Evanildo da Silveira

Agriculture

Less water for rice

Agronomist develops new rice cultivation method

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Respiratory control

Small companies are developing hospital equipment for lung problems

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Biotechnology

More resistant sugarcane fields

A variety of genetically modified sugarcane is approved for planting

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Forestry ENGINEERING

Wood identification

Computer vision identify the quality of wood boards and their tree species

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Environment

Landscape control

Software helps monitor the health of city trees

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Agriculture

Potatoes in bunches

Aeroponic growing system for potatoes enables increased supply of seeds

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Livestock

Cattle genes

Knowledge of bovine genetics can help farmers select cattle

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Naval engineering 

Autonomous boat

Prototype of a solar-powered vessel carries out measurements

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ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

Chip for particle collisions

Brazilian researchers develop and test a device to be installed at CERN

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AGRICULTURE

Winged production

Companies develop methods for breeding insects for pollination and pest control

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Bioengineering

Warnings against drowsiness

Designed to prevent accidents, special seat warns drivers when they are tired

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Safety engineering

The arc of survival

A laboratory set up at USP will collaborate on electrical accident research

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Medicine

Protection for newborns

A helmet cools the heads of babies whose brains lack oxygenation

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Biomedical engineering

Solutions for wheelchair users

New designs promise to make life easier for those who depend on wheelchairs

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Ophthalmology

Eye on the smartphone

Handheld devices that perform eye exams may facilitate remote diagnosis

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Petroleum Industry

Solutions for the pre-salt layer

Research institutions develop equipment to operate in ultra-deep waters

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Energy

Films capture energy from the sun

Production of flexible solar cells is beginning on a small-scale in Brazil

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MATERIALS ENGINEERING

Tire recycling

Two projects suggest alternatives for reusing rubber

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NANOTECHNOLOGY

Extra protection

Antimicrobial fabrics can provide more safety for health professionals

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NAVAL ENGINEERING

Underwater vehicles

Underwater robots are tested in oil exploration and research

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Pest control

Bioinsecticide made of microorganisms

Worms and bacteria acting together are raw material for bioinsecticide

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NANOTECHNOLOGY

In the deep layers of the skin

Four companies and IPT develop nanocapsules for use in cosmetics

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NEW MATERIALS

Green packaging

Fruits and vegetables are raw material for edible plastics that protect food

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New materials 

Bioglass implants

Two UFSCar patents are expected to result in dental and medical products

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

Silver microproducer

Fungus is used to produce metallic nanoparticles

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Sugar and Alcohol Industry

Recycled waste

Ethanol manufacturing waste can be processed for industrial use

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Vinasse to generate energy

Ethanol waste can be used to produce electricity

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

Catching cancer in the act

A new generation of tests is attempting to assist in the choice of therapy

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AGRICULTURE

Winged production

Companies develop methods for breeding insects for pollination and pest control

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Agriculture

Natural fertilizer

Leguminous plant used as fertilizer can increase sugarcane production

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