Publications

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Early-stage enzymatic treatments of scutched hemp fiber: Impact on fiber properties

Authors: Rita V. Costa, Sílvia Ferreira, Liliana Leite , Joana C. Araújo , Diana P. Ferreira, João Bessa, Fernando Cunha, Raul Fangueiro
Date: 04 Feb 2026

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Auxetic metamaterials: A route to auxeticity in textile fibrous structures - potential application on protective apparel

Authors: Helena S. Oliveira, Joana C. Antunes, João Bessa and Raúl Fangueiro.
Date: 29 Jul 2025

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Durable and breathable ZnO/graphene-coated fabrics for enhanced BQR protection

Authors: Durable and breathable ZnO/graphene-coated fabrics for enhanced BQR protection
Date: 28 Jul 2025

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Towards Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS)-Free Energy Harvesting: Recent Advances in Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Sports Applications

Authors: Mónica P. S. Ferreira, Inês Ferreira, Vânia Pais, Liliana Leite, João Bessa, Fernando Cunha and Raul Fangueiro.
Date: 13 Mar 2025

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Mechanical Performance Enhancement in Natural Fibre-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites Through Surface Treatment and Matrix Functionalisation

Authors: Ângela Pinto ,Dina Esteves, Luís Nobre, João Bessa, Fernando Cunha and Raul Fangueiro
Date: 05 Mar 2025

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Extraction of Natural-Based Raw Materials Towards the Production of Sustainable Man-Made Organic Fibres

Authors: Ana Catarina Vale, Liliana Leite, Vânia Pais, João Bessa, Fernando Cunha and Raul Fangueiro
Date: 11 Feb 2025

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Bio-Inspired Eco-Composite Materials Seaweed Waste Integration for Sustainable Structural Applications

Authors: Daniel Barros, Luís Nobre, João Bessa, Liliana Leite, Carlos Mota, Fernando Cunha & Raul Fangueiro
Date: 18 Dec 2024

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Self-Healing Composites: A Path to Redefining Material Resilience—A Comprehensive Recent Review

Authors: Maria Luísa Durão, Luís Nobre, Carlos Mota, João Bessa, Fernando Cunha & Raul Fangueiro
Date: 03 Oct 2024

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Enhancing mechanical performance in SLS-printed PA12-slate composites through amino-silane treatment of mineral waste

Authors: Luís Nobre, Daniel Barros, João Bessa, Fernando Cunha, Michael Machado, João P. Mendonça, Jorge Luís, Martinho Oliveira, Paulo Machado, César Fernandes & Raul Fangueiro
Date: 05 Aug 2024