I am a Physicist interested in condensed matter theory and also on statistical physics. My current concerns are on the study of the physics of carbon, using time-dependent density functional theory, but also in the application of network theory to condensed matter systems. My recent project is: A Python based GPL 3.0 code to study surface fire propagation. This software is ideal for engaging masters or other students on new models for fire propagation. https://github.com/PyFireCoimbra/PyFireStation
Research Highlights
- Critical behavior of a three-dimensional hardcore-cylinder composite system
Jaime Silva, R. Simoes, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Phys. Rev. E 85, 021115 (2012) - Applying complex network theory to the understanding of high aspect ratio carbon filled composites
Jaime Silva, R. Simoes, S. Lanceros-Mendez, R. Vaia
Europhys. Lett. 93, 37005 (2011) - Low percolation transitions in carbon nanotube networks dispersed in a polymer matrix: dielectric properties, simulations and experiments
R. Simoes, Jaime Silva, R. Vaia, V. Sencadas, P.Costa, J. Gomes, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Nanotechnology 20, 35703 (2009) - An effective algorithm for computing all-terminal reliability bounds
Jaime Silva, T. Gomes, D. Tipper, L. Martins, V. Kounev
Networks 66, 282-295 (2015) - Finite-Size Effects in the Absorption Spectra of a Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube
Jaime Silva, Micael J. T. Oliveira, Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez, Fernando Nogueira
J. Phys. Chem. C 120, 18268-18274 (2016)
Publications [LaTeX]
Books
Chapters of Books
1 - Modeling Carbon Nanotube Electrical Properties in CNT / Polymer Composites
Jaime Silva, R. Simoes, S. Lanceros-Mendez
A. Oechsner & A. Shokuhfar (Eds.), New Frontiers of Nanoparticles and Nanocomposite Materials – Novel Principles and Techniques (Advanced Structured Materials, Vol. 4). Berlin: Springer-Verlag. 4, 287-295 (2013)
Papers
International Journals
2 - Dielectric Spectroscopy of Melt-Mixed Polypropylene and Pyrolytically Stripped Carbon Nanofiber Composites
S Zineb, AJ Paleo, N Aribou, Y Nioua, Jaime Oliveira da Silva, MF Cerqueira, JA Moreira, ME Achour
J. Compos. Sci. 6(12), 368 (2022)
3 - Field-dependent electrical properties of carbon nanotubes from first-principles: negative differential conductance, current oscillations and molecular sensing
Jaime Silva, B. F. Milne, F. Nogueira
J. Phys.-Condes. Matter 32, 135502 (2020)
4 - On the Single Wall Carbon Nanotube Surface Plasmon Stability
Jaime Silva, B. F. Milne, F. Nogueira
EPJ Web Conf. 233, 05009 (2020)
5 - Theoretical Investigation of Single Molecule Sensing Using Nanotube-Enhanced Circular Dichroism
Jaime Silva, Bruce F. Milne, Ferrnando Nogueira
J. Phys. Chem. A 122, 5666-5670 (2018)
6 - High-performance graphene-based carbon nanofiller/polymer composites for piezoresistive sensor applications
P Costa, J. Nunes-Pereira, J. Oliveira, Jaime Silva, J. Agostinho Moreira, S.A.C. Carabineiro, J.G. Buijnsters, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Compos. Sci. Technol. 153, 241-252 (2017)
7 - Finite-Size Effects in the Absorption Spectra of a Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube
Jaime Silva, Micael J. T. Oliveira, Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez, Fernando Nogueira
J. Phys. Chem. C 120, 18268-18274 (2016)
8 - Strong increase of the dielectric response of carbon nanotube/poly (vinylidene fluoride) composites induced by carbon nanotube type and pre-treatment
P.Costa, Jaime Silva, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Compos. Pt. B-Eng. 93, 310-316 (2016)
9 - An effective algorithm for computing all-terminal reliability bounds
Jaime Silva, T. Gomes, D. Tipper, L. Martins, V. Kounev
Networks 66, 282-295 (2015)
10 - Sharing of classical and quantum correlations via {XY} interaction
J. Wang, Jaime Silva, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Ann. Phys. 348, 23-31 (2014)
11 - Effect of cylindrical filler aggregation on the electrical conductivity of composites
Jaime Silva, S. Lanceros-Mendez, R. Simoes
Phys. Lett. A 378, 2985-2988 (2014)
12 - Effect of carbon nanotube type and functionalization on the electrical, thermal, mechanical and electromechanical properties of carbon nanotube/styrene–butadiene–styrene composites for large strain sensor applications
P.Costa, Jaime Silva, A. Anson-Casos, M. T. Martinez, M. J. Abad, J. Viana, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Compos. Pt. B-Eng. 61, 136-146 (2014)
13 - Mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical properties of thermoplastic elastomer styrene–butadiene–styrene/multiwall carbon nanotubes composites.
