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Materials Chemistry Group at Federal University of Paraná
(Brazil)
GQM is headed by Prof. Aldo J. G. Zarbin.
Our research focuses in synthesis of nanocomposites based in different carbon nanostructures and several other materials, such as metallic nanoparticles, polymers and inorganic complexes.
Mostly processed as thin films, nanocomposites are applied as batteries, capacitors, catalysts, photovoltaic devices, sensors and electrochromic materials.
Know more about our research here!
News
Maria Karolina's Masters qualification
31th Oct 2019
Maria Karolina defends her Masters qualification titled "Nanocomposites between carbon nanostructures and copper hexacyanometalates: preparation, characterization and application in batteries". Congratulations Maria!
Leandro's doctorate defense
10th Oct 2019
Leandro Hostert defends his doctorate entitled "Graphene-based thin-film nanocatalysts: from pesticide degradation to hydrogen generation". Congratulations Leandro!
5th Northeastern Symposium of Graduate Studies in Chemistry and Biotechnology
09th Oct 2019
Prof. Aldo Zarbin gives the opening lecture of the 5th Northeastern Symposium of Graduate Studies in Chemistry and Biotechnology, in Maceió.
New Paper!
"Graphene oxide as a surfactant in the nanostructuring of a conductionpolymer: Effect on the electronic structure, chain orientation, and chargetransfer dynamics". By Carolina F. de Matos; Soheila Holakoei; Natasha D. Yamamoto; Maria Luiza M. Rocco; Aldo J.G. Zarbin; Lucimara S. Roman.
at. Organic Electronics
Prof. Aldo zarbin is invited to speak at "XVIII Brazil MRS Meeting - SBPMat"
25th Sept 2019
"Complexes materials at liquid interfaces: carbon nanostructures-based thin films for multipurpose application"
Cristian's poster presentation at "XVIII Brazil MRS Meeting - SBPMat"
26th Sept 2019
"Thin films of nanocomposites between carbon nanotubes, graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide"
Ariane's presentation at "XVIII Brazil MRS Meeting - SBPMat"
24th Sept 2019
"Thin and transparent films of two-dimensional molybdenum disulfide"
Caroline's presentation at "XVIII Brazil MRS Meeting - SBPMat"
24th Sept 2019
"Ion exchange involving graphene oxide as a tool for the preparation of advanced materials"
Maria Karolina's presentation at "XVIII Brazil MRS Meeting - SBPMat"
24th Sept 2019
"Grapehene/cooper nanoparticles thin film as a precursor for Graphene/cooper hexacyanoferrate nanocomposites: from the preparation to the aplication in metal-ion"
Leandros's presentation at "XVIII Brazil MRS Meeting - SBPMat"
23th Sept 2019
"Degradation of pesticide and hidrogen production based on nanocatalysts derived from thin film of graphene"
European Materials Research Society 2019
16th Sept. 2019
Presentation by Prof. Aldo Zarbin at the European Materials Research Society Conference, the lecture "Thin films of complex materials for green energy".
Graphene Brazil 2019
10th Sept 2019
Prof. Aldo Zarbin talks about the Brazilian experience in Graphene Brazil 2019: Graphene based nanocomponent thin films for multipurpose applications.
Jessica's poster presentation at "XXII Simpósio Brasileiro de Eletroquímica e Eletroanalítica"
01-05th Sept. 2019
"Composites of black phosphorus and polyaniline as electrodes for aqueous batteries"
Ariane's Masters degree Defense
18th July 2019
Ariane Schmidt defends his Masters degree entitled "Thin and transparent films of two-dimensional materials based on molybdenum oxides and sulfides". Congratulations.
New Paper!!!
5th July 2019
"Molybdenum-based two-dimensional materials: Synthesis, dispersion, exfoliation and thin film deposition", by Ariane Schmidt, Aldo J.G. Zarbin.
At Journal of Colloid and Interface Science.
Graphene Conference 2019
26th June 2019
Prof. Aldo Zarbin participates in the 9th edition of the largest European Conference & Exhibition in Graphene and 2D Materials.
42nd. Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Chemical Society
30th May 2019
During the 42nd. RA-SBQ, Prof. Aldo Zarbin published a book about scientific divulgation of Carbon element, for students and teachers of high school.
42nd. Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Chemical Society
30th May 2019
Brilliant presentation of the master student Ariane Schmidt, under the orientation of Prof. Aldo Zarbin at PPGQ UFPR, at 42nd. Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Chemical Society !!
