I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all who helped me somehow to accomplish my masters degree studies.Firstly, I would like to thank Dr. Hudson Giovani Zanin for his mentorship, and for always trusting me and introducing me to this field of research. Likewise, to Dr. Alfredo Carlos Peterlevitz for his patience, mentorship, wisdom, knowledge, and suggestions provided during this fruitful period at Carbon Sci-tech labs. Paldies! Also, I appreciate Rafael Vicentini for providing samples, assisting me with electrochemical studies, and for his friendship; Dr. Helder Ceragioli for all knowledge and useful suggestions on hot filament chemical vapor deposition technique; Dr. Aline Pascon for allowing me to visit Center for Semiconductor Components (CCS) and for kindly helping me with scanning electron microscopy images; Willian Nunes for his suggestions regarding electrochemical impedance spectroscopy bibliography; Paloma for X-ray diffraction in samples and friendship; Dr. Elenice for assisting me with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy spectra due to her expertise and friendship; Dr. Bruno Morandi for his revision and useful suggestions; Thais for assisting me with chemical synthesis and friendship;