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I earned my degree in Chemistry from the University of Porto in 2004, and I later completed my MSc in Materials Derived from Renewable Resources at the University of Aveiro (UA) in 2008. In 2008, I was awarded a PhD grant by Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT), which I completed at UA in December 2012. During this time, I also worked on the EU project SUNPAP, which focused on scaling up nanoparticles in modern papermaking. The following year, I was awarded a post-Doctoral grant by FCT (¿108k) to work at CICECO¿Aveiro Institute of Materials, where I am currently a Researcher under the "Norma Transitória DL 57/2016 - Lei 57/2017" also granted by FCT. After completing my PhD, my main research focus was the synthesis and characterization of inorganic nanostructures, their use in preparing distinct biobased nanocomposite materials, and the study of their applications. Lately, I have begun to perform a responsible transition of my research from using toxic reagents to more sustainable and clean approaches. I have taken considerable expertise in nanoparticle design to develop innovative "green" methods for their preparation and use in specific applications. I recently established this new field of research within my group, which broadened the scope of the host institution under its main research lines. My experience as an independent researcher is also testified by 50 ISI papers in high-level international peer-reviewed journals (83% belong to the first quartile (Q1)). In >45% of these papers, I am the corresponding and/or the 1st author. Furthermore, I published 1 paper proceeding, 1 book, and 3 book chapters. Overall, I have >2300 citations and an h-index =25, which is outstanding considering my career stage and proving the quality and impact of my scientific work. My research field impact can also be attested by 2 special issues as Invited Guest Editor devoted to the biosynthesis of nanostructures (Nanomaterials) and eco-friendly/sustainable approaches (Polysaccharides). In 2016-2018, I experienced some health problems. Still, I managed to maintain an excellent track record without significant gaps during this critical period. I actively disseminate my research findings and have authored over 75 oral and poster presentations at national and international conferences. I have also been a scientific reviewer for high-quality journals, with over 70 verified reviews. In addition, I have supervise/ed 2 PhD, 12 MSc, and 20 BSc students, 1 researcher follow, including those in internationally recognized programs such as ERASMUS and FAME, and I am involved in regular teaching activities (3h/week) in the Department of Chemistry of the University of Aveiro. I have also served as the main jury for several BSc and MSc theses and organized scientific workshops and other outreach activities. I have established a strong collaboration network between academia and industry, having even worked as a consultant for the startup DNA TRUSTAG (2016-2018). I participate(d) in 8 EU/National projects, 2 as a Research fellow, 5 as a Researcher, and 1 as Co-PI. In 2021-2023, I had a major input in highly competitive national calls (10% success rate), leading to the approval of 4 projects (near to 250K¿ each). Currently, I am member of EPNOE (The European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence) and FUR4Sustain COST Action, and Editorial Board Member of Nano Materials Science (Elsevier) and Polysaccharides (MDPI). Among other coordination achievements, I was a member of the organizing committee of 6th EPNOE2019 (Oct 2019), 2nd FUR4Sustain Meeting (Mar 2020), FUR4Sustain Training School (Jun 2021), and Best Summer School (Aug 2022). Regarding international mobility, I have participated in two research stays at Grenoble Institute of Technology (France), working in the group of Professor N. Belgacem and at INNOVHUB (Italy), collaborating with Dr. Patrizia Sadocco.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Ricardo Pinto

Citation names

  • Pinto, Ricardo J.B.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
9716-C9E8-BE4D
ORCID iD
0000-0001-5600-2396
Google Scholar ID
RlvuGcgAAAAJ
Researcher Id
K-1992-2013
Scopus Author Id
23088617200

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Nano-technology - Nano-materials
  • Engineering and Technology - Materials Engineering - Composites

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
English Intermediate (B1) Advanced (C1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Advanced (C1)
French Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1)
Spanish; Castilian Intermediate (B1) Advanced (C1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Beginner (A1)
Education
Degree Classification
2008/10/01 - 2012/12/19
Concluded
 Chemistry (Doutoramento)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
"Composites of natural polymers and metallic nanoparticles" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 n/a
2007 - 2008
Concluded
 Chemistry (Mestrado)
Major in Materials Derived from Renewable Resources
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
"Cellulose and metal (Au and Ag) nanocomposites " (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 17
1999 - 2004
Concluded
 Chemistry (Licenciatura)
Major in Organic Chemistry
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal
"Synthesis of bis(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidine derivatives as precursors of isoazanucleosides (potential anti-AIDS agents)" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 14
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2019/01/01 - Current Contracted Researcher (Research) Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2016/06/01 - 2018/12/31 Post-doc Fellowship - (Bio)2based functional hybrid materials: a new contribution from metal nanoparticles biosynthesised using plant extracts Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
2013/06/01 - 2016/05/31 Post-doc Fellowship - Development of novel biobased hybrid aerogels for electrical conductivity and catalytic applications Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
2012/11/01 - 2013/05/31 Research Grant - Development of new biobased hybrid nanomaterials Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2008/10/01 - 2012/10/31 PhD Grant - Synthesis and characterization of Composites based in Biopolymers and Metallic Nanoparticles Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
2005/06/15 - 2008/09/30 Research Grant (European Project - SUSTAINPACK) - Synthesis, Characterization and Modification of Inorganic Nanoparticles and their Application in Cellulose based composites Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2003/09/01 - 2004/09/01 Scientific Seminar - Synthesis of nucleoside analogues with potential anti-AIDS activity Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2022 - 2025 Cell4Janus - Engineering self-propelled cellulose-based Janus microrobots
PTDC/BII-BIO/1901/2021
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2022 - 2025 ENIGMA - Eco-friendly Nanotechnology in fIsh health manaGement for sustainable aquaculture developMent in Africa
FCT AGA-KHAN / 541749315 / 2019
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Biologia, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2018/06/22 - 2021/06/21 Engineering bio-based nanofibers for the development of high-performance nanostructured bioinks for 3-D bioprinting
PTDC/BTM-MAT/31289/2017
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2014/04/01 - 2015/09/30 Bioinspired nanostructured biocomposites based on proteins and polysaccharides nanofibrils
EXPL/CTM-POL/1802/2013
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2009/07/01 - 2012/06/30 SUNPAP - Scale-Up Nanoparticles in Modern Papermaking
FP7-NMP-2008-LARGE-2 ID: 228802
PhD Student Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
 European Commission
Concluded
2005/06/15 - 2008/06/15 SUSTAINPACK - Innovation and Sustainable Development in the Fibre-based Packaging Value Chain
FP6-2002-NMP-1 IP 500311-2
FP6-2002-NMP-1 IP 500311-2
Research Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
 European Commission
Concluded

Contract

Designation Funders
2019/01/01 - 2019/12/31 CICECO-Instituto de Materiais de Aveiro
UID/CTM/50011/2019
LA/P/0006/2020
10.54499/LA/P/0006/2020
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2011/01/01 - 2012/12/31 Strategic Project - LA 11 - 2011-2012
PEst-C/CTM/LA0011/2011
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded

Other

Designation Funders
2023/03/01 - 2026/02/28 NanoPlanet - Nanoplastics toxicity assessment: from gene to personality
2022.02340.PTDC
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2023/03/01 - 2026/02/28 CARBONCT - Multifunctional carbon nanocapsules for highly efficient neutron cancer therapy
2022.03596.PTDC
Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro Centro de Tecnologia Mecânica e Automação, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
Outputs

