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  1. Decision-support analytics for material selection for production tooling: A systematic review and multi-objective optimisation of biocomposites

    Article • Cleaner Environmental Systems, September 2026, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  2. Hybrid flax/carbon bonded composite patches for strengthening of steel plates: layup and adhesive effect

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, August 2026, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  3. Optimization of adhesion properties of PLA on cork substrate via FDM: A Taguchi experiment design

    Article • International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, May 2026, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  4. Durability and Microstructural Evolution of Metakaolin-Based Geopolymers Under Various Coupled Temperature and Relative Humidity Conditions

    Article • Journal of Building Engineering, February 2026, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  5. How interlayer interfaces affect hygro-mechanical ageing in 3D-printed PLA

    Article • Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part L Journal of Materials Design and Applications, January 2026, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  6. Natural Fiber Composites for Sustainable Model Rocketry: Bamboo and Jute as Alternatives to Fiberglass

    Article • Fibers, November 2025, MDPI AG

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  7. Failure analysis of putty-composite patch repair system for wall loss damaged pipelines

    Article • Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, November 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  8. Effects of Thermal Activation on Mechanical Performance and Sustainability of Slag-Based Geopolymers

    Article • Materials, September 2025, MDPI AG

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  9. Dynamic mechanical analysis of shape memory polymers: thermomechanical behavior and influence of thermal stimuli

    Article • Colloid & Polymer Science, August 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  10. Hygroscopic stresses development in epoxy-metal bonded assemblies under hydrothermal conditions

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, April 2025, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  11. Data generation and deep neural network predictions for aged mechanical properties

    Article • Polymer Engineering & Science, April 2025, Wiley

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  12. Geopolymers in nuclear waste storage and immobilization: mechanisms, applications, and challenges

    Article • Discover Applied Sciences, February 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  13. Strength Retention of Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Vitrimer Composite Material for Primary Structures: Towards Recyclable and Reusable Carbon Fiber Composites

    Article • Applied Mechanics, November 2024, MDPI AG

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  14. Raw dataset of compression tests on a vegetable oil-based polyurethane foam exposed to different ageing conditions

    Article • Data in Brief, April 2024, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  15. Aging properties of a vegetable‐based polyurethane foam under high relative humidity and different temperatures

    Article • Polymer Engineering & Science, March 2024, Wiley

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  16. Experimental evaluation of interface adhesion of a flax fiber composite patch with epoxy and polyurethane adhesives for the reinforcement of steel structures

    Article • International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, February 2024, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  17. An overview of interphase’s formation and participation on water diffusion in epoxy/metal bonded assemblies

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, May 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  18. Accelerated Aging on the Compression Properties of a Green Polyurethane Foam: Experimental and Numerical Analysis

    Article • Polymers, April 2023, MDPI AG

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  19. Understanding fracture mode-mixity and its effects on bond performance

    Article • January 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Marcio Moreira Arouche, Prof. Silvio de Barros

  20. Numerical analysis of repaired wall loss defect pipelines for optimum composite wrap thickness

    Article • Fracture and Structural Integrity, December 2022, Gruppo Italiano Frattura

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  21. Theoretical determination of elastic and flexural modulus for inter-ply and intra-ply hybrid composite material

    Article • Composite Structures, February 2022, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  22. Evaluation of the strain-based partitioning method for mixed-mode I+II fracture of bi-material cracks

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, September 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Marcio Moreira Arouche, Prof. Silvio de Barros

  23. Relation between durability and mechanical properties on glass fiber reinforced slag-based geopolymer

    Article • Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part L Journal of Materials Design and Applications, September 2021, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  24. Assessment of the effect of fiber percentage in glass fiber reinforced slag-based geopolymer

    Article • Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies, July 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  25. Effect of salt spray ageing on the fracture of composite-to-metal bonded joints

    Article • International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, July 2021, Elsevier

    Dr. Marcio Moreira Arouche, Prof. Silvio de Barros

  26. Adhesion of epoxy and polyurethane adhesives in pultruded composite material

    Article • Journal of Advanced Joining Processes, June 2021, Elsevier

    Dr. Marcio Moreira Arouche, Prof. Silvio de Barros

  27. Environmentally friendly adhesives derived from glycerol-based polymers

    Article • Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, May 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  28. European Adhesive Bonder

    Article • U Porto Journal of Engineering, February 2021, Faculdade de Engenharia - Universidade do Port

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  29. Fiber-matrix bond strength by pull-out tests on slag-based geopolymer with embedded glass and carbon fibers

    Article • Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, January 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  30. On the influence of glass fiber mat on the mixed-mode fracture of composite-to-metal bonded joints

    Article • Composite Structures, January 2021, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros, Dr. Marcio Moreira Arouche

  31. Experimental Analysis of Composite-to-geopolymer Bonded Structures Using Pull off Tests

    Article • Materials Research, January 2021, FapUNIFESP (SciELO)

