Gustavo de Figueiredo Brito

@ufpb.br

Federal University of Paraíba

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Polymers and Plastics, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Chemistry, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
1073

Scholar Citations

17

Scholar h-index

25

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Multifunctional PLA/E-GMA/CB conductive polymer composites exhibiting enhanced toughness, electrically triggered shape memory, and EMI shielding
    HGM Dantas, FRS Sousa, TACS Rodrigues, RLP Bonfim, RB da Cunha, ...
    Composites Communications 64, 102778 , 2026
    2026
  • Upcycling soy-based polyurethane foam waste into high-performance polypropylene blends through reactive compatibilization
    G de Figueiredo Brito, L Shao, BJ Bliss, W Liu, S Gu, B Zhao, Y Zhang, ...
    Sustainable Materials and Technologies, e02043 , 2026
    2026
  • PET-upcycled and biobased hyperbranched polyesters for self-healable and flame-retardant powder coatings
    S Gu, J Du, Y Zhang, W Liu, G de Figueiredo Brito, Y Cao, B Zhao, ...
    Green Chemistry 28 (16), 7093-7105 , 2026
    2026
  • Selective Bond Cleavage Strategies for Chemical Recycling of Thermosets and Their Composites
    S Gu, B Zhao, G de Figueiredo Brito, L Chen, J Zhang
    Progress in Polymer Science, 102069 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • 4D printing of TPU/PCL/Fe 3 O 4 composites exhibiting multi-stimuli responsive shape memory behavior
    JM de Araújo, MCA Lira, RB Cunha, VA de Sousa Filho, SN Cavalcanti, ...
    Smart Materials and Structures 34 (11), 115005 , 2025
    2025
  • Reactive and non-reactive compatibilization of polyethylene terephthalate glycol/thermoplastic polyurethane (PETG/TPU) blends for 3D/4D printing applications
    VA de Sousa Filho, MC de Alencar Lira, RLP Bonfim, RB da Cunha, ...
    Reactive and Functional Polymers 215, 106393 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Scaling up vitrimers: developing thermoplastic-based dynamic networks via epoxy–anhydride reactions
    RB da Cunha, MC de Alencar Lira, VA de Sousa Filho, A da Silva Lúcio, ...
    Journal of Materials Science 60 (35), 15894-15913 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Enhancing vitrimer applications: development of E-GMA/EMAZn vitrimeric filaments for advanced 3D/4D printing
    RB Cunha, JM de Araújo, VA de Sousa Filho, MCA Lira, P Agrawal, ...
    Smart Materials and Structures 34 (8), 085004 , 2025
    2025
  • 4D printing of multi-responsive shape memory polymers: PCL/POE blends with Fe 3 O 4 activation via infrared, microwave, and thermal stimuli
    JM de Araújo, R Lucas Pereira Bonfim, RB Cunha, MCA Lira, ...
    Smart Materials and Structures 34 (7), 075030 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Effect of chain branching on the rheological properties of HDPE/LLDPE and HDPE/LDPE blends under shear and elongational flows and evaluation of die swell and flow instabilities
    DMG de Freitas, MHA Silva, SN Cavalcanti, RB da Cunha, P Agrawal, ...