Publications

Book
  1. Vilela, Carla; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Pinto, Susana; Marques, Paula A. A. P.; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Freire, Carmen S. R.. Polysaccharide Based Hybrid Materials. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. 2018.
    Published • 10.1007/978-3-030-00347-0
Book chapter
  1. Vilela, Carla; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Figueiredo, Ana R. P.; Neto, Carlos Pascoal; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Freire, Carmen S. R.. "Development and applications of cellulose nanofibres based polymer nanocomposites". In Advanced Composite Materials: Properties and Applications, 1-65. De Gruyter Open, 2017.
    Published • 10.1515/9783110574432-001
  2. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Nasirpour, Maryam; Carrola, Joana; Oliveira, Helena; Freire, Carmen S.R.; Duarte, Iola F.. "Antimicrobial Properties and Therapeutic Applications of Silver Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites". In Antimicrobial Nanoarchitectonics, edited by Grumezescu, Alexandru Mihai, 223-259. Elsevier, 2017.
    Published • 10.1016/b978-0-323-52733-0.00009-4
  3. Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Neves, Márcia C.; Neto, Carlos Pascoal; Trindade, Tito. "Composites of Cellulose and Metal Nanoparticles". In Nanocomposites - New Trends and Developments, edited by Ebrahimi, Farzad, 73-96. InTech, 2012.
    Published • 10.5772/50553
Conference abstract
  1. Frazão, Carolina; Almeida, Mónica; Tamayo-Belda, M.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Lopes, I.; Oliveira, Miguel. "Comparative assessment of the cytotoxicity of fuel- and bio-based micro(nano)plastics: amphibian cells as biological models". Paper presented in International Conference on Nanotechnology Research and Innovation (ICNRI 2023), Aveiro, 2023.
    Published
  2. Teixeira, Beatriz; Santos, Sónia A. O.; Almeida, Mónica; Oliveira, Miguel; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.. "Bovine Serum Albumin Nanoparticles as Drug Delivery Systems for Prostate Cancer Treatment". Paper presented in International Conference on Nanotechnology Research and Innovation (ICNRI 2023), Aveiro, 2023.
    Published
  3. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Fateixa, Sara; Girão, A. Violeta; Almeida, Mónica; Oliveira, Miguel; Coutinho, Joao A. P.; Ferreira, Ana M.. "Levodopa-Functionalized Gold Nanourchins as Highly Efficient Nanosensors for detecting Contaminants". Paper presented in International Conference on Nanotechnology Research and Innovation (ICNRI 2023), Aveiro, 2023.
    Published
  4. Teixeira, Beatriz; Cunha, L.; Santos, Sónia A.O.; Almeida, Mónica; Freire, Carmen S. R.; Oliveira, Miguel; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.. "Bovine Serum Albumin Nanoparticles as Drug Delivery Systems for Prostate Cancer Treatment". Online Conference, 2023.
    Published
  5. Valente, Sara; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Sarmento, Bruno; Silva, Carlos Manuel; Chartier, Coraline; Budtova, Tatiana; Coimbra, Manuel A.; Passos, Claudia P.. "Galactomannan-based aerogel Microparticles for Potential Pulmonary Delivery". Paper presented in 3rd International Conference on Aerogels for Biomedical and Environmental Applications, Maribor, 2023.
    Published
  6. Almeida, Fábio; Almeida, Ana; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; SILVESTRE, ARMANDO; da Costa Lopes, André M.. "Tuning lignin particles from micro to nanometric scale assisted by green solvents". Venice, 2023.
    Published
  7. Valente, Sara A.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Sarmento, Bruno; Coimbra, Manuel A.; Passos, Claudia P.. "Galactomannan-based microparticles for potential pulmonary delivery". Paper presented in 15th Jenner Glycobiology and Medicine symposium, Porto, 2023.
    Accepted
  8. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.. "Nanocomposites: Why combine nanostructures and nanoparticles with biopolymers". Paper presented in A Química dos Materiais, Aveiro, 2023.
    Published
  9. Dias, Mariana; Freire, Carmen S. R.; Almeida, Mónica ; Oliveira, Miguel; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.. Corresponding author: Pinto, Ricardo J.B.. "Preparation and characterization of poly(lactic acid) nanoparticles for the encapsulation of cytostatic compounds". Online Conference, 2022.
    Published
  10. Lameirinhas, Nicole; Teixeira, Maria C.; Carvalho, João P. F.; Valente, Bruno; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Vilela, Carla; Oliveira, Helena; et al. "Gellan gum-nanofibrillated cellulose based bioinks for 3D bioprinting applications". Girona, 2022.
    Published
  11. Valente, Sara A.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Sarmento, Bruno; Coimbra, Manuel A.; Passos, Claudia P.. "Galactomannan-based cryogels for biomedical applications". Leuven, 2022.
    Published
  12. Wang, Shiqi; Guedes, Gabriela; Fontana, Flavia; Figueiredo, Patrícia; Lindén, Jere; Correia, Alexandra; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; et al. "Dual-crosslinked dynamic hydrogel incorporating {Mo154} with pH and NIR responsiveness for chemo-photothermal therapy". Online Conference, 2021.
    Published
  13. Silva, Fábio M.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Barros Timmons, Ana; Freire, Carmen S. R.. "Development of new photopolymerizable paper coating formulations based on tung oil for sustainable paper packaging". Online Conference, 2021.
    Published
  14. Carvalho, João P. F.; Silva, Ana C. Q.; Bastos, Verónica; Oliveira, Helena; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Vilela, Carla; Freire, Carmen S. R.. "Bacterial nanocellulose-based patches loaded with hyaluronic acid and diclofenac for the treatment of oral aphthous ulcers". Paper presented in 4th International EPNOE Junior Scientists Meeting, Online Conference, 2021.
    Published
  15. Silva, Nuno H.C.S.; Garrido-Pascual, Patrícia; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Vilela, Carla; Varona-Alonso, Ana; Palomares, Teodoro; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Nanocellulose and lysozyme nanofibers: an exceptional duo for the design of new nanomaterials for tissue regeneration". Paper presented in 6th International Polysaccharide Conference (EPNOE 2019), Aveiro, 2019.
    Published
  16. Silva, N.H.C.S.; Vilela, C.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Marrucho, Isabel M.; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Production of protein nanofibers using alternative solvents for the design of innovative functional materials". Paper presented in International Symposium on Green Chemistry (ISGC 2019), La Rochelle, 2019.
    Published
  17. Silva, Nuno H.C.S.; Figueira, Paula; Vilela, Carla; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Marrucho, Isabel M.; Pereira, Eduarda M.; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Biosorbent films based on nanocellulose and lysozyme nanofibers for efficient removal of mercury (II) from natural waters". Paper presented in 255th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, 2018.
    Published
  18. Silva, Nuno H.C.S.; Vilela, Carla; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Nanostructured hydrogels for potential application in 3-D bioprinting". Paper presented in 255th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, 2018.
    Published
  19. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Lameirinhas, Nicole; Guedes, Gabriela; Vilela, Carla; Freitas, Rui; Menezes, A.; Oliveira, Helena; Duarte, Iola F.; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Development of novel nanotheranostic systems based on functionalized cellulose nanocrystals and gold nanoparticles for cancer therapy". Paper presented in The 4th International Cellulose Conference, Fukuoka, 2017.
    Published
  20. Freire, Carmen S.R.; Vilela, Carla; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.. "Recent advances on the development of innovative multifunctional nanocellulose based composites and hybrid materials". Paper presented in The 4th International Cellulose Conference, Fukuoka, 2017.
    Published
  21. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Lameirinhas, Nicole; Guedes, Gabriela; Vilela, Carla; Freitas, Rui; Menezes, A.; Oliveira, Helena; et al. "Cellulose nanocrystals coated with gold nanoparticles and folic acid-conjugated chitosan as candidates for nanotheranostic systems". Paper presented in 12ª Reunião do Grupo de Glúcidos (Glupor12), Aveiro, 2017.
    Published
  22. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Lameirinhas, Nicole; Vilela, Carla; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Cellulose nanocrystals coated with gold nanoparticles and folic acid-conjugated chitosan as candidates for nanotheranostic systems". Paper presented in 5th EPNOE International Polysaccharide Conference, Jena, 2017.
    Published
  23. Bispo, Daniela; Santos, Sónia A.O.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Freire, Carmem S.R.. "Novel hybrid nanosystems based on gold nanoparticles and polysaccharides from algae for biomedical applications". Paper presented in 5th EPNOE International Polysaccharide Conference, Jena, 2017.
    Published
  24. Pinto, Susana C.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Duarte, I.; Vicente, R.; Freire, Carmen S.R.; Marques, Paula A.A.P.. "Bacterial cellulose and graphene nanostructures as promising nanocomposites for the development of new insulating and fire-retardant materials". Paper presented in Materiais 2017, Aveiro, 2017.
    Published
  25. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Simões, Mário M.Q.; Silvestre, Armando J.D.; Marques, Paula A.A.P.; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Functional aerogels based on nanocellulose and platinum nanoparticles/graphene oxide for catalytic applications". Paper presented in 253rd American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition, San Francisco, 2017.
    Published
  26. Silva, Nuno H.C.S.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Marrucho, Isabel M.; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Innovative bionanocomposites based on polysaccharides and protein nanofibers". Paper presented in 253rd American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition, San Francisco, 2017.
    Published
  27. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Martins, Manuel A.; Marques, Paula A.A.P.; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Development of novel biobased hybrid materials based on nanocellulose and copper nanowires for electrical conductivity applications". Paper presented in 2nd International EPNOE Junior Scientists Meeting, Sophia Antipolis, 2016.
    Published
  28. Silva, Nuno H.C.S.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Freire, Carmen S.R.; Marrucho, Isabel M.. "Production of Lysozyme Nanofibers using Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents for the design of Innovative Biomedical Applications". Paper presented in COST EXIL, Poznan, 2016.
    Published
  29. Bastos, Rita; Coelho, Elisabete; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Freire, Carmen S.R.; Coimbra, Manuel A.. "Sacharomyces pastorianus increases their cellulose-like linkages with the brewing process allowing the production of nanoporous hollow microcapsules". Paper presented in 4th EPNOE Internacional Polysaccharide Conference (EPNOE 2015), Warsaw, 2015.
    Published
  30. Freire, Carmen S.R.; Barata, J.F.B or Barata, Joana F.B.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Vaz Serra, Vanda I. R. C.; Neves, Maria da Graça P.M.S.; Trindade, Tito; Cavaleiro, José A.S.; Silvestre, Armando J.D.; Sadocco, Patrizia. "Fluorescent and antimicrobial films based on chitosan and corroles for potential biomedical applications". Paper presented in 4th EPNOE Internacional Polysaccharide Conference (EPNOE 2015), Warsaw, 2015.
    Published
  31. Pinto, Susana C.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Freire, Carmen S.R.; Duarte, I.; Vicente, R.; Marques, Paula A.A.P.. "Nanocellulose foams containing phase change materials and carbon nanostructures: a new energetic efficient and fire retardant foam". Paper presented in Primeira Conferência de Materiais Celulares (MatCel’2015), Aveiro, 2015.
    Published
  32. Mendes, Joana; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Freire, Carmen S.R.; Baldi, Giovanni; Elegir, Graziano. "Antibacterial coating formulations based on NFC and photo-active TiO2 nanoparticles". Paper presented in 2nd International Conference in Natural Fibers (ICNF2015), São Miguel, 2015.
    Published
  33. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Freire, Carmen S.R.; SILVESTRE, ARMANDO; Marques, Paula A.A.P.. "Functional composite aerogels based on nanocellulose and platinum nanoparticles". Paper presented in 2nd International Conference in Natural Fibers (ICNF2015), São Miguel, 2015.
    Published
  34. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Pascoal Neto, Carlos. "Compósitos de polímeros naturais e nanopartículas de prata: síntese, caracterização e estudo da sua aplicação". Paper presented in 2º Encontro Nacional de Nanotoxicologia (E2N), Lisbon, 2013.
    Published
