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Carmen S.R. Freire

Carmen S.R. Freire

University of Aveiro
Portugal

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
82
Citations
19601
World Ranking
3164
National Ranking
29

Carmen S.R. Freire publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Carmen S.R. Freire sits on this spectrum.

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61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 270 publications — 55th percentile

55% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

Carmen S.R. Freire D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Carmen S.R. Freire sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 82 D-Index — 83rd percentile

83% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

Overview

Carmen S.R. Freire is affiliated with the University of Aveiro in Portugal and has a focus on research within Materials Science and Engineering. Their work primarily spans the subfields of Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Catalysis, and Plant Science.

Their research covers a range of topics, including:

  • Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
  • Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
  • Biodegradable Polymer Synthesis and Properties
  • Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
  • Ionic Liquids Properties and Applications
  • 3D Printing in Biomedical Research
  • Catalysis for Biomass Conversion

Freire's publications have appeared frequently in several scientific journals. The main venues include:

  • Nanomaterials
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Molecules
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Carbohydrate Polymers

Some notable recent papers include:

  • "The Role of Ionic Liquids in the Pharmaceutical Field: An Overview of Relevant Applications" (2020), published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • "Use of Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents in Polysaccharides Dissolution and Extraction Processes towards Sustainable Biomass Valorization" (2020), published in Molecules
  • "Natural Polymers-Based Materials: A Contribution to a Greener Future" (2021), published in Molecules
  • "Antioxidant and antimicrobial films based on brewers spent grain arabinoxylans, nanocellulose and feruloylated compounds for active packaging" (2020), published in Food Hydrocolloids
  • "A Guide to Polysaccharide-Based Hydrogel Bioinks for 3D Bioprinting Applications" (2022), published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Freire collaborates often with several co-authors across their body of work. Frequent collaborators include:

  • Armando J. D. Silvestre
  • Carla Vilela
  • Helena Oliveira
  • Mara G. Freire
  • Adelaide Almeida

Best Publications

  • Biobased polyesters and other polymers from 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid: a tribute to furan excellency

    Andreia F. Sousa;Andreia F. Sousa;Carla Vilela;Ana C. Fonseca;Marina Matos

  • The quest for sustainable polyesters – insights into the future

    Carla Vilela;Andreia F. Sousa;Andreia F. Sousa;Ana C. Fonseca;Arménio C. Serra

  • A concise guide to active agents for active food packaging

    Carla Vilela;Mia Kurek;Zvi Hayouka;Bettina Röcker

  • Controlled heterogeneous modification of cellulose fibers with fatty acids: Effect of reaction conditions on the extent of esterification and fiber properties

    C. S. R. Freire;A. J. D. Silvestre;C. Pascoal Neto;M. N. Belgacem

  • Bioinspired antimicrobial and biocompatible bacterial cellulose membranes obtained by surface functionalization with aminoalkyl groups.

    Susana C M Fernandes;Susana C M Fernandes;Patrizia Sadocco;Ana Alonso-Varona;Teodoro Palomares

  • Novel transparent nanocomposite films based on chitosan and bacterial cellulose

    Susana C. M. Fernandes;Susana C. M. Fernandes;Lúcia Oliveira;Carmen S. R. Freire;Armando J. D. Silvestre

  • Bacterial cellulose membranes as drug delivery systems: an in vivo skin compatibility study

    I.F. Almeida;T. Pereira;N.H.C.S. Silva;F.P. Gomes

  • Transparent chitosan films reinforced with a high content of nanofibrillated cellulose

    Susana C.M. Fernandes;Carmen S.R. Freire;Armando J.D. Silvestre;Carlos Pascoal Neto

  • Utilization of residues from agro-forest industries in the production of high value bacterial cellulose

