Sex‐specific extent and severity of white matter damage in multiple sclerosis: Implications for cognitive decline

…, RM Vigeveno, FCR Lopes… - Human brain …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Cognitive dysfunction is common in multiple sclerosis (MS). However, the relationship
between white matter (WM) damage and cognition remains insufficiently clear. This study …

Coconut fiber pyrolysis decomposition kinetics applying single-and multi-step reaction models

FCR Lopes, K Tannous - Thermochimica Acta, 2020 - Elsevier
This work aims to evaluate the thermal decomposition kinetics of coconut fiber in a
thermogravimetric analyzer using four heating rates (5−20 C/min) in nitrogen atmosphere. Three …

[HTML][HTML] Magnetic resonance imaging features of COVID-19-related cranial nerve lesions

DG Corręa, LC Hygino da Cruz Jr, FCR Lopes… - Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
The complete features of the neurological complications of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
still need to be elucidated, including associated cranial nerve involvement. In the …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal decomposition kinetics of guarana seed residue through thermogravimetric analysis under inert and oxidizing atmospheres

FCR Lopes, JC Pereira, K Tannous - Bioresource technology, 2018 - Elsevier
This work aims to analyze the thermal decomposition kinetics of guarana seed residue applying
inert and oxidizing atmospheres. Thermal decomposition experiments were carried out …

Diffusion imaging in traumatic brain injury

EL Gasparetto, FCR Lopes… - Neuroimaging …, 2011 - neuroimaging.theclinics.com
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common and devastating condition that exacts a heavy toll on
the affected individuals, their families, and society in general. Worldwide, 10 million deaths …

Whole-body MRI and FDG PET fused images for evaluation of patients with cancer

…, MP Carneiro, FCR Lopes… - American Journal of …, 2009 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to illustrate the feasibility of fused whole-body MRI
and PET for the evaluation of patients with cancer. CONCLUSION. MRI has proven to be …

[HTML][HTML] Combustion reaction kinetics of guarana seed residue applying isoconversional methods and consecutive reaction scheme

FCR Lopes, K Tannous, YJ Rueda-Ordóńez - Bioresource technology, 2016 - Elsevier
This work aims the study of decomposition kinetics of guarana seed residue using
thermogravimetric analyzer under synthetic air atmosphere applying heating rates of 5, 10, and 15 C/…

Effect of pH and interaction between egg white protein and hydroxypropymethylcellulose in bulk aqueous medium on foaming properties

MS Sadahira, FCR Lopes, MI Rodrigues… - Carbohydrate …, 2015 - Elsevier
Egg white protein (EW) is used as surface-active ingredient in aerated food and
hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) is a polysaccharide that behaves as a surfactant. This study …

Influence of protein–pectin electrostatic interaction on the foam stability mechanism

MS Sadahira, FCR Lopes, MI Rodrigues… - Carbohydrate polymers, 2014 - Elsevier
This study aimed at evaluating the effect of three independent variables: biopolymer concentration
(egg white proteins and pectin) (2.0–4.0%, w/w); protein:pectin ratio (15:1–55:1); and …

Coconut fiber pyrolysis: specific heat capacity and enthalpy of reaction through thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry: 504527

FCR Lopes, K Tannous - Thermochimica Acta, 2022 - Elsevier
This study aims to analyze the thermal decomposition through pyrolysis process of coconut
fiber and its thermodynamic properties by simultaneous thermogravimetry (TG) and …