  35. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Fernandes, Susana C.M.; Freire, Carmen S.R.; Sadocco, Patrizia; Causio, Jessica; Pascoal Neto, Carlos; Trindade, Tito. "Optically transparent thin films of nanocomposites of chitosan and silver: chemical strategies and antimicrobial properties". Paper presented in 4th Iberian Meeting on Colloids and Interfaces, Porto, 2011.
    Published
  36. Neves, Márcia C.; Monteiro, Olinda; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Marques, Paula A.A.P.; Gonçalves, Gil; Pascoal Neto, Carlos; Trindade, Tito. "Growth of nanophase semiconductors on surface modified cellulosic fibers". Paper presented in IX Congresso Nacional de Materiales, Vigo, 2006.
    Published
Conference paper
  1. Pinto, R.; Silvestre, A.J.D.; Simões, M.; Marques, P.; Freire, C.S.R.. "Functional nanocomposite materials based on nanocellulose and metallic nanoparticles (Cu and Pt): Study of the conductive and catalytic properties". Paper presented in TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials 2016, Grenoble, 2016.
    Published
Conference poster
  1. Nalin Seixas; Almeida, Fábio; Ana Margarida; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; SILVESTRE, ARMANDO; da Costa Lopes, André M.. "Sustainable production of lignin nanoparticles assisted by green solvents". Paper presented in XXVIII Encontro Nacional da Sociedade Portuguesa de Química, 2023.
  2. Lameirinhas, Nicole; Maria C. Teixeira; Joao Carvalho; Bruno F.A. Valente; SILVESTRE, ARMANDO; Vilela, Carla; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Helena Oliveira; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Nanofibrillated cellulose reinforced gelatin hydrogel-based bioinks for 3D bioprinting of hepatocellular carcinoma models". 2023.
  3. Galrinho, Miguel; Sousa, Maria; Almeida, Margarida; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Oliveira, Pedro; Martins, Ana; Coimbra, Manuel A.; Passos, Claudia P.. "Galactomannan-based carriers for pulmonary administration of insulin - evaluating the preparation conditions". 2023.
  4. Teixeira, Beatriz; Barreira, Maria João; Santos, Sónia A.O.; Almeida, Mónica; Freire, Carmen S. R.; Oliveira, Miguel; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.. "Polymeric Bovine Serum Albumin Nanoparticles as Drug Delivery Systems for Prostate Cancer Treatment: An in vitro study". Paper presented in XXVIII Encontro Nacional da Sociedade Portuguesa de Química, 2023.
  5. Justi, Marina; Fateixa, Sara; Girão, A. Violeta; Almeida, Mónica; Oliveira, Miguel; Coutinho, Joao A. P.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Ferreira, Ana Maria. "Levodopa-Functionalized Gold Nanourchins: Efficient Nanosensors for Food Contaminant Detection". 2023.
  6. Valente, Sara; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Sarmento, Bruno; Coimbra, Manuel A.; Passos, Claudia P.. "Galactomannan-based microparticles for potential pulmonary delivery". 2023.
  7. Lameirinhas, Nicole; Teixeira, Maria C.; Carvalho, João P. F.; Valente, Bruno; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Oliveira, Helena; Luís, J. ; et al. "Nanofibrillated cellulose-reinforced bioinks for 3D bioprinting applications". Paper presented in SupraLife First School - Functional Supramolecular Polymeric Biomaterials, Aveiro, Portugal, 2023.
  8. Lameirinhas, Nicole; Teixeira, Maria C.; Carvalho, João P. F.; Valente, Buno; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Oliveira, Helena; Luís, J. ; et al. "Nanofibrillated cellulose-reinforced bioinks for 3D bioprinting applications". Paper presented in GLUPOR 14, Lisbon, Portugal, 2023.
  9. Silva, Fábio M.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Barros-Timmons, Ana; Freire, Carmen S. R.. "Photopolymerizable coatings as a strategy for improving the hydrophobicity of paper materials for packaging applications". Paper presented in 5th International EPNOE Junior Scientist Meeting 2022, Aveiro, Portugal, 2022.
  10. Lameirinhas, Nicole; Teixeira, Maria C.; Valente, Bruno; Carvalho, João P. F.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Vilela, Carla; Oliveira, Helena; et al. "Gellan gum-nanofibrillated cellulose based bioinks for 3D bioprinting applications". Paper presented in 5th International EPNOE Junior Scientist Meeting 2022, 2022.
  11. Valente, Sara A.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Sarmento, Bruno; Coimbra, Manuel A.; Passos, Claudia P.. "Galactomannan-based cryogels for nanoparticle delivery". Paper presented in 2nd International Conference on Aerogels for Biomedical and Environmental Applications, Athens, Greece, 2022.
  12. Valente, Sara A.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Sarmento, Bruno; Coimbra, Manuel A.; Passos, Claudia P.. "Galactomannan-based cryogels for biomedical applications". Paper presented in Training School - Aerogels for Biomedical Applications, Leuven, Belgium, 2022.
  13. Teixeira, M.C.; Coelho, M.J.; Baptista, H.D.; Silva, N.H.C.S.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Vilela, C.; Silvestre, A.J.D.; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Polysaccharide-based hydrogels for 3D Bioprinting applications". Paper presented in 6th International Polysaccharide Conference (EPNOE 2019), 2019.
  14. Carvalho, João; Carvalho, Tiago; Silva, Nuno H.C.S.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Oliveira, Helena; Vilela, Carla; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Layered nanosystems based on polysaccharides and protein nanofibers for the controlled release of curcumin as anticancer biomolecule". Paper presented in 6th International Polysaccharide Conference (EPNOE 2019), 2019.
  15. Vilela, Carla; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Freire, Carmem S. R.. "Advances on Multifunctional Nanocellulose based Composites and Hybrids Materials". Paper presented in XXIV Tecnicelpa – Conferência Internacional da Floresta, Pasta e Papel, Aveiro, Portugal, 2018.
  16. Vilela, Carla; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Freire, Carmem S. R.. "Recent developments on multifunctional nancocellulose based composites and hybrid materials". Paper presented in 15th European Workshop on Lignocellulosics and Pulp, Aveiro, Portugal, 2018.
  17. Silva, N.H.C.S.; Vilela, C.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Freire, Carmem S.R.; Marrucho, Isabel M.. "New nanomaterials from protein nanofibers: from fibrillation processes to innovative applications". Paper presented in CICECO Meeting 2018, 2018.
  18. Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Lucas, José M.F.; Martins, Manuel A.; Vilela, Carla; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Marques, Paula A. A. P.; Freire, Carmem S. R.. "Electric conductive nanocomposite materials based on nanocellulose and copper nanowires". Paper presented in International Symposium on Bioinspired Macromolecular Systems, Aveiro, Portugal, 2017.
  19. Guedes, Gabriela; Lameirinhas, Nicole; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Freitas, Rui; Vilela, Carla; Menezes, Ana; Oliveira, Helena; et al. "Nanotheranostic systems based on cellulose nanocrystals coated with folic acid-conjugated chitosan and gold nanoparticles for cancer therapy". Paper presented in International Symposium on Bioinspired Macromolecular Systems, Aveiro, Portugal, 2017.
  20. Lameirinhas, Nicole; Guedes, Gabriela; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Vilela, Carla; Freire, Carmem S. R.. "Biofunctionalization of cellulose nanocrystals for the development of novel cancer theranostic systems". Paper presented in Research Day 2017, Aveiro, Portugal, 2017.
  21. Silva, Nuno H.C.S.; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Marrucho, Isabel M.; Freire, Carmem S. R.. "Development and charcaterization of innovative bionanocomposites based on polysaccharides and protein nanofibers". Paper presented in II Jornadas Nacionais de Caracterização de materiais, Aveiro, 2017, 2017.
  22. Silva, Nuno H.C.S.; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Marrucho, Isabel M.; Freire, Carmem S. R.. "Development of innovative bionanocomposites based on polysaccharides and protein nanofibers". Paper presented in 2nd EPNOE Junior Scientist Meeting, Antibes, France, 2016.
  23. Silva, Nuno H.C.S.; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Freire, Carmem S. R.; Marrucho, Isabel M.. "Fibrillation of proteins using ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents as a strategy for the design of innovative biomaterials". Paper presented in Green–It, Oeiras, Portugal, 2016.
  24. Silva, N.H.C.S.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Freire, Carmen S.R.; Marrucho, Isabel M.. "Fibrillation of proteins using ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents as a strategy for the design of innovative biomaterials". Paper presented in Encontro de Ciência 2016, 2016.
  25. Silva, N.H.C.S.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Freire, Carmem S.R.; Marrucho, Isabel M.. "Fibrillation of proteins using ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents as a strategy for the design of innovative biomaterials". Paper presented in Research Day 2016, 2016.
  26. Nasirpour, Maryam; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Freire, Carmem S. R.; Duarte, Iola F.; Oliveira, Helena. "Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles: a toxicity and metabolomics approach in skin cells". Paper presented in 4th NanoPt2016, Braga, Portugal, 2016.
  27. Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Simões, M.M.Q.; Marques, Paula A. A. P.; Freire, Carmem S. R.. "Functional aerogels based on bacterial cellulose and platinum nanoparticles/graphene oxide for catalytic applications". Paper presented in 4th EPNOE Internacional Polysaccharide Conference ”EPNOE 2015”, Warsaw, Poland, 2015.
  28. Pinto, Susana C.; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Freire, Carmem S. R.; Duarte, I.; Vicente, R.; Marques, Paula A. A. P.. "Nanocellulose foams containing phase change materials and carbon nanostructures: a new energetic efficient anf fire retardant foam". Paper presented in MatCel2015-First National Conference of Celular Materials, Aveiro, Portugal, 2015.
  29. Silva, Nuno H.C.S.; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Freire, Carmem S. R.; Marrucho, Isabel M.. "Production of lysozyme nanofibers using a deep eutectic solvent". Paper presented in Iberoamerican Meeting on Ionic Liquids (IMIL 2015), Madrid, Spain, 2015.
  30. Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Santos, Sónia A.O.; Rocha, Sílvia M.; Marques, Paula A. A. P.; Pascoal Neto, Carlos; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Freire, Carmem S. R.. "Production of metallic nanoparticles using Eucalyptus globulus bark phenolic extracts: unveiling the mechanism of an environmentally friendly process". Paper presented in 13th EWLP European Workshop on Lignocellulosics and Pulp, Sevilha, Spain, 2014.
  31. Malheiro, Eliane; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Melo, Luis; Rodrigues, João; Farinha, Andreia; Alberto, Nélia; Bilro, Lúcia; et al. "Silica-coated tilted fiber Bragg grating for anion recognition". Paper presented in Proc. European Optical Society Annual Meeting (topic: Organic Photonics), Aberdeen, United Kingdom, 2012.
  32. Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Almeida, Adelaide; Fernandes, Susana C. M.; Freire, Carmem S. R.; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Pascoal Neto, Carlos; Trindade, Tito. "Nanocomposites of pullulan and colloidal silver: film formation and antifungal activity". Paper presented in Colloids and Nanomedicine 2012, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2012.
  33. Malheiro, Eliane; Melo, Luis; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Rodrigues, João; Farinha, Andreia; Alberto, Nélia; Bilro, Lúcia; et al. "Chemical sensing with silica-coated tilted fiber Bragg grating". Paper presented in 10 Symposium on Enabling Optical Networks and Sensors, Porto, Portugal, 2012.
  34. Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Causio, Jessica; Sadocco, Patrizia; Marques, Paula A. A. P.; Pascoal Neto, Carlos; Trindade, Tito. "Antibacterial activity of composites made of natural polymers and silver nanoparticles". Paper presented in 3rd International Conference on Advanced Nano Materials 12-15 September 2010, Agadir, Morocco, 2010.
  35. Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Marques, Paula A. A. P.; Martins, Manuel A.; Trindade, Tito; Pascoal Neto, Carlos. "Electrostatic assembly and growth of gold nanoparticles in cellulosic fibres". Paper presented in 2nd edition of Portuguese Young Chemists Meeting – 2PYCheM, Aveiro, Portugal, 2010.
    10.1016/j.jcis.2007.03.043
  36. Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Marques, Paula A. A. P.; Martins, Manuel A.; Trindade, Tito; Pascoal Neto, Carlos. "Electrostatic assembly and growth of gold nanoparticles in cellulosic fibres". Paper presented in 8th Inorganic Chemistry Conference, Curia, Portugal, 2009.
    10.1016/j.jcis.2007.03.043
  37. Pinto, Ricardo; Marques, Paula A. A. P.; Silva, Manuel A.; Trindade, Tito; Pascoal Neto, Carlos. "Electrostatic assembly and growth of gold nanoparticles in cellulosic fibres". Paper presented in First International Conference on Multifunctional, Hybrid and Nanomaterials, Tours, France, 2009.
