Papers

A multiple criteria approach for building a pandemic impact assessment composite indicator: The case of COVID-19 in Portugal. Figueira, José Rui, Oliveira, Henrique M., Serro, A.P., Colaço, Rogério, Froes, Filipe, Robalo Cordeiro, Carlos, Diniz, António, Guimarães, Miguel. Eurpean Journal of Operational Research, 2023, 309(2), 795-818. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2023.01.02
A Physiology-Based Mathematical Model to Understand Drug Delivery from Contact Lenses to the Back of the Eye. Toffoletto, Nadia, Saramago, Benilde, Serro, Ana Paula, Chauhan, Anuj. Pharmaceutical Research, 2023, 40(8), 1939-1951. DOI: 10.1007/s11095-023-03560-7
3D Printing for Dental Applications. Figueiredo-Pina, C. G., Serro, Ana Paula. Materials, 2023, 16(14), 4972. DOI: 10.3390/ma16144972
Recent Advances on 3D-Printed Zirconia-Based Dental Materials: A Review. Branco, A.C., Colaço, R., Figueiredo-Pina, C.G., Serro, A.P. Materials, 2023, 16(5), 1860. DOI: 10.3390/ma16051860
Antiseptic-Loaded Casein Hydrogels for Wound Dressings. Garcia, L.V., Silva, D., Costa, M.M.,(...), Saramago, B., Serro, A.P. 2023, Pharmaceutics 15(2),334. DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020334
Super-Strong Hydrogel Composites Reinforced with PBO Nanofibers for Cartilage Replacement. Oliveira, A.S., Silva, J.C., Loureiro, M.V., (...), Colaço, R., Serro, A.P. 2023, Macromolecular Bioscience 23(2),2200240. DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202200240

Improvement of a commercial calcium phosphate bone cement by means of drug delivery and increased injectability. Ribeiro, N., Reis, M., Figueiredo, L., (...), Colaço, R., Serro, A.P. 2022, Ceramics International 48(22), pp. 33361-33372. DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.07.279
Recent Advances in Ophthalmic Drug Delivery. Chauhan, A., Fitzhenry, L., Serro, A.P. 2022, Pharmaceutics 14(10),2075 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14102075
Effects of Non-Conventional Sterilisation Methods on PBO-Reinforced PVA Hydrogels for Cartilage Replacement. Pires, T., Oliveira, A.S., Marques, A.C., (...), Silva, D., Serro, A.P. 2022, Gels 8(10),640 DOI: 10.3390/gels8100640
High-performance bilayer composites for the replacement of osteochondral defects. Oliveira, A.S., Silva, J.C., Figueiredo, L., (...), Colaço, R., Serro, A.P. 2022, Biomaterials Science 10(20), pp. 5856-5875. DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00716a
Contact lenses for pravastatin delivery to eye segments: Design and in vitro-in vivo correlations. Pereira-da-Mota, A.F., Vivero-Lopez, M., Serramito, M., (...), Concheiro, A., Alvarez-Lorenzo, C. 2022, Journal of Controlled Release 348, pp. 431-443. DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.06.001
Development of polycarbonate urethane-based materials with controlled diclofenac release for cartilage replacement. Oliveira, A.S., Ferreira, I., Branco, A.C., (...), Figueiredo-Pina, C.G., Serro, A.P. 2022, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part B Applied Biomaterials 110(8), pp. 1839-1852. DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35042
3D Bioprinting of Novel κ-Carrageenan Bioinks: An Algae-Derived Polysaccharide. Marques, D.M.C., Silva, J.C., Serro, A.P., (...), Sanjuan-Alberte, P., Ferreira, F.C. 2022, Bioengineering 9(3),109. DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9030109
PVA-Based Hydrogels Loaded with Diclofenac for Cartilage Replacement. Branco, A.C., Oliveira, A.S., Monteiro, I., (...), Colaço, R., Serro, A.P. 2022, Gels 8(3),143. DOI: 10.3390/gels8030143
Wear of zirconia/leucite glass-ceramics composites: A chewing simulator study. Branco, A.C., Santos, T., Polido, M., (...), Serro, A.P., Figueiredo-Pina, C.G. 2022, Ceramics International 48(4), pp. 4604-4613. DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.10.247

