Helder Gomes
Helder Gomes graduated in Chemical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) in 1997. In 2002, and also at FEUP, he obtained the degree of Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering in the area of Catalytic Wet Air Oxidation of Organic Pollutants. He joined the Department of Chemical and Biological Technology (DTQB) at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), in 2001, where he is currently Coordinator Professor. Since 2002 he is member of the research staff of the Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LA LSRE-LCM since 2004). His main research interests are focused on the synthesis and characterization of heterogeneous carbon-based materials for environmental, biomedical and bioenergy applications. He published 58 ISI papers and more than 180 communications in international/national congresses. He participated in more than 30 projects and networks, 8 as coordinator. He belonged to the scientific committee of 10 international/national conferences and 11 organizing committees. He has been reviewer for more than 30 ISI journals.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Valorisation of industrial and agro-industrial wastes into materials and fuels
Development of carbon-based materials for environmental, biomedical and bioenergy applications
- Metal-free catalysts
- Hybrid nanostructured magnetic composites
Development of water/wastewater treatment solutions based on advanced oxidation processes
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
R.S Ribeiro, Z. Frontistis, D. Mantzavinos, A.M.T. Silva, J.L. Faria, H.T. Gomes. Screening of heterogeneous catalysts for the activated persulfate oxidation of sulfamethoxazole in aqueous matrices. Does the matrix affect the selection of catalyst?. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 94, 2425-2432, 2019
R.O. Rodrigues, G. Baldi, S. Doumett, L. Garcia-Hevia, J. Gallo, M. Banobre-Lopez, G. Drazic, R.C. Calhelha, I.C.F.R. Ferreira, R. Lima, H.T. Gomes, A.M.T. Silva. Multifunctional graphene-based magnetic nanocarriers for combined hyperthermia and dual stimuli-responsive drug delivery. Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials for Biological Applications, 93, 206-217, 2018
M.E. Metheniti, Z. Frontistis, R.S. Ribeiro, A.M.T. Silva, J.L. Faria, H.T. Gomes, D. Mantzavinos. Degradation of propyl paraben by activated persulfate using iron-containing magnetic carbon xerogels: investigation of water matrix and process synergy effects. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 25, 34801-34810, 2018
M. Karimi, J.A.C. Silva, C. Goncalves, J.L.D. de Tuesta, A.E. Rodrigues, H.T. Gomest. CO2 Capture in Chemically and Thermally Modified Activated Carbons Using Breakthrough Measurements: Experimental and Modeling Study. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 57, 11154-11166, 2018
J.L.D. de Tuesta, A.M.T. Silva, J.L. Faria, H.T. Gomes. Removal of Sudan IV from a simulated biphasic oily wastewater by using lipophilic carbon adsorbents. Chemical Engineering Journal, 347, 963-971, 2018
M. Martin-Martinez, S. Álvarez-Torrellas, J. García, A.M.T. Silva, J.L. Faria, H.T. Gomes. Exploring the activity of chemical-activated carbons synthesized from peach stones as metal-free catalysts for wet peroxide oxidation. Catalysis Today, 313, 20-25, 2018
R.S. Ribeiro, A.M.T. Silva, P.B. Tavares, J.L. Figueiredo, J.L. Faria, H.T. Gomes. Hybrid magnetic graphitic nanocomposites for catalytic wet peroxide oxidation applications. Catalysis Today, 280P1, 184-191, 2017
R.O. Rodrigues, M. Bañobre-López, J. Gallo, P.B. Tavares, A.M.T. Silva, R. Lima, H.T. Gomes. Haemocompatibility of iron oxide nanoparticles synthesized for theranostic applications: a high-sensitivity microfluidic tool. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 18, 194, 2016
R.S. Ribeiro, A.M.T. Silva, J.L. Figueiredo, J.L. Faria, H.T. Gomes. Catalytic wet peroxide oxidation: a route towards the application of hybrid magnetic carbon nanocomposites for the degradation of organic pollutants. A review. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 187, 428-460, 2016
R.S. Ribeiro, Z. Frontistis, D. Mantzavinos, D. Venieri, M. Antonopoulou, I.K. Konstantinou, A.M.T. Silva, J.L. Faria, H.T. Gomes. Magnetic carbon xerogels for the catalytic wet peroxide oxidation of sulfamethoxazole in environmentally relevant water matrices. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 199, 170-186, 2016
M. Martin-Martinez, R.S. Ribeiro, B.F. Machado , P. Serp, S. Morales-Torres, A.M.T. Silva, J.L. Figueiredo, J.L. Faria, H.T. Gomes. The role of nitrogen doping in the performance of carbon nanotube catalysts: a catalytic wet peroxide oxidation application. ChemCatChem, 8, 2068-2078, 2016
L.M. Pastrana-Martínez, N. Pereira, R. Lima, J.L. Faria, H.T. Gomes, A.M.T. Silva. Degradation of diphenhydramine by photo-Fenton using magnetically recoverable iron oxide nanoparticles as catalyst. Chemical Engineering Journal, 261, 45-52, 2015
SELECTED PROJECTS
PLASTIC_TO_FUEL&MA - Upcycling Waste Plastics into Fuel and Carbon Nanomaterials.
Reference: POCI-01-0145-FEDER-031439. Funded by: FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia,
P2020|COMPETE - Projetos em Todos os Domínios Científicos. Starting Date: 2018/06/01. Duration: 36 months.
AIProcMat@N2020 - Advanced Industrial Processes and Materials for a Sustainable North Region of Portugal2020.
Reference: NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000006. Funded by: CCDR-N - Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Norte,
P2020|Norte2020 - Projetos Integrados ICDT. Starting Date: 2016/06/01. Duration: 36 months.
NEREUS - New and emerging chalenges and oppurtunities in wastewater reuse.
Reference: ES1403PT. Funded by: European Comission Starting Date: 2014/11/06. Duration: 48 months.
RL2_P4 - Catalysis and Materials.
Reference: NORTE-07-0124-FEDER-000015. Funded by: CCDR-N,
Programa Operacional Regional do Norte (ON.2). Starting Date: 2013/01/01. Duration: 30 months.
Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto
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