Mestrado em Química
URI Permanente para esta coleção
Nível: Mestrado Acadêmico
Ano de início: 2006
Conceito atual na CAPES: 5
Ato normativo: Homologação da 85ª Reunião do CTC-ES, Parecer CNE/CES nº 163/2005.
Processo nº 23001.000081/2005-56 do Ministério da Educação.
Publicado no DOU 28/07/2005, seção 1, página 11)
Periodicidade de seleção: Anual
Área(s) de concentração: Química
Url do curso: https://quimica.vitoria.ufes.br/pt-br/pos-graduacao/PPGQ/detalhes-do-curso?id=954
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- ItemAnálise multivariada de imagens: uso de aplicativo portátil em uma abordagem de Atividade Experimental Problematizada (AEP)(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2026-02-27) Malacarne, Gabriel Teixeira; Moura, Paulo Rogério Garcez de; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6893-3873; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9815585530252572; Filgueiras, Paulo Roberto; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2617-1601; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1907915547207861; https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3220-811X; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3443689659162011; Ferreira, Rafael de Queiroz; https://orcid.org/000-0002-5190-8508; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5053247764430323; Silva, André Luis Silva da; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8245-9389; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0808253492421363The study evaluated the applicability of multivariate image analysis (MIA) for the teaching of chemometrics through problematized experimental activity (PEA) in higher education in chemistry, investigating the contributions of the use of RedGIM® as a technological resource for the interpretation of multivariate chemical data. The research adopted a mixed approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methods, with an experimental design for chemometric analysis via partial least squares regression (PLS) and didactic intervention to assess grounded theory (GT). For the application of the PLS method, the determination of the antioxidant capacity of 21 honey samples was carried out by means of the FRAP method associated with UV-Vis spectrophotometry, in conjunction with the registration and treatment of digital images in RedGIM®. The Shapiro-Wilk test was applied to verify the normality of the data, and the paired T-test was applied to indicate whether there was no statistically significant difference between the results of the RedGIM® and UV-Vis. The results showed that the generated model presented satisfactory metrics (R2 = 0.995; relative error = 4.6%; RMSEC = 0.877 µmol L−1; RMSEP = 0.832 µmol L−1 and bias = −2.9 × 10−15 µmol L−1), showing good adjustment and prediction capacity, with internal consistency and absence of overfit. Statistically, the tests indicated that there is no significant difference between the values obtained by the proposed method (RedGIM®) and by the reference method (UV-Vis). In educational context, the GT analytical process indicated that the PEA promoted the integration of chemical concepts, multivariate data interpretation, and laboratory practices, as evidenced by participants’ reports and the activities carried out throughout the intervention. These findings suggest the occurrence of meaningful learning, grounded in David Ausubel’s theory, as well as the development of metacognitive skills. According to the statistical analysis, the metacognitive indicators A1, A2, A3, P3 and C4 showed significant differences between the beginning and the end of the application. The use of RedGIM® through MIA demonstrated performance comparable to the reference analysis using UV-Vis in the application of the determination of the antioxidant capacity of honey samples. In addition, RedGIM® contributed as an effective technological resource, allowing students to apply chemometrics concepts in a practical and accessible way.
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- ItemDesenvolvimento e validação de um método de quantificação de canabinoides em produtos apreendidos e matrizes medicamentosas por Cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência acoplada à Espectrometria de Massas (UHPLC-MS)(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2025-03-07) Almeida, João Victor Macedo de; Santos, Nayara de Araujo dos; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2754-2013; https://buscatextual.cnpq.br; Romão, Wanderson ; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2254-6683; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9121022613112821; https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7879-651X; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9363882066586198; Kuster, Ricardo Machado; https://orcid.org/; https://buscatextual.cnpq.br; Chaves, Andrea Rodrigues ; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8961-5348; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4149814906786366Cannabis sativa L. is an ancient species cultivated for various applications, including recreational and medicinal use. Nowadays, the demand for its products has grown significantly, leading to an increase in the search for medicinal oils and a rise in smuggling, making it the main trafficked drug. In this context, our work optimized the extraction process of CBD, CBN, CBC, CBDA, Δ9-THC e Δ9-THCA in oil Cannabis and marijuana samples, varying solvent, sonication and vortex agitation time, as well as validated a determination method for seven cannabinoids using Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled with low-resolution Mass Spectrometry (UHPLC-LTQ-MS), according to the RDC 166 of 2017 guidelines. The optimization showed that ethyl acetate was the most suitable solvent for oil extraction. For the marijuana sample, the extraction was performed with ethyl acetate as the solvent, using sonication and vortex agitation for 10 and 7.5 minutes, respectively. No matrix effect was observed in the presented method, and LOQ ranged between 1 and 5 ng. mL⁻¹, and LOD between 0.3 and 1.5 ng. mL⁻¹. Recovery ranged from 84.6 to 107.6% in oil and 80.6 to 105.9% in marijuana. Precision was evaluated in three ways: within a single day (RSD: 3.14–10.87% in oil, 3.25–10.14% in marijuana), across different days with a second analyst (RSD: 1.98–10.71% in oil, 4.65–12.81% in marijuana), and laboratories with a third analyst (RSD: 5.59–13.94% in oil, 4.65–13.56% in marijuana). The proposed method offers high sensitivity, selectivity, and precision, being adequate and satisfactory for quantifying CBD, CBN, CBC, CBDA, Δ⁹-THC, and Δ⁹-THCA
