Cláudia Patrícia Cândido do Amaral | Members

Category: Professor
Organic Unit: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Email: claudiaamaral@ua.pt
Ciência ID: 401C-D29F-1B00
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-4258-8231

Cláudia Amaral. Invited Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Aveiro. She has Master Degree in Civil Engineering and Doctoral Degree in Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies from the University of Aveiro in the field on the Energy Efficiency in buildings, use of PCMs, carbon nanomaterials and numerical CFD tools. She is expert in the field of materials development, PCMs and experimental testing of PCM solutions. She has publications in relevant international journals in the field of energy, and renewable and sustainable energy.

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Fundings

Sistemas de pavimento radiante de elevada eficiência energética – SEERfloor
03/28/2024
PTDC/ECI-CON/3436/2020
FIDESC4 – Fire Design of Steel Members with Welded or Hot-rolled Class 4 Cross-section
MF-RETROFIT - Multifunctional facades of reduced thickness for fast and cost-effective retrofitting
GREEN INSTRUCT – Green integrated structural elements for retrofitting and new construction of buildings
MACS+ - Membrane Action in fire design of Composite Slab with solid and celular steel beams – Valorisation

Publications

Material extrusion 3D printing of leakproof capsules: Experimental study on phase change material macroencapsulation
C. Amaral; F. Neto; J. Dias-de-Oliveira; M. Moreira; T. Silva
Next Materials | 2025
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxmate.2024.100461
Numerical modelling of radiant systems and phase change materials in building applications - a review
Amaral, C.; Dias-De-Oliveira, J.; Moreira, M.; Neto, F.; Silva, T.
Applied Thermal Engineering | 2023
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.121342
Thermal Performance of Multifunctional Facade Solution Containing Phase Change Materials: Experimental and Numerical Analysis
C. Amaral; F. Gomez; M. Moreira; R. Vicente; T. Silva
Polymers | 2023
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15132971
Thermal Performance of Multifunctional Facade Solution Con-Taining Phase Change Materials: Experimental and Numerical Analysis
Claudia Amaral; Javier Gomez; Miguel Moreira; Romeu Vicente; Tiago Silva
2023
https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202304.1099.v1
Outline of the incorporation of phase change materials in radiant systems
C. Amaral; Claudia Amaral; F. Neto; J. Dias-de-Oliveira; M. Moreira; T. Silva
Journal of Energy Storage | 2023
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2022.106307
Experimental and numerical analysis of the thermal performance of polyurethane foams panels incorporating phase change material
Amaral, C.; Amaral, J.S.; Amaral, V.S.; Barros-Timmons, A.; Marques, P.A.A.P.; Mohseni, F.; Silva, T.; Vicente, R.
Energy | 2021
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.119213
Development of structural layers PVC incorporating phase change materials for thermal energy storage
Amaral, Cláudia
Applied Thermal Engineering | 2020
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.115707
Nanotechnology applied to construction: experimental and numerical study of building solutions with phase change materials
Amaral, Cláudia
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica | 2020
Development of polyurethane foam incorporating phase change material for thermal energy storage
Amaral, C.; Amaral, J.S.; Amaral, V.S.; Barros-Timmons, A.; Marques, P.A.A.P.; Mohseni, F.; Pinto, S.C.; Silva, T.; Vicente, R.
Journal of Energy Storage | 2020
http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85077456440&partnerID=MN8TOARS
Thermal performance of a window shutter with phase change materials
Amaral, Cláudia; Rodrigues, Fernanda; Silva, Tiago; Vicente, Romeu
PCMs4Buildings Seminary | 2018
Thermal performance of a windows shutter with phase change materials
Amaral, Cláudia; Rodrigues, Fernanda; Silva, Tiago; Vicente, Romeu
Seminar PCMs4Buildings | 2018
Thermal energy storage and mechanical performance of crude glycerol polyurethane composite foams containing phase change materials and expandable graphite
Amaral, C.; Barros-Timmons, A.; Coutinho, J.A.P.; Ferreira, A.; Gama, N.V.; Silva, T.; Vicente, R.
Materials | 2018
http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85054483269&partnerID=MN8TOARS
Experimental and numerical analysis on thermal performance of multifunctional façade containing PCM
Amaral, Cláudia
13th Conference on Advanced Building Skins | 2017
Development of a rigid polyurethane foam incorporating phase change material microencapsulated in a calcium carbonate shell for thermal energy storage
Amaral, Cláudia
research@ua 2016 | 2017
https://www.ua.pt/research/page/22956
Nanotechnology applied to Construction: Experimental and numerical study of building solutions with phase change material
Amaral, Cláudia
Research Day 2017 | 2017
Thermal performance assessment/evaluation of polyurethane foams with phase change materials
Amaral, Cláudia
XVIII Congresso da Sociedade Portuguesa dos Materiais and VIII International Symposium on Materials - MATERIAIS 2017 | 2017
Development of rigid polyurethane foam incorporating phase change material microencapsulated with calcium carbonate shell for thermal energy storage
Amaral, Cláudia
XVIII Congresso da Sociedade Portuguesa dos Materiais and VIII International Symposium on Materials - MATERIAIS 2017 | 2017
Thermal characterization of polyurethane foams with phase change material
Amaral, C.; Eisenblätter, J.; Marques, P.A.A.P.; Vicente, R.
Ciencia e Tecnologia dos Materiais | 2017
http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85031496553&partnerID=MN8TOARS
Phase change materials and carbon nanostructures for thermal energy storage: A literature review
Amaral, C.; Barros-Timmons, A.; Marques, P.A.A.P.; Vicente, R.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews | 2017
http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85019759553&partnerID=MN8TOARS
Polyurethane foams with microencapsulated phase change material: Comparative analysis of thermal conductivity characterization approaches
Amaral, C.; Ferreira, V.M.; Silva, T.; Vicente, R.
Energy and Buildings | 2017
http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85028342446&partnerID=MN8TOARS
Enhancement of thermal properties of crude glycerol polyurethane foams
Amaral, Cláudia
American Advanced Materials Congress, | 2016
Innovative indoor solar shading device incorporating phase change materials: Experimental and numerical analysis
Amaral, Cláudia
Congresso de Inovação na Construção Sustentável - CINCOS’16 | 2016
Incorporação de materiais de mudança de fase: rumo às soluções construtivas mais sustentáveis
Amaral, Cláudia; Silva, Tiago
Materiais de construção | 2016
http://www.apcmc.pt/wp-content/uploads/revista_177_small.pdf
Energy efficiency and comfort strategies for Southern European Climate: Optimisation of Passive Housing and PCM constructive solutions
Amaral, Cláudia
Research Day 2016 | 2016
Thermal performance of a window shutter containing PCM: Numerical validation and experimental analysis
Amaral, C.; Figueiredo, A.; Silva, T.; Vicente, R.
Applied Energy | 2016
http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84976627899&partnerID=MN8TOARS
Multifunctional facades of reduced thickness for fast and cost-effective retrofitting
Amaral, Cláudia
Research Day 2015 | 2015
Effects of carbon nanotubes on energy storage properties of phase change material: Approach to experimental optimization
Amaral, Cláudia
5th International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials | 2014
Effects of carbon nanotubes on energy storage properties of change material: Approach to experimental optimization
Amaral, Cláudia
ANM2014 - 5th International conference on Advanced Nanomaterials | 2014
Nanotechnology for Building Solutions and Energy Efficiency: Challenges and issues associated with the Nano Phase Change Materials
Amaral, Cláudia
International Conference NanoPT 2014 | 2014
Nanotechnology for Building Solutions and Energy Efficiency: Challenges and issues associated with the Nano Phase Change Materials
Amaral, Cláudia
International Conference NanoPT 2014 | 2014
Numerical modelling of the behavior of cold formed purling
Amaral, Cláudia
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Engenharia Civil | 2008
http://ria.ua.pt/bitstream/10773/2363/1/2009000760.pdf
Behaviour of timber beams reinforced with FRP
Amaral, Cláudia
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Engenharia Civil | 2007

