Hi everyone! 😊 Excited to share my new article, where we developed an integrated Python-based framework aimed at the efficient conversion of bioethanol into 1,3-butadiene - a key building block for synthetic rubbers and plastics: www.linkedin.com/posts/silmar...
Posts by Silmara Furtado
Honored to celebrate 150 years of the @acs.org. ACS opened meaningful doors in my academic journey, shaping my scientific path, sense of purpose, and impact in chemistry. Beyond science, it gave me lasting friendships and a global community that inspires new generations. Proud to be an ACS member.
🚨 Abstract deadline extended!
Submit by July 29th to present at the LatinX in ChE Virtual Symposium 2025 🧪🌎
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✨It's an honor to be featured among so many inspiring #Latinas making a difference in #STEM. ✨Representation matters, and I hope my journey encourages others to pursue their passions in science and engineering.
Check out the feature here on @latinasinstem.bsky.social website: lnkd.in/dGKbTaCN
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I delivered my 2nd (virtual) lecture in #Spanish to the AIChE Student Chapter at Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco (Perú).
It was an amazing experience to talk about the #GreenChemistry history, principles, and applications and my PhD research project.
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#CircularEconomy book - My second book co-authorship! 🎉☺️
I joined the co-authors' list of the book "Circular Economy: A New Mindset on Sustainable Development," organized by #ProfessorSuzanaBorschiver and #AlineTavares and launched in March 2024 by Editora Brasport.
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On April 2024, for the 1st time, I was invited to be a speaker during an academic (virtual) event. I presented a lecture related to my PhD research project (production of 1,3-butadiene from ethanol).
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For the 3rd year in a row, I was one of the #InstitutoReditus academic mentors, a project to exchange experiences between #UniversidadeFederaldoRiodeJaneiro alumni and current students, aiming for greater academic and professional direction.
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I have had the opportunity to present in Spanish a project centered around implementing the Green Star methodology to introduce sustainable techniques into the industrial production of nylon 6,6 and PVC during the 𝐕 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐝á𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐐𝐮í𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚.
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I was one of the judges for the #LatinXChemEdu category at the #LatinXChem24 Poster Conference on X and LinkedIn.
I had the opportunity to evaluate contributions to chemical education in formal labs and non-formal settings.
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For the 1st time, I wrote an article in Portuguese about the Brazilian scenario of #sustainableaviationfuels #SAFs.
💡Link: ensaioenergetico.com.br/caminhos-par...
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In 2024 I integrated the Technical Committee of LatinX in Chem, a virtual forum through which the community of Latin American chemists located anywhere in the world can share and discuss their research results and advances.
😊Link: www.linkedin.com/posts/latinx...
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I received my 7th award as chair of the ACS UFRJ Student Chapter, an ACS International student chapter dedicated to promoting green chemistry in Brazil.
✨ Link: www.linkedin.com/posts/silmar...
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On April 2024 I was reconignized as one of the #ACSSustainabilityStars by the @amerchemsociety.bsky.social.
I could write a book describing how the ACS changed my academic and professional backgrounds and gave me precious friendships!
✨ Link: www.linkedin.com/posts/americ...
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✨ I won 2nd place in the Engineering category of 2024 Latin X in Chem Conference, where I shared the work "Development and economic viability analysis of a sustainable 1,3-butadiene production plant using bioethanol: Modeling and simulation studies".
✨ Link: lnkd.in/dVZSEpX6