LEPABE research published in prestigious scientific journal

Posted on July 7th, 2026

The article "The future of sustainable lithium-ion batteries: Ecodesign recommendations for solid-state technologies" has been published in Energy Storage Materials (Vol. 90), a leading Elsevier journal with an Impact Factor of 19.3 (JCR 2025).

The publication is the result of the PhD research carried out by Joana Gouveia under the supervision of Prof. Belmira Neto, from LEPABE's Environmental Sciences and Technologies research group. The study proposes a comprehensive ecodesign framework for solid-state lithium-ion batteries by integrating insights from scientific literature, regulatory requirements, and interviews with battery experts. This triangulated approach enabled the development of validated ecodesign recommendations aimed at supporting the sustainable development of next-generation battery technologies.

Energy Storage Materials is an international multidisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research on materials and devices for advanced energy storage and energy conversion.

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Adélio Mendes receives the Galp – Academy of Engineering Career Award

Posted on July 2nd, 2026

Adélio Mendes, Professor and researcher in the Processes, Products and Energy group at LEPABE, has been honoured with the second edition of the Galp – Academy of Engineering Career Award, a distinction that recognises outstanding individuals for their excellence in the field of Engineering in Portugal.

The jury unanimously selected Adélio Mendes for the award, highlighting his remarkable contributions to applied research, industrial innovation, and patent development. With an internationally recognised career, Professor Mendes has conducted pioneering research in the fields of energy, the environment, and chemical engineering, successfully bridging scientific excellence with practical industrial applications. He is the author of around 500 scientific publications and the inventor behind more than 35 patent families. He also leads a research team of more than 50 researchers, from which 11 technology-based startups have emerged.

The Galp – Academy of Engineering Career Award, reinforces the commitment of both institutions to promoting talent and research as key drivers of innovation and the energy transition in Portugal.

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PhD Student awarded EES Solar best oral presentation

Posted on June 23rd, 2026

Andrés Soto, PhD student from the Processes, Product and Energy research group at LEPABE, participated in the international workshop ESEMA 2026 – Emerging Solar Energy Materials and Applications, held from June 1 to 5, 2026, in Porquerolles, France.

During the event, Andrés Soto delivered an oral presentation entitled “Advanced Interconnection Engineering in Flexible Inverted Perovskite Solar Modules.” In recognition of the scientific quality and impact of his work, he was awarded the EES Solar Award, a distinction that highlights the excellence of his contribution to advancing research in solar energy.

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