S. A. C. Carabineiro, M. F. R. Pereira, J. Nunes-Pereira, P.Costa, Jaime Silva, V. Sencadas, R. Simoes, J. C. Viana, S. Lanceros-Mendez
J. Mater. Sci. 48, 1172-1179 (2013)
14 - On the origin of the electrical response of vapor grown carbon nanofiber + epoxy composites
Jaime Silva, P. Cardoso, A. J. Paleo, F. W. J. Van Hattum, R. Simoes, S. Lanceros-Mendez
e-Polymers 076, 1-7 (2012)
15 - Critical behavior of a three-dimensional hardcore-cylinder composite system
Jaime Silva, R. Simoes, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Phys. Rev. E 85, 021115 (2012)
16 - The role of disorder on the AC and DC electrical conductivity of vapour grown carbon nanofibre / epoxy composites
P. Cardoso, Jaime Silva, D. Klosterman, J. A. Covas, F. W. J. Van Hattum, R. Simoes, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Compos. Sci. Technol. 72, 243-247 (2012)
17 - Temperature dependence of the electrical conductivity of vapor grown carbon nanofiber/epoxy composites with different filler dispersion levels
P. Cardoso, Jaime Silva, J. Agostinho Moreira, D. Klosterman, F. W. J. van Hattum, R. Simoes, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Phys. Lett. A 376, 3290-3294 (2012)
18 - Comparative analyses of the electrical properties and dispersion level of VGCNF and MWCNT: Epoxy composites
P. Cardoso, Jaime Silva, M. C. Paiva, F. van Hattum, S. Lanceros-Mendez
J. Polym. Sci. Pt. B-Polym. Phys. 50, 1253-1261 (2012)
19 - The effect of nanotube surface oxidation on the electrical properties of multiwall carbon nanotube/poly(vinylidene fluoride) composites
S. A. C. Carabineiro, M. F. R. Pereira, J. Nunes-Pereira, Jaime Silva, C. Caparros, V. Sencadas, S. Lanceros-Mendez
J. Mater. Sci. 47, 8103 (2012)
20 - Applying complex network theory to the understanding of high aspect ratio carbon filled composites
Jaime Silva, R. Simoes, S. Lanceros-Mendez, R. Vaia
Europhys. Lett. 93, 37005 (2011)
21 - The influence of matrix mediated hopping conductivity, filler concentration, aspect ratio and orientation on the electrical response of carbon nanotube/polymer nanocomposites.
