The research group
Prof. Aldo J. G Zarbin
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Full Professor at Federal University of Paraná, Aldo Zarbin is a permanent member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK), former General Secretary (2012-2014), and past President (2016-2018) of Brazilian Chemical Society (SBQ). His main scientific interests are the synthesis, characterization, study of properties and applications of different nanomaterials, as carbon nanotubes, metal nanoparticles, Prussian-blue analogues, and conducting polymer-based nanocomposites; their preparation as thin films and their application in energy (batteries, supercapacitor, photovoltaics, H2 generation), sensors and catalysts.
Patrícia dos Santos Araújo
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PostDoc
Project title: Multifunctionalization of graphene oxide for organophosphates detoxification.
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This study aims to obtain graphene oxide functionalized with nucleophilics groups ( such as imidazole and thiol), and silver nanoparticles, in order to neutralize organophosphates and their nitrophenolic by-products
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Project title: Potential valuation of MoS2 prepared in liquid interfaces for the development of electrochemical biosensors.
Thesis title: Thin films and nanocomposites of two-dimensional materials in flexible energy storage devices
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In this work, different heterostructures between two-dimensional materials (graphene and beyond) will be prepared using the liquid-liquid interfacial route and further use to prepare nanocomposites with conducting polymers and prussian blue analogues, aiming the development of flexible devices for energy storage in batteries and supercapacitors.
Thesis title: Aqueous metal-ion storage devices based on multilayer electrodes containing Prussian Blue and analogs, composites and bidimensional materials.
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Preparation of battery devices (cathode and anode) constructed from multilayer thin and transparent films containing Prussian blue and analogues, composites, and two-dimensional materials, using the liquid-liquid interfacial technique. Characterization, study of electrochemical properties and application in aqueous batteries of Na-ions and K-ions.
Thesis title: Study of graphene and two-dimensional materials by scanning probe microscopy.
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In this work, thin films of graphene and other two-dimensional materials (pure or in the form of nanocomposites with conductive polymers or with metallic nanoparticles) will be studied using the SPM to elucidate their physical and chemical properties.
Thesis title: Synthesis of silver nanoparticles linked to dendrimers for biosensors
Thesis title: Thin films and nanocomposites between carbono nanotube/Prussian Blue analog, Carbon nanotube/MOFs and rGO/MOFs for pesticide sensors
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The work consists of preparing different nanocomposites formed between NTC/(A)AP, NTC/MOFs, and rGO/MOFs obtaining the film through the interfacial method and using electrochemical techniques for the formation of (A)AP and MOFs, for future application as an electrochemical sensor of pesticides.
Thesis title: Gold nanoparticles of different sizes and formats and their nanocomposites for biosensors and energy generation.
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In this work, we aim to synthesize gold nanoparticles of different sizes and formats as well as their nanocomposites for two main applications. Gold nanoparticles will be functionalized for use in biosensors and will form nanocomposites with two-dimensional materials for further application in energy generation devices.
Anderson Victor da Silva
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Master Student
Defense date: 07/2024
Dissertation title: Determination of pesticides in fruit peel samples using Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy and Chemometrics.
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This work aims to study the synthesis of thin films of rGO/silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) at liquid-liquid interfaces, and its application in pesticide detection in fruit peels via SERS. Optimization of the synthesis will be studied using fractional factorial design enhanced synthesis, aiming to maximize the SERS signal.
Dissertation title: Bifuncionalized nanocatalysts for organophosphates degradation.
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Bifuncionalize graphene oxide with organic groups for the degradation of pesticides and chemical warfare agents based on organophosphates.
Carlos Felipe da Silva
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Master Student
Defense date: 08/2024
Bernardo Mauad Régnier
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Master Student
Defense date: 12/2024
Dissertation title: Opitcal pH censor based on polyaniline thin films and it's nanocomposites with CNT's.
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This work aims to study the of PAni/CNT nanocomposite thin films potential in the construction of optical pH sensors, as well as avaluate the effects of systhesis parameters on the eficiency of these sensors.
Dissertation title: Multifunctionalization of graphene oxide and carboxymethylcellulose composites aiming the production of detoxifying membranes for organophosphates.
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This work aims to synthesize membranes made of new graphene oxide (GO) and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) composites and functionalize both GO and CMC with nucleophilic groups for the degradation of pesticides and chemical warfare agents.
