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New project funded by FCT, where the MICROSCAFS technology is employed
The project SOLAR2CLEAN - Engineered solar light driven photocatalytic systems for wastewater purification (PTDC/EQU/EQU/1056/2020) was accepted for funding. It will run from Feb 2021 to Feb 2024.
Read MoreMaria Terrucha, Patricia Silva and Brenda Silva graduate with a M.Sc.
Congratulations to Maria, Patricia and Brenda who graduated, in Jan 2021, with the following M.Sc. theses:
"Microencapsulation of a Fragrant Oil with biodegradable polycaprolactone assisted by supercritical fluids", by Maria Terrucha. Supervised by Ana C. Marques and Miguel Rodrigues, at IST, in collaboration with SYMRISE SA"
"Porous silica microscaffolds for nanoparticle immobilization", by Patricia Silva. Supervised by Ana C. Marques.
" Isocyanate microcapsules loaded onto a TPE polymer matrix", by Brenda Silva. Supervised by Ana C. Marques, in collaboration with CABOPOL SA
Read MoreNew paper released on the microencapsulation by a biodegradable polymer of Isophorone Diisocyanate (IPDI) for Mono-Component Adhesives
Monica V. Loureiro, Mario Vale, Rui Galhano, S. Matos, Joao C. Bordado, Isabel Pinho, Ana C. Marques, “Microencapsulation of Isocyanate in Biodegradable Polycaprolactone Capsules and Application in Monocomponent Green Adhesives“, ACS Applied Polymer Materials 2 (2020) 11, 4425
Other new papers released by the group in 2020 can be seen at:
Read MoreAna Rita Alves, Daniela Patricio, Catarina Fernandes and Joana Morais graduate with a M.Sc.
Congratulations to Ana Rita, Daniela, Catarina and Joana who graduated, in 2019-2020, with the following M.Sc. theses:
"Functionalization of Lignin Nanoparticles", by Ana Rita Alves. Supervised by Ana C. Marques and Anton Friedl (University of Vienna, Austria).
"Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocrystalline Transparent Conductive Oxides for Photocatalytic Applications", by Daniela Patricio. Supervised by Ana C. Marques and Alessandro Martucci (Universita degli studi di Padova, Italy).
"Bio-derived Films for Food Packaging", by Catarina Fernandes. Supervised by Ana C. Marques and Jorge Oliveira (University College Cork, Ireland).
"Development of bio-based films from seafood waste", by Joana Morais. Supervised by Ana C. Marques and Jorge Oliveira (University College Cork, Ireland).
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Ana Marques at ETH Zurich
Ana Marques is visiting the Laboratory of Prof. Markus Niederberger (Laboratory for Multifunctional Materials) from ETH, in the framework of her sabbatical leave to work on the application of tailored porous microspheres as supports for metal oxide nanoparticles, with a target on photocatalytic reactions in liquid phase.
Read MoreSara Saraiva, Marta Neves and Daniel Vicente graduate with a M.Sc.
Congratulations to Sara, Marta and Daniel who graduated, in May 2019, with the following M.Sc. theses:
"Microencapsulation of isocyanate compounds assisted by supercritical fluids", by Sara Saraiva. Supervised by Ana C. Marques and Miguel Rodrigues, at IST, in collaboration with CIPADE S.A."
"Functionalization of lignin for greener carbon fibers", by Marta Neves. Supervised by Ana C. Marques and Dulce Simao at IST, in collaboration with Dr. Paulo Correia from SGL Composites S.A.
"Investigation of submicron particles as emulsion stabilizers", by Daniel Vicente. Supervised by Ana C. Marques and A. Correia Diogo at IST.
Read More1 Patent filed in the framework of the TPMI
One patent was filed entitled: "Microencapsulation of highly reactive isocyanate species" by Ana C. Marques, Monica V. Loureiro, Sofia F. Rocha, Mahboobeh Attaei, Joao M. Bordado and Isabel Pinho. INPI reference number 20191000009303
New Academic guest in the group
We are pleased to welcome Prof. Monika Ostapiuk, from University of Lublin in Poland, as an academic guest in our group. During her stay, Monika will work on the application of microcapsules in Fiber Metal Laminates as a self healing interlayer.
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New COST Action accepted for funding
Ana C. Marques was nominated Management Committee Member of the COST Action CA18120 - Reliable roadmap for certification of bonded primary structures, coordinated by Delft University. She also belongs to the consortium of the same Action, which was accepted for funding in November, 2018.
