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LSRE-LCM young researchers awarded at IJUP 2025

July 15, 2025

Three Master’s students carrying out research work at LSRE-LCM were honoured at the “Sessão Distinguidos” on June 26, 2025, for their outstanding presentations at IJUP 2025 – the University of Porto Youth Research Meeting, which was held from May 7 to 9.

IJUP is an annual event that showcases the work of PhD and master’s students across all faculties of the University of Porto. It provides a platform for young researchers to present their findings, gain feedback from peers and experts, and develop critical communication skills. The meeting encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and highlights the quality and diversity of student-led research.

This year, LSRE-LCM students received three of the awards:

  • Best Oral Presentation in Chemistry
    Eduardo Sousa
    Co-authors: Pedro Velho, Diogo Moreira, José T. Coelho, Eugénia A. Macedo
    Title: Green Aqueous Two-Phase Systems (ATPSs) Based on Choline Salts and Propan-1-ol: Determination and Modelling of Phase Equilibria
  • Best Oral Presentation in Engineering
    Joana P. Ramos
    Co-authors: Joana C. Lopes, Maria J. Sampaio, Joaquim L. Faria, Cláudia G. Silva
    Title: Visible-Light-Driven Selective Production of p-Anisaldehyde Using GCN/Cs₃Bi₂Br₉
  • Best Poster in Chemistry
    José M. Monteiro
    Co-authors: Joana C. Lopes, Rita A.M. Barros, Amala Joy, Maria J. Sampaio, Joaquim L. Faria, Cláudia G. Silva
    Title: Photo-Assisted Production of Ammonia Using Fe₃O₄/g-C₃N₄ Hybrid Materials

These distinctions highlight the scientific excellence and innovation of LSRE-LCM’s young researchers, as well as the robust support they have received from their supervisors.

Congratulations to everyone involved!

Cátia Graça Joins the Early-Career Editorial Board of Water (MDPI)

July 14, 2025

Cátia Graça, researcher at LSRE-LCM/ALiCE, FEUP, has been appointed to the Early-Career Editorial Board of the journal Water, published by MDPI. This prestigious role recognizes her growing impact in the field of water science and technology.

As a board member, Cátia Graça will contribute to advancing the journal's mission of promoting high-quality, open-access scientific research. Her work focuses on key areas such as water treatment, emerging pollutants, water sustainability, and environmental remediation, topics that are increasingly critical for a sustainable and healthier future.

Congratulations to Cátia!

For more about the journal, visit Water (MDPI).

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Carneiro M.A., Silva T.A., Teixeira P.J.S., Boaventura R.A.R., Botelho C.M.S., Pintor A.M.A.. New insights on antimony removal and recovery from water and wastewater using iron-coated cork granulates: Desorption on batch and fixed-bed column systems. Chemical Engineering Science, 296, 120207, 2024
Domingues P.S., Sousa H.P., Oliveira N.S., Ribeiro A.M., Ferreira A.. Determination of the biochemical methane potential of swine hydrolyzate. Renewable Energy, 235, 121287, 2024
Matos J., Santos R.J., Dias M.M., Lopes J.C.B.. Chaos and mixing in NETmix. AIChE Journal, 70, e18461, 2024
Batool S., Schubert J.S., Ayala P., Saito H., Sampaio M.J., Da Silva E.S., Silva C.G., Faria J.L., Eder D., Cherevan A.. A thiomolybdate cluster for visible-light-driven hydrogen evolution: comparison of homogeneous and heterogeneous approaches. Sustainable Energy and Fuels, 8, 1225 - 1235, 2024
Restivo J., Orge C.A., Soares O.S.G.P., Pereira M.F.R.. A review of current and prospective catalytic routes for the management of PFAs contamination in water. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 12, 112859, 2024

APPROVED PROJECTS

SWMOF - Water capture from atmospheric humidity using ecological MOFs and integration with intelligent water distribution systems. Reference: Water4All/0003/2022. Funded by: FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Water4All - Water4All Partnership (co-funded by Horizon Europe). Starting Date: 2024/04/01. Duration: 36 months.
ReWateR - Recovery of Wastewater Resources in Agriculture. Reference: 82343. Funded by: “La Caixa” Foundation, INCF - Incoming Fellowship 2023. Starting Date: 2024/04/01. Duration: 36 months.
ERA-ARE - A new ERA for Environmental Risk Assessment: Chirality as a tool towards environmentally safe pharmaceuticals. Reference: ERC - 101039270. Funded by: European Comission, Horizon Europe | ERC | STARTING GRANTS. Starting Date: 2023/12/31. Duration: 60 months.
NEWater - Unconventional, natural and low-energy solutions for managing water sources. Reference: Water4All/0002/2022. Funded by: FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Water4All - Water4All Partnership (co-funded by Horizon Europe). Starting Date: 2023/12/01. Duration: 36 months.
RESURGENCE - Industrial Water Circularity: Reuse, resource recovery and energy efficiency for greener digitised EU process. Reference: 101138097. Funded by: European Comission, Horizonte Europa | Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space. Starting Date: 2023/12/01. Duration: 48 months.

THESIS DEFENSES

Ana Sofia Guedes Gorito dos Santos
Removal of organic and inorganic pollutants from water in continuous catalytic systems
Júlia Cristiê Kessler
Supercritical CO2 extraction and continuous production of Moringa oleifera microcapsules: A scalable approach for natural-based cosmetic formulations
Lucas Zafanelli
Green Hydrogen Recovery from Natural Gas Grids by Adsorption Processes
Stephany Cunha de Rezende
Natural-Based Solid Dispersions as Technological Solutions for Innovative Food Applications
Heloísa Helena Scorsato de Almeida
Hydrosols as antimicrobial agents for sustainable applications
Patrícia Sofia Ferreira Ramalho
Selective reduction of nitric oxide (NOx) over carbon-based catalysts