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Education/Academic qualification
Master, Controlo de qualidade e implementação do referencial BRC numa indústria de preparados de fruta, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Award Date: 23 Sept 2019
PhD, Mass transfer properties of bio-based materials. Application to nano zinc oxide as antimicrobial food packaging, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
13 Apr 2021 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
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Active bio-based packaging for fresh-cut melon: antimicrobial efficacy and zinc migration of nanocellulose/ZnO nanocomposite films
Mendes, A. R., Silva, F. A. G. S., Mena, C., Silva, F., Silva, C. L. M., Teixeira, P. & Poças, F., 1 Oct 2026, In: Food Control. 188, 12 p., 112219.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Migration of ionic and nanoparticulate zinc from nanocellulose/ZnO nanoparticle films: morphology-dependent behaviour and modelling
Mendes, A. R., Geiss, O., Bianchi, I., Ponti, J., Matos, A., Silva, C. L. M. & Poças, F., May 2026, In: Food Additives and Contaminants - Part A. 43, 6, p. 941-960 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Functional properties and safety considerations of zinc oxide nanoparticles under varying conditions
Mendes, A. R., Granadeiro, C. M., Leite, A., Geiss, O., Bianchi, I., Ponti, J., Mehn, D., Pereira, E., Teixeira, P. & Poças, F., 10 Jun 2025, In: Nanomaterials. 15, 12, 19 p., 892.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Morphology-dependent antimicrobial and migration properties of ZnO nanoparticles in bio-based packaging applied to melon fruit
Mendes, A. R., Silva, F. A. G. S., Mena, C., Silva, M. F., Silva, C. L. M., Teixeira, P. & Poças, F., Nov 2025, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Shape-dependent migration and antimicrobial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles in nanocellulose-based food packaging
Mendes, A. R., Granadeiro, C., Pereira, E., Teixeira, P. & Poças, F., 1 Apr 2025, p. 1-2. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Shape-dependent migration and antimicrobial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles in nanocellulose-based food packaging
Mendes, A. R. (Speaker)
Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Morphology-dependent antimicrobial and migration properties of ZnO nanoparticles in bio-based packaging applied to melon fruit
Mendes, A. R. (Speaker)
Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Active packaging approach: impact of zinc oxide nanoparticles shape and size in antimicrobial activity
Mendes, A. R. (Speaker)
17 Jun 2024 → 21 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Active packaging approach: impact of zinc oxide nanoparticles shape and size in antimicrobial activity
Mendes, A. R. (Speaker)
3 Jul 2024 → 5 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Performance of ZnO NPs as antimicrobial after incorporation in a packaging matrix. In situ test using salmon as food model
Mendes, A. R. (Speaker)
11 Sept 2023 → 13 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation