MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER
Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança
FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
Arantzazu Santamaria-Echart
Junior ResearcherGroup: Sustainable Processes and Products
E-mail: asantamaria@ipb.pt
Scopus Author ID: 56725697700
Career
- 2018 - 2019: Researcher contract as new materials area supervisor at Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology Center (University of Alcala de Henares)
- 2018 - 2018: Researcher contract at the University of the Basque Country
- 2017 - 2018: Postdoc contract as Recent Doctor Researcher at the University of the Basque Country
- 2015 - 2017: Predoctoral researcher contract at the University of the Basque Country
- 2013 - 2015: Predoctoral researcher grant at the University of the Basque Country
Qualifications
- 2017 - PhD degree in Renewable Materials Engineering at the University of the Basque Country
- 2012 - Master Degree on Renewable Materials Engineering at the University of the Basque Country
- 2011 - Degree in Industrial Technique Engineering, Specialized in Industrial Chemistry at the University of the Basque Country
Awards and Honors
- 2017 - Extraordinary PhD award by the University of the Basque Country
- 2015 - Best Poster award in “Eurofillers Polymer Blends 2015” Conference
- 2015 - Best Poster award in the “5th International Conference on Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers (BIOPOL2015)” Conference
- 2011 - Extraordinary end of degree award to the best academic record corresponding to the course 2010/2011.
Interests
- Synthesis of polyurethane dispersions
- Isolation and application of renewable entities and additives
- Synthesis of polymeric materials via green catalysis
- Development of polymeric materials with tailored properties
Projects:
ENVABIO100 - Obtenção de filmes biodegradáveis de origem 100% natural para a indústria alimentar
Funding body: CYTED
Reference: Red 121RT0108
Principal Investigator:Maria Filomena Barreiro
Start: 2021-01-01
End: 2024-12-31
Funding body: CYTED
Reference: Red 121RT0108
Principal Investigator:Maria Filomena Barreiro
Start: 2021-01-01
End: 2024-12-31
GreenShoes 4.0 - Footwear, Leather Goods, Advanced Materials, Equipment and Software Technoloy
Funding body: POCI-FEDER/FCT
Reference: POCI-01-0247-FEDER-046082
Principal Investigator:Maria Filomena Barreiro
Start: 2020-06-30
End: 2023-06-30
Funding body: POCI-FEDER/FCT
Reference: POCI-01-0247-FEDER-046082
Principal Investigator:Maria Filomena Barreiro
Start: 2020-06-30
End: 2023-06-30
HiFireDoor - Desenvolvimento de Portas Decorativas Corta-Fogo de Madeira com Elevado Desempenho
Funding body: POCI-FEDER
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Maria Filomena Barreiro
Start: 2021-01-01
End: 2023-06-30
Funding body: POCI-FEDER
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Maria Filomena Barreiro
Start: 2021-01-01
End: 2023-06-30
VALORNATURAL - Valorização de Recursos Naturais através da Extração de Ingredientes de Elevado Valor Acrescentado para Aplicações na Indústria Alimentar
Funding body: PORTUGAL 2020- SI-IDT - Programas mobilizadores
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2018-09-01
End: 2022-08-31
Funding body: PORTUGAL 2020- SI-IDT - Programas mobilizadores
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2018-09-01
End: 2022-08-31
Total results: 39
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Crugeira P.J.L.,Almeida H.H.S.,Marcet I.,Rendueles M.,Pires M.G.,Rafael H.M.,Rodrigues A.I.G.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Barreiro M.F.
Biosynthesis of antioxidant xanthan gum by Xanthomonas campestris using substrates added with moist olive pomace
Food and Bioproducts Processing, 141, 210-218, 2023
Biosynthesis of antioxidant xanthan gum by Xanthomonas campestris using substrates added with moist olive pomace
Food and Bioproducts Processing, 141, 210-218, 2023
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Colucci G.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Silva S.C.,Teixeira L.G.,Ribeiro A.,Rodrigues A.E.,Barreiro M.F.