    International Polymer Processing 40 (2), 216-232 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Properties of Recycled ABS and HIPS Polymers From WEEE and Their Blends With Virgin ABS Prepared by 3D Printing and Compression Molding
    VA de Sousa Filho, ACS de Azevedo, R de Oliveira, RLP Bonfim, ...
    Journal of Applied Polymer Science 142 (17), e56797 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • 4D printing behavior of PETG/SEBS blends: A comparative study of reactive and non-reactive SEBS with varied styrene content
    MC de Alencar Lira, VA de Sousa Filho, RB da Cunha, JM de Araujo, ...
    Polymer 319, 128059 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 14
  • Development of Multifunctional Polymeric Composites With Electromagnetic Properties for 5G Technology Applications
    SN Cavalcanti, TACS Rodrigues, MCA Lira, RLP Bonfim, VAS Filho, ...
    Polymer Engineering & Science , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Application of artificial neural networks as a tool for the prediction of electrical conductivity in polymer composites
    TJAM Shirley N Cavalcanti, Moacy P da Silva, Túlio ACS Rodrigues, Pankaj ...
    Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials 38 (1), 20-29 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Development of acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene (ABS)/natural fiber composite filaments for innovative 3D and 4D printing
    P Agrawal, PA Lima, RB da Cunha, SN Cavalcanti, VAS Filho, ...
    Polymer Engineering & Science 64 (12), 6037-6053 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 12
  • PLA/CB and HDPE/CB conductive polymer composites: Effect of polymer matrix structure on the rheological and electrical percolation threshold
    FR Pê, TACS Rodrigues, RB da Cunha, SN Cavalcanti, MP da Silva, ...
    Polymer Engineering & Science 64 (12), 6014-6030 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 9
  • Recyclable catalyst-free elastomeric vitrimers: dynamic covalent bonds in ethylene-glycidyl methacrylate/zinc ionomer of ethylene/methacrylic acid blends
    RB da Cunha, LBQ Brito, P Agrawal, GF Brito, TJA Mélo
    Macromolecules 57 (16), 7953-7969 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 17
  • Shape memory effect in supertough PETG/EGMA thermoplastic vulcanizates obtained through dynamic vulcanization and interfacial compatibilization
    MCA Lira, RB da Cunha, P Agrawal, GF Brito, TJA Mélo
    Macromolecules 57 (15), 7315-7330 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 19
  • 4D printing of shape memory polyethylene terephthalate glycol/thermoplastic polyurethane (PETG/TPU) blends
    RB da Cunha, LBQ Brito, P Agrawal, G de Figueiredo Brito, TJA de Mélo
    Journal of Manufacturing Processes 119, 596-608 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 42
  • Recycling of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene from electronic waste for the production of eco-friendly filaments for 3D printing
    R Oliveira, MHA Silva, P Agrawal, GF Brito, CTC Cunha, TJA Mélo
    3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing 11 (3), e1132-e1140 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 12