André Henrique Gonçalves Martinez
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Master Student
Defense date: 12/2024
Wagner Junio da Silva França
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Master Student
Defense date: 03/2025
Dissertation title: Multifunctionalization of graphene oxide to obtain nanocatalysts for organophosphate degradation.
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Functionalize graphene oxide via different oxygenated groups to evaluate their efficiency in dephosphorylation reactions.
Dissertation title: Thin and transparent films of transition metal dichalcogenides and carbon nanotubes for application in batteries.
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Project title: Thin films of nanocomposites between gold nanoparticles and semiconductor polymers.
Project title: MoS2/Polyaniline nanocomposite thin films: Synthesis, characterization and application in electronic devices.
Previous members
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Cristian de Souza Pinto (2018-2023): PhD
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Nicolas Diesel Messias (2022): UG
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Nicolas Matheus Krukowski (2022): UG
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Bruna Randing (2022): UG
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Victor Hugo Rodrigues de Souza (2011-2022): PhD, PostDoc
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Kahlil Schwanka Salome (2020-2021): PostDoc
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Caroline Mariano Ferreira (2014-2020): Master
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Beatriz Pierin (2020-2021): UG
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Beatriz Arnold Braz (2019-2020): PostDoc
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Jéssica Fonsaca (2014-2020): UG, Master, PhD
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João Paulo Vitta Damasceno (2016-2020): PhD
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Daniele M. A. Fragoso (2019-2020): PostDoc
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Lídia Cecília da Silva (2019): UG
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Naiane Naidek (2014-2019): PhD (Co-Supervision), PostDoc
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Leandro Hostert (2015-2019): PhD (Co-Supervision)
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Bruna Bernegozzi (2018): UG
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Camila S. Inagaki (2014-2018): PhD
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Samantha Husmann (2009-2018): UG, Master, PhD
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Laís Cristine Lopes (2014-2018): PhD
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Eduardo Guilherme Cividini Neiva (2006-2017): UG, Master, PhD, PostDoc
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Sirlon Blaskievicz (2015-2017): Master (Co-Supervision)
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Marllon Eduardo Martins da Silva (2016-2017): UG
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Daniela Zambelli Mezalira (2016): PostDoc
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Luiz Fernando Souza (2015): UG
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Arlene Bispo dos Santos Nossol (2013-2015): Master (Co-Supervision)
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Carolina Ferreira de Matos (2009-2015): Master, PhD
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Hiany Mehl (2011-2015): PhD
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Marcos Henrique Maresi (2014) : UG
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Adir Hildo Kalinke (2010-2014) : PhD
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Sérgio Humberto Domingues (2009-2014) : PhD, PostDoc
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Rodrigo Villegas Salvatierra (2008 - 2014) : Master, PhD
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Edson Nossol (2004 - 2013) : UG, Master, PhD, PostDoc
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Viviane Gomes Bonifácio (2012): PostDoc
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Carlos Eduardo Cava (2012) : PostDoc
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Carla Canestraro (2011) : PostDoc
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Elisa Souza Orth (2011) : PostDoc
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Elias da Costa (2007-2011) : PhD
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Deise Alves Machado (2009) : UG
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Eryza Guimarães de Castro (1999-2009) : UG, Master, PhD, PostDoc
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Dayane Mey Reis (2004-2008): PhD (Co-Supervision)
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Rodrigo Alves de Morais (2008) : UG
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Euzébio Skovroinski (2006-2008): Master (Co-Supervision)
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Mariane Cristina Schnitzler (2002-2007) : UG, PhD
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Willian Gonçalves Menezes (2004-2007) : UG, Master
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Aline Tiboni (2005-2007) : UG, Master
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Marcela Mohallem Oliveira (2001-2007) : PhD, PostDoc
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Humberto Kock Borges(2005-2007) : Master
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Giselle Giovanna do Couto (2003-2006) : UG, Master
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Cláudio de Almeida Filho (2006) : PostDoc
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Pedro Henrique Cury Camargo (2003-2005): Master (Co-Supervision)
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Daniele Caroline Schnitzler (2001-2003) : Master
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André Ricardo Ramos (2000-2002): Master (Co-Supervision)
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Roberto Bertholdo (1999-2001) : Master
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Patrícia Rodrigues dos Santos (2000) : UG
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Fábio Beleze (1999) : UG
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Andrea Briones Gonçalves (1998): UG