    Pedro Carreira;Joana A.S. Mendes;Eliane Trovatti;Luísa S. Serafim

  • New biocomposites based on thermoplastic starch and bacterial cellulose

    Ivo M.G. Martins;Sandra P. Magina;Lúcia Oliveira;Carmen S.R. Freire

  • Characterization of Phenolic Components in Polar Extracts of Eucalyptus globulus Labill. Bark by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry

    Sónia A. O. Santos;Carmen S. R. Freire;M. Rosário M. Domingues;Armando J. D. Silvestre

  • Extraction of vanillin using ionic-liquid-based aqueous two-phase systems

    Ana Filipa M. Cláudio;Mara G. Freire;Carmen S.R. Freire;Armando J.D. Silvestre

  • Production of bacterial cellulose by Gluconacetobacter sacchari using dry olive mill residue

    Fábio P. Gomes;Nuno H.C.S. Silva;Eliane Trovatti;Luísa S. Serafim

  • Bacterial cellulose membranes applied in topical and transdermal delivery of lidocaine hydrochloride and ibuprofen: in vitro diffusion studies.

    Eliane Trovatti;Carmen S.R. Freire;Pedro C. Pinto;Isabel F. Almeida

  • Protein-based materials: from sources to innovative sustainable materials for biomedical applications

    Nuno H. C. S. Silva;Carla Vilela;Isabel M. Marrucho;Carmen S. R. Freire

  • Bioactive chitosan/ellagic acid films with UV-light protection for active food packaging

    Carla Vilela;Ricardo J.B. Pinto;Joel Coelho;Maria R.M. Domingues

  • Pyrrolidinium-based polymeric ionic liquid materials: New perspectives for CO2 separation membranes

    Liliana C. Tomé;Liliana C. Tomé;David Mecerreyes;David Mecerreyes;Carmen S.R. Freire;Luís Paulo N. Rebelo

  • The role of ionic liquids in the pharmaceutical field: an overview of relevant applications

    Sónia N. Pedro;Carmen S. R. Freire;Armando J. D. Silvestre;Mara G. Freire

  • Use of Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents in Polysaccharides Dissolution and Extraction Processes towards Sustainable Biomass Valorization

    Eduarda S. Morais;André M. da Costa Lopes;Mara G. Freire;Carmen S. R. Freire

  • Electrostatic assembly of Ag nanoparticles onto nanofibrillated cellulose for antibacterial paper products

    Natércia C. T. Martins;Carmen S. R. Freire;Ricardo J. B. Pinto;Susana C. M. Fernandes

  • Gluconacetobacter sacchari: An efficient bacterial cellulose cell-factory

    Eliane Trovatti;Luisa S. Serafim;Carmen S.R. Freire;Armando J.D. Silvestre

  • Bacterial cellulose membranes as transdermal delivery systems for diclofenac: In vitro dissolution and permeation studies

    Nuno H.C.S. Silva;Artur Filipe Rodrigues;Isabel F. Almeida;Paulo C. Costa

Frequent Co-Authors

Armando J. D. Silvestre
Armando J. D. Silvestre University of Aveiro
Carlos Pascoal Neto
Carlos Pascoal Neto University of Aveiro
Isabel M. Marrucho
Isabel M. Marrucho Instituto Superior Técnico
Alessandro Gandini
Alessandro Gandini Universidade de São Paulo
Mara G. Freire
Mara G. Freire University of Aveiro
Luís Paulo N. Rebelo
Luís Paulo N. Rebelo Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Adelaide Almeida
Adelaide Almeida University of Aveiro
David Mecerreyes
David Mecerreyes University of the Basque Country
Artur M. S. Silva
Artur M. S. Silva University of Aveiro
João A. P. Coutinho
João A. P. Coutinho University of Aveiro

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Mara G. Freire

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Julien Bras

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George Z. Papageorgiou

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David Mecerreyes

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Publications: 29

Jalel Labidi

Jalel Labidi

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Publications: 24

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Publications: 23

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Publications: 22

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Publications: 19

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Publications: 19

Dimitrios G. Papageorgiou

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