MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER
Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança
FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
Rolando Carlos Pereira Simões Dias
Coordinator ProfessorGroup: Sustainable Processes and Products
Phone: 273303088
E-mail: rdias@ipb.pt
ORCID: 0000-0001-7369-382X
Scopus Author ID: 7102885104
Career
- Since 2007: Coordinator Professor in Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
- 1997 - 2007: Adjunct Professor in Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
- Since 1996: Member of the research staff of LSRE (lsre.fe.up.pt)
- 1993 - 1997: Assistant Professor in the Mathematics Department of the School of Technology and Management (ESTiG), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Portugal
Qualifications
- 1996 - Ph.D. in Mathematical Modelling of Non-Linear Polymerization, at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, Porto; Portugal
- 1990 - Chemical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP)
Interests
- Polymer reaction engineering; modelling
- Polymer networks; gels; hydrogels
- Free radical and controlled radical polymerization
- Molecular imprinting; molecular recognition; controlled drug release
Projects:
BacchusTech - Integrated Approach for the Valorisation of Winemaking Residues Síntese
Funding body: POCI-FEDER
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Rolando Dias
Start: 2021-01-02
End: 2023-07-01
Funding body: POCI-FEDER
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Rolando Dias
Start: 2021-01-02
End: 2023-07-01
OLEAF4VALUE - Olive Leaf Multi-Product Cascade Based Biorefinery: From An Under-Used Biomass In The Primary Sector To Tailormade Solutions For High Added Value International Market Applications
Funding body: HORIZON 2020
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Rolando Dias
Start: 2020-04-01
End: 2023-03-31
Funding body: HORIZON 2020
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Rolando Dias
Start: 2020-04-01
End: 2023-03-31
ZeroTCA - Research contract between Amorim & Irmãos (Cork Industry) and FEUP/LEPABE
Funding body: Research Directly Contract with Industry: Amorim&Irmãos
Reference:
Start: 2017-09-01
End: 2019-12-31
Funding body: Research Directly Contract with Industry: Amorim&Irmãos
Reference:
Start: 2017-09-01
End: 2019-12-31
RosaEvolution - Improvement of the Extraction Efficiency of 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole (TCA) from Natural Cork
Funding body: Research Directly Contract with Industry: Amorim&Irmãos
Reference:
Start: 2015-04-06
End: 2017-03-31
Funding body: Research Directly Contract with Industry: Amorim&Irmãos
Reference:
Start: 2015-04-06
End: 2017-03-31
- Molecular Engineering, Synthesis and Testing of Water Compatible Smart Polymers
Funding body: PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Rolando Dias
Start: 2010-03-31
End: 2013-09-30
Funding body: PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Rolando Dias
Start: 2010-03-31
End: 2013-09-30
NANOPOLY - Hybrid Models for Tailoring Nano-Architectures of polymers
Funding body: FP7- KBBE Knowledge Based Bio-Economy
Reference: PITN-GA-2009-238700
Start: 2009-09-30
End: 2013-08-31
Funding body: FP7- KBBE Knowledge Based Bio-Economy
Reference: PITN-GA-2009-238700
Start: 2009-09-30
End: 2013-08-31
- Kinetic Modeling of the Molecular Architecture of Polymer Networks Formed in the Radical Cross-Linking Copolymerization of Acrylic/Trivinyl Monomers
Funding body: Research Directly Contract with Industry: BASF
Reference:
Start: 2008-01-09
End: 2011-08-31
Funding body: Research Directly Contract with Industry: BASF
Reference:
Start: 2008-01-09
End: 2011-08-31
- Experimental study of non-linear free-radical copolymerizations in semi-batch reactor. Reference: POCI/EQU/60
Funding body: I&DT - Projectos de I&DT em Todos os Domínios Científicos
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Rolando Dias
Start: 2006-01-01
End: 2009-03-21
Funding body: I&DT - Projectos de I&DT em Todos os Domínios Científicos
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Rolando Dias
Start: 2006-01-01
End: 2009-03-21
- Inception and design of non-linear free radical polymerization processes in semi-batch reactor
Funding body:
Reference: POCI/EQU/44784/2002
Principal Investigator:Rolando Dias
Start: 2005-06-30
End: 2008-08-31
Funding body:
Reference: POCI/EQU/44784/2002
Principal Investigator:Rolando Dias
Start: 2005-06-30
End: 2008-08-31
- Analysis of Network Formation by Radical Polymerization Using a Novel Computational Package for the Simulation of Generic Polymerizations
