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2017
Soares, P. I. P., C. Echeverria, AC Baptista, C. F. C. João, S. N. Fernandes, A. P. C. Almeida, JC Silva, M. H. Godinho, and J. P. Borges Hybrid polysaccharide-based systems for biomedical applications. Hybrid Polymer Composite Materials: Applications., 2017. AbstractWebsite

Hybrid materials have been widely studied for structural applications. Polysaccharide-based fibers, especially cellulosic fibers, have been explored in the last two decades as substitutes of the traditional reinforcements made of glass or carbon fibers due to their mechanical properties. However, their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and chemistry have attracted the researchers and new developments in the field of smart and functional materials arise in diverse applications. This chapter will focus on the biomedical applications of polysaccharide-based smart and functional materials, namely those concerning biosensors and actuators, theranostic systems, and tissue-engineering applications. Special attention will be given to cellulose- and chitin/chitosan-based hybrid materials because these are the two most abundant polysaccharides and probably the most promising for the development of hybrid materials for biomedical applications. Biomimetic strategies for the development of smart and functional hybrid materials will also be highlighted. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd All rights reserved.

Mano, Francisca, Marta Martins, Isabel Sá-Nogueira, Susana Barreiros, João Paulo Borges, Rui L. Reis, Ana Rita C. Duarte, and Alexandre Paiva. "Production of Electrospun Fast-Dissolving Drug Delivery Systems with Therapeutic Eutectic Systems Encapsulated in Gelatin." AAPS PharmSciTech (2017): 1-7. Abstract
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Dardouri, Maïssa, João Paulo Borges, and Amel Dakhlaoui Omrani. "Tailoring the morphology of hydroxyapatite particles using a simple solvothermal route." Ceramics International. 43.4 (2017): 3784-3791. Abstract
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Lakhdar, Allagui, Joao P. Borges, Abdesslam Ben Haj Amara, and Amel Dakhlaoui-Omrani. "Template-free synthesis of sub-micrometric cobalt fibers with controlled shape and structure. Characterization and magnetic properties." Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. 425 (2017): 6-11. Abstract
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Faria, Jaime, Coro Echeverria, João P. Borges, Maria H. Godinho, and Paula I. P. Soares. "Towards the development of multifunctional hybrid fibrillary gels: production and optimization by colloidal electrospinning." RSC Advances. 7.77 (2017): 48972-48979. Abstract
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2016
Soares, Paula I. P., Ana Isabel Sousa, Jorge Carvalho Silva, Isabel M. M. Ferreira, Carlos M. M. Novo, and João Paulo Borges. "Chitosan-based nanoparticles as drug delivery systems for doxorubicin: Optimization and modelling." Carbohydrate polymers. 147 (2016): 304-312. Abstract
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Marques, Susana CS, Paula I. P. Soares, Coro Echeverria, Maria H. Godinho, and João P. Borges. "Confinement of thermoresponsive microgels into fibres via colloidal electrospinning: experimental and statistical analysis." RSC Advances. 6.80 (2016): 76370-76380. Abstract
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Soares, Paula I. P., César AT Laia, Alexandra Carvalho, Laura CJ Pereira, Joana T. Coutinho, Isabel M. M. Ferreira, Carlos M. M. Novo, and João Paulo Borges. "Iron oxide nanoparticles stabilized with a bilayer of oleic acid for magnetic hyperthermia and MRI applications." Applied Surface Science. 383 (2016): 240-247. Abstract
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João, Carlos FC, Ana C. Baptista, Isabel M. M. Ferreira, Jorge C. Silva, and João P. Borges. "Natural Nanofibres for Composite Applications." Fibrous and Textile Materials for Composite Applications. Springer Singapore, 2016. 261-299. Abstract
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João, Carlos, Rute Almeida, Jorge Silva, and João Borges. "A simple sol-gel route to the construction of hydroxyapatite inverted colloidal crystals for bone tissue engineering." Materials Letters. 185 (2016): 407-410. Abstract
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Dardouri, Maïssa, João Paulo Borges, and Amel Dakhlaoui Omrani. "Tailoring the morphology of hydroxyapatite particles using a simple solvothermal route." Ceramics International (2016). Abstract
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Soares, Paula I. P., Diana Machado, César Laia, Laura CJ Pereira, Joana T. Coutinho, Isabel M. M. Ferreira, Carlos M. M. Novo, and João Paulo Borges. "Thermal and magnetic properties of chitosan-iron oxide nanoparticles." Carbohydrate polymers. 149 (2016): 382-390. Abstract
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Soares, Paula I. P., Ana Isabel Sousa, Isabel M. M. Ferreira, Carlos M. M. Novo, and João Paulo Borges. "Towards the development of multifunctional chitosan-based iron oxide nanoparticles: Optimization and modelling of doxorubicin release." Carbohydrate Polymers. 153 (2016): 212-221. Abstract
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2015
AC, Baptista, Botas AM, Almeida AP, Nicolau AT, Falcão BP, Soares MJ, Leitão JP, Martins R, Borges JP, and Ferreira I. "Down conversion photoluminescence on PVP/Ag-nanoparticles electrospun composite fibers." Optical Materials. 39 (2015): 278-281. Abstract
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Quirós, Jennifer, João P. Borges, Karina Boltes, Ismael Rodea-Palomares, and Roberto Rosal. "Antimicrobial electrospun silver-, copper-and zinc-doped polyvinylpyrrolidone nanofibers." Journal of hazardous materials. 299 (2015): 298-305. Abstract
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João, Carlos Filipe Cidre, Jorge Carvalho Silva, and João Paulo Borges. "Chitin-Based Nanocomposites: Biomedical Applications." Eco-friendly Polymer Nanocomposites. Springer India, 2015. 439-457. Abstract
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Echeverria, Coro, Paula Soares, Ana Robalo, Laura Pereira, Carlos M. M. Novo, Isabel Ferreira, and João Paulo Borges. "One-pot synthesis of dual-stimuli responsive hybrid PNIPAAm-chitosan microgels." Materials & Design. 86 (2015): 745-751. Abstract
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Mano, Francisca, Ivo M. Aroso, Susana Barreiros, João Paulo Borges, Rui L. Reis, Ana Rita C. Duarte, and Alexandre Paiva. "Production of poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) fibers with encapsulated natural deep eutectic solvent (NADES) using electrospinning." ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 3 (2015): 2504-2509. Abstract
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Soares, Paula I. P., Frederik Lochte, Coro Echeverria, Laura CJ Pereira, Joana T. Coutinho, Isabel M. M. Ferreira, Carlos M. M. Novo, and others. "Thermal and magnetic properties of iron oxide colloids: influence of surfactants." Nanotechnology. 26 (2015): 425704. Abstract
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2014
JP, Borges, Canejo JP, Fernandes SN, Brogueira P, and GODINHO MH. "Cellulose‐Based Liquid Crystalline Composite Systems." Nanocellulose Polymer Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Applications. Ed. Vijay Kumar Thakur. Scrivener Publishing - Wiley. Scrivener Publishing - Wiley, 2014. 215-235. Abstract
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José Luís Ferreira, Susana Gomes, Célia Henriques João Paulo Borges Jorge Carvalho Silva. "Electrospinning polycaprolactone dissolved in glacial acetic acid: fiber production, non-woven characterization and in vitro evaluation." Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 131.22 (2014): 41068. Abstract