Development of colloidal lignin particles through particle design strategies and screening of their Pickering stabilizing potential
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 666, , 2023
Development of colloidal lignin particles through particle design strategies and screening of their Pickering stabilizing potential
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 666, , 2023
3
Larraza I.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Fernandes I.,Barreiro F.,Arbelaiz A.,Eceiza A.
Bioinks Functionalized with Natural Extracts for 3D Printing
Journal of Polymers and the Environment, , 2023
Bioinks Functionalized with Natural Extracts for 3D Printing
Journal of Polymers and the Environment, , 2023
4
Schreiner T.B.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Peres A.M.,Dias M.M.,Pinho S.P.,Barreiro M.F.
Study of binary mixtures of Tribulus terrestris extract and Quillaja bark saponin as oil-in-water nanoemulsion emulsifiers
Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, , 2023
Study of binary mixtures of Tribulus terrestris extract and Quillaja bark saponin as oil-in-water nanoemulsion emulsifiers
Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, , 2023
5
Rodrigues N.,Peres F.,Casal S.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Barreiro F.,Peres A.M.,Alberto Pereira J.
Geographical discrimination of olive oils from Cv. ‘Galega Vulgar’
Food Chemistry, 398, , 2023
Geographical discrimination of olive oils from Cv. ‘Galega Vulgar’
Food Chemistry, 398, , 2023
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Silva S.C.,Almeida T.,Colucci G.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Manrique Y.A.,Dias M.M.,Barros L.,Fernandes Â.,Colla E.,Barreiro M.F.
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) protein-rich extract as a natural emulsifier for oil-in-water emulsions: Optimization through a sequential experimental design strategy
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 648, , 2022
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) protein-rich extract as a natural emulsifier for oil-in-water emulsions: Optimization through a sequential experimental design strategy
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 648, , 2022
8
De Carli C.,Aylanc V.,Mouffok K.M.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Barreiro F.,Tomás A.,Pereira C.,Rodrigues P.,Vilas-Boas M.,Falcão S.I.
Production of chitosan-based biodegradable active films using bio-waste enriched with polyphenol propolis extract envisaging food packaging applications
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 213, 486-497, 2022
Production of chitosan-based biodegradable active films using bio-waste enriched with polyphenol propolis extract envisaging food packaging applications
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 213, 486-497, 2022
9
Ghirro L.C.,Rezende S.,Ribeiro A.S.,Rodrigues N.,Carocho M.,Pereira J.A.,Barros L.,Demczuk B.,Barreiro M.F.,Santamaria-Echart A.
Pickering Emulsions Stabilized with Curcumin-Based Solid Dispersion Particles as Mayonnaise-like Food Sauce Alternatives
Molecules, 27, , 2022
Pickering Emulsions Stabilized with Curcumin-Based Solid Dispersion Particles as Mayonnaise-like Food Sauce Alternatives
Molecules, 27, , 2022
10
Hosseinpourpia R.,Adamopoulos S.,Echart A.S.,Eceiza A.
Polyurethane films prepared with isophorone diisocyanate functionalized wheat starch
European Polymer Journal, 161, , 2021
Polyurethane films prepared with isophorone diisocyanate functionalized wheat starch
European Polymer Journal, 161, , 2021
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Schreiner T.B.,Colucci G.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Fernandes I.P.,Dias M.M.,Pinho S.P.,Barreiro M.F.
Evaluation of saponin-rich extracts as natural alternative emulsifiers: A comparative study with pure Quillaja Bark saponin
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 623, , 2021
Evaluation of saponin-rich extracts as natural alternative emulsifiers: A comparative study with pure Quillaja Bark saponin
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 623, , 2021
12
Sorita G.D.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Gozzo A.M.,Gonçalves O.H.,Leimann F.V.,Bona E.,Manrique Y.,Fernandes I.P.M.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barreiro M.F.