    10.1016/j.jcis.2007.03.043
  38. Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Marques, Paula A. A. P.; Barros-Timmons, Ana M.; Trindade, Tito; Pascoal Neto, Carlos. "Synthesis of SiO2/cellulose fibres nanocomposites". Paper presented in 9th European Workshop on Lignocellulosics and Pulp (EWLP), Vienna, Austria, 2006.
Journal article
  1. Almeida, Fábio; Margarida, Ana; Seixas, Nalin; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Da Costa Lopes, André M.. "Sustainable Tailoring of Lignin Nanoparticles Assisted by Green Solvents". ChemNanoMat (2024): http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202400010.
    10.1002/cnma.202400010
  2. Almeida, Duarte; Dias, Mariana; Teixeira, Beatriz; Frazão, Carolina; Almeida, Mónica; Gonçalves, Gil; Oliveira, Miguel; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.. "Optimized Synthesis of Poly(Lactic Acid) Nanoparticles for the Encapsulation of Flutamide". Gels (2024): https://doi.org/10.3390/gels-2954388.
    Open access • Accepted
  3. Silva, M.S.S.; Pires, Adília; Vethaak, A. Dick; Martínez-Gómez, Concepción; Almeida, Mónica; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Figueira, Etelvina; Oliveira, Miguel. "Effects of polymethylmethacrylate nanoplastics on the polychaete Hediste diversicolor: Behavioural, regenerative, and biochemical responses". Aquatic Toxicology 265 (2023): 106743. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106743.
    Published • 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106743
  4. Fábio M. Silva; Ricardo J.B. Pinto; Ana M. Barros-Timmons; Carmen S.R. Freire. "Tung oil-based coatings towards sustainable paper packaging materials". Progress in Organic Coatings 178 (2023): 107476-107476. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2023.107476.
    10.1016/j.porgcoat.2023.107476
  5. Fábio M. Silva; Ricardo J. B. Pinto; Ana Barros-Timmons; Carmen S. R. Freire. "Solventless Photopolymerizable Paper Coating Formulation for Packaging Applications". Polymers (2023): https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15051069.
    10.3390/polym15051069
  6. Nicole S. Lameirinhas; Maria C. Teixeira; João P.F. Carvalho; Bruno F.A. Valente; Ricardo J.B. Pinto; Helena Oliveira; Jorge L. Luís; et al. "Nanofibrillated cellulose/gellan gum hydrogel-based bioinks for 3D bioprinting of skin cells". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 229 (2023): 849-860. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.227.
    10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.227
  7. Thainara Viana; Bruno Henriques; Nicole Ferreira; Ricardo J.B. Pinto; Filipe L.S. Monteiro; Eduarda Pereira. "Insight into the mechanisms involved in the removal of toxic, rare earth, and platinum elements from complex mixtures by Ulva sp.". Chemical Engineering Journal 453 (2023): 139630-139630. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.139630.
    10.1016/j.cej.2022.139630
  8. Carvalho, Tiago; Bártolo, Raquel; Pedro, Sónia; Valente, Bruno; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Vilela, Carla; Shahbazi, Mohammad-Ali; Santos, Hélder A.; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Injectable nanocomposite hydrogels of gelatin-hyaluronic acid reinforced with hybrid lysozyme nanofibrils-gold nanoparticles for regeneration of damaged myocardium". ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2023):
    Accepted • 10.1021/acsami.3c03874
  9. Pavani, K.; Neves, A.J.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Freire, Carmen S.R.; Soares, M.J.; Graça, M.P.F.; Kumar, K. Upendra; Jakka, S.K.. "BiLaWO6: Er3+/Tm3+/Yb3+ phosphor: Study of multiple fluorescence intensity ratiometric thermometry at cryogenic temperatures". Ceramics International 48 21 (2022): 31344-31353. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.06.316.
    Published • 10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.06.316
  10. Pavani, K.; Jamalaiah, B. C.; Neves, A. J.; Soares, M. J.; Shim, J.; Nagajyothi, P. C.; J.B.Pinto, Ricardo; Graça, M. P. F.; Jakka, S. K.. "Realization of sensible peak shift thermometry from multiple site occupied Eu3+ ions in magnetically frustrated SrGd2O4". Journal of Materials Science 57 18 (2022): 8530-8543. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10853-022-07034-w.
    Published • 10.1007/s10853-022-07034-w
  11. Ricardo J. B. Pinto; Nicole S. Lameirinhas; Gabriela Guedes; Gustavo H. Rodrigues da Silva; Párástu Oskoei; Stefan Spirk; Helena Oliveira; et al. "Cellulose Nanocrystals/Chitosan-Based Nanosystems: Synthesis, Characterization, and Cellular Uptake on Breast Cancer Cells". Nanomaterials 11 8 (2021): 2057-2057. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11082057.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/nano11082057
  12. Guedes, Gabriela; Wang, Shiqi; Fontana, Flavia; Figueiredo, Patrícia; Lindén, Jere; Correia, Alexandra; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; et al. "Dual-Crosslinked Dynamic Hydrogel Incorporating {Mo 154 } with pH and NIR Responsiveness for Chemo-Photothermal Therapy". Advanced Materials (2021): 2007761. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adma.202007761.
    Open access • Published • 10.1002/adma.202007761
  13. Fonseca, Daniela F.S.; Vilela, Carla; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Bastos, Verónica; Oliveira, Helena; Catarino, José; Faísca, Pedro; et al. "Bacterial nanocellulose-hyaluronic acid microneedle patches for skin applications: In vitro and in vivo evaluation". Materials Science and Engineering: C 118 (2021): 111350. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2020.111350.
    Published • 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111350
  14. Rosário, Fernanda; Duarte, Iola F.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Santos, Conceição; Hoet, Peter H.M.; Oliveira, Helena. "Biodistribution and pulmonary metabolic effects of silver nanoparticles in mice following acute intratracheal instillations". Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28 2 (2020): 2301-2314. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-10563-z.
    Published • 10.1007/s11356-020-10563-z
  15. Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Martins, Manuel A.; Lucas, José M. F.; Vilela, Carla; Sales, Antonio J. M.; Costa, Luís C.; Marques, Paula A. A. P.; Freire, Carmen S. R.. "Highly Electroconductive Nanopapers Based on Nanocellulose and Copper Nanowires: A New Generation of Flexible and Sustainable Electrical Materials". ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 12 30 (2020): 34208-34216. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsami.0c09257.
    Published • 10.1021/acsami.0c09257
  16. Silva, Nuno H.C.S.; Figueira, Paula; Fabre, Elaine; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Pereira, Maria Eduarda; Silvestre, Armando J.D.; Marrucho, Isabel M.; Vilela, Carla; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Dual nanofibrillar-based bio-sorbent films composed of nanocellulose and lysozyme nanofibrils for mercury removal from spring waters". Carbohydrate Polymers 238 (2020): 116210. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116210.
    Published • 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116210
  17. Pinto, Susana C.; Silva, Nuno H.C.S.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Freire, Carmen S.R.; Duarte, Isabel; Vicente, Romeu; Vesenjak, Matej; Marques, Paula A.A.P.. "Multifunctional hybrid structures made of open-cell aluminum foam impregnated with cellulose/graphene nanocomposites". Carbohydrate Polymers 238 (2020): 116197. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116197.
    Published • 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116197
  18. Carvalho, João P. F.; Silva, Ana C. Q.; Bastos, Verónica; Oliveira, Helena; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Vilela, Carla; Freire, Carmen S. R.. "Nanocellulose-Based Patches Loaded with Hyaluronic Acid and Diclofenac towards Aphthous Stomatitis Treatment". Nanomaterials 10 4 (2020): 628. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nano10040628.
    Published • 10.3390/nano10040628
  19. Moreirinha, Catarina; Vilela, Carla; Silva, Nuno H.C.S.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Almeida, Adelaide; Rocha, M. Angélica M.; Coelho, Elisabete; et al. "Antioxidant and antimicrobial films based on brewers spent grain arabinoxylans, nanocellulose and feruloylated compounds for active packaging". Food Hydrocolloids 108 (2020): 105836. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.105836.
    Published • 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.105836
  20. Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Bispo, Daniela; Vilela, Carla; Botas, Alexandre M. P.; Ferreira, Rute A. S.; Menezes, Ana C.; Campos, Fábio; et al. "One-Minute Synthesis of Size-Controlled Fucoidan-Gold Nanosystems: Antitumoral Activity and Dark Field Imaging". Materials 13 5 (2020): 1076. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma13051076.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/ma13051076
  21. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Lucas, José M.F.; Silva, Fábio M.; Girão, Ana V.; Oliveira, Filipe J.; Marques, Paula A.A.P.; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Bio-based synthesis of oxidation resistant copper nanowires using an aqueous plant extract". Journal of Cleaner Production 221 (2019): 122-131. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.02.189.
    Published • 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.02.189
  22. Pais, Adriana C. S.; Pinto, Carlos A.; Ramos, Patrícia A. B.; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Rosa, Daniela; Duarte, Maria F.; Abreu, M. Helena; et al. "High pressure extraction of bioactive diterpenes from the macroalgae Bifurcaria bifurcata: an efficient and environmentally friendly approach". RSC Advances 9 68 (2019): 39893-39903. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c9ra06547d.
    Published • 10.1039/c9ra06547d
  23. Silva, Nuno H.C.S.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Martins, Manuel A.; Ferreira, Rita; Correia, Isabel; Freire, Carmen S.R.; Marrucho, Isabel M.. "Ionic liquids as promoters of fast lysozyme fibrillation". Journal of Molecular Liquids 272 (2018): 456-467. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2018.08.064.
    Published • 10.1016/j.molliq.2018.08.064
  24. Silva, Nuno H.C.S.; Vilela, Carla; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Martins, Manuel A.; Marrucho, Isabel M.; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Tuning lysozyme nanofibers dimensions using deep eutectic solvents for improved reinforcement ability". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 115 (2018): 518-527. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.03.150.
    Published • 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.03.150
  25. Carrola, Joana; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Nasirpour, Maryam; Freire, Carmen S. R.; Gil, Ana M.; Santos, Conceição; Oliveira, Helena; Duarte, Iola F.. "NMR Metabolomics Reveals Metabolism-Mediated Protective Effects in Liver (HepG2) Cells Exposed to Subtoxic Levels of Silver Nanoparticles". Journal of Proteome Research 17 4 (2018): 1636-1646. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.jproteome.7b00905.
    Published • 10.1021/acs.jproteome.7b00905
  26. Vilela, Carla; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Coelho, Joel; Domingues, Maria R.M.; Daina, Sara; Sadocco, Patrizia; Santos, Sónia A.O.; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Bioactive chitosan/ellagic acid films with UV-light protection for active food packaging". Food Hydrocolloids 73 (2017): 120-128. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2017.06.037.
    Published • 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2017.06.037
  27. Silva, Sónia; Craveiro, Sandra C.; Oliveira, Helena; Calado, António J.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Silva, Artur M.S.; Santos, Conceição. "Wheat chronic exposure to TiO 2 -nanoparticles: Cyto- and genotoxic approach". Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 121 (2017): 89-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2017.10.013.
    Published • 10.1016/j.plaphy.2017.10.013
  28. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Lucas, José M.F.; Morais, Madalena P.; Santos, Sónia A.O.; Silvestre, Armando J.D.; Marques, Paula A.A.P.; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Demystifying the morphology and size control on the biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles using Eucalyptus globulus bark extract". Industrial Crops and Products 105 (2017): 83-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.05.003.
    Published • 10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.05.003
  29. Sousa, Andreia F.; Ferreira, Sara; Lopez, Antoine; Borges, Inês; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Silvestre, Armando J.D.; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Thermosetting AESO-bacterial cellulose nanocomposite foams with tailored mechanical properties obtained by Pickering emulsion templating". Polymer 118 (2017): 127-134. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2017.04.073.