Funding body: R&D Agreement with BASF (Germany)
Reference:
Start: 0000-00-00
End: 0000-00-00
Funding body: R&D Agreement with BASF (Germany)
Reference:
Start: 0000-00-00
End: 0000-00-00
- Development of a new method for the kinetic modeling of non-linear free radical polymerizations
Funding body: POCTI - Programa operacional Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação
Reference: POCTI/EQU/2525/95
Start: 0000-00-00
End: 0000-00-00
Funding body: POCTI - Programa operacional Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação
Reference: POCTI/EQU/2525/95
Start: 0000-00-00
End: 0000-00-00
- Microstructure and adhesive properties of segmented polyurethanes
Funding body:
Reference: JNICT PMCT/C/MPF/502
Start: 0000-00-00
End: 0000-00-00
Funding body:
Reference: JNICT PMCT/C/MPF/502
Start: 0000-00-00
End: 0000-00-00
- Reactive polymers for high performance binding and glueing
Funding body:
Reference: BRITE-EURAM BE 3072
Start: 0000-00-00
End: 0000-00-00
Funding body:
Reference: BRITE-EURAM BE 3072
Start: 0000-00-00
End: 0000-00-00
Total results: 41
1
Gomes C.P.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
Surface Molecularly Imprinted Cellulose-Synthetic Hybrid Particles Prepared via ATRP for Enrichment of Flavonoids in Olive Leaf
Macromolecular Reaction Engineering, , 2023
Surface Molecularly Imprinted Cellulose-Synthetic Hybrid Particles Prepared via ATRP for Enrichment of Flavonoids in Olive Leaf
Macromolecular Reaction Engineering, , 2023
2
Bzainia A.,Gomes C.P.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
Carbon-based hydrogels
Sustainable Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications, 281-324, 2023
Carbon-based hydrogels
Sustainable Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications, 281-324, 2023
3
Bzainia A.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
Functionalization of Polymer Networks to Target Trans-Resveratrol in Winemaking Residues Supported by Statistical Design of Experiments
Macromolecular Reaction Engineering, , 2023
Functionalization of Polymer Networks to Target Trans-Resveratrol in Winemaking Residues Supported by Statistical Design of Experiments
Macromolecular Reaction Engineering, , 2023
4
Bzainia A.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
Enrichment of Quercetin from Winemaking Residual Diatomaceous Earth via a Tailor-Made Imprinted Adsorbent
Molecules, 27, , 2022
Enrichment of Quercetin from Winemaking Residual Diatomaceous Earth via a Tailor-Made Imprinted Adsorbent
Molecules, 27, , 2022
5
Gomes C.P.,Bzainia A.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
Polymersomes as versatile drug delivery vesicular carriers
Systems of Nanovesicular Drug Delivery, 155-190, 2022
Polymersomes as versatile drug delivery vesicular carriers
Systems of Nanovesicular Drug Delivery, 155-190, 2022
6
Gomes C.P.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
Hybrid cellulose-poly(4-vinylpyridine) adsorbents produced via ATRP and their application to target polyphenols in winemaking, olive oil production and almond processing residues
Reactive and Functional Polymers, 164, , 2021
Hybrid cellulose-poly(4-vinylpyridine) adsorbents produced via ATRP and their application to target polyphenols in winemaking, olive oil production and almond processing residues
Reactive and Functional Polymers, 164, , 2021
7
Gomes C.P.,Franco V.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
Processing of Onion Skin Extracts with Quercetin-Molecularly Imprinted Adsorbents Working at a Wide Range of Water Content
Chromatographia, 83, 1539-1551, 2020
Processing of Onion Skin Extracts with Quercetin-Molecularly Imprinted Adsorbents Working at a Wide Range of Water Content
Chromatographia, 83, 1539-1551, 2020
8
Gomes C.P.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
Preparation of Molecularly Imprinted Adsorbents with Improved Retention Capability of Polyphenols and Their Application in Continuous Separation Processes
Chromatographia, 82, 893-916, 2019
Preparation of Molecularly Imprinted Adsorbents with Improved Retention Capability of Polyphenols and Their Application in Continuous Separation Processes
Chromatographia, 82, 893-916, 2019
9
Gomes C.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
Static light scattering monitoring and kinetic modeling of polyacrylamide hydrogel synthesis
Processes, 7, , 2019
Static light scattering monitoring and kinetic modeling of polyacrylamide hydrogel synthesis
Processes, 7, , 2019
10
Gomes C.,Sadoyan G.,Dias R.,Costa M.
