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Materials Science

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Chemistry

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Overview

What is she best known for?

The fields of study she is best known for:

  • Polymer
  • Organic chemistry
  • Enzyme

Maria H. Gil mainly focuses on Polymer chemistry, Polymer, Nuclear chemistry, Drug delivery and Organic chemistry. Her Polymer chemistry research integrates issues from Surface modification, Biomaterial, Methacrylate, Dextran and Swelling. The concepts of her Polymer study are interwoven with issues in Nanotechnology, Controlled release, Solvent, Polyamide and Supercritical fluid.

The various areas that Maria H. Gil examines in her Nuclear chemistry study include Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Pinus pinaster, Lignin and Chitosan. Maria H. Gil studied Drug delivery and Self-healing hydrogels that intersect with Tissue engineering. When carried out as part of a general Organic chemistry research project, her work on Isocyanate, Isophorone diisocyanate and Bioadhesive is frequently linked to work in Haemolysis, therefore connecting diverse disciplines of study.

Her most cited work include:

  • Hornification—its origin and interpretation in wood pulps (239 citations)
  • Drug delivery systems: Advanced technologies potentially applicable in personalized treatments (186 citations)
  • Surgical adhesives: Systematic review of the main types and development forecast (182 citations)

What are the main themes of her work throughout her whole career to date?

Polymer chemistry, Polymer, Organic chemistry, Copolymer and Nuclear chemistry are her primary areas of study. Maria H. Gil combines subjects such as Polymerization, Radical polymerization, Acrylate, Methacrylate and Monomer with her study of Polymer chemistry. She has researched Polymer in several fields, including Contact angle, Nanotechnology, Surface modification and Supercritical fluid.

Her work carried out in the field of Copolymer brings together such families of science as Grafting and Polyethylene. Her research investigates the connection with Nuclear chemistry and areas like Chitosan which intersect with concerns in Self-healing hydrogels, Drug delivery, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and Membrane. Her studies examine the connections between Drug delivery and genetics, as well as such issues in Dextran, with regards to Swelling.

She most often published in these fields:

  • Polymer chemistry (39.35%)
  • Polymer (18.98%)
  • Organic chemistry (19.91%)

What were the highlights of her more recent work (between 2011-2021)?

  • Polymer chemistry (39.35%)
  • Drug delivery (11.57%)
  • Polymer (18.98%)

In recent papers she was focusing on the following fields of study:

Her primary areas of investigation include Polymer chemistry, Drug delivery, Polymer, Polymerization and Surface modification. The study incorporates disciplines such as Copolymer, Radical polymerization, Chitosan, Condensation polymer and Thermal stability in addition to Polymer chemistry. Her Drug delivery research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Drug, Liposome, Lower critical solution temperature, Dextran and Biomedical engineering.

The Polymer study combines topics in areas such as Polyester, Membrane and Nanotechnology. She interconnects Differential scanning calorimetry, Acrylate, Monomer and Molar mass distribution in the investigation of issues within Polymerization. Her Surface modification research includes themes of Endophthalmitis, Biocompatibility, Adhesive, Thermoplastic polyurethane and Methacrylic anhydride.

Between 2011 and 2021, her most popular works were:

  • Surgical adhesives: Systematic review of the main types and development forecast (182 citations)
  • Development of novel alginate based hydrogel films for wound healing applications (182 citations)
  • Biodegradable poly(ester amide)s – A remarkable opportunity for the biomedical area: Review on the synthesis, characterization and applications (107 citations)

In her most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Polymer
  • Organic chemistry
  • Enzyme

Her scientific interests lie mostly in Polymer chemistry, Nuclear chemistry, Polymer, Surface modification and Chitosan. Her biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Swelling, Thermal stability, Distilled water, Aqueous solution and Solubility. Her Nuclear chemistry study combines topics in areas such as Biochemistry, Incubation, Enzyme and In vitro degradation.

Her Polymer study also includes

  • Nanotechnology together with Natural polymers, Methacrylate and Amorphous solid,
  • PLGA and related Organic chemistry. Her Surface modification research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Biocompatibility, Drug delivery, Controlled release, Swelling capacity and Methacrylic anhydride. Her work deals with themes such as Contact lens, Covalent bond, Vinyl alcohol and Microparticle, which intersect with Chitosan.