Gamma radiation for sterilization of textile based materials for personal protective equipment. Silva, D., Rocha, R., Silva, C.J., (...), Alves, E., Serro, A.P. 2021, Polymer Degradation and Stability 194,109750. DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2021.109750
Drug-loaded hydrogels for intraocular lenses with prophylactic action against pseudophakic cystoid macular edema. Toffoletto, N., Salema-Oom, M., Igea, S.A., (...), Saramago, B., Serro, A.P. 2021, Pharmaceutics 13(7),976. DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13070976
Intraocular lenses as drug delivery devices. Topete, A., Saramago, B., Serro, A.P. 2021, International Journal of Pharmaceutics 602,120613. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120613
Effect of albumin, urea, lysozyme and mucin on the triboactivity of Ti6Al4V/zirconia pair used in dental implants. Teixeira, H., Branco, A.C., Rodrigues, I., (...), Serro, A.P., Figueiredo-Pina, C.G. 2021, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 118,104451. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104451
Asymmetry in drug permeability through the cornea. Toffoletto, N., Chauhan, A., Alvarez-Lorenzo, C., Saramago, B., Serro, A.P. 2021, Pharmaceutics 13(5),694. DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13050694
The effects of addition of functional monomers and molecular imprinting on dual drug release from intraocular lens material. Topete, A., Barahona, I., Santos, L.F., (...), Paula Serro, A., Saramago, B. 2021, International Journal of Pharmaceutics 600,120513. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120513
Atorvastatin-eluting contact lenses: Effects of molecular imprinting and sterilization on drug loading and release. Pereira-Da-mota, A.F., Vivero-Lopez, M., Topete, A., (...), Concheiro, A., Alvarez-Lorenzo, C. 2021, Pharmaceutics 13(5),606. DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13050606
Resveratrol-loaded hydrogel contact lenses with antioxidant and antibiofilm performance. Vivero-Lopez, M., Muras, A., Silva, D., ...Concheiro, A., Alvarez-Lorenzo, C. Pharmaceutics, 2021, 13(4), 532. 2021, DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13040532
Polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan wound dressings loaded with antiseptics. Massarelli, E., Silva, D., Pimenta, A.F.R., (...), Saramago, B., Serro, A.P. 2021, International Journal of Pharmaceutics 593,120110. 2021, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.120110
Therapeutic ophthalmic lenses: A review. Toffoletto, N., Saramago, B., Serro, A.P. 2021, Pharmaceutics 13(1),36, pp. 1-33. DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13010036
Imprinted hydrogels with LbL coating for dual drug release from soft contact lenses materials. Silva, D., de Sousa, H.C., Gil, M.H., (...), Serro, A.P., Saramago, B. 2021, Materials Science and Engineering C 120,111687. DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111687
Moxifloxacin-imprinted silicone-based hydrogels as contact lens materials for extended drug release. Silva, D., de Sousa, H.C., Gil, M.H., (...), Saramago, B., Serro, A.P. 2021, European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 156,105591. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105591

