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Novel Oxygen- and Curcumin-Laden Ionic Liquid@Silica Nanocapsules for Enhanced Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy by Henriques, Joana, Pina, João, Braga, Mara E M, Dias, Ana M A, Coimbra, Patrícia, de Sousa, Hermínio C

“…The efficiency of photodynamic therapy is often limited by the scarcity of oxygen at the target site. To address this problem, this work proposes the…”
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Fractioned High Pressure Extraction of Anthocyanins from Elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) Pomace by Seabra, Inês J, Braga, Mara E. M, Batista, Maria T. P, de Sousa, Hermínio C

“…Fractionated high pressure extractions from dry and in natura elderberry pomace were performed in order to obtain anthocyanin rich extracts. Experiments were…”
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A review of conventional and emerging technologies for hydrogels sterilization by S. A. Bento, Cristiana, Gaspar, Marisa C., Coimbra, Patrícia, de Sousa, Hermínio C., E. M. Braga, Mara

“…[Display omitted] Hydrogels are extensively used in the biomedical field, as drug delivery systems, wound dressings, contact lenses or as scaffolds for tissue…”
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Comparison of Yield, Composition, and Antioxidant Activity of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) Extracts Obtained Using Various Techniques by Braga, Mara E. M, Leal, Patrícia F, Carvalho, João E, Meireles, M. Angela A

“…Turmeric extracts were obtained from two lots of raw material (M and S) using various techniques:  hydrodistillation, low pressure solvent extraction, Soxhlet,…”
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Biocompounds recovery from olive mill wastewater by liquid-liquid extraction and integration with Fenton’s process for water reuse by Martins, Daniela, Martins, Rui C., Braga, Mara E. M.

“…The olive mill wastewaters obtained from two different processes, press extraction olive mill wastewater (POMW) from Portugal and two-phase system olive mill…”
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Novel flexible, hybrid aerogels with vinyl- and methyltrimethoxysilane in the underlying silica structure by Matias, Telma, Varino, Catarino, de Sousa, Hermínio C., Braga, Mara E. M., Portugal, António, Coelho, Jorge F. J., Durães, Luisa

“…Flexible, monolithic and superhydrophobic silica aerogels were obtained by combining methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS), vinyltrimethoxysilane (VTMS) and…”
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Juglone and 1,4-Naphthoquinone-Promising Nematicides for Sustainable Control of the Root Knot Nematode Meloidogyne luci by Maleita, Carla, Esteves, Ivânia, Braga, Mara E M, Figueiredo, Joana, Gaspar, Marisa C, Abrantes, Isabel, de Sousa, Hermínio C

“…The scarce availability of efficient and eco-friendly nematicides to control root-knot nematodes (RKN), spp., has encouraged research toward the development of…”
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Transcriptome analysis reveals the high ribosomal inhibitory action of 1,4-naphthoquinone on Meloidogyne luci infective second-stage juveniles by Cardoso, Joana M S, Esteves, Ivânia, Egas, Conceição, Braga, Mara E M, de Sousa, Hermínio C, Abrantes, Isabel, Maleita, Carla

“…The root-knot nematode (RKN) presents a threat to the production of several important crops. This nematode species was added to the European Plant Protection…”
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Effect of calcium and/or barium crosslinking on the physical and antimicrobial properties of natamycin-loaded alginate films by Bierhalz, Andréa C.K., da Silva, Mariana A., Braga, Mara E.M., Sousa, Hermínio J.C., Kieckbusch, Theo G.

“…The preparation of alginate films with suitable properties requires a two-step contact with reticulating agents: initially a weakly structured pre-film is…”
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Antifouling foldable acrylic IOLs loaded with norfloxacin by aqueous soaking and by supercritical carbon dioxide technology by González-Chomón, Clara, Braga, Mara E.M., de Sousa, Herminio C., Concheiro, Angel, Alvarez-Lorenzo, Carmen

“…Combining 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and 2-butoxyethyl methacrylate (BEM) renders biocompatible networks foldable even in the dry state and able to…”
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Supercritical fluid-assisted preparation of imprinted contact lenses for drug delivery by Yañez, Fernando, Martikainen, Lahja, Braga, Mara E.M., Alvarez-Lorenzo, Carmen, Concheiro, Angel, Duarte, Catarina M.M., Gil, Maria H., de Sousa, Hermínio C.

