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Luiza Melo de Lima holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Aveiro in 2023, specialising in Materials Engineering and Macromolecular Products. Researcher with more than seven years of experience developing plastic composites for industrial applications, namely thermoplastic nanocomposites reinforced with graphene, thermoplastic composites reinforced with fibres and rubber-based composites reinforced with recycled materials. She has a high knowledge of composite materials development and their applications in the automotive and footwear industries. She has extensive experience in polymer industrial processing and expertise in characterising polymeric materials. Luiza Melo de Lima has published three papers in international peer-reviewed multidisciplinary high-impact journals plus three conference papers and has presented 24 poster/oral national/international conferences. Currently, she is a supervisor of 3 bachelor's students and a co-supervisor of 1 master's students.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Luiza Rodrigues Melo de Lima

Citation names

  • Melo de Lima, Luiza R.
  • Melo de Lima, L. R.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
BD17-CDFF-046E
ORCID iD
0000-0002-5765-4684
Scopus Author Id
57195694318

Email addresses

  • luizalima@fe.up.pt (Professional)

Addresses

  • FEUP, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, University of Porto, R. Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465, Porto, Porto, Portugal (Professional)

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Materials Engineering - Materials Engineering
  • Engineering and Technology - Materials Engineering - Composites
  • Engineering and Technology - Materials Engineering
  • Engineering and Technology - Chemical Engineering
  • Engineering and Technology - Nano-technology - Nano-materials
  • Engineering and Technology - Other Engineering and Technologies - Other Engineering and Technologies
  • Engineering and Technology - Nano-technology - Nano-processes

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Upper intermediate (B2) Advanced (C1) Upper intermediate (B2) Advanced (C1) Upper intermediate (B2)
Education
Degree Classification
2023/03/16
Concluded
 Engenharia Química (Doutoramento)
Major in Engenharia de Materiais e Produtos Macromoleculares
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
"Nanocompósitos termoplásticos para aplicação na indústria automóvel" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Aprovado
2016
Concluded
 Engenharia Química (Mestrado)
Major in Área de especialização: Processo, Ambiente e Energia
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
"Monitorização da formação de micropartículas poliméricas para encapsulamento de princípios ativos" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2024/05/01 - Current Contracted Researcher (Research) ThermoPlastic composites Research Center (TPRC) , Netherlands
2023/02/01 - 2024/04/30 Research Assistant (Research) Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2016/12/01 - 2023/01/31 Bolseira de Investigação Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
Projects