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Biopolímeros, polímeros biodegradáveis e polímeros verdes
    GF Brito, P Agrawal, EM Araújo, TJA Mélo
    Revista eletrônica de materiais e Processos 6 (2), 127-139 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 416
  • Polylactide/biopolyethylene bioblends
    GF Brito, P Agrawal, EM Araújo, TJA Mélo
    Polímeros 22 (5), 427-429 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 66
  • Nanocompósitos de polietileno/argila bentonita nacional: influência da argila e do agente compatibilizante PE-g-MA nas propriedades mecânicas e de inflamabilidade
    GF Brito, AD Oliveira, EM Araújo, TJA Melo, R Barbosa, EN Ito
    Polímeros 18 (2), 170-177 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 44
  • 4D printing of shape memory polyethylene terephthalate glycol/thermoplastic polyurethane (PETG/TPU) blends
    RB da Cunha, LBQ Brito, P Agrawal, G de Figueiredo Brito, TJA de Mélo
    Journal of Manufacturing Processes 119, 596-608 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 42
  • Mechanical and morphological properties of PLA/BioPE blend compatibilized with E‐GMA and EMA‐GMA copolymers
    GF Brito, P Agrawal, TJA Mélo
    Macromolecular Symposia 367 (1), 176-182 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 41
  • Tenacificação do poli (ácido lático) pela adição do terpolímero (etileno/acrilato de metila/metacrilato de glicidila)
    GF Brito, P Agrawal, EM Araújo, TJA de Melo
    Polímeros 22, 164-169 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 37
  • Influence of crystallization on the shape memory effect of poly (lactic acid)
    RB Cunha, FR Pê, P Agrawal, G Figueiredo Brito, TJA de Mélo
    Smart Materials and Structures 32 (8), 085016 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 33
  • Development of shape memory polylactic acid/ethylene-butyl acrylate-maleic anhydride (PLA/EBA-MAH) blends for 4D printing applications
    RB da Cunha, P Agrawal, A da Silva Lúcio, G de Figueiredo Brito, ...
    Journal of Polymers and the Environment 32 (3), 1423-1438 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 28
  • Enhanced melt free radical grafting efficiency of polyethylene using a novel redox initiation method
    GF Brito, J Xin, P Zhang, TJA Mélo, J Zhang
    RSC advances 4 (50), 26425-26433 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 26
  • Evaluation of shape memory effect in PLA/copolymers blends
    RB da Cunha, SN Cavalcanti, P Agrawal, G de Figueiredo Brito, ...
    Journal of Applied Polymer Science 140 (42), e54561 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 23
  • Development of nanocomposites from polymer blends: Effect of organoclay on the morphology and mechanical properties
    TJA Mélo, EM Araújo, GF Brito, P Agrawal
    Journal of alloys and compounds 615, S389-S391 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 23
  • Shape memory effect in supertough PETG/EGMA thermoplastic vulcanizates obtained through dynamic vulcanization and interfacial compatibilization
    MCA Lira, RB da Cunha, P Agrawal, GF Brito, TJA Mélo
    Macromolecules 57 (15), 7315-7330 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 19
  • Toughening and shape memory effect on PLA/copolymers blends produced by simultaneous dynamic vulcanization and reactive compatibilization
    RB da Cunha, P Agrawal, G de Figueiredo Brito, TJA de Mélo
    Shape Memory and Superelasticity 9 (4), 601-606 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 18
  • Exploring shape memory and self-healing behavior in sodium and zinc neutralized ethylene/methacrylic acid (EMAA) ionomers
    RB da Cunha, P Agrawal, G de Figueiredo Brito, TJA de Mélo
    Journal of Materials Research and Technology 27, 7304-7317 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 18
  • Effect of combining ethylene/methyl acrylate/glycidyl methacrylate terpolymer and an organoclay on the toughening of poly (lactic acid)
    GF Brito, P Agrawal, EM Araujo, TJA Mélo
    Polymer Engineering & Science 54 (8), 1922-1930 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 18
  • Recyclable catalyst-free elastomeric vitrimers: dynamic covalent bonds in ethylene-glycidyl methacrylate/zinc ionomer of ethylene/methacrylic acid blends
    RB da Cunha, LBQ Brito, P Agrawal, GF Brito, TJA Mélo
    Macromolecules 57 (16), 7953-7969 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 17
  • Evaluation of shape memory and self-healing of poly (ε-caprolactone)/poly (ethylene-co-methacrylic acid) ionomer (PCL/EMAA-Zn) blends
    RB da Cunha, P Agrawal, A da Silva Lúcio, CTC Cunha, ...
    Journal of Materials Science 59 (11), 4700-4721 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 17
  • Rheological and mechanical properties of poly (lactic acid)/bio-based polyethylene/clay biocomposites containing montmorillonite and vermiculite clays
    P Agrawal, APM Araújo, GF Brito, SN Cavalcanti, AM Alves, DMG Freitas, ...
    Journal of Polymers and the Environment 29 (6), 1777-1788 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 15
  • Effect of ethylene‐methyl acrylate compatibilizer on the thermo‐mechanical, rheological, and morphological properties of poly (Lactic acid)/biopolyethylene/clay biocomposites
    P Agrawal, AM Alves, GF Brito, SN Cavalcanti, APM Araújo, TJA Mélo
    Polymer Composites 39, E164-E173 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 15
  • 4D printing behavior of PETG/SEBS blends: A comparative study of reactive and non-reactive SEBS with varied styrene content
    MC de Alencar Lira, VA de Sousa Filho, RB da Cunha, JM de Araujo, ...
    Polymer 319, 128059 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 14