    Published • 10.1016/j.polymer.2017.04.073
  30. Vilela, Carla; Sousa, Nuno; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Silvestre, Armando J.D.; Figueiredo, Filipe M.L.; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Exploiting poly(ionic liquids) and nanocellulose for the development of bio-based anion-exchange membranes". Biomass and Bioenergy 100 (2017): 116-125. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.03.016.
    Published • 10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.03.016
  31. Castro, Kelly A.D.F.; Moura, Nuno M.M.; Fernandes, Ana; Faustino, Maria A.F.; Simões, Mário M.Q.; Cavaleiro, José A.S.; Nakagaki, Shirley; et al. "Control of Listeria innocua biofilms by biocompatible photodynamic antifouling chitosan based materials". Dyes and Pigments 137 (2017): 265-276. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dyepig.2016.10.020.
    Published • 10.1016/j.dyepig.2016.10.020
  32. Silva, Nuno H.C.S.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Freire, Carmen S.R.; Marrucho, Isabel M.. "Production of lysozyme nanofibers using deep eutectic solvent aqueous solutions". Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 147 (2016): 36-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2016.07.005.
    Published • 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2016.07.005
  33. Carvalho, Tiago; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Martins, Manuel A.; Silvestre, Armando J.D.; Freire, Carmen S.R.. "Timesaving microwave assisted synthesis of insulin amyloid fibrils with enhanced nanofiber aspect ratio". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 92 (2016): 225-231. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.07.008.
    Published • 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.07.008
  34. Barata, Joana F. B.; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Vaz Serra, Vanda I. R. C.; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Trindade, Tito; Neves, Maria Graça P. M. S.; Cavaleiro, José A. S.; et al. "Fluorescent Bioactive Corrole Grafted-Chitosan Films". Biomacromolecules 17 4 (2016): 1395-1403. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.biomac.6b00006.
    Published • 10.1021/acs.biomac.6b00006
  35. Coelho, E.; Pinto, M.; Pinto, R.J.B.; Freire, C.S.R.; Coimbra, M.A.. "Polysaccharide characterization of brewers spent yeast insoluble residue after chlorite oxidation treatment". Trends in Carbohydrate Research 7 1 (2015): 33-40. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84924389498&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    Published
  36. Silva, Fábio M.; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Daniel-da-Silva, Ana L.; Trindade, Tito. "Cationic release behaviour of antimicrobial cellulose/silver nanocomposites". Cellulose 21 5 (2014): 3551-3560. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10570-014-0378-0.
    Published • 10.1007/s10570-014-0378-0
  37. Santos, Sónia A. O.; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Rocha, Sílvia M.; Marques, Paula A. A. P.; Neto, Carlos Pascoal; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Freire, Carmen S. R.. "Unveiling the Chemistry behind the Green Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles". ChemSusChem 7 9 (2014): 2704-2711. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cssc.201402126.
    Published • 10.1002/cssc.201402126
  38. Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Carlos, Luís D.; Marques, Paula A. A. P.; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Freire, Carmen S. R.. "An overview of luminescent bio-based composites". Journal of Applied Polymer Science 131 22 (2014): n/a-n/a. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.41169.
    Published • 10.1002/app.41169
  39. Sousa, Andreia F.; Matos, Marina; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Freire, Carmen S. R.; Silvestre, Armando J. D.. "One-pot synthesis of biofoams from castor oil and cellulose microfibers for energy absorption impact materials". Cellulose 21 3 (2014): 1723-1733. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10570-014-0229-z.
    Published • 10.1007/s10570-014-0229-z
  40. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Almeida, Adelaide; Fernandes, Susana C.M.; Freire, Carmen S.R.; Silvestre, Armando J.D.; Neto, Carlos Pascoal; Trindade, Tito. "Antifungal activity of transparent nanocomposite thin films of pullulan and silver against Aspergillus niger". Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 103 (2013): 143-148. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2012.09.045.
    Published • 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2012.09.045
  41. Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Granadeiro, Carlos M.; Freire, Carmen S. R.; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Neto, Carlos Pascoal; Ferreira, Rute A. S.; Carlos, Luís D.; et al. "Luminescent Transparent Composite Films Based on Lanthanopolyoxometalates and Filmogenic Polysaccharides". European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry 2013 10-11 (2013): 1890-1896. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ejic.201201174.
    Published • 10.1002/ejic.201201174
  42. Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Daina, Sara; Sadocco, Patrizia; Neto, Carlos Pascoal; Trindade, Tito. "Antibacterial Activity of Nanocomposites of Copper and Cellulose". BioMed Research International 2013 (2013): 1-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/280512.
    Open access • Published • 10.1155/2013/280512
  43. Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Neves, Márcia C.; Neto, Carlos Pascoal; Trindade, Tito. "Growth and Chemical Stability of Copper Nanostructures on Cellulosic Fibers". European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry 2012 31 (2012): 5043-5049. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ejic.201200605.
    Published • 10.1002/ejic.201200605
  44. Martins, Natércia C. T.; Freire, Carmen S. R.; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Fernandes, Susana C. M.; Pascoal Neto, Carlos; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Causio, Jessica; et al. "Electrostatic assembly of Ag nanoparticles onto nanofibrillated cellulose for antibacterial paper products". Cellulose 19 4 (2012): 1425-1436. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10570-012-9713-5.
    Published • 10.1007/s10570-012-9713-5
  45. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Fernandes, Susana C.M.; Freire, Carmen S.R.; Sadocco, Patrizia; Causio, Jessica; Neto, Carlos Pascoal; Trindade, Tito. "Antibacterial activity of optically transparent nanocomposite films based on chitosan or its derivatives and silver nanoparticles". Carbohydrate Research 348 (2012): 77-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carres.2011.11.009.
    Published • 10.1016/j.carres.2011.11.009
  46. Tomé, Liliana C.; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Trovatti, Eliane; Freire, Carmen S. R.; Silvestre, Armando J. D.; Neto, Carlos Pascoal; Gandini, Alessandro. "Transparent bionanocomposites with improved properties prepared from acetylated bacterial cellulose and poly(lactic acid) through a simple approach". Green Chemistry 13 2 (2011): 419. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c0gc00545b.
    Published • 10.1039/c0gc00545b
  47. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Marques, Paula A.A.P.; Neto, Carlos Pascoal; Trindade, Tito; Daina, Sara; Sadocco, Patrizia. "Antibacterial activity of nanocomposites of silver and bacterial or vegetable cellulosic fibers". Acta Biomaterialia 5 6 (2009): 2279-2289. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2009.02.003.
    Published • 10.1016/j.actbio.2009.02.003
  48. Goncalves, Gil; Marques, Paula A.A.P.; Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Trindade, Tito; Neto, Carlos Pascoal. "Surface modification of cellulosic fibres for multi-purpose TiO2 based nanocomposites". Composites Science and Technology 69 7-8 (2009): 1051-1056. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2009.01.020.
    Published • 10.1016/j.compscitech.2009.01.020
  49. Marques, Paula A. A. P.; Nogueira, Helena I. S.; Pinto, Ricardo J. B.; Neto, Carlos Pascoal; Trindade, Tito. "Silver-bacterial cellulosic sponges as active SERS substrates". Journal of Raman Spectroscopy 39 4 (2008): 439-443. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jrs.1853.
    Published • 10.1002/jrs.1853
  50. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Marques, Paula A.A.P.; Barros-Timmons, Ana M.; Trindade, Tito; Neto, Carlos Pascoal. "Novel SiO2/cellulose nanocomposites obtained by in situ synthesis and via polyelectrolytes assembly". Composites Science and Technology 68 3-4 (2008): 1088-1093. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2007.03.001.
    Published • 10.1016/j.compscitech.2007.03.001
  51. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Marques, Paula A.A.P.; Martins, Manuel A.; Neto, Carlos Pascoal; Trindade, Tito. "Electrostatic assembly and growth of gold nanoparticles in cellulosic fibres". Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 312 2 (2007): 506-512. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2007.03.043.
    Published • 10.1016/j.jcis.2007.03.043
Journal issue
  1. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Freire, Carmen S. R.. "Green Biosynthesis of Nanostructures and Their Applications". Nanomaterials (2022): https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/special_issues/Green_Biosynthesis_Nano.
    Accepted • Invited editor
  2. Pinto, Ricardo J.B.; Ribeiro, Alessandra B.. "Eco-friendly/Sustainable Approach to Polysaccharides as (nano) materials". Polysaccharides (2022): https://www.mdpi.com/journal/polysaccharides/special_issues/eco-friendly_sustain_approach_polysaccharides_mater.
    Accepted • Invited editor
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. Pinto, Ricardo. "Synthesis and characterization of Composites of Natural Polymers and Metallic Nanoparticles". PhD, Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10773/10089.
  2. Pinto, Ricardo. "Nanocomposites of cellulose and metals (Au and Ag)". Master, Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10773/10089.
  3. Pinto, Ricardo. "Synthesis of bis(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidine derivatives as precursors of isoazanucleosides (potential anti-AIDS agents)". Degree, Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências, 2004.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2023/11/20 Levodopa-Functionalized Gold Nanourchins as Highly Efficient Nanosensors for Detecting Contaminants International Conference on Nanotechnology Research and Innovation (ICNRI 2023)
(Aveiro, Portugal)
2023/03/29 Nanocompósitos: Porque combinar nanoestruturas e nanopartículas com biopolímeros
NEQ (Aveiro, Portugal)
2021/07/25 Dual-crosslinked dynamic hydrogel incorporating {Mo154} with pH and NIR responsiveness for chemo-photothermal therapy 48th Controlled Release Society Annual Meeting & Exposition
(Online Virtual Meeting)
2021/03/09 Development of new photopolymerizable paper coating formulations based on tung oil for sustainable paper packaging XXV TECNICELPA International Forest, Pulp and Paper Conference and XI CIADICYP Congress 2021
(Online Conference)
2021/02/03 Bacterial nanocellulose-based patches loaded with hyaluronic acid and diclofenac for the treatment of oral aphthous ulcers 4th International EPNOE Junior Scientists Meeting
(Online Conference)
2019/10/23 Nanocellulose and lysozyme nanofibers: an exceptional duo for the design of new nanomaterials for tissue regeneration 6th International Polysaccharide Conference (EPNOE 2019)
(Aveiro, Portugal)
2019/06/17 Furanoate-based nanomaterials: two case studies based on poly(butylene2,5-furanoate) Biopol 2019 - 7th International Conference on BIOdegradable and BIObased polymers
(Stockholm, Sweden)
2019/05/13 Production of protein nanofibers using alternative solvents for the design of innovative functional materials International Symposium on Green Chemistry (ISGC 2019)
(La Rochelle, France)
2019/03/17 CuNWs/PBF hybrid materials 5th International Conference on biobased materials and composites (ICMBC 2019)
(Monastir, Tunisia)
2018/03/18 Biosorbent films based on nanocellulose and lysozyme nanofibers for efficient removal of mercury (II) from natural waters 255th ACS National Meeting
American Chemical Society (New Orleans, United States)
2018/03/18 Nanostructured hydrogels for potential application in 3-D bioprinting 255th ACS National Meeting
American Chemical Society (New Orleans, United States)
2017/10/18 Development of novel nanotheranostic systems based on functionalized cellulose nanocrystals and gold nanoparticles for cancer therapy The 4th International Cellulose Conference
(Fukuoka, Japan)
2017/10/17 Recent advances on the development of innovative multifunctional nanocellulose based composites and hybrid materials The 4th International Cellulose Conference
(Fukuoka, Japan)
2017/09/11 Cellulose nanocrystals coated with gold nanoparticles and folic acid-conjugated chitosan as candidates for nanotheranostic systems 12ª Reunião do Grupo de Glúcidos (Glupor12)
