Extraction, characterization and properties evaluation of pineapple leaf fibers from Azores pineapple

Autor: Diego M. Chaves, Joana C. Araújo, Carina V. Gomes, Sónia P. Gonçalves, Raul Fangueiro, Diana P. Ferreira

Publikováno v: Heliyon, Vol 10, Iss 4, Pp e26698- (2024)

Pineapple leaves can provide competitive and high-quality fibers for textile purposes. Despite pineapple being cultivated in the Portugues islands there is still a technology gap for the extraction and treatment of Pineapple Leaf Fibers (PALF) in Eur

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Wetspun Polymeric Fibrous Systems as Potential Scaffolds for Tendon and Ligament Repair, Healing and Regeneration

Autor: Joana Rocha, Joana C. Araújo, Raul Fangueiro, Diana P. Ferreira

Publikováno v: Pharmaceutics, Vol 14, Iss 11, p 2526 (2022)

Tendon and ligament traumatic injuries are among the most common diagnosed musculoskeletal problems. Such injuries limit joint mobility, reduce musculoskeletal performance, and most importantly, lower people’s comfort. Currently, there are various

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Multifunctional natural fibers: the potential of core shell MgOSiO2 nanoparticles

Autor: Joana C. Araújo, Pilar Teixeira, Raul Fangueiro, Diana P. Ferreira

Core--shell nanoparticles (NPs) based on metal oxides, namely magnesium oxide (MgO) and silica (SiO2), are a fantastic alternative for natural fibers' functionalization. In this work, flax fibers were functionalized with MgO and MgO--SiO2 core--shell

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https://hdl.handle.net/1822/84437

In-situ synthesis of CaO and SiO2 nanoparticles onto jute fabrics: exploring the multifunctionality

Autor: Raúl Fangueiro, Joana C. Araújo, Diana Ferreira, Pilar Teixeira

Publikováno v: Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal
Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP)
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Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)
Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC)-FCT-Sociedade da Informação

Fibrous based materials with exceptional functionalities have become a target of interest for researchers worldwide. One promising strategy for the development of active fibrous structures with improved functions is their functionalization with nanop

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Protective Multifunctional Fibrous Systems Based on Natural Fibers and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles

Autor: Raúl Fangueiro, Joana C. Araújo, Diana Ferreira

Publikováno v: Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal
Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP)
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Polymers
Polymers, Vol 13, Iss 2654, p 2654 (2021)

In recent years, an unprecedented increase in the development of products and technologies to protect the human being has been observed. Now, more than ever, the world population is exposed to several threats, harmful to their well-being and health.

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https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13162654