Publications by authors named "Leonardo M Rodrigues"
Energy consumption is a major issue in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), as nodes are powered by chemical batteries with an upper bounded lifetime. Estimating the lifetime of batteries is a difficult task, as it depends on several factors, such as operating temperatures and discharge rates. Analytical battery models can be used for estimating both the battery lifetime and the voltage behavior over time.
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- - This study investigated the antibacterial, antifungal, and trypanocidal properties of essential oils from two plants: Cinnamodendron dinisii and Siparuna guianensis, extracted from fresh leaves through hydrodistillation.
- - Chemical analysis showed these oils contain significant amounts of monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, which were tested against various bacteria (including E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus) and fungi (like Aspergillus species) using different methods.
- - Results indicated low antibacterial and trypanocidal activity (high MIC and IC50 values) for both oils, but they demonstrated better antifungal effectiveness, especially against A. flavus, with lower MIC