Jaime Silva, S. Ribeiro, S. Lanceros-Mendez, R. Simoes
Compos. Sci. Technol. 71, 643-646 (2011)
22 - The influence of the dispersion method on the electrical properties of vapor-grown carbon nanofiber / epoxy composites
P. Cardoso, Jaime Silva, D. Klosterman, J. A. Covas, F. W. J. Van Hattum, R. Simoes, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Nanoscale Res. Lett. 6, 370 (2011)
23 - Poly[(vinylidene fluoride)-co-trifluoroethylene] Membranes Obtained by Isothermal Crystallization from Solution
A. Ferreira, Jaime Silva, V. Sencadas, J. L. G. Ribelles, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Macromol. Mater. Eng. 295, 523-528 (2010)
24 - The piezoresistive effect in polypropylene—carbon nanofibre composites obtained by shear extrusion
A. J. Paleo, F. W. J. van Hattum, J. Pereira, J. G. Rocha, Jaime Silva, V. Sencadas, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Smart Mater. Struct. 19, 065013 (2010)
25 - The dominant role of tunneling in the conductivity of carbon nanofiber-epoxy composites
P. Cardoso, Jaime Silva, A. J. Paleo, F. W. J. van Hattum, R. Simoes, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Phys. Status Solidi A-Appl. Mat. 207, 407-410 (2010)
26 - A Complex Network Based Simulation Approach to Predict the Electrical Properties of Nanocomposites.
R Simoes, Jaime Silva, R. Vaia
J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 10, 2451 (2010)
27 - The Role of Solvent Evaporation in the Microstructure of Electroactive ß-Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) Membranes Obtained by Isothermal Crystallization
R. Magalhaes, N. Duraes, M. Silva, Jaime Silva, V. Sencadas, G. Botelho, J. L. Gomez Ribelles, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Soft Mater. 9, 1-14 (2010)
28 - Applications of the Graph Theory to the Prediction of Electrical and Dielectric Properties of Nano-filled Polymers
R. Simoes, Jaime Silva, A. Cadilhe, R. Vaia
Compos. Interfaces 17, 407-422 (2010)
29 - The effect of fibre concentration on the [alpha] to [beta]-phase transformation, degree of crystallinity and electrical properties of vapour grown carbon nanofibre/poly(vinylidene fluoride) composites
P.Costa, Jaime Silva, V. Sencadas, C. M. Costa, F. W. J. van Hattum, J. Rocha, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Carbon 47, 2590-2599 (2009)
30 - Low percolation transitions in carbon nanotube networks dispersed in a polymer matrix: dielectric properties, simulations and experiments
R. Simoes, Jaime Silva, R. Vaia, V. Sencadas, P.Costa, J. Gomes, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Nanotechnology 20, 35703 (2009)
31 - Influence of fiber aspect ratio and orientation on the dielectric properties of polymer-based nanocomposites
R. Simoes, Jaime Silva, S. Lanceros-Mendez, R. Vaia
J. Mater. Sci. 45, 268-270 (2009)
Proceedings
International Conferences
32 - An Algorithm for Computing All-terminal Reliability Bounds
Jaime Silva, T. Gomes, D. Tipper, L. Martins, V. Kounev
J. Rak, J.P. G. Sterbenz, G. Shen and K. Walkowiak (Eds.), 6th International Workshop on Reliable Networks Design and Modeling (RNDM 14), 76-83 (2014)
33 - Poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene) (72/28) interconnected porous membranes obtained by crystallization from solution
A. Ferreira, Jaime Silva, V. Sencadas, J. L. G. Ribelles, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. 1312, 125-130 (2011)
34 - A Computational Method to Explore the Breakdown Process of Conductive Fillers in a Lossless Dielectric Nanocomposite
R. Simoes, Jaime Silva, R. Vaia
In T. E. Simos & G. Maroulis (Eds.), Computational Methods in Science and Engineering. American Institute of Physics. 2, 229-232 (2009)
35 - Nanofiber-reinforced polymeric systems: prediction of the properties strain dependence;
A. M. Cunha, R. Simoes, Jaime Silva
POLYCHAR 15 - World Forum on Advanced Materials, Buzios, Brazil, Abril (2007). (Resumo), 40 (2007)
36 - Applications of the Graph Theory to the Prediction of Electrical and Dielectric Properties of Nano-Filled Polymers
R. Simoes, Jaime Silva, A. Cadilhe, R. Vaia
Proc. Eurofillers 2007 – Functional Fillers for Advanced Applications, Zalakaros – Hungary (2007)
37 - Effect of the Nanofiber Network Arrangement on the Properties of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites
R. Simoes, Jaime Silva, G. R. Dias, R. Vaia
Proceedings IV International Materials Symposium, 220 (2007)
38 - Mesoscopic Study Of The Electronic Properties Of Thin Polymer Films
R. M. Ribeiro, M. M. D. Ramos, A. M. Almeida, H. M. G. Correia, Jaime Silva, A. M. Stoneham
Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. 744, 549-554 (2003)
Portuguese Conferences
39 - Métodos de Visualização Gráfica
Jaime Silva, R. M. Ribeiro
13ª Conferência Nacional de Física e 12º Encontro Ibérico para o Ensino da Física. 2002 (Évora) (livro de abstracts) (2002)
Communications
Invited
40 - Carbon nanotubes as nano-probes
Jaime Silva
Café com Física, Universidade de Coimbra (2018)
41 - Multi-scale modeling of smart materials.