Development of molecularly imprinted polymers to target polyphenols present in plant extracts
Processes, 5, , 2017
Development of molecularly imprinted polymers to target polyphenols present in plant extracts
Processes, 5, , 2017
11
Oliveira D.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
Modeling RAFT Gelation and Grafting of Polymer Brushes for the Production of Molecularly Imprinted Functional Particles
Macromolecular Symposia, 370, 52-65, 2016
Modeling RAFT Gelation and Grafting of Polymer Brushes for the Production of Molecularly Imprinted Functional Particles
Macromolecular Symposia, 370, 52-65, 2016
12
Almeida C.,Costa H.,Kadhirvel P.,Queiroz A.,Dias R.,Costa M.
Electrochemical activity of sulfur networks synthesized through RAFT polymerization
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 133, , 2016
Electrochemical activity of sulfur networks synthesized through RAFT polymerization
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 133, , 2016
13
Oliveira D.,Gomes C.P.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
Molecular imprinting of 5-fluorouracil in particles with surface RAFT grafted functional brushes
Reactive and Functional Polymers, 107, 35-45, 2016
Molecular imprinting of 5-fluorouracil in particles with surface RAFT grafted functional brushes
Reactive and Functional Polymers, 107, 35-45, 2016
14
Oliveira D.,Freitas A.,Kadhirvel P.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
Development of high performance and facile to pack molecularly imprinted particles for aqueous applications
Biochemical Engineering Journal, 111, 87-99, 2016
Development of high performance and facile to pack molecularly imprinted particles for aqueous applications
Biochemical Engineering Journal, 111, 87-99, 2016
15
Kadhirvel P.,Machado C.,Freitas A.,Oliveira T.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
Molecular imprinting in hydrogels using reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization and continuous flow micro-reactor
Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 90, 1552-1564, 2015
Molecular imprinting in hydrogels using reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization and continuous flow micro-reactor
Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 90, 1552-1564, 2015
16
Lazzari S.,Hamzehlou S.,Reyes Y.,Leiza J.R.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.,Dias R.C.S.,Storti G.
Bulk Crosslinking Copolymerization: Comparison of Different Modeling Approaches
Macromolecular Reaction Engineering, 8, 678-695, 2014
Bulk Crosslinking Copolymerization: Comparison of Different Modeling Approaches
Macromolecular Reaction Engineering, 8, 678-695, 2014
17
Aguiar L.,Gonçalves M.,Pinto V.,Dias R.,Costa M.,Giudici R.
Mathematical Modeling of NMRP of Styrene-Divinylbenzene over the Pre- and Post-Gelation Periods Including Cyclization
Macromolecular Reaction Engineering, 8, 295-313, 2014
Mathematical Modeling of NMRP of Styrene-Divinylbenzene over the Pre- and Post-Gelation Periods Including Cyclization
Macromolecular Reaction Engineering, 8, 295-313, 2014
18
Aguiar L.,Gonçalves M.,Pinto V.,Dias R.,Costa M.,Giudici R.
Development of Cyclic Propagation Kinetics for Modeling the Nitroxide-mediated Radical Copolymerization of Styrene-Divinylbenzene
Macromolecular Reaction Engineering, 8, 282-294, 2014
Development of Cyclic Propagation Kinetics for Modeling the Nitroxide-mediated Radical Copolymerization of Styrene-Divinylbenzene
Macromolecular Reaction Engineering, 8, 282-294, 2014
19
Gonçalves M.,Pinto V.,Costa R.,Dias R.,Hernándes-Ortiz J.,Costa M.
