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  1. Design and Manufacture of Devices for the Testing of Adhesives and Adhesive Joints

    Article • Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing, June 2026, Australia Academic Press Pty Ltd

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  2. A Comprehensive Evaluation of Peel and Tensile Strength in Adhesive Bonding

    Article • Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing, April 2026, Australia Academic Press Pty Ltd

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  3. Manufacturing Hybrid Jute/Glass Fiber Laminates by Leveraging Prepreg Resin Bleed

    Article • November 2025, MDPI AG

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  4. Experimental and numerical evaluation of composite sandwich

    Article • Procedia Structural Integrity, January 2025, Elsevier

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  5. Numerical estimation of the peel strength of adhesive joints via the floating roller peel test

    Article • Procedia Structural Integrity, January 2023, Elsevier

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  6. Development and Characterization of Bulk and Epoxy Molding Compounds from Non-Metallic Fractions Recovered from Printed Circuit Boards

    Article • June 2022, MDPI AG

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  7. Development and Characterization of Composite Mortar from Non-Metallic Fractions Recovered from Printed Circuit Boards under Thermal Fatigue

    Article • June 2022, MDPI AG

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  8. Experimental and cohesive zone modelling study on composite joining by co-curing and adhesive bonding for sheet moulding compound or carbon-fibre prepreg laminates

    Article • Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, June 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  9. Adhesive peeling performance vs. adherend combination: polymer composite, aluminum, and hybrid.

    Article • Procedia Structural Integrity, January 2022, Elsevier

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  10. A new structural two-component epoxy adhesive: Strength and fracture characterization

    Article • Procedia Manufacturing, January 2020, Elsevier

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  11. Mechanical behaviour assessment of unsaturated polyester polymer mortars filled with nano-sized Al 2 O 3 and ZrO 2 particles

    Article • Ciência & Tecnologia dos Materiais, January 2017, Elsevier

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  12. Effects of carbon nanotube modified adhesive layer on low velocity impact and flexural properties of cork core sandwich structures

    Article • Ciência & Tecnologia dos Materiais, January 2017, Elsevier

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  13. Multifunctional Material Systems: A state-of-the-art review

    Article • Composite Structures, January 2016, Elsevier

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  14. An Investigation on Fire and Flexural Mechanical Behaviors of Nano and Micro Polyester Composites Filled with SiO2 and Al2O3 Particles

    Article • Materials Today Proceedings, January 2015, Elsevier

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  15. Impact on fire reaction and mechanical properties of composites with hybrid flame retardant systems

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, December 2014, Trans Tech Publications

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa, Dr Maria Cristina S Ribeiro

  16. The Combined Effect of Phosphinates with Al2O3, Mg(OH)2 or SiO2 Nano/Micro Particles on Mechanical and Fire Reaction Properties of Unsaturated Polyester Composites

    Article • Advanced Science Letters, October 2014, American Scientific Publishers

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  17. Low velocity impact and flexural performance of sandwich structures with cork and polymer foam cores

    Article • Ciência & Tecnologia dos Materiais, July 2013, Elsevier

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  18. Characterization of carbon nanotube 3D-structures infused with low viscosity epoxy resin system

    Article • Composite Structures, August 2010, Elsevier

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  19. High CNT content composites with CNT Buckypaper and epoxy resin matrix: Impregnation behaviour composite production and characterization

    Article • Composite Structures, May 2010, Elsevier

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  20. Magnetic nanocomposite materials obtained using magnetic nano fluids and resins

    Article • International Journal of Nanomanufacturing, January 2010, Inderscience Publishers

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  21. Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis of Flame-Retardant Unsaturated Polyester Nanocomposites: The Effect of Aluminum Hydroxide (ATH) and Nanoclays

    Article • Materials Science Forum, January 2008, Trans Tech Publications

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  22. Magnetic nanocomposites obtained using high evaporation rate magnetic nanofluids

    Article • International Journal of Nanomanufacturing, January 2007, Inderscience Publishers

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  23. Mechanical Performance of Unsaturated Polyester Resins Modified with Powder from Scrap Tyre Rubber

    Article • Materials Science Forum, January 2006, Trans Tech Publications

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  24. Low Velocity Impact of Thermosetting Composite Systems Modified with Rubber and Cork Powders

    Article • Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, January 2005, De Gruyter

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  25. Flexural performance of polyester and epoxy polymer mortars under severe thermal conditions

    Article • Cement and Concrete Composites, October 2004, Elsevier

    Dr Maria Cristina S Ribeiro, Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  26. Mechanical characterization of lightweight polymer mortar modified with cork granulates

    Article • Composites Science and Technology, October 2004, Elsevier

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  27. Mechanical characterization of lightweight polymer mortar modified with cork granulates

    Article • Composites Science and Technology, May 2004, Elsevier

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa

  28. Mechanical Behaviour of Cork-Modified Polymer Concrete

    Article • Materials Science Forum, January 2004, Trans Tech Publications

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa, Dr Maria Cristina S Ribeiro

  29. Particularity Concerning the Use of Nanomagnetic Fluids and the Magnetic Field, to Enhance the Production of Composit Parts Components Made by RTM – MNF

    Article • Materials Science Forum, January 2003, Trans Tech Publications

    Mr. Paulo R Novoa