Francisca Bastos

Francisca Bastos is a Researcher at the Centre for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF) of the Catholic University of Portugal, specializing in biotechnology applications for sustainable materials. Her work bridges food science, pharmaceutical engineering, and immunology through the development of bio-based hydrogels, cellulose nanocrystals, and organic material characterization.

Her research focuses on designing cellulose-based micro- and nanostructures for controlled release of biomolecules, physico-chemical analysis of organic flours, and therapeutic applications like intestinal inflammatory disorder management. Key methodologies include swelling capacity assessment, thermostability testing, and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy.

Recent publications (2023-2024) reveal strong trends in sustainable agricultural materials—particularly nutrient-release hydrogels—and pharmaceutical nanocarriers for cannabigerol delivery, with significant emphasis on material characterization for food and cosmetic applications.

No scientific awards are documented in available sources.

Having completed doctoral studies in January 2024 under supervisors Ramos and Fernandes, she has no current advisory roles. Grant details remain unspecified in provided materials.

She actively collaborates within CBQF's research ecosystem, notably on sugarcane cellulose extraction projects and biomaterial development teams focused on sustainable processing techniques.