Dr. Matheus  Poletto
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Dr. Matheus Poletto

Professor
University of Caxias do Sul, Brazil


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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Biography

Dr. Matheus Poletto is currently working as Professor at Universidade de Caxias do Sul (Since 2014). He completed his Ph.D in Materials Engineerings from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in 2014. His publications include more than 15 research papers in national and international journals, 04 book chapters and 01 book publication. He also completed 02 research projects. His prior research experience includes solid waste management & research, recycling, polymer science, composite materials, mechanical analysis, thermal analysis and nanocomposites.

Area of Interest:

Physical Science Engineering
100%
Solid Waste Management
62%
Recycling
90%
Composite Materials
75%
Nanocomposites
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Poletto, M., H.L. Ornaghi Jr. and A.J. Zattera, 2015. Thermal Degradation of Thermosetting Nanocomposites. In: Thermal Degradation of Polymer Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites, Visakh, P.M. and Y. Arao (Eds.). 1st Edn., Springer New York, ISBN: 978-3-319-03463-8, pp: 51-79.
  2. Poletto, M., L. Heitor and A.J. Zattera, 2014. Native cellulose: Structure, characterization and thermal properties. Materials, 7: 6105-6119.
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  3. Poletto, M., H.L. Ornaghi Jr. and A.J. Zattera, 2014. Expanded Polystyrene: Thermo-mechanical Recycling, Characterization and Application. In: Polystyrene: Synthesis, Characteristics and Applications, Lynwood,C. (Ed.). Nova Science Publishers, New York, ISBN-13: 978-1633213562, pp: 53-74.
  4. Poletto, M., A.J. Zattera, R. Marlene and C. Santana, 2014. Natural oils improve interfacial adhesion between wood flour and matrix. SPE Plastics Res., 1: 1-2.
  5. Poletto, M., A.J. Zattera and R.M.C. Santana, 2014. Effect of natural oils on the thermal stability and degradation kinetics of recycled polypropylene wood flour composites. Polym. Compos., 35: 1935-1942.
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  6. Ornaghi Jr., H.L., M. Poletto, A.J. Zattera and S.C. Amico, 2014. Correlation of the thermal stability and the decomposition kinetics of six different vegetal fibers. Cellulose, 21: 177-188.
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  7. Poletto, M., V. Pistor and J. Ademir, 2013. Structural Characteristics and Thermal Properties of Native Cellulose. In: Cellulose-Fundamental Aspects, Van de Ven,T. and L. Godbout (Eds.). InTech Publisher, Rijeka, ISBN: 978-953-51-1183-2, 376, pp: 45-68.
  8. Poletto, M. and A.J. Zattera, 2013. Materials produced from plant biomass: Part III: Degradation kinetics and hydrogen bonding in lignin. Mater. Res., 16: 1065-1070.
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  9. Poletto, M., V. Pistor, R.M.C. Santana and A.J. Zattera, 2012. Materials produced from plant biomass: Part II: Evaluation of crystallinity and degradation kinetics of cellulose. Mater. Res., 15: 421-427.
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  10. Poletto, M., M. Zeni and A.J. Zattera, 2012. Dynamic mechanical analysis of recycled polystyrene composites reinforced with wood flour. J. Applied Polym. Sci., 125: 935-942.
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  11. Poletto, M., A.J. Zattera, M.M. Forte and R.M. Santana, 2012. Thermal decomposition of wood: Influence of wood components and cellulose crystallite size. Bioresour. Technol., 109: 148-153.
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  12. Poletto, M., A.J. Zattera and R.M.C. Santana, 2012. Thermal decomposition of wood: Kinetics and degradation mechanisms. Bioresour. Technol., 126: 7-12.
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  13. Poletto, M., A.J. Zattera and R.M.C. Santana, 2012. Structural differences between wood species: Evidence from chemical composition, FTIR spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. J. Applied Polym. Sci., 126: E337-E344.
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  14. Poletto, M., V. Pistor, M. Zeni and A.J. Zattera, 2011. Crystalline properties and decomposition kinetics of cellulose fibers in wood pulp obtained by two pulping processes. Polym. Degrad. Stability, 96: 679-685.
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  15. Poletto, M., M. Zeni and A.J. Zattera, 2011. Effects of wood flour addition and coupling agent content on mechanical properties of recycled polystyrene/wood flour composites. J. Thermoplastic Comp. Mater., 25: 821-833.
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  16. Poletto, M., J. Dettenborn, M. Zeni and A.J. Zattera, 2011. Characterization of composites based on expanded polystyrene wastes and wood flour. Waste Manage., 31: 779-784.
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  17. Poletto, M., J. Dettenborn, V. Pistor, M. Zeni and A.J. Zattera, 2010. Materials produced from plant biomass: Part I: Evaluation of thermal stability and pyrolysis of wood. Mater. Res., 13: 375-379.
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