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Porous composites based on cellulose acetate and alfa-hematite with optical and antimicrobial properties by Silva, M.A., Rocha, C. Vieira, Gallo, J., Felgueiras, H.P., de Amorim, M.T. Pessoa

“…•α-Fe2O3 NPs were produced without surfactants.•α-Fe2O3 NPs showed good physicochemical properties.•CA/α-Fe2O3 composite membranes were produced by NIPS…”
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Morphology and water flux of produced cellulose acetate membranes reinforced by the design of experiments (DOE) by Silva, Mónica A., Belmonte-Reche, Efres, de Amorim, M.T. Pessoa

“…[Display omitted] •CA membranes were successfully synthesized by non-solvent induced phase separation (NIPS).•Membranes were characterized by structure,…”
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Characterisation of ultra- and nanofiltration membranes for predictive purposes — development of a model for hindered transport of uncharged solutes in asymmetric pores by Morão, A., de Amorim, M.T. Pessoa, Lopes, A., Gonçalves, I.C.

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Fabrication of pristine‑multiwalled carbon nanotubes/cellulose acetate composites for removal of methylene blue by Silva, Mónica A., Hilliou, L., Amorim, M. T. Pessoa de

“…Here, we report the effect of mixing different amounts of pristine-multiwalled carbon nanotubes (p-MWCNTs) with the cellulose acetate (CA) on dye removal. The…”
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Decolorization of an anthraquinone-type dye using a laccase formulation by Soares, Graça M.B, Costa-Ferreira, Maria, Pessoa de Amorim, M.T

“…Decolorization of the dye Remazol Brilliant Blue R (RBBR) was studied, as it is representative of an important class of recalcitrant anthraquinone-type dyes…”
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Development of electrospun photocatalytic TiO2-polyamide-12 nanocomposites by Cossich, E., Bergamasco, R., Pessoa de Amorim, M.T., Martins, P.M., Marques, J., Tavares, C.J., Lanceros-Méndez, S., Sencadas, V.

“…Titanium dioxide (TiO2) in different forms such as films, fibers or particles are being extensively studied for removal of contaminants from aquatic…”
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Postsynthesis modification of a cellulose acetate ultrafiltration membrane for applications in water and wastewater treatment by Morão, A., Escobar, I. C., Pessoa de Amorim, M. T., Lopes, A., Gonçalves, I. C.

“…A technique for postsynthesis modification of a cellulose acetate ultrafiltration membrane with possible application in water and wastewater treatment is…”
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Functionalization of electrospun polymeric wound dressings with antimicrobial peptides by Felgueiras, Helena Prado, Amorim, M. T. Pessoa de

“…Wound dressings have evolved considerably since ancient times. Modern dressings are now important systems that combine the physical and biochemical properties…”
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Control of irreversible fouling by application of dynamic membranes by de Amorim, M.T. Pessoa, Ramos, Ilia Rosa Afonso

“…The use of dynamic membranes formed in situ by deposition of a colloidal suspension on a porous support as a pretreatment of membranes is an attractive method…”
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Poly(vinyl alcohol)-based nanofibrous electrospun scaffolds for tissue engineering applications by Teixeira, Marta Albertina, Amorim, M. T. Pessoa de, Felgueiras, Helena Prado

“…Tissue engineering (TE) holds an enormous potential to develop functional scaffolds resembling the structural organization of native tissues, to improve or…”
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Influence of chloride contamination on carbonation of cement-based materials by Malheiro, Raphaele, Camões, Aires, Meira, Gibson, Amorim, Maria Teresa

“…•Carbonation front advance was evaluated thorough different testing methods.•The chloride presence decreases carbonation depth in cement-based materials.•The…”
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Surface modification of a polyethersulfone microfiltration membrane with graphene oxide for reactive dyes removal by Homem, Natália Cândido, de Camargo Lima Beluci, Natália, Amorim, Sara, Reis, Rui, Vieira, Angélica Marquetotti Salcedo, Vieira, Marcelo Fernandes, Bergamasco, Rosângela, Amorim, Maria Teresa Pessoa

