The list refers to published articles, dissertations, theses, patents, and book sponsorships published by fellows and associate researchers, on subjects related to the research areas of IGTPAN.

Articles in Journals

1. Poly(acrylamide-co-sodium acrylate) Used as a Flocculation Aid Associated with Aluminum Polychloride in the Treatment of Low Turbidity Surface Water by Charge Neutralization, Rev. Virtual Quim, http://dx.doi.org/10.21577/1984-6835.20240051, 2024

2. Adultrap® trap optimized for collecting vector mosquito eggs, larvae and adults, Arq. Bras. Med. Vet. Zootec., v.75, n.4, p.633-643, 2023

3. Addition of polyacrylonitrile superabsorbent polymer in cement mixture with variation in the amout of water, Revista Univap, V. 28, No. 57, 2022

4. Implication of organic solvents in the precipitation of γ-polyglutamic acid for application as a sustainable flocculating agent, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 50 (2023) 102698

5. Evaluation of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) in oviposition traps used in the integrated control of Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus, 1762) and Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894) (Diptera:Culicidae), Journal of the Brazilian Society of Tropical Medicine. Vol.:56 | (e0337-2022) | 2023

6. Aedes aegypti queenslandensis: first geographic occurrence in Brazil and epidemiological implications, Revista Brasileira de Entomologia 66(1):e20210112, 2022

7. Melt spinning of poly(acrylonitrile)- co -styrene copolymer, Polymer Degradation and Stability 192 (2021)

8. Biosynthesis of -Polyglutamic Acid by Bacillus licheniformis Through Submerged Fermentation (SmF) and Solid-state Fermentation (SSF), Chem. Biochem. Eng. Q., 35 (3) 333–344 (2021)

9. Evaluation of hydrogel use in the development of Rapanea Ferruginea wuth water restriction by vibrational Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR-UATR), Ambiente & Água, dói: 10.4136/ambi-agua.2744, 2021.

10. Study of Bacillus spp. strains used in the production of γ-polyglutamic acid in submerged culture. International Food Research Journal v.27, p. 427 - 434, 2020

11. Obtaining and characterization of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) copolymers for use in extruder spinning processes, Materia (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, v. 24, p. 1, 2019.

12. Study of fluvial water treatability using γ-polyglutamic acid based biopolymer coagulant. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências v. 91, p. 1-8, 2019.

13. Characterization Infrared (IR) and surface electron microscopy (SEM) of asymmetric membranes based on Poly (acrylonitrile-co-vinyl acetate), Revista Matéria, v.22, n.1, 2017

14. Physicochemical characterization and evaluation of PGA bioflocculant in coagulation-flocculation and sedimentation processes. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, v. 4, p. 3753-3760, 2016.

15. Thermal Stabilization study of polyacrylonitrile fiber obtained by extrusion. Polímeros , v. 25 (6), p. 523-530, 2015.

16. Synthesis and Thermal Behavior of Polyacrylonitrile/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer. Polímeros, v. 24(3), p. 259-268, 2014.

17. Polyacrylonitrile: Spinning Processes Used in Industry, Polímeros, v. 23 (6), p. 764-770, 2013.

18. Thermal analysis of glycerol-plasticized polyacrylonitrile in an extruder, Polímeros , v. 22(4), p. 364-368, 2012.

19. Evaluation of PAN/biodegradable polymer blends by calorimetry. Matéria (UFRJ), v. 17(1), p. 909-918, 2012

20. Plasma treatment of polyacrylonitrile/vinyl acetate films obtained by the extrusion process. Polymer Bulletin v. 66, p. 277-288, 2011

21. Thermoplastic Polyacrylonitrile. Revista de Plásticos Modernos, v. 412, p. 42-52, 2009.

22. Versatile and Clean Yarn, Pesquisa FAPESP, v. 156, p. 74, 2009.

23. Thermoplastic Polyacrylonitrile, Plásticos em Revista, No 544 Dez 2008)


Completed Theses and Dissertations

1. Study of biodegradability, phytotoxicity, and toxicity of the superabsorbent polymer (SAP) of poly(potassium acrylate-co-acrylamide) Hidrosilo - Master's Dissertation, University of Vale do Paraíba (2022)

2. Evaluation of the efficiency of the superabsorbent polymer (SAP) of polyacrylonitrile in the development of red capororoca (Rapanea ferruginea) seedlings with water restriction by Fourier transform mid-infrared vibrational spectroscopy (FTIR-UATR) – Master's Dissertation, University of Vale do Paraíba (2021)

3. Obtaining and Characterization of Ablative Materials for the Aerospace Industry from Flame-Retardant PAN Fiber and Phenolic Resin - Master's Dissertation, Technological Institute of Aeronautics (2021)

4. Characterization and evaluation of copolymer of Polyacrylonitrile-co-Styrene by torque rheometry - Master's Dissertation, Technological Institute of Aeronautics (2021)