Read MoreSofia F. Rocha and Beatriz Delgado graduate with a M.Sc.
Congratulations to Sofia and Beatriz who graduated, in Nov-Dec. 2018, with the following M.Sc. theses:
"Polymer coating of capsules for controlled release", by Sofia F. Rocha. Supervised by Ana C. Marques and Jorge Oliveira, in collaboration with University College Cork
"Preparation and characterization of composite systems Pluronic F127/water/polycaprolactone microspheres", by Beatriz Delgado. Supervised by Teresa Cidade and Ana C. Marques
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New paper released on the microencapsulation of IPDI for mono-component adhesives
The paper entitled "Isophorone Diisocyanate (IPDI) Microencapsulation for Mono-Component Adhesives: Effect of the Active H and NCO Sources" by Ana Marques group, was released in the open source magazine Polymers, in 2018, and reports on new developments concerning effective microencapsulation of IPDI for new cross-linking strategies in the adhesives industry.
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Keynote presentation on Engineered microcapsules for adhesive and self-healing surfaces, given by Ana C. Marques, at the international conference SMT32
Ana Marques gave an invited keynote presentation on Engineered microcapsules for adhesive and self-healing surfaces, at the conference SMT32, held in San Sebastian, Spain, where the most recent advances on microencapsulation achieved by the group were shared.
Read MoreInvited keynote lecture on Engineered microcapsules: applications in coatings and adhesives
Ana Marques gave a keynote lecture on Engineered microcapsules: applications in coatings and adhesives, at the 3rd International Summer School on Multifunctional Smart Coatings and Surfaces, organized by the University of Aveiro (DEMAC), which is dedicated to PhD students and young post-doctoral researchers who are interested in developing knowledge in the area of active functional coatings and surfaces. http://multismartcoatsurf.web.ua.pt/
New paper released on Hybrid custom-tailored sol-gel derived microscaffold for biocides immobilization
The Ana Marques´s group paper entitled "Hybrid custom-tailored sol-gel derived microscaffold for biocides immobilization" was released in Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, in 2018, and reports on the development of silica-epoxy matrices, in the form of functional spherical microscaffolds with controlled morphology, comprising an immobilized biocide, for antifouling purposes.
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Ana C. Marques belongs to the Scientific Committee of the SMT32
The 32nd International Conference on Surface Modification Technologies-SMT32 will take place in San Sebastian (Spain) from 27 to 29 June 2018. Topics of the conference are: Chemical and electrochemical machining, Corrosion and tribological characterization, Corrosion in extreme environments, Lubrication and tribologically protective coatings, Metal deposition from non conventional techniques, Modeling and simulation, New concepts for aesthetic finishing, Omniphobic coatings, Optically active layers, Protective coatings for light alloys, Replacement of restricted chemicals, Selective deposition techniques, Sol-gel hybrid films, Surface cleaning and preparation, Surface conditioning for additive manufacturing, Thermal barrier coatings
Read MoreMahboobeh Attaei and Inês Lino graduate with a M.Sc.
Congratulations to Mahboobeh and Inês who graduated, in Dec. 2017, with the following M.Sc. theses, both supervised by Ana C. Marques:
"Microencapsulation of isocyanate compounds for autoreactive, monocomponent adhesive", by Mahboobeh Attaei, in collaboration with CIPADE S.A.
"Natural origin precursors for carbon fiber production", by Inês Lino, in collaboration with FISIPE S.A. from the SGL Group
Read MoreMónica Loureiro has participated in the 21st International Symposium on Microencapsulation
Mónica has presented the work entitled "Custom-Tailored Matrices for Chemical Immobilization" by Loureiro M., Bordado J., Vale M., Marques A.C. at the 21st International Symposium on Microencapsulation, Faro, Portugal, 27-29 September 2017
New R&D Project starting
A new project of R&D service supply to CABOPOL S.A. is starting in the framework of the Portugal2020, Ind. Project 23559 – ElastomReg – Thermoplastic vulcanizate with self-healing properties.
2 Patents filed in the framework of the TPMI
Two patents were filed entitled: “Biocidal Microcapsules for biofouling control” by Ana C. Marques, Elisabete R. Silva, João C. Bordado, “Biocidal Microcapsules for biofouling control”, PCT application number: PCT/EP2017/074085
“Custom-tailored sol-gel derived matrices for chemical immobilization” by Ana C. Marques, Mónica Loureiro, Elisabete R. Silva, João C. Bordado, PCT application number: PCT/EP2017/074114