Effect of H2O2 Solution’s pH on the Human Enamel Micro and Nanowear. Branco, A.C., Rodrigues, I., Paradiso, P., (...), Figueiredo-Pina, C.G., Serro, A.P. 2020, Tribology Letters 68(4),132. DOI: 10.1007/s11249-020-01376-9
Dual drug delivery from hydrophobic and hydrophilic intraocular lenses: in-vitro and in-vivo studies. Topete, A., Tang, J., Ding, X., (...), Lin, Q., Saramago, B. 2020, Journal of Controlled Release 326, pp. 245-255. DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.07.020
Tribological performance of the pair human teeth vs 3D printed zirconia: An in vitro chewing simulation study. Branco, A.C., Silva, R., Jorge, H., (...), Serro, A.P., Figueiredo-Pina, C.G. 2020, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 110,103900. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.103900
Development of free binder zirconia-based pastes for the production of dental pieces by robocasting. Rodrigues, I., Guedes, M., Olhero, S., (...), Serro, A.P., Figueiredo-Pina, C.G. 2020, Journal of Manufacturing Processes 57, pp. 1-9. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2020.06.015
A state-of-the-art review on the wear of the occlusal surfaces of natural teeth and prosthetic crowns. Branco, A.C., Colaço, R., Figueiredo-Pina, C.G., Serro, A.P. 2020, Materials 13(16),3525. DOI: 10.3390/ma13163525
Diclofenac sustained release from sterilised soft contact lens materials using an optimised layer-by-layer coating. Silva, D., de Sousa, H.C., Gil, M.H., (...), Serro, A.P., Saramago, B. 2020, International Journal of Pharmaceutics 585,119506. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119506
Nanoscale wear of hard materials: An overview. Colaço, R., Serro, A.P. 2020, Current Opinion in Colloid and Interface Science 47, pp. 118-125. DOI: 10.1016/j.cocis.2020.01.001
Nanostructured c-Si surfaces obtained by sequential ion implantation of C+ and Ti+: Tribophysical and structural characterization. Nunes, B., Nolasco, P., Serro, A.P., Alves, E., Colaço, R. 2020, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms 471, pp. 69-75. DOI: 10.1016/j.nimb.2020.03.027
Characterization of the Nanostructure of Collagen Fibers Following the Application of Dilute Hydrogen Peroxide used in Dental Whitening Treatments. Branco, A.C., Ribeiro, N., Figueiredo-Pina, C.G., Colaço, R., Serro, A.P. 2020, Analytical Letters 53(5), pp. 705-713. DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2019.1668946
Tough and low friction polyvinyl alcohol hydrogels loaded with anti-inflammatories for cartilage replacement. Oliveira, A.S., Schweizer, S., Nolasco, P., (...), Colaço, R., Serro, A.P. 2020, Lubricants 8(3),36. DOI: 10.3390/lubricants8030036
Suitability of 3D printed pieces of nanocrystalline zirconia for dental applications. Branco, A.C., Silva, R., Santos, T., (...), Serro, A.P., Figueiredo-Pina, C.G. 2020, Dental Materials 36(3), pp. 442-455. DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2020.01.006

Moxifloxacin-loaded acrylic intraocular lenses: In vitro and in vivo performance. Filipe, H.P., Bozukova, D., Pimenta, A., (...), Mamalis, N., Serro, A.P. 2019, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 45(12), pp. 1808-1817. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2019.07.016
Hydrogels for diabetic eyes: Naltrexone loading, release profiles and cornea penetration. Alvarez-Rivera, F., Serro, A.P., Silva, D., Concheiro, A., Alvarez-Lorenzo, C. 2019, Materials Science and Engineering C 105,110092. DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110092
Tribomechanical comparison between PVA hydrogels obtained using different processing conditions and human cartilage. Oliveira, A.S., Seidi, O., Ribeiro, N., Colaço, R., Serro, A.P. 2019, Materials 12(20),3413. DOI: 10.3390/ma12203413
Tribological Behavior of Restorative Dental Microcomposites After Exposure to Mouth Acids. Branco, A.C., Brito, J., Codorniz, M., (...), Colaço, R., Serro, A.P. 2019, Tribology Letters 67(3),90. DOI: 10.1007/s11249-019-1204-5
Optimization of intraocular lens hydrogels for dual drug release: Experimentation and modelling. Pimenta, A.F.R., Serro, A.P., Colaço, R., Chauhan, A. 2019, European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics 141, pp. 51-57. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2019.05.016
Additive manufacturing of ceramics for dental applications: A review. Galante, R., Figueiredo-Pina, C.G., Serro, A.P. 2019, Dental Materials 35(6), pp. 825-846. DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2019.02.026
Adsorption and viscoelastic behaviour of ionic liquid surfactants on gold surfaces. Tariq, M., Serro, A.P., Saramago, B., Lopes, J.N.C., Rebelo, L.P.N. 2019, Journal of Molecular Liquids 282, pp. 633-641. DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2019.02.060
Dual drug delivery from intraocular lens material for prophylaxis of endophthalmitis in cataract surgery. Topete, A., Serro, A.P., Saramago, B. 2019, International Journal of Pharmaceutics 558, pp. 43-52. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.12.028
Influence of contact configuration and lubricating conditions on the microtriboactivity of the zirconia-Ti6Al4V pair used in dental applications. Branco, A.C., Moreira, V., Reis, J.A., (...), Figueiredo-Pina, C.G., Serro, A.P. 2019, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 91, pp. 164-173. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.12.009