Lipid composition optimization in spray congealing technique and testing with curcumin-loaded microparticles
Advanced Powder Technology, 32, 1710-1722, 2021
Lipid composition optimization in spray congealing technique and testing with curcumin-loaded microparticles
Advanced Powder Technology, 32, 1710-1722, 2021
13
Correa R.F.,Colucci G.,Halla N.,Pinto J.A.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Blanco S.P.,Fernandes I.P.,Barreiro M.F.
Development of chitosan microspheres through a green dual crosslinking strategy based on tripolyphosphate and vanillin
Molecules, 26, , 2021
Development of chitosan microspheres through a green dual crosslinking strategy based on tripolyphosphate and vanillin
Molecules, 26, , 2021
14
Santamaria-Echart A.,Fernandes I.,Barreiro F.,Corcuera M.A.,Eceiza A.
Advances in waterborne polyurethane and polyurethane-urea dispersions and their eco-friendly derivatives: A review
Polymers, 13, 1-32, 2021
Advances in waterborne polyurethane and polyurethane-urea dispersions and their eco-friendly derivatives: A review
Polymers, 13, 1-32, 2021
15
Santamaria-Echart A.,Fernandes I.,Ugarte L.,Barreiro F.,Corcuera M.A.,Eceiza A.
Green nanocomposites from Salvia-based waterborne polyurethane-urea dispersions reinforced with nanocellulose
Progress in Organic Coatings, 150, , 2021
Green nanocomposites from Salvia-based waterborne polyurethane-urea dispersions reinforced with nanocellulose
Progress in Organic Coatings, 150, , 2021
16
Baena-González J.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Aguirre J.L.,González S.
Chemical recycling of plastic waste: Bitumen, solvents, and polystyrene from pyrolysis oil
Waste Management, 118, 139-149, 2020
Chemical recycling of plastic waste: Bitumen, solvents, and polystyrene from pyrolysis oil
Waste Management, 118, 139-149, 2020
17
Colucci G.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Silva S.C.,Fernandes I.P.M.,Sipoli C.C.,Barreiro M.F.
Development of water-in-oil emulsions as delivery vehicles and testing with a natural antimicrobial extract
Molecules, 25, , 2020
Development of water-in-oil emulsions as delivery vehicles and testing with a natural antimicrobial extract
Molecules, 25, , 2020
18
Larraza I.,Vadillo J.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Tejado A.,Azpeitia M.,Vesga E.,Orue A.,Saralegi A.,Arbelaiz A.,Eceiza A.
The effect of the carboxylation degree on cellulose nanofibers and waterborne polyurethane/cellulose nanofiber nanocomposites properties
Polymer Degradation and Stability, 173, , 2020
The effect of the carboxylation degree on cellulose nanofibers and waterborne polyurethane/cellulose nanofiber nanocomposites properties
Polymer Degradation and Stability, 173, , 2020
19
Schreiner T.B.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Ribeiro A.,Peres A.M.,Dias M.M.,Pinho S.P.,Barreiro M.F.
Formulation and optimization of nanoemulsions using the natural surfactant saponin from Quillaja bark
Molecules, 25, , 2020
Formulation and optimization of nanoemulsions using the natural surfactant saponin from Quillaja bark
Molecules, 25, , 2020
20
González K.,García-Astrain C.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Ugarte L.,Avérous L.,Eceiza A.,Gabilondo N.
Starch/graphene hydrogels via click chemistry with relevant electrical and antibacterial properties
Carbohydrate Polymers, 202, 372-381, 2018
Starch/graphene hydrogels via click chemistry with relevant electrical and antibacterial properties
Carbohydrate Polymers, 202, 372-381, 2018
21
Díez-García I.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Eceiza A.,Tercjak A.
Triblock copolymers containing hydrophilic PEO blocks as effective polyols for organic solvent-free waterborne poly(urethane-urea)s
Reactive and Functional Polymers, 131, 1-11, 2018
Triblock copolymers containing hydrophilic PEO blocks as effective polyols for organic solvent-free waterborne poly(urethane-urea)s
Reactive and Functional Polymers, 131, 1-11, 2018
22
Hosseinpourpia R.,Echart A.S.,Adamopoulos S.,Gabilondo N.,Eceiza A.
