Catarina Costa

Catarina Costa


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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17 April 2024 in Progress in Additive Manufacturing
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CCCatarina Costa
Catarina Costa
PLPedro Lopes
Pedro Lopes
JCJoão Castro Conceição
João Castro Conceição
João Rui Barros MatosJoão Rui Barros Matos
João Rui Barros Matos
HLHelena Lopes
Helena Lopes
Thiago Assis DutraThiago Assis Dutra
Thiago Assis Dutra
In the evolving landscape of power transformers, the integration of advanced technologies, such as high-performance polymers obtained by Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), is crucial. This study investigates the compatibility and performance of various 3D-printed polymer materials—Biofila, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polyphenylene Sulfone (PPSU), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyetherimide (ULTEM 1010), and polyetheretherketone reinforced with 20% glass fiber (PEEK-GF20) for use in power transformer components. Through oil compatibility, dielectric strength, and kerosene compatibility evaluations, the study gauges their suitability for this application. The results reveal that PPSU, PEEK, and ULTEM 1010 exhibit promising characteristics, specifically in regard to dielectric breakdown voltage and kerosene and insulating oil compatibility. In contrast, Biofila presented severe cracking when exposed to the mineral oil and PVDF and PEEK-GF20 fall short in terms of dielectric strength, rendering them unsuitable. Kerosene compatibility assessments show minimal material changes, confirming that all studied materials have good resistance to this drying agent, commonly used on power transformers. This research aims to provides essential insights into material selection for a new generation of power transformer parts.

17 November 2024 in Materials Today Communications
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BOBruna F. Oliveira
Bruna F. Oliveira
Sara Manuela PintoSara Manuela Pinto
Sara Manuela Pinto
CCCatarina Costa
Catarina Costa
JCJoão Castro Conceição
João Castro Conceição
Joana Rosa GouveiaJoana Rosa Gouveia
Joana Rosa Gouveia
ABA.J. Baptista
A.J. Baptista

17 November 2025 in Progress in Additive Manufacturing
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PLPedro Lopes
Pedro Lopes
JSJosé Miguel Castro da Silva
José Miguel Castro da Silva
LSLeonardo Santana
Leonardo Santana
JCJoão Castro Conceição
João Castro Conceição
João Rui Barros MatosJoão Rui Barros Matos
João Rui Barros Matos
JAJorge Lino Alves
Jorge Lino Alves