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A, Baptista, Soares Ferreira P. I, and Borges JP. "Nanofibers and Nanoparticles in Biomedical Applications." Bioengineered Nanomaterials. Eds. Atul Tiwari, and Ashutosh Tiwari. CRC Press - Taylor & Francis Group, 2014. 93-123. Abstract
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CF, João, Vasconcelos JM, Silva JC, and Borges JP. "An overview of inverted colloidal crystal systems for tissue engineering." Tissue engineering. Part B, Reviews. 20 (2014): 437-54. Abstract
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Soares, PI, AM Alves, LC Pereira, JT Coutinho, IM Ferreira, CM Novo, and J. P. Borges. "Effects of surfactants on the magnetic properties of iron oxide colloids." J Colloid Interface Sci.. 419 (2014): 46-51. AbstractWebsite

Iron oxide nanoparticles are having been extensively investigated for several biomedical applications such as hyperthermia and magnetic resonance imaging. However, one of the biggest problems of these nanoparticles is their aggregation.

Taking this into account, in this study the influence of three different surfactants (oleic acid, sodium citrate and Triton X-100) each one with various concentrations in the colloidal solutions stability was analyzed by using a rapid and facile method, the variation in the optical absorbance along time.

The synthesized nanoparticles through chemical precipitation showed an average size of 9 nm and a narrow size distribution. X-ray diffraction pattern and Fourier Transform Infrared analysis confirmed the presence of pure magnetite. SQUID measurements showed superparamagnetic properties with a blocking temperature around 155 K. In addition it was observed that neither sodium citrate nor Triton X-100 influences the magnetic properties of the nanoparticles. On the other hand, oleic acid in a concentration of 64 mM decreases the saturation magnetization from 67 to 45 emu/g. Oleic acid exhibits a good performance as stabilizer of the iron oxide nanoparticles in an aqueous solution for 24 h, for concentrations that lead to the formation of the double layer.