Antibacterial layer-by-layer coatings to control drug release from soft contact lenses material. Silva, D., Sousa, H.C.D., Gil, M.H., (...), Serro, A.P., Saramago, B. 2018, International Journal of Pharmaceutics 553(1-2), pp. 186-200. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.10.041
Polyurethanes as new excipients in nail therapeutics. Valdes, B.S.G., Serro, A.P., Marto, J., (...), Bordado, J.M., Ribeiro, H.M. 2018, Pharmaceutics 10(4),276. DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics10040276
Drug delivery to the eye anterior chamber by intraocular lenses: An in vivo concentration estimation model. Pimenta, A.F.R., Serro, A.P., Colaço, R., Chauhan, A. 2018, European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics 133, pp. 63-69. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2018.10.004
Comparative study of the wear of the pair human teeth/Vita Enamic® vs commonly used dental ceramics through chewing simulation. Santos, F., Branco, A., Polido, M., Serro, A.P., Figueiredo-Pina, C.G. 2018, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 88, pp. 251-260. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.08.029
Sterilization of hydrogels for biomedical applications: A review. Galante, R., Pinto, T.J.A., Colaço, R., Serro, A.P. 2018, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part B Applied Biomaterials 106(6), pp. 2472-2492. DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34048
Improving sustained drug delivery from ophthalmic lens materials through the control of temperature and time of loading. Topete, A., Oliveira, A.S., Fernandes, A., (...), Serro, A.P., Saramago, B. 2018, European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 117, pp. 107-117. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2018.02.017
Drug-eluting silicone hydrogel for therapeutic contact lenses: Impact of sterilization methods on the system performance. Galante, R., Oliveira, A.S., Topete, A., (...), Colaço, R., Serro, A.P. 2018, Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 161, pp. 537-546. DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2017.11.021

Surface modification of an intraocular lens material by plasma-assisted grafting with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA), for controlled release of moxifloxacin. Vieira, A.P., Pimenta, A.F.R., Silva, D., (...), Serro, A.P., Guiomar, A.J. 2017. European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics 120, pp. 52-62. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2017.08.006
Drug release from liposome coated hydrogels for soft contact lenses: the blinking and temperature effect. Paradiso, P., Colaço, R., Mata, J.L.G., (...), Saramago, B., Serro, A.P. 2017. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part B Applied Biomaterials 105(7), pp. 1799-1807. DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33715
Sterilization of silicone-based hydrogels for biomedical application using ozone gas: Comparison with conventional techniques. Galante, R., Ghisleni, D., Paradiso, P., (...), Colaço, R., Serro, A.P. 2017. Materials Science and Engineering C 78, pp. 389-397. DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.04.073
Controlled release of moxifloxacin from intraocular lenses modified by Ar plasma-assisted grafting with AMPS or SBMA: An in vitro study. Pimenta, A.F.R., Vieira, A.P., Colaço, R., (...), Guiomar, A.J., Serro, A.P. 2017. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 156, pp. 95-103. DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2017.04.060
Laser nanopatterning for wettability applications. Orazi, L., Gnilitskyi, I., Serro, A.P. 2017. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 106(6), pp. 1570-1577. DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2017.02.017
Multifunctional properties of high-speed highly uniform femtosecond laser patterning on stainless steel. Gnilitskyi, I., Rota, A., Ctvrtlik, R., (...), Gualtieri, E., Orazi, L. 2017. Specialty Optical Fibers, SOF 2014 Part F43-CLEO_AT 2017. DOI: 10.1364/CLEO_AT.2017.ATu1C.5
Effect of bleaching teeth with hydrogen peroxide on the morphology, hydrophilicity, and mechanical and tribological properties of the enamel. Rodrigues, F.T., Serro, A.P., Polido, M., Ramalho, A., Figueiredo-Pina, C.G. 2017. Wear 374-375, pp. 21-28. DOI: 10.1016/j.wear.2016.11.001