“…The aim of this work was to develop an innovative supercritical fluid (SCF)-assisted molecular imprinting method to endow commercial soft contact lenses (SCLs)…”
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Using High-Pressure Technology to Develop Antioxidant-Rich Extracts from Bravo de Esmolfe Apple Residues by Bordalo, Mário, Seabra, Inês J., Silva, Andreia Bento, Terrasso, Ana Paula, Brito, Catarina, Serra, Margarida, Bronze, Maria R., Duarte, Catarina M. M., Braga, Mara E. M., de Sousa, Hermínio C., Serra, Ana Teresa

“…Bravo de Esmolfe (BE) is a traditional Portuguese apple highly appreciated by consumers due to its peculiar flavor and aroma. This apple contains higher…”
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Osteogenic poly(ϵ-caprolactone)/poloxamine homogeneous blends prepared by supercritical foaming by de Matos, Maria B.C., Puga, Ana M., Alvarez-Lorenzo, Carmen, Concheiro, Angel, Braga, Mara E.M., de Sousa, Hermínio C.

“…[Display omitted] Homogeneous poly(ϵ-caprolactone) (PCL) and poloxamines (PLXs) porous blends were prepared using a supercritical carbon dioxide-assisted…”
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Supercritical carbon dioxide-based technologies for the production of drug nanoparticles/nanocrystals – A comprehensive review by Padrela, Luís, Rodrigues, Miguel A., Duarte, Andreia, Dias, Ana M.A., Braga, Mara E.M., de Sousa, Hermínio C.

“…Low drug bioavailability, which is mostly a result of poor aqueous drug solubilities and of inadequate drug dissolution rates, is one of the most significant…”
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Measurement and correlation of the solubility of juglone in supercritical carbon dioxide by Marceneiro, Sofia, Coimbra, Patrícia, Braga, Mara E.M., Dias, Ana M.A., de Sousa, Hermínio C.

“…[Display omitted] ► Design of scCO 2-based processes which require the dissolution of juglone in scCO 2. ► Experimental juglone-scCO 2 phase equilibria…”
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Edible films and coatings based on agrifood residues: a new trend in the food packaging research by Gaspar, Marisa C, Braga, Mara E M

“…Food packaging trends have been changing in the last years, mainly due to consumer concerns about plastic pollution and agrifood waste. Recent advances in the…”
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Functional Properties of Spice Extracts Obtained via Supercritical Fluid Extraction by Leal, Patrícia F., Braga, Mara E. M., Sato, Daisy N., Carvalho, João E., Marques, Marcia O. M., Meireles, M. Angela A.

“…In the present study the antioxidant, anticancer, and antimycobacterial activities of extracts from ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), rosemary (Rosmarinus…”
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Porous poly(ε-caprolactone) implants: A novel strategy for efficient intraocular drug delivery by Boia, Raquel, Dias, Paulo A.N., Martins, Joana M., Galindo-Romero, Caridad, Aires, Inês D., Vidal-Sanz, Manuel, Agudo-Barriuso, Marta, de Sousa, Hermínio C., Ambrósio, António Francisco, Braga, Mara E.M., Santiago, Ana Raquel

“…[Display omitted] This work reports the development of porous poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL)-based intraocular implants, prepared by green supercritical carbon…”
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Towards wound dressings with improved properties: Effects of poly(dimethylsiloxane) on chitosan-alginate films loaded with thymol and beta-carotene by Pires, Ana Luiza R., de Azevedo Motta, Liana, Dias, Ana M.A., de Sousa, Hermínio C., Moraes, Ângela M., Braga, Mara E.M.

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effect of poly(dimethylsiloxane) on the mechanical properties of chitosan-alginate (CA) polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) with…”
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Fortified chocolate mousse with powder and extract from Moringa oleifera leaves for nutritional value improvement by Gomes, Olívia J.S., Leitão, Anabela, Gaspar, Marisa C., Vitorino, Carla, Sousa, João J.S., de Sousa, Hermínio C., Braga, Mara E.M., Gando-Ferreira, Licínio M.

“…•Higher values for composition were found in DG leaves samples of M. oleifera.•Extract with 115 ± 8 g/mL antioxidant capacity due to polyphenols and…”
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