Biography

Dr. Nito Angelo Debacher is currently working as Senior Lecturer Independent Researcher in Chemistry Department of the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil. He obtained his PhD in Physical Chemistry of Surface from University of Bristol, Bristol UK in 1991. His research interest related to Plasma Technology, Development of a DC-Plasma torch for decomposition of organ chlorine compounds, Carbon dioxide, Methane, CFCs etc, Application of solid phase micro extraction for the monitoring of gases resulting from Thermal Plasma Pyrolysis, Characterization of Nanotube produced by thermal Plasma, Waste Water Treatment by non thermal plasma, Surface properties of polymeric films treated by non-thermal plasma. He is professional member of Brazilian Chemistry Society. His other professional services include 1st Secretary of the Brazilian Chemistry Society, Member of many Conference Organizing Committees and Visiting Professor at the Physic Engineering Department of the McMaster University Hamilton Toronto, Canada. He has published 19 articles in journals as author/co-author and also 3 patents holder.

Area of Interest:

Physical Science Engineering

100%

Plasma Technology

62%

Decomposition

90%

Waste Water Treatment

75%

Environmental Chemistry

55%

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Selected Publications

Humeres, E., N.A. Debacher, A. Smaniotto, K.M. de Castro and L.O. Benetoli et al., 2014. Selective insertion of sulfur dioxide reduction intermediates on graphene oxide. Langmuir, 30: 4301-4309.
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Humeres, E., K.M. de Castro, A. Smaniotto, C.N. Lopes and N.A. Debacher et al., 2014. Reactivity of the intermediates of the reduction of SO2. Functionalization of graphite, graphite oxide and graphene oxide. J. Phys. Organic Chem., 27: 344-351.
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Humeres, E., E.P. de Souza, N.A. Debacher, R.F.P.M. Moreira and C.N. Lopes et al., 2014. Photolysis of phenylalanine in the presence of oxidized carbon nanotubes. Langmuir, 31: 164-170.
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Cottet, L., V.Z. Baldissarelli, L.O.B. Benetoli and N.A. Debacher, 2014. Hydrogen and carbon black production from the degradation of methane by thermal plasma. Semina: Ciencias Exatas e Tecnologicas, 35: 103-114.
Cottet, L., C.A.P. Almeida, N. Naidek, M.F. Viante, M.C. Lopes and N.A. Debacher, 2014. Adsorption characteristics of montmorillonite clay modified with iron oxide with respect to methylene blue in aqueous media. Applied Clay Sci., 95: 25-31.
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Baldissarelli, V.Z., L.O.D.B. Benetoli, F.A. Cassini, I.G. de Souza and N.A. Debacher, 2014. Plasma-assisted production of carbon black and carbon nanotubes from methane by thermal plasma reform. J. Braz. Chem. Soc., 25: 126-132.
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Borges, A.M.G., L.O. Benetoli, M.A. Licinio, V.C. Zoldan and M.C. Santos-Silva et al., 2013. Polymer films with surfaces unmodified and modified by non-thermal plasma as new substrates for cell adhesion. Mater. Sci. Eng.: C, 33: 1315-1324.
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Benetoli, L.O.D.B., B.M. Cadorin, V.Z. Baldissarelli, R. Geremias, I.G. de Souza and N.A. Debacher, 2012. Pyrite-enhanced methylene blue degradation in non-thermal plasma water treatment reactor. J. Hazard. Mater., 237: 55-62.
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Khalaf, P.I., I.G. de Souza, E. Carasek and N.A. Debacher, 2011. [Production of synthesis gas by thermal plasma via pyrolysis of methane and carbon dioxide]. Quimica Nova, 34: 1491-1495, (In Portuguese).
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Benetoli, L.O.B., B.M. Cadorin, C.S. Postiglione, I.G. de Souza and N.A. Debacher, 2011. Effect of temperature on methylene blue decolorization in aqueous medium in electrical discharge plasma reactor. J. Braz. Chem. Soc., 22: 1669-1678.
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Silva, D., N.A. Debacher, A.B.D. Castilhos Jr. and F. Rohers, 2010. [Physical chemistry and micro structural characterization of shells of bivalve mollusks from sea farmer around the Santa Catarina Island]. Quimica Nova, 33: 1053-1058, (In Portuguese).
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Khalaf, P.I., I.G. de Souza, E. Carasek and N.A. Debacher, 2010. [Study on the efficiency of carbon tetrachloride decomposition in argon thermal plasma and characterization of the formed products]. Quimica Nova, 33: 398-403, (In Portuguese).
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Humeres, E., E.P. de Souza and N.A. Debacher, 2010. The mechanisms of hydrolysis of N‐alkyl O‐arylthioncarbamate esters. J. Phys. Organic Chem., 23: 915-924.
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Fernandes, A.N., C.A.P. Almeida, N.A. Debacher and M.M.D.S. Sierra, 2010. Isotherm and thermodynamic data of adsorption of methylene blue from aqueous solution onto peat. J. Mol. Struct., 982: 62-65.
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Almeida, C.A.P., A. Dos Santos, S. Jaerger, N.A. Debacher and N.P. Hankins, 2010. Mineral waste from coal mining for removal of astrazon red dye from aqueous solutions. Desalination, 264: 181-187.
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Melo, A.D., A.C. Bet, J. Assreuy, N.A. Debacher and V. Soldi, 2009. Adhesion of L929 mouse ribroblast cells on poly (styrene)/poly (methyl methacrylate) films. J. Braz. Chem. Soc., 20: 1753-1757.
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Hankins, N., R. Price and N.A. Debacher, 2009. Process intensification during treatment of NOM-laden raw upland waters: Control and impact of the pre-coagulation regime during ultra-filtration. Desalination Water Treat., 8: 2-16.
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Chang, J., C. Luthereau, E.D. Cruz, P.I. Khalaf and D. Brocilo et al., 2009. Plasma suppression of diesel soot deposition during diesel engine operations. Int. J. Plasma Environ. Sci. Technol., 3: 15-21.
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Almeida, C.A.P., N.A. Debacher, A.J. Downs, L. Cottet and C.A.D. Mello, 2009. Removal of methylene blue from colored effluents by adsorption on montmorillonite clay. J. Colloid Interface Sci., 332: 46-53.
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