Controlled drug release from hydrogels for contact lenses: Drug partitioning and diffusion. Pimenta, A.F.R., Ascenso, J., Fernandes, J.C.S., (...), Serro, A.P., Saramago, B. 2016. International Journal of Pharmaceutics 515(1-2), pp. 467-475. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2016.10.047
Simulation of the hydrodynamic conditions of the eye to better reproduce the drug release from hydrogel contact lenses: experiments and modelling. Pimenta, A.F.R., Valente, A., Pereira, J.M.C., (...), Saramago, B., Serro, A.P. 2016. Drug Delivery and Translational Research 6(6), pp. 755-762. DOI: 10.1007/s13346-016-0303-1
About the sterilization of chitosan hydrogel nanoparticles. Galante, R., Rediguieri, C.F., Kikuchi, I.S., (...), Serro, A.P., Pinto, T.J.A. 2016. PLoS ONE 11(12),e0168862. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0168862
Diffusion-based design of multi-layered ophthalmic lenses for controlled drug release. Pimenta, A.F.R., Serro, A.P., Paradiso, P., Saramago, B., Colaço, R. 2016. PLoS ONE 11(12),e0167728. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0167728
Chitosan/alginate based multilayers to control drug release from ophthalmic lens. Silva, D., Pinto, L.F.V., Bozukova, D., (...), Serro, A.P., Saramago, B. 2016. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 147, pp. 81-89. DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2016.07.047
Interaction of the Alzheimer Aβ(25-35) peptide segment with model membranes. Cuco, A., Serro, A.P., Farinha, J.P., Saramago, B., da Silva, A.G. 2016. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 141, pp. 10-18. DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2016.01.015
Controlled Release of Antibiotics from Vitamin E-Loaded Silicone-Hydrogel Contact Lenses. Paradiso, P., Serro, A.P., Saramago, B., Colaço, R., Chauhan, A. 2016. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 105(3), pp. 1164-1172. DOI: 10.1016/S0022-3549(15)00193-8
Contact lenses as drug controlled release systems: A narrative review. Filipe, H.P., Henriques, J., Reis, P., (...), Quadrado, M.J., Serro, A.P. 2016. Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia 75(3), pp. 241-247. DOI: 10.5935/0034-7280.20160051
Femtosecond laser surface texturing of titanium as a method to reduce the adhesion of Staphylococcus aureus and biofilm formation. Cunha, A., Elie, A.-M., Plawinski, L., (...), Durrieu, M.-C., Vilar, R. 2016. Applied Surface Science 360, pp. 485-493. DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.10.102
Tribological behaviour of unveneered and veneered lithium disilicate dental material. Figueiredo-Pina, C.G., Patas, N., Canhoto, J., (...), Ferro, A.C., Guedes, M. 2016. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 53, pp. 226-238. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2015.08.007

The effect of albumin and cholesterol on the biotribological behavior of hydrogels for contact lenses. Silva, D., Fernandes, A.C., Nunes, T.G., Colaço, R., Serro, A.P. 2015. Acta Biomaterialia 26, pp. 184-194. DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2015.08.011
Effect of plasma treatment on the performance of two drug-loaded hydrogel formulations for therapeutic contact lenses. Paradiso, P., Chu, V., Santos, L., (...), Colaço, R., Saramago, B. 2015. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part B Applied Biomaterials 103(5), pp. 1059-1068. DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33287
About the effect of eye blinking on drug release from pHEMA-based hydrogels: An in vitro study. Galante, R., Paradiso, P., Moutinho, M.G., (...), Saramago, B., Serro, A.P. 2015. Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition 26(4), pp. 235-251. DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2014.994948