    Dr. Marcio Moreira Arouche, Prof. Silvio de Barros

  32. Evaluation of structural adhesive joints fracture toughness without crack measurement

    Article • Matéria (Rio de Janeiro), January 2021, FapUNIFESP (SciELO)

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  33. Adherence of geopolymer and pultruded composite substrates: influence of adhesive type and surface treatment

    Article • Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, December 2020, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  34. Analysis of Failure Pressure of Defective Pipes Repaired with Composite Systems Considering the Plastic Deformation of Pipe

    Article • Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India) Series C, September 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  35. Effect of Modeling Techniques on the Simulation: Calculating the Stress Concentration Factors in Square Hollow Section T-Joints as a Case Study

    Article • ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University, June 2020, Koya University

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  36. A Bibliographic Historical Analysis on Geopolymer as a Substitute for Portland Cement

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, March 2020, Trans Tech Publications

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  37. Prediction of the burst pressure for defective pipelines using different semi-empirical models

    Article • Fracture and Structural Integrity, February 2020, Gruppo Italiano Frattura

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  38. Effects of heat treatment on the behavior of teak wood adherends bonded joints

    Article • Applied Adhesion Science, February 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  39. A comparative study on the effect of different activating solutions and formulations on the early stage geopolymerization process

    Article • MATEC Web of Conferences, January 2020, EDP Sciences

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  40. Composite repair system for corroded metallic pipelines: an overview of recent developments and modelling

    Article • Journal of Marine Science and Technology, December 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  41. Prediction of Failure Pressure for Defective Pipelines Reinforced with Composite System, Accounting for Pipe Extremities

    Article • Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention, November 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  42. Fifty years of the Journal of Adhesion

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, August 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Lucas da Silva, Prof. Silvio de Barros

  43. Bonded composite repair of metallic pipeline using energy release rate method

    Article • Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, July 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Lucas da Silva, Prof. Silvio de Barros, Ricardo Carbas

  44. Theoretical assessment of the elastic modulus of natural fiber-based intra-ply hybrid composites

    Article • Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, May 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  45. Journal of Materials – Design and Applications: Twenty years of contributions to the materials technology

    Article • Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part L Journal of Materials Design and Applications, April 2019, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  46. Using blister test to predict the failure pressure in bonded composite repaired pipes

    Article • Composite Structures, March 2019, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  47. Strain-based methodology for mixed-mode I+II fracture: A new partitioning method for bi-material adhesively bonded joints

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, January 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Marcio Moreira Arouche, Prof. Silvio de Barros

  48. Bonded repair of composite structures in aerospace application: a review on environmental issues

    Article • Applied Adhesion Science, August 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  49. Effect of water on the behaviour of adhesives modified with thermally expandable particles

    Article • International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, August 2018, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  50. Assessment of failure pressure of a GFRP composite repair system for wall loss defect in metallic pipelines

    Article • Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik, July 2018, Wiley

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  51. On the use of thermographic technique to assess the fatigue performance of bonded joints

    Article • International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, June 2018, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  52. Functionally graded adhesive joints by using thermally expandable particles

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, May 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  53. Effect of Babassu Natural Filler on PBAT/PHB Biodegradable Blends: An Investigation of Thermal, Mechanical, and Morphological Behavior

    Article • Materials, May 2018, MDPI AG

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  54. Interlaminar adhesion assessment of carbon-epoxy laminates under salt water ageing using peel tests

    Article • Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part L Journal of Materials Design and Applications, April 2018, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Marcio Moreira Arouche, Prof. Silvio de Barros

  55. An assessment of composite repair system in offshore platform for corroded circumferential welds in super duplex steel pipe

    Article • Fracture and Structural Integrity, March 2018, Gruppo Italiano Frattura

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  56. Effect of moisture on the adhesion of CFRP-to-steel bonded joints using peel tests

    Article • Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, January 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Marcio Moreira Arouche, Prof. Silvio de Barros

  57. Failure pressure analysis of composite repair system for wall loss defect of metallic pipelines

    Article • Composite Structures, September 2017, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  58. Editorial TS: Papers from the 3rd Luso-Brazilian Conference on Adhesion and Adhesives (CLBA2016), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 25–27 January 2016

    Article • Applied Adhesion Science, June 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  59. Interface adhesion assessment of composite-to-metal bonded joints under salt spray conditions using peel tests

    Article • Composite Structures, March 2017, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  60. DTT functionalization of Ag particles for conducting adhesives

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, February 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  61. An updated review of adhesively bonded joints in composite materials

    Article • International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, January 2017, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  62. Influence of Adherend Surface Roughness on the Adhesive Bond Strength

    Article • Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures, December 2016, FapUNIFESP (SciELO)

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  63. Papers from the 3rd Luso-Brazilian Conference on Adhesion and Adhesives (CLBA2016), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 25–27 January 2016