Best Publications

  • Hornification—its origin and interpretation in wood pulps

    J. M. B. Fernandes Diniz;M. H. Gil;J. A. A. M. Castro

  • Development of novel alginate based hydrogel films for wound healing applications

    Rúben Pereira;Anabela Carvalho;Daniela C. Vaz;M.H. Gil

  • Surgical adhesives: Systematic review of the main types and development forecast

    A.P. Duarte;A.P. Duarte;A.P. Duarte;J.F. Coelho;J.C. Bordado;M.T. Cidade

  • Drug Delivery Systems: Advanced Technologies Potentially Applicable In Personalised Treatment

    Jorge F. Coelho;Paula C. Ferreira;Paula C. Ferreira;Patricia Alves;Rosemeyre Cordeiro

  • Synthesis and characterization of new injectable and degradable dextran-based hydrogels

    João Maia;Lino Ferreira;Rui Carvalho;Manuel A. Ramos

  • Preparation and chemical and biological characterization of a pectin/chitosan polyelectrolyte complex scaffold for possible bone tissue engineering applications.

    P. Coimbra;P. Ferreira;P. Ferreira;H.C. de Sousa;P. Batista

  • Biodegradable poly(ester amide)s – A remarkable opportunity for the biomedical area: Review on the synthesis, characterization and applications

    Ana C. Fonseca;Maria H. Gil;Pedro N. Simões

  • Surface modification and characterization of thermoplastic polyurethane

    P. Alves;J.F.J. Coelho;Janne Haack;Astrid Rota

  • Designing polymeric microparticles for biomedical and industrial applications

    Elisa Campos;Joana Branquinho;Ana S. Carreira;Anabela Carvalho

  • Development of natural-based wound dressings impregnated with bioactive compounds and using supercritical carbon dioxide

    A.M.A. Dias;M.E.M. Braga;I.J. Seabra;I.J. Seabra;P. Ferreira;P. Ferreira

  • Effect of magnesium content on the in vitro bioactivity of CaO-MgO-SiO2-P2O5 sol-gel glasses

    M. Vallet-Regí;A. J. Salinas;J. Román;M. Gil

  • Effects of drug solubility, state and loading on controlled release in bicomponent electrospun fibers

    Mădălina V. Natu;Hermínio C. de Sousa;M.H. Gil

  • Modification of the biopolymer castor oil with free isocyanate groups to be applied as bioadhesive

    Paulo Ferreira;R. Pereira;J. F. J. Coelho;António F. M. Silva

  • Evaluation of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) gels as drug delivery systems at different pH values.

    L. Ferreira;M.M. Vidal;M.H. Gil

  • Poly(dimethyl siloxane) surface modification by low pressure plasma to improve its characteristics towards biomedical applications.

    S. Pinto;P. Alves;C.M. Matos;A.C. Santos

  • Supercritical solvent impregnation of ophthalmic drugs on chitosan derivatives

    Mara E.M. Braga;Maria T. Vaz Pato;Hélio S.R. Costa Silva;Elisabeth I. Ferreira

  • Chemical characterisation of bark and of alkaline bark extracts from maritime pine grown in Portugal.

    D.M. Fradinho;C.Pascoal Neto;D. Evtuguin;F.C. Jorge

  • Synthesis and characterization of membranes obtained by graft copolymerization of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and acrylic acid onto chitosan

    K.S.C.R. dos Santos;J.F.J. Coelho;P. Ferreira;I. Pinto

  • Supercritical fluid-assisted preparation of imprinted contact lenses for drug delivery.

    Fernando Yañez;Lahja Martikainen;Mara E.M. Braga;Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo

  • Temperature and pH responsive polymers based on chitosan: Applications and new graft copolymerization strategies based on living radical polymerization

    A.S. Carreira;F.A.M.M. Gonçalves;P.V. Mendonça;M.H. Gil

Frequent Co-Authors

Jorge F. J. Coelho
Jorge F. J. Coelho University of Coimbra
Lino Ferreira
Lino Ferreira University of Coimbra
Catarina M.M. Duarte
Catarina M.M. Duarte Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo
Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo University of Santiago de Compostela
Ilídio J. Correia
Ilídio J. Correia University of Beira Interior
Virgil Percec
Virgil Percec University of Pennsylvania
Jonathan S. Dordick
Jonathan S. Dordick Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Ana Rita C. Duarte
Ana Rita C. Duarte Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Carlos F. G. C. Geraldes
Carlos F. G. C. Geraldes University of Coimbra
Angel Concheiro
Angel Concheiro University of Santiago de Compostela

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