Jaime Silva
Café com Física, Universidade de Coimbra (2012)
42 - Electric and dielectric properties of carbon fiber networks dispersed in a polymer matrix
Jaime Silva
U. Minho Escola de Ciências - Seminários de Matemática - Matemática Computacional (2009)
Oral
43 - Surface Plasmons in Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes for Nanoscale Thermometry, an Ab Initio Study
Silva, Jaime
DFT@PT. University of Coimbra (2023)
44 - Models for optimizing combat and fire suppression strategy
Silva, Jaime
Workshop Intelligent management of forest fires. University of Coimbra (2023)
45 - On the conductivity of isolated single wall carbon nanotubes form Ab Initio quantum simulations
Jaime Silva
Condensed Matter Physics National Conference, CMPNC, Porto, Portugal (2019)
46 - On the Negative Differential Conductance of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes from Ab-Initio Quantum Simulations
Jaime Silva
DPG Spring Meeting, Regensburg, Germany (2019)
47 - Mapping social networks on Twitter: the "retweet" as a social practice
I. Amaral, Jaime Silva
XXXIII SUNBELT, University of Hamburg. (2013)
Poster
48 - PyCoimbra: An open-source code for wildfire propagation
Daniel Neves, João Aveiro, A.M.G. Lopes, C. Viegas, Jaime Oliveira da Silva
Física2022, 23ª Conferência Nacional de Física, 7-10/9 (2022)
49 - Graph theory approach to wildfire supression
João Aveiro, Daniel Neves, Paulo Silva, Orlando Oliveira, Fernando Nogueira, Jaime Oliveira da Silva
Física2022, 23ª Conferência Nacional de Física, 7-10/9 (2022)
50 - A network approach for the determination of the critical exponents for high aspect ratio composites
Jaime Silva, R. Simoes, S. Lanceros-Mendez
ECCS 11. University of Vienna. (2011)
51 - Mapping hashtag networks on Twitter
I Amaral, Jaime Silva, S. Lanceros-Mendez
ECCS 10. ISCTE, Lisboa. (2010)
52 - Carbon nanotube networks dispersed in a polymer matrix: dielectric properties simulations and experiments
Jaime Silva, V. Sencadas, P.Costa, J. Gomes, S. Lanceros-Mendez, R. Vaia, R. Simoes
NanoSpain, Zaragoza. (2009)
53 - Métodos de Visualização Gráfica
Jaime Silva, R. M. Ribeiro
13ª Conferência Nacional de Física e 12º Encontro Ibérico para o Ensino da Física (2002)
Other
54 - Graph-Based Strategies for Optimizing Wildfire Supression
J. Aveiro, D. Neves, Paulo J. Silva, O. Oliveira, F. Nogueira, Jaime Oliveira da Silva,
(2023)
Thesis supervised
- Online estimation of particle fineness in a dynamic separator in
the grinding process
Manuel Filipe da Silva Mansilha.
MSc thesis, Master in Physics Engineering of the University of Coimbra (2023)
