Programa de Pós-graduação em Química

Research Groups

LASMMED Group – Laboratory of Medicinal Molecule Synthesis
The projects developed are dedicated to developing synthetic methodologies and preparing organic compounds with the aim of developing strategies for treating diseases such as cancer, dengue, tuberculosis and other microbial infections, as well as for combating agricultural pests. Another line of work involves performing molecular modelling simulations and in vitro enzymatic assays of the synthesised substances. In the last five years, the group has published 33 articles in high‑impact journals and generated the filing of three patents. Main projects include: “Expanding LaSMMed’s chemical library: aiming at new drugs for infectious diseases and potential antioxidants, photoprotective and antiglycating agents”; “Prospecting bioproducts and their derivatives for the development of antivirals” and “Biologically functional nanomaterials”. The laboratory covers about 100 m², with capacity for 15 occupants, and has essential equipment for the synthesis and purification of organic substances.

  • Research area: Chemistry of bioactive molecules, natural products, medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis
  • Faculty members: Prof. Dr. Alexandre Orsato; Prof. Dr. Carla Cristina Perez; Prof. Dr. Marcelle de Lima Ferreira Bispo
  • Web: https://lasmmed.com.br
  • Instagram: @lasmmed.uel
  • CNPq group page: dgp.cnpq.br/dgp/espelhogrupo/0882150576803317

LACA Group – Laboratory of Chromatographic and Environmental Analyses
LACA specialises in analysing air components and atmospheric pollutants, using advanced techniques to promote sustainability and preserve natural resources. The aim is to provide accurate and reliable analyses to raise awareness about air quality and environmental education.

  • Research area: Development of analytical methodologies, sensors and chemometrics
  • Faculty member: Prof. Dr. Maria Cristina Solci
  • Welcome to LACA!
  • Instagram: @lacalaboratoriouel
  • CNPq group page: dgp.cnpq.br/dgp/espelhorh/7275459975924414

Electroactive Materials and Interfaces Group
This group is dedicated to studying interfaces in hybrid materials for photovoltaic cells. A highlight is the ongoing project “Characterization of the interfaces ITO/TiO₂/polymers for use in hybrid photovoltaic cells”. Recent scientific contributions include publications in journals such as Results in Chemistry (2025), Results in Surfaces and Interfaces (2025) and Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society (2024), addressing synthesis, electrochemical characterisation and impregnation effects in TiO₂ films with conducting polymers (e.g. polythiophenes and polydiphenylamine). Infrastructure includes the Spectroscopy Laboratory of CMLP‑UEL (https://cmlp.uel.br/), equipped with advanced techniques for optical, electrical and structural analyses essential for project development.

LaEEM Group – Laboratory of Electrochemistry, Electroanalysis and Materials
The LaEEM Group focuses its research on the development of homo/heterostructured semiconductor materials for applications in photo(electro)catalysis, with a focus on degrading emerging pollutants and producing green hydrogen via water splitting, aiming at renewable energy sources. For the synthesis and characterisation of these materials, the laboratory has advanced infrastructure, including potentiostats/galvanostats (Autolab and PalmSens coupled to microcomputers), a muffle furnace (up to 1200 °C with heating rate control), hydro/solvothermal reactors (conventional and microwave‑assisted) and a 3D printer/bio‑printer, enabling controlled material fabrication and device prototyping.

NANOQC Group – Nanotechnology and Computational Chemistry
Our mission is to design new functional materials with optimised properties for applications in energy, the environment and health. To achieve this, the laboratory employs various scientific research lines based on the synergistic combination of computational and experimental techniques. Integrating computational and experimental approaches not only optimises the design of functional materials but also provides a fundamental understanding of the physical and chemical phenomena that govern their properties, thus accelerating their discovery and optimisation.

LabFitoBio Group – Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Biomolecules
The Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Biomolecules (LabFitoBio) focuses on studying medicinal plants and native fruits, emphasising metabolomic analyses using modern dereplication techniques (LC‑MS/MS). Activities also include developing chromatographic methods, quantifying and isolating substances with anti‑inflammatory, antioxidant and antiglycating activities. From its founding in 2016 to 2024, LabFitoBio has graduated one PhD and eight MSc students, developed 12 undergraduate research projects and four graduation theses. These studies have resulted in the publication of more than 20 full articles in high‑impact journals. In 2018 a confidentiality agreement was signed with the German company Symrise, mediated by AINTEC, to develop a bioactive extract for cosmetic application. The project was completed in 2024 with promising results, leading to patent processes and scientific articles being drafted. LabFitoBio has its own infrastructure, including a UV‑Vis spectrophotometer, analytical balance, shaker table and rotary evaporator. It also has access to the multiuser analytical centre equipped with an LC‑MS/MS system, enabling advanced analyses to support its projects.

  • Research areas: Development of analytical methodologies, sensors and chemometrics; chemistry of bioactive molecules, natural products, medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis
  • Faculty member: Prof. Dr. Maria Luiza Zeraik
  • CNPq group page: dgp.cnpq.br/dgp/espelhogrupo/1313296725162897

Group – Optimisation of Oil and Biofuel Production and Storage Processes
This research group works in the areas of biofuel development, particularly aspects related to production, including synthesising heterogeneous catalysts for transesterification and methods for evaluating and monitoring quality. It also conducts research on the influence of metallic contaminants and chelating species on the oxidative stability of biofuels. The group is housed in the Fuel Research and Analysis Laboratory and in Research Laboratory 339, and has the structure and equipment for analyses and research in the area of biofuels, such as Rancimat, Karl Fischer titration, FTIR, kinematic viscometer and others.

  • Research areas: Development of analytical methodologies, sensors and chemometrics; chemistry of (nano)materials, surfaces and interfaces
  • Faculty members: Prof. Dr. Dionisio Borsato and Prof. Dr. Karina Benassi Angilelli
  • Instagram: @lpac_uel
  • CNPq group page: dgp.cnpq.br/dgp/espelhogrupo/9502398295480802

GPol Group – Polymers and Composites Group
The polymer and composites research group, GPol‑UEL, carries out basic and applied research, developing and studying the properties of synthetic and natural materials as well as their blends, composites and nanocomposites from synthetic or renewable sources. The research focuses on materials for environmental applications (production of adsorbents using agro‑industrial waste) and biomedical applications (dressings, scaffolds and carriers for drugs and active compounds). The group is located in Research Laboratory 346 of Block R, Department of Chemistry, and has structure and equipment for analyses and research, and receives support from the multiuser analytical centre CMLP – UEL (https://cmlp.uel.br/) for more complex analyses.

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