Stimuli-responsive hydrogels synthesis using free radical and RAFT polymerization
Macromolecular Symposia, 333, 41-54, 2013
Stimuli-responsive hydrogels synthesis using free radical and RAFT polymerization
Macromolecular Symposia, 333, 41-54, 2013
20
Gonçalves M.,Pinto V.,Dias R.,Hernándes-Ortiz J.,Costa M.
Dynamics of network formation in aqueous suspension RAFT styrene/divinylbenzene copolymerization
Macromolecular Symposia, 333, 273-285, 2013
Dynamics of network formation in aqueous suspension RAFT styrene/divinylbenzene copolymerization
Macromolecular Symposia, 333, 273-285, 2013
21
Gonçalves M.A.D.,Pinto V.D.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
Polymer reaction engineering studies on smart hydrogels formation
Journal of Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites, 9, 40-45, 2013
Polymer reaction engineering studies on smart hydrogels formation
Journal of Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites, 9, 40-45, 2013
22
Gonçalves M.A.D.,Pinto V.D.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.,Aguiar L.G.,Giudici R.
Gel Formation in Aqueous Suspension Nitroxide-Mediated Radical Co-Polymerization of Styrene/Divinylbenzene
Macromolecular Reaction Engineering, 7, 155-175, 2013
Gel Formation in Aqueous Suspension Nitroxide-Mediated Radical Co-Polymerization of Styrene/Divinylbenzene
Macromolecular Reaction Engineering, 7, 155-175, 2013
23
Gonçalves M.A.D.,Pinto V.D.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
Modeling studies on the synthesis of superabsorbent hydrogels using population balance equations
Macromolecular Symposia, 306-307, 107-125, 2011
Modeling studies on the synthesis of superabsorbent hydrogels using population balance equations
Macromolecular Symposia, 306-307, 107-125, 2011
24
Gonaçalves M.A.D.,Pinto V.D.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
Kinetic modeling of the suspension copolymerization of styrene/ divinylbenzene with gel formation
Macromolecular Symposia, 302, 179-190, 2011
Kinetic modeling of the suspension copolymerization of styrene/ divinylbenzene with gel formation
Macromolecular Symposia, 302, 179-190, 2011
25
Gonçalves M.,Dias R.,Costa M.
Kinetic modeling of hyperbranched polymer synthesis through atom-transfer and nitroxide-mediated radical polymerization of vinyl/divinyl monomers
Chemical Engineering and Technology, 33, 1797-1813, 2010
Kinetic modeling of hyperbranched polymer synthesis through atom-transfer and nitroxide-mediated radical polymerization of vinyl/divinyl monomers
Chemical Engineering and Technology, 33, 1797-1813, 2010
26
Gonçalves M.,Pinto V.,Dias R.,Costa M.
FTIR-ATR monitoring and SEC/RI/MALLS characterization of ATRP synthesized hyperbranched polyacrylates
Macromolecular Symposia, 296, 210-228, 2010
FTIR-ATR monitoring and SEC/RI/MALLS characterization of ATRP synthesized hyperbranched polyacrylates
Macromolecular Symposia, 296, 210-228, 2010
27
Dias R.,Costa M.
Calculation of CLD using population balance equations of generating functions: Linear and non-linear ideal controlled radical polymerization
Macromolecular Theory and Simulations, 19, 323-341, 2010
Calculation of CLD using population balance equations of generating functions: Linear and non-linear ideal controlled radical polymerization
Macromolecular Theory and Simulations, 19, 323-341, 2010
28
Gonçalves M.,Trigo I.,Dias R.,Costa M.
Kinetic modeling of the molecular architecture of cross-linked copolymers synthesized by controlled radical polymerization techniques
Macromolecular Symposia, 291-292, 239-250, 2010
Kinetic modeling of the molecular architecture of cross-linked copolymers synthesized by controlled radical polymerization techniques
Macromolecular Symposia, 291-292, 239-250, 2010
29
Gonçalves M.,Dias R.,Costa M.
Prediction and experimental characterization of the molecular architecture of FRP and ATRP synthesized polyacrylate networks
Macromolecular Symposia, 289, 1-17, 2010
Prediction and experimental characterization of the molecular architecture of FRP and ATRP synthesized polyacrylate networks
Macromolecular Symposia, 289, 1-17, 2010
30
Trigo I.,Conçalves M.,Dias R.,Costa M.