5. Application of the use of superabsorbent polyacrylonitrile polymers (SAPs) in cementitious composites for application in Civil Construction - Master's Dissertation, University of Vale do Paraíba (UNIVAP) – (2021)

6. Analysis of the capacity of Bacillus spp. in the production of γ- polyglutamic acid under different cultivation conditions using soybean grains as substrate - Doctoral Thesis, State University of São Paulo – UNESP (2020)

7. Obtaining and characterization of electroactive polymers based on polyacrylonitrile for sensors and actuators in the aerospace industry - Master's Dissertation, Technological Institute of Aeronautics (2019)

8. Blends of Poly(Acrylonitrile-co-Styrene) and Lignin obtained by extrusion for carbon fiber precursors - Doctoral Thesis, Technological Institute of Aeronautics (2018)

9. Study of the effect of atmospheric plasma on polyacrylonitrile fiber mats obtained by the electrospinning process - Master's Dissertation, Technological Institute of Aeronautics (2018).

10. Extraction and characterization of γ-Polyglutamic Acid in fermented soybean substrate (Natto) - Master's Dissertation, São Paulo State University – UNESP (2017)

11. Efficiency analysis of γ-Polyglutamic Acid biopolymer as a coadjuvant compound in the coagulation-flocculation and sedimentation process - Master's Dissertation, São Paulo State University – UNESP (2017)

12. Mapping and control strategy of potentially polluting anthropogenic loads from coal mining in Moatize, Mozambique – Doctoral Thesis, São Paulo State University – UNESP (2017)

13. Alternative Processes for Obtaining Polyacrylonitrile Fibers - Doctoral Thesis, Technological Institute of Aeronautics (2016).

14. Characterization and Optimization of PAN Fiber Spinning Process by Extrusion - Doctoral Thesis, Technological Institute of Aeronautics (2011).

15. Obtaining and Characterization of Asymmetric Dense-Skin Membranes Based on Polyacrylonitrile - Master's Dissertation, University of Vale do Paraíba (2011)

16. Characterization of extruded polyacrylonitrile fibers and films - Master's Dissertation, Technological Institute of Aeronautics (2010).


Patents granted

1. Method for obtaining superabsorbent polymer via alkaline hydrolysis with pressurized water vapor, using polyacrylonitrile and acrylic fibers and fabrics – United States Patent Office (USA) 2025

2. Method for obtaining superabsorbent polymers by alkaline hydrolysis with pressurized water vapor using polyacrylonitrile, acrylic fiber and acrylic fabrics - National Institute of Industrial Property (Brazil) – 2024

3. Fusion process of acrylic and modacrylic polymers – National Institute of Industrial Property (Brazil) – 2018

4. Production process of thermoplastic polyacrylonitrile - National Institute of Industrial Property (Brazil) – 2018


Sponsorship in Publications

1. Guide to Chemical Elements and Their Analysis – Book with a print run of 10,000 copies, hardcover format with 280 pages printed on 115g coated paper and size 20.5 cm x 28 cm – Language: Portuguese – Author: Nilton Pereira Alves Granado – Year of publication: 2025

2. Periodic Table of Chemical Elements – The History of Discoveries – Poster with a print run of 10,000 copies, format 0.7 m x 1.0 m – Language: Portuguese – Author: Nilton Pereira Alves Granado – Year of publication: 2025

3. Hidrosilo Almanac – Magazine with a print run of 10,000 copies, format 15 cm x 21 cm, 56 pages – Language: Portuguese – Author: Nilton Pereira Alves Granado – Year of publication: 2024

4. Show of Chemistry Almanac – Book with a print run of 2000 copies, 400 pages, size 16 cm x 22.5 cm – Language: Portuguese – Author: Honorio Coutinho de Jesus – Year of publication: 2022

5. History of Chemistry Volume I (From the Beginnings to Lavoisier) – Book with a print run of 1000 copies, format 23 cm x 16 cm with 848 pages – Language: Portuguese – Author: Juergen Heinrich Maar – Year of publication: 2019

6. History of Chemistry Volume II (From Lavoisier to the Periodic Table) – Book with a print run of 1000 copies, format 23 cm x 16 cm with 1182 pages. – Language: Portuguese – Author: Juergen Heinrich Maar – Year of publication: 2019

7. Periodic Table of Chemical Elements – The History of Discoveries – Poster with a print run of 10,000 copies, format 0.7 m x 1.0 m – Language: Portuguese – Author: Nilton Pereira Alves Granado – Year of publication 2018

8. Granado Family – Book with a print run of 200 copies, format 21 cm x 29 cm with 206 pages. – Language: Portuguese – Author: Dimas Mottas Granado – Year of publication: 2016

9. The Color of Life – Book with a print run of 1000 copies, format 23 cm x 16 cm with 272 pages – Language: Portuguese – Author: George Jonas – Year of publication: 2009

10. Guide to Chemical Elements – Book with a print run of 10000 copies, format 23 cm x 16 cm with 144 pages – Language: Portuguese – Author: Nilton Pereira Alves Granado – Year of publication: 2008