Contract

Designation Funders
2023/02/01 - Current BioShoes4all - Footwear sector innovation and training for a sustainable bioeconomy
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Researcher
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
Ongoing
2022/09/01 - 2023/01/31 Additive manufacturing with cork
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-047143
Research Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
Concluded
2019/11/01 - 2022/08/31 Development of new composites incorporating metallic and thermoplastic matrix nanoparticles
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-039842
Research Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
Concluded
2019/01/01 - 2019/12/31 CICECO-Instituto de Materiais de Aveiro
UID/CTM/50011/2019
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2016/12/01 - 2019/10/31 Development of new thermoplastic matrix composites and their transformation by the T-RTM process
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-017603
Research Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Conference paper
  1. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Trindade, Tito. "Chemical compatibilizer as an approach to improve the mechanical properties of poly(propylene) reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets". Paper presented in 20th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM20, Lausanne, 2022.
    Published
  2. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Trindade, Tito; Oliveira, José M.. "Graphene Nanoplatelet-Reinforced Poly(propylene): Nanofiller Characteristics Influence on the Properties of Nanocomposites". Paper presented in Materiais 2022, Marinha Grande, 2022.
    10.3390/materproc2022008081
  3. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Martins, Filipe P.; Lagarinhos, Joana N.; Santos, Laura; Lima, Paulo; Torcato, Ricardo; A.A.P. Marques, Paula; et al. "Characterization of commercial graphene-based materials for application in thermoplastic nanocomposites". Aveiro, 2018.
    Published • 10.1016/j.matpr.2019.10.077
Conference poster
  1. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Neves, Susana A. F.; Sílvia C. Pinho; J. D. Santos; M. A. Lopes; M. F. Almeida; C. Coelho; C. Fonseca. "Effect of processing methodology on the properties of rubber based composites reinforced with leather waste". Paper presented in 17th European Congress and Exhibition on Advanced Materials and Processes - FEMS EUROMAT 2023, 2023.
  2. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Dias, Ana OU Dias, Ana Cláudia; Trindade, Tito; Martinho Oliveira. "A comparative life cycle assessment of graphene nanoplatelets- and glass fibre-reinforced poly(propylene) composites for automotive applications". Paper presented in Ciência 2023, 2023.
  3. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Trindade, Tito; Martinho Oliveira. "Influence of graphene nanoplatelets on thermal properties of poly(propylene)-based graphene nanocomposites". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2021, 2021.
  4. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Trindade, Tito; Martinho Oliveira. "The effect of commercial graphene nanoplatelets on the mechanical properties of poly(propylene)-based nanocomposites". Paper presented in European Congress and Exhibition on Advanced Materials and Processes (EUROMAT 2021), 2021.
  5. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Trindade, Tito; Martinho Oliveira. "Poly(propylene)/graphene oxide nanocomposites: effect of compatibilizer and processing methodology on the thermal, mechanical, and morphological properties". Paper presented in 2o SAMMeeting, 2021.
  6. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Trindade, Tito; Martinho Oliveira. "Rheological behaviour of poly(propylene)-based graphene nanocomposites: influence of processing temperature and nanoparticles size". Paper presented in 18th International Congress on Rheology, 2020.
  7. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Trindade, Tito; Martinho Oliveira. "Crystallization behaviour of poly(propylene)-based graphene nanocomposites for automotive applications". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2020, 2020.
  8. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Trindade, Tito; Martinho Oliveira. "Processing and characterization of thermoplastic nanocomposites for applications in automotive parts". Paper presented in Materiais 2019, 2019.
  9. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Lagarinhos, Joana N. ; Laura Justina Martins Neto dos Santos; Filipe Martins; Paulo Lima; Torcato, Ricardo; Martinho Oliveira. "Influence of carbon fibres on polyamide 6 properties by T-RTM process". Paper presented in Materiais 2019, 2019.
  10. Magalhães da Silva, Sara; Jorge Luis Louro; Liliana Pires; Lagarinhos, Joana; Melo de Lima, Luiza R.. "Research and development with industry - the role of ESAN". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2019, 2019.
  11. Lagarinhos, Joana N. ; Laura Justina Martins Neto dos Santos; Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Paulo Lima; Torcato, Ricardo; Diogo Rodrigues; Oliveira, José Martinho. "Development of polyamide 6 by T-RTM process for automotive industry". Paper presented in Mat-Comp’19, Composites para la Industria 40, 2019.
  12. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Trindade, Tito; Martinho Oliveira. Corresponding author: Melo de Lima, Luiza R.. "Study of the effect of loading a thermoplastic matrix with graphene oxide". Paper presented in 4th International Conference & Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites (ITHEC 2018), 2018.
