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Marta correia Silva

Principal Investigator

Universidade do Porto

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Synthesis of new eco-friendly biocides for marine biofoulin

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Leads funded, multi‑institution programs on sustainable antifouling chemistries and antimicrobials, validated in polymer coatings. Holds a multi‑jurisdiction patent family on xanthone antifouling agents (incl. CN issued). Portuguese Young Chemists Award (2012).

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Universidade do Porto

Eco-friendly amphoteric antimicrobial compound for cleaning and disinfection

A novel amphoteric small molecule (non-quaternary ammonium) offering broad antifouling and antimicrobial activity with extremely low ecotoxicity. The compound degrades fully in seawater within 24 hours into non-toxic pro...

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Marta correia Silva

Principal Investigator

Universidade do Porto

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Universidade do Porto

PhD, Pharmaceutical Sciences

2004 - 2014

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