fármacos
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Pedro Xavier Figueira Marques (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2013/07 Development of barrier coatings for plastics’
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Development of barrier coatings for plastics (Master)
Universidade do Porto, Portugal

Mentoring / Tutoring

Topic Student name
2022/11 - 2023/07 Desenvolvimento de misturas de poliésteres de base colofónia com amido como substitutos de plásticos de uso único Rúben Mendes Duarte
Distinctions

Award

2023 Prize Arrisca C
2022 Innovation Award from the Universidade de Coimbra Joaquim Norberto Pires
2009 Prize Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2002 Prize Felismina Alcântara-Rotary Club
Rotary Club de Mangualde, Portugal

Other distinction

2024 Front Cover Page of Vol. 8 of Advanced Healthcare Materials (10.1002/adhm.202300918)
2022 Honorable Mention in Novoverde® Packaging Enterprise Award
2020 Front Cover Page of Vol. 8 of Biomaterials Science (DOI: 10.1039/C9BM00901A)
2018 Front Cover Page of Vol.20 of Green Chemistry (DOI:10.1039/C8GC01214H)
Royal Society of Chemistry, United Kingdom
2016 Inside Front Cover Page of Vol.7 of Revista Polymer Chemistry (DOI: 10.1039/C5PY01702E)
Royal Society of Chemistry, United Kingdom
2015 Inside Front Cover Page of Vol. 6 of Revista Polymer Chemistry (DOI: 10.1039/C5PY00686D)
Royal Society of Chemistry, United Kingdom
2010 2nd best review of Vol. 1 of The EPMA Journal
European Association for Predictive, Preventive and Personalised Medicine, Germany