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, September 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  64. Development and qualification of a new polymeric matrix laminated composite for pipe repair

    Article • Composite Structures, September 2016, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  65. Debonding on command of multi-material adhesive joints

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, June 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  66. Test methods for bond strength of glass fiber posts to dentin: A review

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, May 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  67. Experimental analysis of metal-composite repair of floating offshore units (FPSO)

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, April 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  68. Influence of mechanical surface treatment on fatigue life of bonded joints

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, December 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  69. Experimental investigation of the mechanical behaviour of spot welding–adhesives joints

    Article • Composite Structures, December 2015, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  70. Modelling Bonded Shape Memory Alloy Vibration Attenuators Elements Using the Finite-Element Method

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, June 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  71. Papers from the 2nd Luso-Brazilian Conference on Adhesion and Adhesives (CLBA2014), Porto, Portugal, 24–25 July 2014

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, June 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  72. Use of cohesive zone models to design automotive bonded joints

    Article • International Journal of Automotive Composites, January 2015, Inderscience Publishers

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  73. Behavior of Sisal Fiber Mat Reinforced Alkaline Activated Metakaolin Matrix under Direct Flame

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

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  74. Effect of periodontal disease on the bond strength of fiber post cemented with different adhesive systems and resin luting agents

    Article • Applied Adhesion Science, January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  75. Editorial for thematic series: 1st Luso-Brazilian conference on adhesion and adhesives

    Article • Applied Adhesion Science, January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  76. Numerical and experimental investigation of shear strength between the steel tube and cement paste in petroleum wells

    Article • Applied Adhesion Science, January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  77. Biodegradation of caries-affected dentin bonding interface of fluoride and MDPB-containing adhesive system

    Article • International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, December 2013, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  78. Bond strength evaluation of composite resin bonded to glass ionomer cements after different periods of setting

    Article • International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, December 2013, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  79. Guest editorial

    Article • International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, December 2013, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  80. Influence of hydrogen peroxide-based bleaching agents on the bond strength of resin–enamel/dentin interfaces

    Article • International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, December 2013, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  81. The Influence of Alloying Elements on Adhesive Properties of Epoxy-Quasicrystal Composites

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, October 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  82. Application of Geopolymeric Adhesives in Ceramic Systems Subjected to Cyclic Temperature Environments

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, October 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  83. Guest Editorial

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, October 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  84. Crack propagation curves on flexure adhesion tests

    Article • International Journal of Structural Integrity, August 2013, Emerald

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  85. Geopolymerics Adhesives for Joint Steel Plates

    Article • Materials Science Forum, June 2013, Trans Tech Publications

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  86. Mechanical Performance of Natural Fibers Reinforced Geopolymer Composites

    Article • Materials Science Forum, June 2013, Trans Tech Publications

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  87. Numerical Simulation of Metal/Cement Push-Out Test

    Article • Materials Science Forum, June 2013, Trans Tech Publications

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  88. Effect of the Cutting Velocity and Heat Treatment on Turning Cutting Forces of an SMA Cu-Al-Be Alloys

    Article • Materials Science Forum, June 2013, Trans Tech Publications

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  89. Adhesive joint computations using cohesive zones

    Article • Applied Adhesion Science, January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  90. Editorial

    Article • Applied Adhesion Science, January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  91. Adhesion Tests in Quasicrystal Powders Reinforced Geopolymer Composites

    Article • Materials Science Forum, August 2012, Trans Tech Publications

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  92. Effect of Addition of Quasicrystals in the Formation of Geopolymer Matrix Composites

    Article • Materials Science Forum, August 2012, Trans Tech Publications

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  93. Activation Alkaline Waste Kaolin for Fabrication of Building Blocks

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, June 2012, Trans Tech Publications

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  94. Adhesion Tests Using Epoxy Quasicrystal Composites

    Article • Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, June 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  95. Adhesion of Geopolymer Bonded Joints Considering Surface Treatments

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, April 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  96. Adhesion of Ceramic Plates with Geopolymer

    Article • Materials Science Forum, March 2010, Trans Tech Publications

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  97. Geopolymeric Adhesives for Aluminium Joints

    Article • Materials Science Forum, March 2010, Trans Tech Publications

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  98. Iron Distribution in Geopolymer with Ferromagnetic Rich Precursor

    Article • Materials Science Forum, March 2010, Trans Tech Publications

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  99. Mechanical and acoustical study of a structural bond: comparison theory/numerical simulations/experiment

    Article • European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids, May 2006, Elsevier

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  100. Ultrasonic rheological model of cohesive and adhesive zones in aluminum joints: validation by mechanical tests

    Article • Archive of Applied Mechanics, January 2006, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Silvio de Barros

  101. Distinction between adhesive and cohesive defects in a structural bond

    Article • The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, October 2004, Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

    Prof. Silvio de Barros