The LSRE-LCM research group proudly announces that the C—Journal of Carbon Research 2023 Best Paper Award was granted to the review article entitled “Towards controlled degradation of poly(lactic) acid in technical applications” authored by Stefanie Teixeira, Katarzyna Morawa Eblagon (corresponding author), Filipa Miranda, M. Fernando R. Pereira and José Luis Figueiredo. The research team meticulously explored and analysed the controlled degradation and biodegradation of poly(lactic) acid (PLA) in technical applications, including the main mechanisms of PLA degradation, such as its biodegradation in water, soil and compost, in addition to thermal degradation and photodegradation. The Best Paper Award recognizes the outstanding contribution of this review article to advancing knowledge and promoting further exploration of sustainable materials. 

Congratulations to the team!

Access the full review article here https://doi.org/10.3390/c7020042

Mariko Carneiro, PhD student at LSRE-LCM under the supervision of Professor Cidália Botelho and Doctor Ariana Pintor, won the Poster Presentation Award at the 4h International Conference for Bioresource Technology for Bioenergy, Bioproducts & Environmental Sustainability (BIORESTEC 2023), held in Lake Garda, Italy, in May 14th to 17th, 2023, with the communication entitled " New insights on antimony removal from water using iron-coated cork granulates: regeneration on batch and fixed-bed column systems".

Congratulations Mariko!