- ItemDesenvolvimento de uma metodologia eletroanalítica para classificação de bebidas do café arábica usando um protótipo de potenciostato multicanal lab-made(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2025-03-13) Silva , Tárcila Mathiasso Nascimento da; Ferreira, Rafael de Queiroz ; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5190-8508 ; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5053247764430323; https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9040-6168; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4931631664124833 ; Rosa, Thalles Ramon; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9913-5885; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2629035369494897; Filgueiras, Paulo Roberto; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2617-1601 ; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1907915547207861Arabica coffee is widely traded and recognized for its high quality. Before reaching the final consumer, Arabica coffee undergoes a rigorous sensory evaluation by qualified professionals known as Q-graders. This analysis classifies coffee into “Finas” and “Fenicadas” beverages and plays a crucial role in determining the commercial value of the coffee. Given that the quality of the beverage is directly related to its chemical composition, this study describes the development of an electroanalytical methodology combined with chemometrics for the classification of Arabica coffee beverages. Cyclic voltammetry was used in conjunction with commercially available gold screen-printed electrodes (BT250). The electrodes underwent a cleaning and conditioning process to reduce operating costs and enhance stability using 0.5 mol L−1 H2SO4. Voltammetric data from 210 Arabica coffee samples were analyzed using partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA). The training set produced excellent metrics, with an error rate of only 7%. The external test set showed an error rate of 12%. Parallel to this methodology, a lab-made multichannel potentiostat prototype was developed, designed with an exclusive electronic circuit and a structure manufactured using 3D printing. The equipment features 10 channels, allowing for consecutive analyses. The methodology applied in the benchtop potentiostat was also implemented in this prototype. The results obtained for the training set indicated an error rate of 4.77%, while the test set recorded an error rate of 22%. The expectation is that the prototype will achieve metrics comparable to those obtained with the conventional benchtop potentiostat. The results indicate a promising future for the integration of voltammetric and chemometric techniques in the classification of Arabica coffee beverages.
- ItemMétodos de aprendizagem de máquina aplicados à ciência do petróleo(Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2025-03-17) Barboza, Maria Carolina da Vitória Alvarenga; Ferreira, Rafael de Queiroz; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5190-8508; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5053247764430323 ; Filgueiras, Paulo Roberto; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2617-1601; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1907915547207861; https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7744-4434; http://lattes.cnpq.br/6535362149640541 ; Oliveira, Emanuele Catarina da Silva; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0699-6104; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1715851915787164 ; Souza, Murilo de Oliveira; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5299-564X; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1832643912229312This study aims to present a new machine learning approach to classify crude oil samples based on their physicochemical properties, such as sulfur (S) concentration, total acid number (TAN), and API gravity (American Petroleum Institute). Crude oil is a complex mixture predominantly composed of carbon and hydrogen substances, along with heteroatomic elements such as nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. This complexity makes precise analysis essential, especially to avoid problems throughout the production chain. Proposed method seeks to overcome the limitations of traditional techniques, which are often time-consuming, require large sample volumes, and use excessive solvents. As a promising alternative, spectroscopic techniques have been employed for crude oil characterization, and machine learning methods have demonstrated high efficiency in analyzing complex mixtures. These methods offer faster and more accurate exploration of chemical variability compared to conventional approaches. This study, 196 crude oil samples, varying in sulfur content, TAN, and API gravity, were analyzed. The use of SVM (Support Vector Machine) ensembles was explored as a powerful approach to improve classification performance by reducing the variability of individual models, increasing robustness against overfitting, and enabling better generalization than a single model. To evaluate performance, criteria such as sensitivity, specificity, error rate, Matthews correlation coefficient, and accuracy were used, comparing SVM ensemble models with PLS-DA and standard SVM. The results demonstrated that the combination of NIR spectroscopy (Near Infrared Spectroscopy) with SVM ensemble models is an efficient and reliable method for the simultaneous qualification of sulfur content, TAN, and API gravity in crude oils. This is because SVM ensembles tend to perform better, reducing overfitting. Moreover, they create more robust models, reduce variance, and increase model stability.