Biomedical Engineering
The Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that brings varied complications, among which stands out the ulcerations. In this context, this research had the aim of producing biomembranes from…
Materials Science
One of the problems faced by farmers is the devaluation of their products in the post-harvest period. Bioconstructions for storing agricultural products are sustainable and cheap alternative…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
For having the biggest regional influence, Brazil has become the main destiny of immigrants who left Haiti after the massive earthquake in 2010. This movement to Brazil characterized the lar…
Biochemistry
Brazil is the world's largest pesticide consumer. The use of these products in agriculture is a serious public health problem that generates various diseases such as cancer, congenital malfo…
Plant Sciences
Leucaena leucocephala, popularly known as "Leucena", is an exotic plant that has spread throughout the country, after being introduced in Brazil to complement the feeding of cattle. In Campo…
Embedded Systems
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons responsible for voluntary movement. It is characterized by progressive loss of muscle streng…
Translational Medical Science
Fourth Award
Catheters are the most used devices in treating hospitalized patients and in hemodialysis procedures. However, its use represents a potential risk for blood infections (possibly sepsis or se…
Plant Sciences
Third Award
Brazil is the biggest orange producer in the world and the state of Paraná is the third biggest producer in Brazil. Because this fruit has low shelf life, agrochemicals are widely used to co…
Environmental Engineering
In Brazil, the consumption of coconut products (Cocos Nucifera) has grown substantially in recent years. This contributed significantly to the intensification of fruit production and cultiva…
Environmental Engineering
Eutrophication is a process triggered by the enrichment of the aquatic environment with nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients - both descendent of human effluents and agricultural activities. Du…
Environmental Engineering
Improper disposal of expanded polystyrene (EPS) can cause major environmental and social problems, as it takes 150 years or more to degrade. Knowing that there is no way to inhibit its consu…
Materials Science
Synthetic polymers are responsible for environmental damages. Bacterial cellulose is an alternative biopolymer highlighted for its unique physicochemical properties. Macadamia nut’s consumpt…