“…Polyethersulfone microfiltration membranes (mPES) were modified with polyethilenimine (PEI) and graphene oxide (GO) by layer-by-layer self-assembly method via…”
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Electrospun nanocomposites containing cellulose and Its derivatives modified with specialized biomolecules for an enhanced wound healing by Teixeira, Marta A., Paiva, M. C., Amorim, M. T. Pessoa de, Felgueiras, Helena Prado

“…Wound healing requires careful, directed, and effective therapies to prevent infections and accelerate tissue regeneration. In light of these demands, active…”
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Tiger 17 and pexiganan as antimicrobial and hemostatic boosters of cellulose acetate-containing poly(vinyl alcohol) electrospun mats for potential wound care purposes by Teixeira, Marta A., Antunes, Joana C., Seabra, Catarina L., Tohidi, Shafagh D., Reis, Salette, Amorim, M. Teresa P., Felgueiras, Helena P.

“…In this research, we propose to engineer a nanostructured mat that can simultaneously kill bacteria and promote an environment conducive to healing for…”
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Antimicrobial action and clotting time of thin, hydrated poly(vinyl alcohol)/cellulose acetate films functionalized with LL37 for prospective wound‐healing applications by Felgueiras, Helena P., Teixeira, Marta A., Tavares, Tânia D., Homem, Natália C., Zille, Andrea, Amorim, M. Teresa P.

“…ABSTRACT Poly(vinyl alcohol)/cellulose acetate (PVA/CA) films were prepared via a new method that combines principles from solvent casting and phase inversion…”
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Activity of specialized biomolecules against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria by Tavares, Tânia Daniela Eugénio, Antunes, Joana Isabel Costa, Padrão, Jorge, Ribeiro, Ana Isabel Ferreira, Zille, Andrea, Amorim, M. T. Pessoa de, Ferreira, Fernando, Felgueiras, Helena Prado

“…The increased resistance of bacteria against conventional pharmaceutical solutions, the antibiotics, has raised serious health concerns. This has stimulated…”
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Size and Aging Effects on Antimicrobial Efficiency of Silver Nanoparticles Coated on Polyamide Fabrics Activated by Atmospheric DBD Plasma by Zille, Andrea, Fernandes, Margarida M, Francesko, Antonio, Tzanov, Tzanko, Fernandes, Marta, Oliveira, Fernando R, Almeida, Luís, Amorim, Teresa, Carneiro, Noémia, Esteves, Maria F, Souto, António P

“…This work studies the surface characteristics, antimicrobial activity, and aging effect of plasma-pretreated polyamide 6,6 (PA66) fabrics coated with silver…”
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Sustainability issues of ultrasonic wool dyeing with grape pomace colourant by Baaka, Noureddine, Haddar, Wafa, Ben Ticha, Manel, Amorim, Maria Teresa Pessoa, M'Henni, Mohamed Farouk

“…In this study, the ultrasound technique was investigated to dye wool fabrics with the natural extract obtained from grape pomace as a way of reducing time,…”
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Functionalization of crosslinked sodium alginate/gelatin wet-spun porous fibers with Nisin Z for the inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus-induced infections by Homem, Natália Cândido, Tavares, Tânia Daniela Eugénio, Miranda, Catarina S., Antunes, Joana Isabel Costa, Amorim, M. T. Pessoa de, Felgueiras, Helena Prado

“…Nisin Z, an amphipathic peptide, with a significant antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria and low toxicity in humans, has been studied for food…”
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Bioactivity of chitosan-based particles loaded with plant-derived extracts for biomedical applications: emphasis on antimicrobial fiber-based systems by Antunes, Joana Isabel Costa, Domingues, Joana Margarida Dias, Miranda, Catarina S., Silva, Ana Francisca Gomes da, Homem, Natália Cândido, Amorim, M. T. Pessoa de, Felgueiras, Helena Prado

“…Marine-derived chitosan (CS) is a cationic polysaccharide widely studied for its bioactivity, which is mostly attached to its primary amine groups. CS is able…”
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