I thank God for the opportunity to take this course and for helping me in my quest for knowledge. To my parents Gilson Giuberti (in memoriam) and Zélia Ferreira Giuberti for their support and encouragement throughout my life.

To my children Breno and Hanna, for always being part of my story. To my siblings Gilson, Luiz Guilherme and Moema for the support I always receive and for believing in me.

The São Leopoldo Mandic School, which welcomed me to the master's program, enabling me to grow and gain recognition in my professional career. To Prof.

Dr. Geraldo Alberto, for his contribution to my work and tips on my professional career.

To the professors of this team coordinated by Prof. Dr.

Sérgio Candido Dias for the dynamics of the course and the quality of the lectures. Prof.

Dr. Cecilia Turssi for collaborating in this work and for her formidable teaching.

Laboratório Padilha (Vitória/ES) for their participation in the milling of the Zirconium Oxide samples. Singular Dalton (Natal/RN) for supplying the grade V titanium samples.

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