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LSRE-LCM was present at iTechStyle Summit

May 23, 2024

The RF ProTex consortium, which includes CITEVE, FEUP, FCUP and REQUIMTE, has been working on the development of a new line of clothing with electromagnetic radiation attenuation properties, using innovative finishing technologies.

José Barbosa, researcher at LSRE-LCM at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Porto, gave a presentation at the second day of the iTechStyle Summit, highlighting the advantages of carbon materials. These materials are not harmful to the environment; on the contrary, they have several advantages: they have greater chemical resistance, they are more economical than other materials and it is easier to modify their properties. What's more, we're made of carbon.

In a detailed presentation, the researcher explained the objectives of the project, the development process, the comparison of the different materials studied and the final conclusions. The result of the project is two collections of modern, light and comfortable clothing.

LSRE-LCM was at Pint of Science 2024

May 30, 2024

Pint of Science, a renowned international event, has once again brought together researchers from diverse scientific fields to share their latest projects with the public. This year's edition, held in May, saw hundreds of cities worldwide participating in this celebration of science and knowledge.

One of the standout presentations was delivered by LSRE-LCM researcher Isabel Martins. Her talk, titled "Valorisation of Natural Products and Agri-Food Waste," delved into the commercialisation of new flavours designed to enhance sensory experiences for consumers. She highlighted the importance of developing innovative systems that integrate waste management more effectively, thereby creating sustainable value.

The festival's organising committee included two other LSRE-LCM researchers, Leonor Barroca and Marta Barbosa, who played a crucial role in making this informative session a success.

Pint of Science continues to serve as a platform for scientists to demystify complex research and engage with the community in a relaxed atmosphere. The success of presentations like that of Isabel Martins underscores the festival's role in fostering a dialogue between science and society, promoting an understanding of how scientific advancements can directly benefit our daily lives and the environment. 

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

PUBLICATIONS

Almeida C.F., Manrique Y.A., Lopes J.C.B., Martins F.G., Dias M.M.. Recovery of ergosterol from Agaricus bisporus mushrooms via supercritical fluid extraction: A response surface methodology optimisation. Heliyon, 10, e21943, 2024
Lopes J.C., Albero J., Sampaio M.J., Silva C.G., García H., Faria J.L.. Selective oxidative coupling of amines through light-activated bismuth halide perovskites. ChemCatChem, 16, e202301432, 2024
Corrêa I., Faria R.P.V., Rodrigues A.E.. Enhanced simulated moving bed reactor performance for the synthesis of solketal by implementing the ModiCon strategy. Adsorption, 30, 79 - 93, 2024
Paulista L.O., Ferreira A.F.P., Castanheira B., Ðolić M.B., Martins R.J.E., Boaventura R.A.R., Vilar V.J.P., Silva T.F.C.V.. Solar-driven thermo-photocatalytic CO2 methanation over a structured RuO2:TiO2/SBA-15 nanocomposite at low temperature. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 340, 123232, 2024
Fdez-Sanromán A., Torres-Pinto A., Rosales E., Silva C.G., Faria J.L., Pazos M., Silva A.M.T.. Optimisation of a photoelectrochemical system for the removal of pharmaceuticals in water using graphitic carbon nitride. Catalysis Today, 432, 114578, 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

Vinicius Viena Santana
Cyber-physical oriented chemical process for green and sustainable production
André Tiago Torres Pinto
Optimised 2D Carbon Materials Activated by Artificial Light and Electrical Current for Catalytic Water and Wastewater Treatment
Larissa Oliveira Paulista
Solar-Driven Thermo-Photocatalytic CO2 Valorisation into Value-Added Fuels
Isabel Sousa Fernandes
Multiphase Flow in NETmix: mixing studies and applications
Rute Agostinha Gomes Seabra
Separation of light hydrocarbons by Simulated Moving Bed
Rafael Gomes Morais
Noble-metal free carbon-based materials for energy conversion