Modification of pea starch and dextrin polymers with isocyanate functional groups
Polymers, 10, , 2018
Modification of pea starch and dextrin polymers with isocyanate functional groups
Polymers, 10, , 2018
23
Anakabe J.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Eceiza A.,Arbelaiz A.,Zaldua Huici A.M.
Evolution of the mechanical properties and estimation of the useful lifespan of poly(lactic acid) based compounds
Polymer International, 67, 761-769, 2018
Evolution of the mechanical properties and estimation of the useful lifespan of poly(lactic acid) based compounds
Polymer International, 67, 761-769, 2018
24
Mondragon G.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Hormaiztegui M.,Arbelaiz A.,Peña-Rodriguez C.,Mucci V.,Corcuera M.,Aranguren M.,Eceiza A.
Nanocomposites of Waterborne Polyurethane Reinforced with Cellulose Nanocrystals from Sisal Fibres
Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 26, 1869-1880, 2018
Nanocomposites of Waterborne Polyurethane Reinforced with Cellulose Nanocrystals from Sisal Fibres
Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 26, 1869-1880, 2018
25
Santamaria-Echart A.,Fernandes I.,Barreiro F.,Retegi A.,Arbelaiz A.,Corcuera M.A.,Eceiza A.
Development of waterborne polyurethane-ureas added with plant extracts: Study of different incorporation routes and their influence on particle size, thermal, mechanical and antibacterial properties
Progress in Organic Coatings, 117, 76-90, 2018
Development of waterborne polyurethane-ureas added with plant extracts: Study of different incorporation routes and their influence on particle size, thermal, mechanical and antibacterial properties
Progress in Organic Coatings, 117, 76-90, 2018
26
Santamaria-Echart A.,Fernandes I.,Ugarte L.,Barreiro F.,Arbelaiz A.,Corcuera M.A.,Eceiza A.
Waterborne polyurethane-urea dispersion with chain extension step in homogeneous medium reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals
Composites Part B: Engineering, 137, 31-38, 2018
Waterborne polyurethane-urea dispersion with chain extension step in homogeneous medium reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals
Composites Part B: Engineering, 137, 31-38, 2018
27
Díez-García I.,Santamaría-Echart A.,Eceiza A.,Tercjak A.
Synthesis and characterization of environmentally-friendly waterborne poly(urethane-urea)s
European Polymer Journal, 99, 240-249, 2018
Synthesis and characterization of environmentally-friendly waterborne poly(urethane-urea)s
European Polymer Journal, 99, 240-249, 2018
28
Jutrzenka Trzebiatowska P.,Santamaria Echart A.,Calvo Correas T.,Eceiza A.,Datta J.
The changes of crosslink density of polyurethanes synthesised with using recycled component. Chemical structure and mechanical properties investigations
Progress in Organic Coatings, 115, 41-48, 2018
The changes of crosslink density of polyurethanes synthesised with using recycled component. Chemical structure and mechanical properties investigations
Progress in Organic Coatings, 115, 41-48, 2018
29
Orue A.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Eceiza A.,Peña-Rodriguez C.,Arbelaiz A.
Office waste paper as cellulose nanocrystal source
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 134, , 2017
Office waste paper as cellulose nanocrystal source
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 134, , 2017
30
Santamaria-Echart A.,Ugarte L.,Gonzalez K.,Martin L.,Irusta L.,Gonzalez A.,Corcuera M.A.,Eceiza A.
The role of cellulose nanocrystals incorporation route in waterborne polyurethane for preparation of electrospun nanocomposites mats
Carbohydrate Polymers, 166, 146-155, 2017
The role of cellulose nanocrystals incorporation route in waterborne polyurethane for preparation of electrospun nanocomposites mats
Carbohydrate Polymers, 166, 146-155, 2017
31
Santamaria-Echart A.,Ugarte L.,Arbelaiz A.,Barreiro F.,Corcuera M.A.,Eceiza A.