(Aveiro, Portugal)
2017/08/20 Cellulose nanocrystals coated with gold nanoparticles and folic acid-conjugated chitosan as candidates for nanotheranostic systems 5th EPNOE International Polysaccharide Conference
(Jena, Germany)
2017/08/20 Novel hybrid nanosystems based on gold nanoparticles and polysaccharides from algae for biomedical applications 5th EPNOE International Polysaccharide Conference
(Jena, Germany)
2017/04/09 Bacterial cellulose and graphene nanostructures as promising nanocomposites for the development of new insulating and fire-retardant materials Materiais 2017
(Aveiro, Portugal)
2017/04/02 Functional aerogels based on nanocellulose and platinum nanoparticles/graphene oxide for catalytic applications 253rd American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition
American Chemical Society (San Francisco, United States)
2017/04/02 Innovative bionanocomposites based on polysaccharides and protein nanofibers 253rd American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition
American Chemical Society (San Francisco)
2016/10/13 Development of novel biobased hybrid materials based on nanocellulose and copper nanowires for electrical conductivity applications 2nd International EPNOE Junior Scientists Meeting
(Sophia Antipolis, France)
2016/06/13 Functional nanocomposite materials based in nanocellulose and metallic nanoparticles (Cu and Pt): Study of the conductive and catalytic properties TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials 2016
(Grenoble, France)
2016/04/18 Production of Lysozyme Nanofibers using Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents for the design of Innovative Biomedical Applications COST EXIL
(Poznan, Poland)
2015/10/19 Fluorescent and antimicrobial films based on chitosan and corroles for potential biomedical applications 4th EPNOE Internacional Polysaccharide Conference (EPNOE 2015)
(Warsaw, Poland)
2015/10/19 Sacharomyces pastorianus increases their cellulose-like linkages with the brewing process allowing the production of nanoporous hollow microcapsules 4th EPNOE Internacional Polysaccharide Conference (EPNOE 2015)
(Warsaw, Poland)
2015/09/07 Nanocellulose foams containing phase change materials and carbon nanostructures: a new energetic efficient and fire retardant foam Primeira Conferência de Materiais Celulares (MatCel’2015)
(Aveiro, Portugal)
2015/04/27 Functional composite aerogels based on nanocellulose and platinum nanoparticles 2nd International Conference in Natural Fibers (ICNF2015)
(São Miguel, Portugal)
2015/04/27 Antibacterial coating formulations based on NFC and photo-active TiO2 nanoparticles 2nd International Conference in Natural Fibers (ICNF2015)
(São Miguel, Portugal)
2013/04/02 Compósitos de polímeros naturais e nanopartículas de prata: síntese, caracterização e estudo da sua aplicação 2º Encontro Nacional de Nanotoxicologia (E2N)
(Lisbon, Portugal)
2011/06/13 Optically transparent thin films of nanocomposites of chitosan and silver: chemical strategies and antimicrobial properties 4th Iberian Meeting on Colloids and Interfaces
(Porto, Portugal)
2006/06/20 Growth of nanophase semiconductors on surface modified cellulosic fibers IX Congresso Nacional de Materiales
(Vigo, Spain)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2018 - Current Exploiting cellulose nanofibers to design nanostructured bioinks for 3D bioprinting
Co-supervisor of Nicole Silva Lameirinhas
 PhD in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology (PhD)
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2018 - Current Development of new paper functionalization strategies by superficial photopolymerization
Co-supervisor of Fábio Martins Silva
 PhD in Biorefineries (PhD)
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2023 - 2024 Sustainable nanostructures for the encapsulation of active molecules
Supervisor of Ana Luísa Figueiredo
 MSc in Biotechnology (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2023 - 2024 Nanoparticles used in food industry: An ecotoxicity study
Co-supervisor of João Pedro Mesquita Ribeiro Miranda
 MSc (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Biologia, Portugal
2023 - 2024 NanoActiv - Nanomaterial formulations: a step-forward for controlled release of active molecules
Supervisor
 MSc (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2023 - 2023 Sustainable Polymer Nanostructures for Encapsulation of Active Molecules
Supervisor of Bárbara A. Campos Ferreira
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2022 - 2023 Gold nanostars conjugated with green extracted L-dopa: A new era in engineered biobased nanosensors
Supervisor of Marina Setubal Justi
 Biotechnology (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2022 - 2023 Use of BSA nanoparticles to increase the efficiency of cancer treatments: An in vitro study
Co-supervisor of Beatriz Clotilde Cardoso Teixeira
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2022 - 2023 Use of PCL nanoparticles to increase the efficiency of cancer treatments: An in vitro study
Co-supervisor of João Afonso Martins Loureiro
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Biologia, Portugal
2022 - 2023 Development of DNA-loaded genipin crosslinked chitosan nanoparticles for gene therapies
Co-supervisor of Ana Silva Moreira
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2022 - 2023 Inkjet printing of Ag and biobased nanoparticle emulsions for the fabrications of paper-based surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrates
Co-supervisor of Catarina Sofia Sá Pereira Silva
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2022 - 2023 NanoActiv - Nanomaterial formulations for controlled release of active molecules
Supervisor of Maria João dos Santos Barreira
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2022 - 2022 NanoCides - Nanomaterial formulations for controlled release of biocides
Co-supervisor
 Biotechnology (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2022 - 2022 Preparation and characterization of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) nanoparticles for the encapsulation of active molecules
Co-supervisor of Jéni Maria Gonçalves Monroy
 Biotechnology (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2022 - 2022 Development of DNA-loaded genipin crosslinked chitosan nanoparticles for gene therapies
Co-supervisor of Manuel Tomás Martins Gomes
 Biochemistry (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2021 - 2022 Preparation and characterization of poly(lactic acid) nanoparticles for the encapsulation of cytostatic compounds
Co-supervisor of Mariana Martins Dias
 Biochemistry (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2020/09 - 2021/12 Preparation of optically transparent wood as a substrate for new sustainable photovoltaic devices
Supervisor of Vasco António Marinho Valente
 Biotecnologia (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2020 - 2021 Biodegradable conductive materials composed of poly(e-caprolactone) and silver nanowires for advanced building applications
Co-supervisor of Miljana Markovic
 Materials Sciences (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2019 - 2020 Biosynthesis of nanoparticles using microfluidics for the preparation of materials for application in the biomedical field
Supervisor of Andreia Carvalho
 BSc in Biotechnology (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2018 - 2019 Biosynthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles using microfluidics for the development of functional materials for application in the biomedical field
Supervisor of Leandro Gonçalves
 BSc in Biotechnology (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2017 - 2018 Biofunctionalization of cellulose nanocrystals for the development of systems for the treatment and diagnosis of cancer
Co-supervisor of Diogo Marques Pinheiro
 Biochemistry (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2017 - 2018 Biosynthesis of copper nanowires using E. globulus extract
Supervisor of Elisa Alexandra Gonçalves Martins
 Biotechnology (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2016 - 2017 Biofunctionalization of cellulose nanocrystals with folic acid for the development of new systems for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer
Co-supervisor of Nicole Silva Lameirinhas
 Master in Biochemistry - Biomolecular methods (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2016 - 2017 Biofunctionalization of cellulose nanocrystals with folic acid for the development of new systems for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer
Co-supervisor of Fátima Gabriela Guedes Faria
 BSc in Biochemistry (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2015 - 2016 Biosynthesis of metallic nanostructures using natural extracts: study of structural and morphological features and evaluation of its therapeutic potential
Supervisor of Madalena Pinheiro Morais
 BSc in Biotechnology (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2015 - 2016 Extraction of Eucalyptus globulus bark through high pressure and its influence on the synthesis of metallic nanoparticles
Co-supervisor of Joana Lopes
 BSc in Biotechnology (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2014 - 2015 Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles: a toxicity and metabolomics approach in skin cells
Co-supervisor of Maryam Nasirpour
 Mestre em Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais (ERASMUS MUNDUS Master Programme) (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Biologia, Portugal
2014 - 2015 Green reduction of graphene oxide with Eucalyptus globulus bark extract
Co-supervisor of Mariana Rodrigues Ferreira da Silva
 BSc in Biotechnology (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2014 - 2015 Biosynthesis of metallic nanostructures using natural extracts: study of structural and morphological features and evaluation of its therapeutic potential
Co-supervisor of Catarina dos Reis Viegas
 BSc in Biochemistry (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2013 - 2014 Characterization of new nanocomposites based on natural matrices (cellulose) and metallic nanostructures of copper
Supervisor of Kornelia Pielak
 MSc in Chemistry (ERASMUS programme) (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2013 - 2014 Development of new hybrid nanomaterials from biopolymers and metallic nanoparticles for application in biosensors and catalysis
Co-supervisor of Joana Filipa Martinho Lopes
 BSc in Biochemistry (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2022/08/24 - 2022/09/02 BioRefinery | My BioChemical Romance - This course was for beginners in the field, especially BSc and MSc students in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, and related areas, and aims to provide them with a global perspective of Biorefinery and Circular Economy concepts and presentations of key fundaments about biomass composition, separation processes, biobased chemicals and polymers, bioactive compounds, sustainable biobased materials, biofuels, bioenergy, and recycling processes, among others. (2022/08/24 - 2022/09/02)
Conference (Member of the Scientific Committee)
 Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2021/09/14 - 2021/09/15 Local organizing committee of FUR4Sustain Summer Meeting (2021/09/14 - 2021/09/15)
Meeting (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2020/03/10 - 2020/03/11 Local organizing committee of 2nd FUR4Sustain Meeting (2020/03/10 - 2020/03/11)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2019/10/21 - 2019/10/25 Local Organizing Committee - Help in the organization 6th International Polysaccharide Conference (EPNOE 2019) (2019/10/21 - 2019/10/25)
Conference (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2015 - 2015 Help in the organization of Cost Action FP1405 meeting- Active and intelligent fibre-based packaging - innovation and market introduction (ActInPak) at the University of Aveiro. (2015 - 2015)
Meeting (Other)
 Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2011 - 2011 Help in the organization of Enermat at University of Aveiro subordinated to the theme: “New materials for energy” (2011 - 2011)
Conference (Other)
 Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2011 - 2011 Help in the organization of IX CICECO Meeting - Jornadas CICECO - at University of Aveiro (2011 - 2011)
Meeting (Other)
 Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2009/10/16 - 2009/10/17 Help in the organization of 8th Inorganic Chemistry Conference at Curia (2009/10/16 - 2009/10/17)
Conference (Other)
 Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event 		Event name
Institution / Organization
2020/10/12 - 2020/10/18 Dissemination of all the works made in the group to all community
Exhibition
 TECHDAYS 2020
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Câmara Municipal de Aveiro, Portugal
2019/10/10 - 2019/10/12 Dissemination of all the works made in the group to all community
Exhibition
 TECHDAYS 2019
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Câmara Municipal de Aveiro, Portugal
2018/10/11 - 2018/10/13 Dissemination of all the works made in the group to all community
Exhibition
 TECHDAYS 2018
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal

Câmara Municipal de Aveiro, Portugal
2018/03/22 - 2018/03/24 Dissemination of all the works made in the group to all community
Exhibition
 UA Open Campus
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2017/10/12 - 2017/10/14 Dissemination of all the works made in the group to all community
Exhibition
 TECHDAYS 2017
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal

Câmara Municipal de Aveiro, Portugal
2017/06/13 - 2017/06/13 Dissemination of the work "Biofunctionalization of cellulose nanocrystals for the development of novel cancer theranostic systems" among all the academic community
Exhibition
 Research Day 2017
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2017/05/10 - 2017/05/12 Dissemination of all the works made in the group to all community
Exhibition
 UA Open Campus 2017
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2017/02/22 - 2017/02/22 Seminar to the young students from Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biotechnology about Green Synthesis of metal nanostructures using plant extracts
Seminar
 Jornadas do Departamento de Química
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2016/09/15 - 2016/09/17 Dissemination of all the works made in the group to all community
Exhibition
 TECHDAYS 2016
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal

Câmara Municipal de Aveiro, Portugal
2016/06/15 - 2016/06/15 Dissemination of the work "Fibrillation of proteins using ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents as a tool for the design of innovative biomedical  materials" among all the academic community
Exhibition
 Research Day 2016
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2014/10/10 - 2014/10/10 The conference was dedicated to nanotechnologies, from fundamentals to applications, from nanomaterials to nanobiotechnology. This conference aimed to increase mutual knowledge and interactions between the various Portuguese research groups working in the area.
Conference
 Workshop Nano14- Shaping the future
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
2014/06/03 - 2014/06/03 Dissemination of the work "Unveiling the chemistry behind the green synthesis of metal nanoparticles" among all the academic community
Exhibition
 Research Day 2014
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2014/05/27 - 2014/05/27 A seminar dedicated to techniques for characterization of nanoparticles namely Dynamic Light Scattering
Seminar
 Techniques for characterization of nanoparticles - Malvern
2011/11/24 - 2011/11/25 Seminar included in the ENERMAT project in order to promote the sharing of experiences among researchers and industrials, and the definition of the network research themes that will form the basis for joint projects.
Seminar
 Enermat – New materials for energy
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2011/10/17 - 2011/10/21 Seminar about the recent developments made on the Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine field
Seminar
 Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine
International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Portugal
2011/06/09 - 2011/06/09 Seminar about the new Challenges and Opportunities in the Chemical Industry
Seminar
 Desafios e oportunidades na Indústria Química (Challenges and Opportunities in the Chemical Industry)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal

