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Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR). Centro de Ciências Exatas e de Tecnologia (CCET) (Institutional affiliation from the last research proposal) Birthplace: Brazil
He holds a degree in Materials Engineering from the Federal University of São Carlos (1995), a Master's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the Federal University of São Carlos (1998), and a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the Federal University of São Carlos (2003). PhD in Doctorate Sandwich - University of Akron (2000). He is currently an adjunct professor at the Federal University of São Carlos, in the Department of Materials Engineering. Has experience in the field of Materials Engineering, with emphasis on Rheology and Polymers Processing. Atulamente its main line of research is in actuators and mechanical sensors based on electroactive polymers. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Prof. Michael A. Brook (McMaster University, Canada) will visit UFSCar to deepen collaborations on three innovative projects related to sustainable polymers.Project 1 focuses on the ionic bonding of functional silicones to polysaccharide-based films (e.g., pectin, alginate, gelatin) to render them temporarily water-resistant. These materials are promising for packaging and biosensors. Pre…
Natural rubber is a widely used renewable resource due to its excellent mechanical properties. However, traditional sulfur-based vulcanization creates polymer networks with irreversible covalent bonds, making recycling difficult and increasing environmental impact. This project aims to develop a novel chemical modification and crosslinking method for natural rubber using easily devulcaniz…
IPMCs (Ionomeric Polymer-Metal Composites) have attracted attention because of their ability to transform deformational energy into electrical energy and vice versa. This capability enables the material to be used both as a mechanical actuator ("artificial muscle") and in strain sensors. Among the advantages of this system over conventional actuators and sensors the main ones are its ligh…
This work proposes the study of new rubber formulations replacing sintetic additives, namely aromatic oil, inorganic filler and zinc oxide, for additives from natural resources, like soybean oil, wheat and sugar cane. The raw materials have the following characteristics:MD 600: epoxizided soy bean oil as plastificant, replacing the naphtenic and aromatic oils;MD CO: inert filler from whea…
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iEAPs (Ionic Electroactive Polymers) have been studied over the last few decades as a new matrix for electromechanical actuators in medicine and robotics. This is due to the ability of these materials to generate silent, light and precise movements with great displacement from small electrical stimuli (in the order of 1 to 5 V). In addition, they have low density, low cost, simple product…
Ionomeric Polymer Metal Composite (or IPMC) stands out for their ability to act as mechanical actuators, being the subject of research in areas such as robotics and medicine, as well as electrical or deformation sensors. Its structure consists of a layer of electroactive polymer of the ionomeric type between two layers of metallic electrodes. This arrangement, when subjected to an electri…
Ionomeric polymer and metal composites (IPMCs) are intelligent and bio-inspired materials, which have a metal/polymer/metal sandwich structure. They are capable of deforming in response to electrical stimuli and vice versa. Usually, they have low density, are flexible, biocompatible, and have low actuation voltage. Therefore, they are promising materials in a diverse range of applications…
Composites of ionomeric polymer and metal (IPMCs) are intelligent materials that have a metal/polymer/metal sandwich structure and can deform in response to electrical stimuli and vice versa. Also, they have low density, flexibility, biocompatibility, and low drive voltage. Therefore, they are promising materials for a wide range of applications: actuators, sensors, robotics, and artifici…
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In this project, it will be prepared flexible polyHIPEs bearing ATRP initiator functions for the subsequent polymerization of sodium 4-styrenesulfonate (SS). The presence of grafted poly(styrene sulfonate) (PSS) chains will confer hydrophilicity and ionic conductivity to the polymer structure. Thus, the polyHIPE will serve as a microstructured scaffold providing mechanical stability and f…
Ionomeric polymer-metal composites (IPMCs) are smart and bio-inspired materials with a metal/electroactive-polymer/metal sandwich-type structure and can deform in response to electrical stimuli and vice versa. Electroactive polymers (EAP) provide lightweight and cost-effective materials that enable the next generation of electromechanical devices. Commercial polymers have historically dom…
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