Molecular architecture of non-linear polymers: Kinetic modeling and experimental characterization of the system methyl methacrylate + ethylene glycol dimethacrylate
Macromolecular Symposia, 271, 107-119, 2008
Molecular architecture of non-linear polymers: Kinetic modeling and experimental characterization of the system methyl methacrylate + ethylene glycol dimethacrylate
Macromolecular Symposia, 271, 107-119, 2008
31
Gonçalves M.,Dias R.,Costa M.
Time programmed feed of semi-batch reactors with non-linear radical copolymerizations: An experimental study of the system styrene + divinylbenzene using SEC/MALLS
Macromolecular Symposia, 259, 124-134, 2007
Time programmed feed of semi-batch reactors with non-linear radical copolymerizations: An experimental study of the system styrene + divinylbenzene using SEC/MALLS
Macromolecular Symposia, 259, 124-134, 2007
32
Costa M.R.P.F.N.,Dias R.C.S.
Prediction of mean square radius of gyration of tree-like polymers by a general kinetic approach
Polymer, 48, 1785-1801, 2007
Prediction of mean square radius of gyration of tree-like polymers by a general kinetic approach
Polymer, 48, 1785-1801, 2007
33
Costa M.R.P.F.N.,Dias R.C.S.
Kinetic modeling of non-linear polymerization
Macromolecular Symposia, 243, 72-82, 2006
Kinetic modeling of non-linear polymerization
Macromolecular Symposia, 243, 72-82, 2006
34
Dias R.,Costa M.
A general kinetic method to predict sequence length distributions for non-linear irreversible multicomponent polymerizations
Polymer, 47, 6895-6913, 2006
A general kinetic method to predict sequence length distributions for non-linear irreversible multicomponent polymerizations
Polymer, 47, 6895-6913, 2006
35
Dias R.,Costa M.
Semibatch operation and primary cyclization effects in homogeneous free-radical crosslinking copolymerizations
Polymer, 46, 6163-6173, 2005
Semibatch operation and primary cyclization effects in homogeneous free-radical crosslinking copolymerizations
Polymer, 46, 6163-6173, 2005
36
Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
Transient behavior and gelation of free radical polymerizations in continuous stirred tank reactors
Macromolecular Theory and Simulations, 14, 243-255, 2005
Transient behavior and gelation of free radical polymerizations in continuous stirred tank reactors
Macromolecular Theory and Simulations, 14, 243-255, 2005
37
Costa M.R.P.F.N.,Dias R.C.S.
An improved general kinetic analysis of non-linear irreversible polymerisations
Chemical Engineering Science, 60, 423-446, 2005
An improved general kinetic analysis of non-linear irreversible polymerisations
Chemical Engineering Science, 60, 423-446, 2005
38
Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.
A new look at kinetic modeling of nonlinear free radical polymerizations with terminal branching and chain transfer to polymer
Macromolecules, 36, 8853-8863, 2003
A new look at kinetic modeling of nonlinear free radical polymerizations with terminal branching and chain transfer to polymer
Macromolecules, 36, 8853-8863, 2003
39
Costa M.R.P.F.N.,Dias R.C.S.
Prediction of Sol Fraction and Average Molecular Weights after Gelation for Non-Linear Free Radical Polymerizations Using a Kinetic Approach
Macromolecular Theory and Simulations, 12, 560-572, 2003
Prediction of Sol Fraction and Average Molecular Weights after Gelation for Non-Linear Free Radical Polymerizations Using a Kinetic Approach
Macromolecular Theory and Simulations, 12, 560-572, 2003
40
Barreiro M.F.,Dias R.C.S.,Costa M.R.N.
Experimental Determination of Sequence Length Distribution of Hard Segments in Polyester-Polyurethanes
Macromolecules, 27, 7650-7653, 1994
Experimental Determination of Sequence Length Distribution of Hard Segments in Polyester-Polyurethanes
Macromolecules, 27, 7650-7653, 1994
41
Costa M.,Dias R.
A general kinetic analysis of non-linear irreversible copolymerizations
Chemical Engineering Science, 49, 491-516, 1994
A general kinetic analysis of non-linear irreversible copolymerizations
Chemical Engineering Science, 49, 491-516, 1994