Modulating the microstructure of waterborne polyurethanes for preparation of environmentally friendly nanocomposites by incorporating cellulose nanocrystals
Cellulose, 24, 823-834, 2017
Modulating the microstructure of waterborne polyurethanes for preparation of environmentally friendly nanocomposites by incorporating cellulose nanocrystals
Cellulose, 24, 823-834, 2017
32
Ugarte L.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Mastel S.,Autore M.,Hillenbrand R.,Corcuera M.A.,Eceiza A.
An alternative approach for the incorporation of cellulose nanocrystals in flexible polyurethane foams based on renewably sourced polyols
Industrial Crops and Products, 95, 564-573, 2017
An alternative approach for the incorporation of cellulose nanocrystals in flexible polyurethane foams based on renewably sourced polyols
Industrial Crops and Products, 95, 564-573, 2017
33
Hormaiztegui M.E.V.,Mucci V.L.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Corcuera M.Á.,Eceiza A.,Aranguren M.I.
Waterborne polyurethane nanocomposites based on vegetable oil and microfibrillated cellulose
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 133, , 2016
Waterborne polyurethane nanocomposites based on vegetable oil and microfibrillated cellulose
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 133, , 2016
34
García-Astrain C.,Guaresti O.,González K.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Eceiza A.,Corcuera M.,Gabilondo N.
Click gelatin hydrogels: Characterization and drug release behaviour
Materials Letters, 182, 134-137, 2016
Click gelatin hydrogels: Characterization and drug release behaviour
Materials Letters, 182, 134-137, 2016
35
Santamaria-Echart A.,Ugarte L.,García-Astrain C.,Arbelaiz A.,Corcuera M.A.,Eceiza A.
Cellulose nanocrystals reinforced environmentally-friendly waterborne polyurethane nanocomposites
Carbohydrate Polymers, 151, 1203-1209, 2016
Cellulose nanocrystals reinforced environmentally-friendly waterborne polyurethane nanocomposites
Carbohydrate Polymers, 151, 1203-1209, 2016
36
Santamaria-Echart A.,Fernandes I.,Saralegi A.,Costa M.R.P.F.N.,Barreiro F.,Corcuera M.A.,Eceiza A.
Synthesis of waterborne polyurethane-urea dispersions with chain extension step in homogeneous and heterogeneous media
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 476, 184-192, 2016
Synthesis of waterborne polyurethane-urea dispersions with chain extension step in homogeneous and heterogeneous media
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 476, 184-192, 2016
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Santamaria-Echart A.,Ugarte L.,Arbelaiz A.,Gabilondo N.,Corcuera M.,Eceiza A.
Two different incorporation routes of cellulose nanocrystals in waterborne polyurethane nanocomposites
European Polymer Journal, 76, 99-109, 2016
Two different incorporation routes of cellulose nanocrystals in waterborne polyurethane nanocomposites
European Polymer Journal, 76, 99-109, 2016
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Santamaria-Echart A.,Arbelaiz A.,Saralegi A.,Fernández-d'Arlas B.,Eceiza A.,Corcuera M.
Relationship between reagents molar ratio and dispersion stability and film properties of waterborne polyurethanes
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 482, 554-561, 2015
Relationship between reagents molar ratio and dispersion stability and film properties of waterborne polyurethanes
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 482, 554-561, 2015
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Calvo-Correas T.,Santamaria-Echart A.,Saralegi A.,Martin L.,Valea Á.,Corcuera M.A.,Eceiza A.
Thermally-responsive biopolyurethanes from a biobased diisocyanate
European Polymer Journal, 70, 173-185, 2015
Thermally-responsive biopolyurethanes from a biobased diisocyanate
European Polymer Journal, 70, 173-185, 2015