Influence of the Ag Content on the Natural and Thermal Induced Oxidation of Cu Thin Films. Carrupt, Maria C., Serro, A.P. Piedade, Ana P. Materials, 2024, 17(23), 5974. DOI: 10.3390/ma17235974
Tribomechanical Properties of PVA/Nomex® Composite Hydrogels for Articular Cartilage Repair. Santos, Francisco, Marto-Costa, Carolina, Branco, Ana Catarina, Oliverai, Andreia Sofia, Galhano dos Santos, Rui, Salema-Oom, Madalena, Diaz, Roberto Leonardo, Williams, Sophie, Colaço, Rogério, Figueiredo-Pina, Célio, Serro, A.P. 2024, Gels 10(8), 514. DOI: 10.3390/gels10080514
Free-Standing, Water-Resistant, and Conductivity-Enhanced PEDOT:PSS Films from In Situ Polymerization of 3-Hydroxymethyl-3-Methyl-Oxetane. Jorge, S.M., Santos, L.F., Ferreira, M.J. (...), Morgado, J., Charas, A. 2024, Polymers 16(16),2292. DOI: 10.3390/polym16162292
Hydrogel-Based Novel Biomaterials: Achievements and Prospects. Serro, A.P., Silva, Diana C., Fernandes, Ana Isabel. 2024, Gels 10(7),436. DOI: 10.3390/gels10070436
Editorial for the Special Issue Titled “Design of Polymeric Hydrogels Biomaterials. Serro, A.P., Vivero-Lopez, Maria, Silva, Diana C.. 2024, Gels 10(5),344. DOI: 10.3390/gels10050344
Improved triamcinolone acetonide-eluting contact lenses based on cyclodextrins and high hydrostatic pressure assisted complexation. Marto-Costa, Carolina, Toffoletto, Nadia, Salema-Oom, Madalena, Antunes, Alexandra M. M., Pinto, Carlos A., Saraiva, Jorge A., Silva-Herdade, Ana S., Alvarez-Lorenzo, Carmen, Serro, A.P.. 2024, Carbohydrate Polymers 331, 121880 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.121880
Optimized 3D printed zirconia-reinforced leucite with antibacterial coating for dental applications. Branco, A.C., Santos, T., Bessa, L.J., Barahona, I., Polido, M., Colaço, R., Serro, A.P., Figueiredo-Pina, C.G.. 2024, Dental Materials 40(4),629-642. DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2024.02.021
Dexamethasone phosphate and penetratin co-eluting contact lenses: a strategy to enhance ocular drug permeability. Toffoletto, Nadia, Salema-Oom, Madalena, Nicoli, Sara, Pescina, Silvia, González-Fernández, Felipe M., Pinto, Carlos A., Saraiva, Jorge A., Huete-Toral, Fernando, Carracedo, Gonzalo, Saramago, Benilde, Serro, A.P.. 2024, International Journal of Pharmaceutics 650,123685. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123685

Low friction hydrogel with diclofenac eluting ability for dry eye therapeutic contact lenses. Silva, Diana C.,Oliveira, Margarida, Marto-Costa, Carolina, Teixeira, João, Oom, Madalena Salema, Pinto, Carlos A., Saraiva, Jorge A., Marques, Ana Clara, Fitzhenry, Laurence, Serro, A.P. Methods, 2025, 234, 67-84. DOI: 10.1016/j.ymeth.2024.11.015
Polyvinyl alcohol/casein hydrogels with oxymatrine eluting ability for cancer-related wound management. Rainho, Pedro; Salema-Oom, Madalena; Pinto, Carlos A.; Saraiva, Jorge A.; Saramago, Benilde; Silva, Diana C.; Serro, Ana Paula. Biomaterials Science, 2025, DOI: 10.1039/d5bm00191a