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Fundings

Sistemas de pavimento radiante de elevada eficiência energética – SEERfloor

FIDESC4 – Fire Design of Steel Members with Welded or Hot-rolled Class 4 Cross-section

MF-RETROFIT - Multifunctional facades of reduced thickness for fast and cost-effective retrofitting

GREEN INSTRUCT – Green integrated structural elements for retrofitting and new construction of buildings

MACS+ - Membrane Action in fire design of Composite Slab with solid and celular steel beams – Valorisation

Publications

Material extrusion 3D printing of leakproof capsules: Experimental study on phase change material macroencapsulation

Numerical modelling of radiant systems and phase change materials in building applications - a review

Thermal Performance of Multifunctional Facade Solution Containing Phase Change Materials: Experimental and Numerical Analysis

Thermal Performance of Multifunctional Facade Solution Con-Taining Phase Change Materials: Experimental and Numerical Analysis

Outline of the incorporation of phase change materials in radiant systems

Experimental and numerical analysis of the thermal performance of polyurethane foams panels incorporating phase change material

Development of structural layers PVC incorporating phase change materials for thermal energy storage

Nanotechnology applied to construction: experimental and numerical study of building solutions with phase change materials

Development of polyurethane foam incorporating phase change material for thermal energy storage

Thermal performance of a window shutter with phase change materials

Thermal performance of a windows shutter with phase change materials

Thermal energy storage and mechanical performance of crude glycerol polyurethane composite foams containing phase change materials and expandable graphite

Experimental and numerical analysis on thermal performance of multifunctional façade containing PCM

Development of a rigid polyurethane foam incorporating phase change material microencapsulated in a calcium carbonate shell for thermal energy storage

Nanotechnology applied to Construction: Experimental and numerical study of building solutions with phase change material

Thermal performance assessment/evaluation of polyurethane foams with phase change materials

Development of rigid polyurethane foam incorporating phase change material microencapsulated with calcium carbonate shell for thermal energy storage

Thermal characterization of polyurethane foams with phase change material

Phase change materials and carbon nanostructures for thermal energy storage: A literature review

Polyurethane foams with microencapsulated phase change material: Comparative analysis of thermal conductivity characterization approaches

Enhancement of thermal properties of crude glycerol polyurethane foams

Innovative indoor solar shading device incorporating phase change materials: Experimental and numerical analysis

Incorporação de materiais de mudança de fase: rumo às soluções construtivas mais sustentáveis

Energy efficiency and comfort strategies for Southern European Climate: Optimisation of Passive Housing and PCM constructive solutions

Thermal performance of a window shutter containing PCM: Numerical validation and experimental analysis

Multifunctional facades of reduced thickness for fast and cost-effective retrofitting

Effects of carbon nanotubes on energy storage properties of phase change material: Approach to experimental optimization

Effects of carbon nanotubes on energy storage properties of change material: Approach to experimental optimization

Nanotechnology for Building Solutions and Energy Efficiency: Challenges and issues associated with the Nano Phase Change Materials

Nanotechnology for Building Solutions and Energy Efficiency: Challenges and issues associated with the Nano Phase Change Materials

Numerical modelling of the behavior of cold formed purling

Behaviour of timber beams reinforced with FRP