Dow Chemical Company Ltd, United Kingdom
2009/12/10 - 2009/12/11 Workshop about Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Workshop
 Workshop Nano09-Shaping the Future
International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Portugal
2007/07/11 - 2007/07/11 Symposium about the recent works in Nanomedicine
Symposium
 Nanomedicine: at crossroads of converging sciences
Universidade de Lisboa Faculdade de Farmácia, Portugal

Jury of academic degree

Topic
Role 		Candidate name (Type of degree)
Institution / Organization
2023 Development of functional dressings derived from tomato and potato by-products
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Rita Marçal Alves (Other)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Física, Portugal
2023 Cork-derived hierarchically porous hydroxyapatite in chitosan scaffold for bone tissue engineering
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ana Beatriz Dinis Fernandes (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Física, Portugal
2023 Valorization of rice husk in the preparation of new materials
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Inês de Almeida Marques (Master)
Universidade do Porto Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Portugal
2023 Novel Carbon Dots@Aminoporphyrins Nanohybrids for enhanced Cancer Photodynamic Therapy and Bioimaging
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ana Catarina dos Santos Almeida (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Física, Portugal
2023 The Impact of Nanoplastics in Marine Invertebrates: Biochemical and Behavioural Responses
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Beatriz Rocha Neves (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Biologia, Portugal
2022/12/12 Hazard assessment of single and mixed exposures to nanoplastics and caffeine on in vivo and in vitro models of Xenopus laevis
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Fábio Miguel Ribeiro Gomes (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Biologia, Portugal
2022/11/15 Valorization of inorganic waste from paper industry
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Rodrigo Fernandes de Oliveira (Master)
Universidade do Porto Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Portugal
2022 Study and development of contrast agents for pH determination by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ana Beatriz Pinheiro Batista (Other)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Ciências Médicas, Portugal
2022 Gold nanoparticles to detect cardiac biomarkers by SERS
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ana Lúcia Ferreira Martins (Other)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Ciências Médicas, Portugal
2022 Development of magnetic micromotors for mechanical action and drug delivery into cells
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Sofia Rutz Drumond Grangeia (Other)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2022 Development of alginate-based nanocomposites for melanoma magnetic hyperthermia
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Bárbara Santos Oliveira Baptista (Other)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Ciências Médicas, Portugal
2021/12/07 Luminescent Composite Materials Based on Metallo-Organic Networks and Lanthanides
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Daniel Fernandes Silva (Master)
Universidade do Porto Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Portugal
2021/09/17 Development of electrospun polycaprolactone/gelatin (PCL/GEL) membranes with defined spatial orientation for application in tissue engineering
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Márcia Eduarda Teixeira Ribeiro (Other)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica, Portugal
2020/07/24 Development of an experiment plan with an Electrospinning equipment for cartilage Tissue Engineering
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Eduarda Manuela Marantes Pereira Silva (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro Centro de Tecnologia Mecânica e Automação, Portugal
2019/12/18 Development of an aqueous-based paint with barrier properties in relation to tannin migration
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ricardo Xavier da Costa Nogueira (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2019/07/16 Development of magnetic particles as logical gates for in vitro cell hyperthermia studies
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Joana Soeiro (Other)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Física, Portugal
2017/01/03 Biofunctionalization of cellulose nanocrystals with folic acid for the development of new systems for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer
Supervisor
 Nicole Silva Lameirinhas (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal
2016/10/28 Coating of magnetite nanoparticles with chitosan for magnetic hyperthermia
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Raquel Nadine Cadete Vieira (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Engenharia de Materiais e Cerâmica, Portugal
2015 Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles: a toxicity and metabolomics approach in skin cells
Supervisor
 Maryam Nasirpour (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2013 New biocompatible or bioreactive materials from bacterial cellulose
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Júlia Catarina Silva de Matos (Other)
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Química, Portugal

Consulting

Activity description Institution / Organization
2016/01/27 - 2017/06/26 The DNA TRUSTAG platform enables cost-effective and scalable production of unique DNA molecules (impossible to forge), which generate reading signals similar to a barcoded label. The objective of the work was to help in the production of new materials containing DNA molecular labels that can be used to secure the whole supply chain from raw materials to finished products. DNAtrustag, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Interview (newspaper / magazine)

Activity description Newspaper / Forum
2023/11/23 My nomination for 1st editorial board member of the scientific journal Nano Materials Science Jornal da UA
2016/12/15 News concerning the research activity developed for the preparation of new electric conductive materials using nanocellulose, work that won the best oral presentation in the 2nd International EPNOE Junior Scientists Meeting, 13-14 October 2016, Sophia Antipolis, France. Revista linhas (#26, p.16)
2015/06/05 Interview devoted to the investigation of the green synthesis of nanoparticles using plant extracts in the University of Aveiro Revista linhas (#23, p. 53)
2015/05/04 Interview on Diário de Aveiro about the synthesis of metallic nanoparticles using natural extract on University of Aveiro/CICECO Diário de Aveiro (pag. 6, 04 May 2015)
2014/09/16 Interview about the work developed in CICECO/UA in the green synthesis of metal nanoparticles that was recognized with the ChemSusChem back cover UA_online journal

Interview (tv / radio show)

Program Topic
2017/11/11 - 2017/11/11 The days of the future - research and innovation Metallic nanoparticles biosynthesis ( min 34:55 - 40:20)

Journal scientific committee

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2023/10/17 - Current Small (1613-6829) Wiley
2023/06/25 - Current Advanced Science (2198-3844) Wiley
2023/02/15 - Current Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (2296-4185) Frontiers
2022/02/07 - Current Reactive and Functional Polymers (1381-5148) Elsevier
2021/05/06 - Current Processes (2227-9717) MDPI
2021/04/22 - Current Materials Letters (0167-577X) Elsevier
2021/02/20 - Current Nano Select (2688-4011) Wiley
2020/04/16 - Current Chemosensors (2227-9040) MDPI AG
2020/04/03 - Current Materials Research Express (2053-1591) IOP Publishing
2019/09/20 - Current Polymers (2073-4360) MDPI AG
2017/11/13 - Current Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (2213-3437) Elsevier
2017/08/17 - Current Journal of Molecular Structure (0022-2860) Elsevier
2017/08/13 - Current Arabian Journal of Chemistry (1878-5352) Elsevier
2017/07/01 - Current Polymer International (1097-0126) Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
2017/06/24 - Current Journal of Nanomaterials (1687-4129) Hindawi Limited
2017/05/04 - Current ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (2168-0485) American Chemical Society
2017/02/03 - Current Australian Journal of Chemistry (0004-9425) CSIRO Publishing
2017/02/01 - Current New Journal of Chemistry (1369-9261) The Royal Society of Chemistry
2016/07/07 - Current Sensors (1424-8220) MDPI AG
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2011/07/20 - Current Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (1847-9804) SAGE Publications

Mentoring / Tutoring

Topic Student name
2010 - 2011 Ag(I) synthesis and release studies in cellulosic silver nanocomposites. Fábio Martins Silva
Distinctions

Award

2017 Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing - Carbohydrate Polymers
Elsevier Ltd, United Kingdom
2016 Best Oral Presentation at 2nd International EPNOE Junior Scientists Meeting
Elsevier Ltd, United Kingdom
2014 Top-10 most cited articles in Carbohydrate Research (2012-2013)
Elsevier Ltd, United Kingdom

Other distinction

2023 One of the most downloaded articles in Advanced Materials during its first 12 months
Springer Nature Limited, United Kingdom
2022 Front Cover of Advanced Materials journal
2014 Back Cover of ChemSusChem journal
ChemSusChem journal, Germany