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ISIS - Remediation Technologies for the Cleanup of Soils Contaminated with Biofuels

First and second generation biofuels include biohydrogen, biodimethyl ether, bioethanol, biodiesel, biobutanol, dimethylfuran (DMF), etc. The use of waste materials to produce these biofuels is preferred so as not compete with food sources, recycles wastes, and reduces costs. In the case of biodiesel, the type of source material (example, poultry fat versus sunflower oil) can produce different
characteristics of the fuel. 

Plano de amostragem para caracterização das cinzas duma antiga Central Termoelétrica

This project aimed the interpretation of the information provided by REN for the definition of a conceptual site environmental model and the definition of a sampling plan using drilling that was accomplished in the landfill in order to obtain additional information. In addition, the information produced allowed the validation of the conceptual model and increased the sound knowledge about the environmental impact of the former ashes landfill.

Tools for sustainable gold mining in EU (SUSMIN)

Although the gold demand has been constantly increasing in past years, the commodity findings have been decreasing and the extraction of gold has complicated due to increasing complexity and decreasing grade of the ores. Gold mining is a chance for Europe to increase economical development, but it has challenges in eco-efficiency and extraction methods (e.g. cyanide). Thus, the novel energy and resource-efficient methods and technologies for mineral processing should be developed to concentrate selectively different gold bearing minerals.

GRAFFISTONE-Alliance between Science and Stone-Built Cultural Heritage: Optimization of graffiti cleaning technologies

Graffiti resulting from acts of vandalism is a constant threat to heritage, jeopardizing the preservation of this historical-cultural-artistic legacy for future generations. Globally large amounts of money are invested in their removal without being able to achieve, in most cases, complete removal. The European Commission has invested in policies and funding of new cleaning procedures and anti-graffiti coatings, however, in many cases, graffiti is applied to surfaces without anti-graffiti and is only cleaned after long exposure to agents and air pollutants.

New applications for composites of polyurethane and recycled rubber

Rubber from end-of-life tires is being used to develop composite foams with interesting properties for some applications. After grinding, the rubber obtained from the tires can be incorporated in the polyurethane foams. This project is funded by Valorpneu.

The objectives of the project are:
*    Development of foam formulations with recycled rubber.
 *   Testing and characterization of the composite foams
  *  Development of applications with composite foams

Nanoporous materials as multiple therapeutic agents

Although nitric oxide (NO) is very toxic in low concentrations it plays a key role in the regulation of several biological systems of the human body. Solid carriers have potential biomedical interest in the delivery of exogenous NO for anti-bacterial, anti-thrombic and wound healing applications. In this research line, we prepare and modify nanoporous materials with the main goal of studying its potential in the field of storage and release of nitric oxide for therapeutic applications.

POLYCER

Project POLYCER:  Exopolysaccharide application on industrial ceramic powders used in unidirectional dry pressing process for performance optimization

HISURF- Very high resolution imaging for detailed surface mapping in ice-free areas of Maritime Antarctica

This project aimed at the elaboration of high resolution mapping of ice-free surfaces in Antartica (namely in King George Island). The level of detail of this cartography is fundamental to better evaluate the evolution of the landscape in one of the regions of the Earth where the climate changes are evolving faster, using remotely sensed imagery of very high resolution with own platforms and sensors in order to overcome the frequent atmospheric drawbacks and permit its swift acquisition in the narrow windows of opportunity. 

CIRCLAR - Mapping and monitoring sorted stone circle fields with ultra-high resolution imagery in Maritime Antarctica

The main objective of this project is the mapping and monitoring of areas densely occupied by sorted stone circles in Maritime Antarctica using ultra-high resolution images captured by UAVs. The higher detail and larger extension of the areas covered contribute to a much better geomorphic description of this type of patterned ground and to a better understanding of the associated dynamic processes related to past climates.
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