  13. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Trindade, Tito; Martinho Oliveira. Corresponding author: Melo de Lima, Luiza R.. "Development of thermoplastic nanocomposites for automotive parts industry". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2018, 2018.
  14. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.. "Characterization of commercial graphene-based materials for application in thermoplastic nanocomposites". Paper presented in Advanced Nano Materials Conference 2018 (ANM 2018), 2018.
  15. Laura Justina Martins Neto dos Santos; Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Lagarinhos, Joana N. ; Filipe Martins; Paulo Lima; Torcato, Ricardo; Martinho Oliveira. "Development of polyamide 6 by in situ polymerization via T-RTM process". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2018, 2018.
Journal article
  1. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Ana Cláudia Relvas Vieira Dias; Trindade, Tito; Oliveira, José M.. "A comparative life cycle assessment of graphene nanoplatelets- and glass fibre-reinforced poly(propylene) composites for automotive applications". Science of the Total Environment 871 162140 (2023): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969723007568?via%3Dihub.
    Published • 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162140
  2. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Trindade, Tito; Oliveira, José Martinho. "Non-isothermal crystallization kinetics of poly(propylene)-based graphene nanocomposites for injection moulding". (2022): http://hdl.handle.net/10773/35932.
    10.1007/s10973-022-11741-6
  3. Melo de Lima, Luiza R.; Magalhães da Silva, Sara P.; Trindade, Tito; Oliveira, José Martinho. "Rheological behavior of poly(propylene) reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets for injection molding". (2022): http://hdl.handle.net/10773/35963.
    10.1002/app.52492
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. Lima, Luiza Rodrigues Melo de. "Monitorização da formação de micropartículas poliméricas para encapsulamento de princípios ativos". Master, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10316/81483.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2022/10 Development of a New Thermoplastic-Based Graphene Nanocomposite for Application in Automotive Parts 6th International Conference & Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites (ITHEC 2022)
(Bremen, Germany)
2022/06 Chemical Compatibilizers as an Approach to Improve the Mechanical Properties of Thermoplastics Reinforced with Graphene Nanoplatelets 20th European Conference on Composite Materials
(Lausanne, Switzerland)
2022/04 Graphene nanoplatelet-reinforced poly(propylene): nanofiller characteristics influence on the properties of nanocomposites Materiais 2022
(Marinha Grande, Portugal)
2021 Thermoplastic nanocomposites for applications in automotive industry 2º SAMMeeting
(Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal)
2021 The effect of commercial graphene nanoplatelets on the mechanical properties of poly(propylene)-based nanocomposites European Congress and Exhibition on Advanced Materials and Processes (EUROMAT 2021)
2021 Non-isothermal Crystallization Kinetics of Poly(propylene)-based Graphene Nanocomposites Advanced Nanomaterials 2021 (ANM 2021)
(Aveiro, Portugal)
2021 Characterization of Commercial Graphene Nanoplatelets for Thermoplastic Polymer-based Nanocomposites Advanced Nanomaterials 2021 (ANM 2021)
(Aveiro, Portugal)
2020 Rheological behaviour of poly(propylene)-based graphene nanocomposites: influence of processing temperature and nanoparticles size 18th International Congress on Rheology
2019 Nanoparticles in the development of thermoplastic nanocomposites Research Summit 2019
Universidade de Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)
2019 Nanocompósitos termoplásticos e suas aplicações na indústria automóvel Workshop MAIS Tec Trends - Polímeros, compósitos e materiais avançados
Escola Superior Aveiro Norte (ESAN) (Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2024/02 - Current Projeto de licenciatura - Estágio na empresa Aloft
Supervisor
 Engenharia de Materiais (Degree)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2024/02 - Current Projeto de licenciatura: Embalagens Sustentáveis - Estágio na empresa CS Plastic
Supervisor
 Engenharia de Materiais (Degree)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2024/02 - Current Bio-compósitos de SBR reforçado com fibras de colagénio para fabrico de componentes para calçado
Co-supervisor
 Engenharia de Materiais (Master)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2024/02 - Current Síntese de agentes de compatibilização para a produção de compósitos couro-SBR
Supervisor
 Engenharia de Materiais (Degree)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2023/02/01 - 2023/09/22 Valorização dos resíduos de couro por incorporação em borracha (SBR) para fabrico de componentes para calçado
Co-supervisor
 Engenharia de Materiais (Master)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2023/02/01 - 2023/06/30 Compatibilização química de SBR para a produção de compósitos couro-SBR
Supervisor
 Engenharia de Materiais (Degree)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal

Interview (newspaper / magazine)

Activity description Newspaper / Forum
2022/10 Quando inovação tecnológica é produto de parcerias entre empresas e ensino superior Moldes e Plásticos - Jornal de Leiria