Jéssica's PhD Qualification
23th May 2019
Jéssica E. Silva Fonsaca defends his PhD qualification entitled "Nanocomposites between black phosphorus and polyaniline: preparation, characterization, processing, study of properties and applications". Congratulations!
New Paper!
18th May 2019
"A new approach for the achievement of stable aqueous dispersions of carbon nanotubes", by João Paulo V. Damasceno and Aldo J. G. Zarbin.
At Chemical Communications.
New Article!
10th May 2019
"A multi-technique approach towards the mechanistic investigation of the electrodeposition of Prussian blue over carbon nanotubes film", by Samantha Husmann, Elisa S. Orth and Aldo J. G. Zarbin.
GQM group in 7th meeting of INCT 2019
24th Apr. 2019
GQM group by prof. Aldo Zarbin attended the 7th INCT 2019 meeting.
7th meeting INCT 2019
23th Apr. 2019
Prof. Aldo zarbin Talk in the 7th meeting of INCT 2019.
"Materials at interfaces: modulating properties and planning applications"
New Paper!
3th Apr. 2019
"Facile synthesis and dopamine sensing application of three component nanocomposite thin films based on polythiophene, gold nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes" by Inagaki, Camila S.; Oliveira, Marcela M.; Bergamini, Márcio F.; Marcolino-Junior, Luiz H.; Zarbin, Aldo J.G.
GQM in the Nature Chemistry
25th March 2019
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, "Nature Chemistry" invited 58 scientists to write a joint paper. The scientists shared their vision about the future of chemistry, and the more challenging aspects related to future development of their research.
Professor Aldo zarbin, from GQM-UFPR, was the only Latin American on the list.
João Paulo's PhD Qualification
22th March 2019
João Paulo Vita Damasceno defends his PhD qualification entitled "Thin films of carbon nanotubes prepared at liquid-liquid interfaces: correlation between the characteristics of dispersions and interfaces with the properties of thin films". Congratulations.
Leandro's PhD Qualification
22th March 2019
Leandro Hostert defends his PhD qualification entitled "Nanocatalysts based on thin films of graphene derivatives". Congratulations.
Ariane Master's Degree qualification
22th Feb 2019
Ariane Schmidt defends his Masters qualification entitled "Thin and transparent films of two-dimensional materials based on molybdenum oxides and sulfides". Congratulations.
New Paper!
Dec. 2018
"Nanoscience and Nanotechnology - A True Revolution in the Way of Thinking Nature" by GORGATTI ZARBIN, ALDO JOSÉ.
At Brazilian Journal of Analytical Chemistry - BrJAC (Online).
New Paper!
04th Dec 2018
"Molecular orientation and femtosecond charge transfer dynamics in transparent and conductive electrodes based on graphene oxide and PEDOT:PSS composites" by Bruno G. A. L. Borges, Soheila Holakoei, Mathues F. F. das Neves, Luana C. W. de Menezes, Carolina F. de Matos, Aldo J. G. Zarbin, Lucimara S. Roman and Maria Luiza M. Rocco.
Camila PhD Defense and Celebration
31th Oct 2018
Camila S. Inagaki defended her PhD thesis "Thin and transparent films of nanocomposites between polythiophene, gold nanoparticles and carbon nanostructures: preparation, characterization and application".
GQM group and friends got together to celebrate. Congratulations!
New Paper
1st May 2018
"Nickel hexacyanoferrate supported at nickel nanoparticles for voltammetric determination of rifampicin"
by Paulo R.Oliveira; Arthur F. Schibelbain; Eduardo G.C.Neiva, Aldo J.G.Zarbin, Luiz H. Marcolino-Junior, Márcio F. Bergamini.
10th Brazilian/German Workshop on Applied Surface Science
23-28th Sept 2018
Prof. Aldo Zarbin hosts guest conference on 10th. Brazilian / German Workshop on Applied surface Science, in Bad Durkheim, Germany.
GQM article is front cover of Chemical Science
01th Oct 2018
The article of the thesis of the PhD student Laís Cristine Lopes, defended in August of 2018 in the PPGQ under the direction of Prof. Aldo Zarbin, was selected as the front cover of Chemical Science - the leading journal of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
In addition, the work was selected as the "Hot Paper" 2018, selected for the "pick of the week" collection, and was also chosen for a press release, news from CSR.
Samantha PhD Defense
31th Aug 2018
Samantha Husmann defended her PhD thesis "Energy generation and storage devices based on carbon nanotubes, prussian blue and analogues nanocomposites.". Congratulations!