{"id":282,"date":"2022-07-27T19:43:08","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T22:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pos.uel.br\/quimica\/?page_id=282"},"modified":"2025-08-05T17:41:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T20:41:37","slug":"research-groups","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pos.uel.br\/quimica\/research-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>LASMMED Group \u2013 Laboratory of Medicinal Molecule Synthesis<\/strong><br>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\u00a0vitro enzymatic assays of the synthesised substances. In the last five years, the group has published 33 articles in high\u2011impact journals and generated the filing of three patents. Main projects include: \u201cExpanding LaSMMed\u2019s chemical library: aiming at new drugs for infectious diseases and potential antioxidants, photoprotective and antiglycating agents\u201d; \u201cProspecting bioproducts and their derivatives for the development of antivirals\u201d and \u201cBiologically functional nanomaterials\u201d. The laboratory covers about 100\u00a0m\u00b2, with capacity for 15\u00a0occupants, and has essential equipment for the synthesis and purification of organic substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research area:<\/strong> Chemistry of bioactive molecules, natural products, medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faculty members:<\/strong> Prof.\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Alexandre\u00a0Orsato; Prof.\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Carla\u00a0Cristina\u00a0Perez; Prof.\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Marcelle\u00a0de\u00a0Lima\u00a0Ferreira\u00a0Bispo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Web:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/lasmmed.com.br\">https:\/\/lasmmed.com.br<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instagram:<\/strong> @lasmmed.uel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CNPq group page:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/dgp.cnpq.br\/dgp\/espelhogrupo\/0882150576803317\">dgp.cnpq.br\/dgp\/espelhogrupo\/0882150576803317<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LACA Group \u2013 Laboratory of Chromatographic and Environmental Analyses<\/strong><br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research area:<\/strong> Development of analytical methodologies, sensors and chemometrics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faculty member:<\/strong> Prof.\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Maria\u00a0Cristina\u00a0Solci<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Welcome to LACA!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instagram:<\/strong> @lacalaboratoriouel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CNPq group page:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/dgp.cnpq.br\/dgp\/espelhorh\/7275459975924414\">dgp.cnpq.br\/dgp\/espelhorh\/7275459975924414<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Electroactive Materials and Interfaces Group<\/strong><br>This group is dedicated to studying interfaces in hybrid materials for photovoltaic cells. A highlight is the ongoing project \u201cCharacterization of the interfaces ITO\/TiO\u2082\/polymers for use in hybrid photovoltaic cells\u201d. Recent scientific contributions include publications in journals such as <em>Results in Chemistry<\/em> (2025), <em>Results in Surfaces and Interfaces<\/em> (2025) and <em>Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society<\/em> (2024), addressing synthesis, electrochemical characterisation and impregnation effects in TiO\u2082 films with conducting polymers (e.g. polythiophenes and polydiphenylamine). Infrastructure includes the Spectroscopy Laboratory of CMLP\u2011UEL (<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/cmlp.uel.br\/\">https:\/\/cmlp.uel.br\/<\/a>), equipped with advanced techniques for optical, electrical and structural analyses essential for project development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research area:<\/strong> Chemistry of (nano)materials, surfaces and interfaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faculty member:<\/strong> Prof.\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Henrique\u00a0de\u00a0Santana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CNPq group page:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/dgp.cnpq.br\/dgp\/espelhogrupo\/8912188492052737\">dgp.cnpq.br\/dgp\/espelhogrupo\/8912188492052737<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LaEEM Group \u2013 Laboratory of Electrochemistry, Electroanalysis and Materials<\/strong><br>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&nbsp;\u00b0C with heating rate control), hydro\/solvothermal reactors (conventional and microwave\u2011assisted) and a 3D printer\/bio\u2011printer, enabling controlled material fabrication and device prototyping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research area:<\/strong> Chemistry of (nano)materials, surfaces and interfaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faculty members:<\/strong> Prof.\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Roberta\u00a0Antigo\u00a0Medeiros and Prof.\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Roberto\u00a0Matos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CNPq group page:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/dgp.cnpq.br\/dgp\/espelhogrupo\/0462126674589095\">dgp.cnpq.br\/dgp\/espelhogrupo\/0462126674589095<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NANOQC Group \u2013 Nanotechnology and Computational Chemistry<\/strong><br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research area:<\/strong> Chemistry of (nano)materials, surfaces and interfaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faculty member:<\/strong> Prof.\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Felipe\u00a0La\u00a0Porta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facebook:<\/strong> nanoquc.utfpr<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Web:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/felipelaporta.wixsite.com\/nanoqc-group\">https:\/\/felipelaporta.wixsite.com\/nanoqc-group<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LabFitoBio Group \u2013 Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Biomolecules<\/strong><br>The Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Biomolecules (LabFitoBio) focuses on studying medicinal plants and native fruits, emphasising metabolomic analyses using modern dereplication techniques (LC\u2011MS\/MS). Activities also include developing chromatographic methods, quantifying and isolating substances with anti\u2011inflammatory, 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\u2011impact 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\u2011Vis spectrophotometer, analytical balance, shaker table and rotary evaporator. It also has access to the multiuser analytical centre equipped with an LC\u2011MS\/MS system, enabling advanced analyses to support its projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research areas:<\/strong> Development of analytical methodologies, sensors and chemometrics; chemistry of bioactive molecules, natural products, medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faculty member:<\/strong> Prof.\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Maria\u00a0Luiza\u00a0Zeraik<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CNPq group page:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/dgp.cnpq.br\/dgp\/espelhogrupo\/1313296725162897\">dgp.cnpq.br\/dgp\/espelhogrupo\/1313296725162897<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Group \u2013 Optimisation of Oil and Biofuel Production and Storage Processes<\/strong><br>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&nbsp;339, and has the structure and equipment for analyses and research in the area of biofuels, such as Rancimat, Karl&nbsp;Fischer titration, FTIR, kinematic viscometer and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research areas:<\/strong> Development of analytical methodologies, sensors and chemometrics; chemistry of (nano)materials, surfaces and interfaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faculty members:<\/strong> Prof.\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Dionisio\u00a0Borsato and Prof.\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Karina\u00a0Benassi\u00a0Angilelli<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instagram:<\/strong> @lpac_uel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CNPq group page:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/dgp.cnpq.br\/dgp\/espelhogrupo\/9502398295480802\">dgp.cnpq.br\/dgp\/espelhogrupo\/9502398295480802<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GPol Group \u2013 Polymers and Composites Group<\/strong><br>The polymer and composites research group, GPol\u2011UEL, 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\u2011industrial waste) and biomedical applications (dressings, scaffolds and carriers for drugs and active compounds). The group is located in Research Laboratory&nbsp;346 of Block&nbsp;R, Department of Chemistry, and has structure and equipment for analyses and research, and receives support from the multiuser analytical centre CMLP \u2013 UEL (<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/cmlp.uel.br\/\">https:\/\/cmlp.uel.br\/<\/a>) for more complex analyses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research area:<\/strong> Chemistry of (nano)materials, surfaces and interfaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faculty member:<\/strong> Prof.\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Gizilene\u00a0Maria\u00a0de\u00a0Carvalho<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CNPq group page:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/dgp.cnpq.br\/dgp\/espelhogrupo\/5904989302895045\">dgp.cnpq.br\/dgp\/espelhogrupo\/5904989302895045<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Perguntar ao ChatGPT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LASMMED Group \u2013 Laboratory of Medicinal Molecule SynthesisThe 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. 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