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Caio Otoni
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Universidade Estadual de Campinas
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Caio Otoni develops biobased polymers and structured colloids for food systems and beyond—controlling interfaces in films and coatings, upcycling agri‑food residues into circular packaging and porous materials, and advancing recyclability via chemical routes and reprocessable networks.
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Universidade Estadual de Campinas

Polysaccharide-cutin edible coatings for fresh produce preservation

Innovative polysaccharide-cutin edible coatings to extend fresh produce shelf life by reducing dehydration and microbial spoilage while maintaining sensory properties. Derived from sustainable sources, these coatings off...

TechnologyIn developmentUniversity
CO
Universidade Estadual de Campinas

Biodegradable tannin-based chelants for fe³⁺ in detergents

Tannins form Metal-Phenolic Networks (MPNs) acting as biodegradable chelants for Fe³⁺ in detergents. They offer high selectivity and performance, minimizing interaction with Ca²⁺, essential for water hardness conditions.

TechnologyIn developmentUniversity
CO
Universidade Estadual de Campinas

Biomimetic hair-liquid interaction analysis using QCM-D

A novel platform using QCM-D with biomimetic surfaces to study hair-liquid interactions, simulating various hair conditions for enhanced cosmetic R&D.

TechnologyConceptualUniversity
CO
Universidade Estadual de Campinas

Wearable sweat sensor for real-time hormone detection

Innovative wearable sensor using microbial nanocellulose and screen-printed carbon electrodes for non-invasive, real-time monitoring of estrogen and progesterone. Offers high sensitivity and user comfort, with potential ...

TechnologyIn developmentUniversity
CO
Universidade Estadual de Campinas

Sustainable packaging from upcycled polysaccharides and biopolyesters

Innovative packaging material blends agri-food polysaccharides with biopolyesters to reduce costs, improve biodegradability, and maintain functional properties for food packaging applications.

TechnologyConceptualUniversity
CO
Universidade Estadual de Campinas

Biopolymer vitrimers for tailored biodegradation

Innovative biopolymer vitrimers exhibit thermoset-like properties with reversible crosslinks for controlled biodegradation. Designed for use in soil, compost, and seawater, these materials offer high mechanical performan...

TechnologyConceptualUniversity
CO
Universidade Estadual de Campinas

Passive temperature control packaging using phase-change biopolymers

Innovative packaging solution using biopolymer foams with phase-change materials for passive temperature stabilization in cocoa liquor transport, reducing energy use and waste.

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Caio Otoni
Principal Investigator
Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Work experience
Principal Investigator
2020 - Present
Postdoctoral Scientist
2019 - 2020
Postdoctoral Scientist
2013 - 2020
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