25 years of Science and Innovation
LEPABE is a research unit operating in the fields of Chemical, Environmental and Biological Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of Porto (FEUP). With a large majority of young researchers, LEPABE is focused on generating scientific knowledge through interdisciplinary research, and on establishing successful university–industry collaborations for effective technology transfer. [...]
LEPABE member appointed national COST delegate
Posted on September 24th, 2024
Belmira Neto, senior researcher from the Environmental Sciences and Technologies group of LEPABE, was appointed NATIONAL DELEGATE OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF COST - European Network for Multiple View Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment - MultiViewLCSA. COST is a European cooperation initiative that promotes the creation of research and innovation networks, facilitating collaboration between scientists, researchers and professionals from different disciplines and countries.
To find out more about the COST Action European Network for Multiple View Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment and to apply for the working groups, visit the action page here.
PhD Thesis by Ana Filipa Esteves on microalgal biomass composition
September 30th 2024
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Ana Filipa Esteves for her PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Environmental Engineering, entitled “Shaping microalgal biomass composition for targeted product accumulation: impact of operational parameters”, defended on September 30th, 2024 FEUP.
LEPABE member joined EFCE section
Posted on August 28th, 2024
Last month, the junior researcher Dr. Cláudio Rocha, from the Environmental Sciences and Technologies group of LEPABE, joined the EFCE Section Early Career Chemical Engineers, a European association that is part of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering.
This group brings together young chemical engineers from both academia and industry, aiming to promote collaboration with other professionals in the field and contribute to the development of new ideas and practices in chemical engineering.
Know more about this here.
PhD Thesis by Judith Pedroso on tribological coatings
May 7th 2024
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Judith Pedroso for her PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering, entitled “High Performance Polymer Binders for Tribological Coatings”, defended on May 7th, 2024 FEUP.
Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality of the Portuguese Chemical Industry by 2050
Posted on July 17th, 2024
Professor Fernando Martins, senior researcher at LEPABE from the group of Process Systems Engineering, moderated the session under the theme “From Decarbonisation Scenarios to Concrete Projects: Opportunities and Challenges in the Decarbonization of the Chemical Industry (the Companies' Perspective)”, with the participation of Hychem + A4F/Biotrend, Bondalti Chemicals, Repsol Polímeros, and Galp.
This session took place on July 3rd, and was organised by APQuímica, as part of the launch of the Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality of the Portuguese Chemical Industry by 2050, aiming to identify, discuss, and implement the different scenarios and decarbonisation pathways for the sector that will contribute to this goal.
The full session can be watched here (from 3h23m).
Book: Fragrances in the Environment
Posted on July 10th, 2024
Dr. Nuno Ratola and Dr. Vera Homem are editors of the book "Fragrances in the Environment", volume 128 of "The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry" series, published by Springer.
This book focuses on the environmental impact of the fragrance industry, exploring its connection to pollution, resource consumption, and sustainability. Written by a multidisciplinary team of expert contributors, and considering its scope, this book is an essential tool not only for scholars and researchers in academia and industry but also for other stakeholders and decision-makers interested in the field of fragrances and their ecotoxicology, as well as environmental impacts.
Know more about this book here.
PhD Thesis by Salomé Macedo on glycerol steam reforming
April 2nd 2024
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Salomé Macedo for her PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering, entitled “Glycerol steam reforming for renewable hydrogen production in multifunctional reactors”, defended on April 2nd, 2024 FEUP.
PhD Thesis by Susana Fernandes on biocidal formulation for effective biofouling control
February 9th 2024
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Susana Fernandes for her PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering, entitled “ADevelopment of a biocidal formulation for effective biofouling control” supervised by Prof. Manuel Simões, defended on February 9th, 2024 FEUP.
- LEPABE meeting 2023
- LEPABE was granted new CEEC individual contracts in FCT 2023 call
- LEPABE was granted new Ph.D scholarships in FCT 2023 call
- IJUP 2024 distinguishes researcher of LEPABE
- Work by LEPABE team awarded Best Paper
- LEPABE work highlighted by 90 seconds of science podcast
- FEUP Scientific Excellence Award 2023
- LEPABE team awarded in the BIP PROOF Programme
- Luís Miguel Madeira awarded by Air Liquide
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