20 years of Science and Innovation
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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. [...]
ERA-NET Project PRESAGE
Posted on September 13th, 2021
LEPABE congratulates the team of the Biotechnology group, led by Prof. Luís Melo for the approval of the ERA-NET (European Research Area Networks) project PRESAGE - Potential of wastewater treatment for preventing the spread of antibiotic resistance, organic micropollutants, pathogens and viruses.
New approaches are needed to reduce the emission of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), including micropollutants and pathogens. Different sources contribute strongly to such emissions, which has driven the focus of PRESAGE project on innovative decentralized wastewater treatment (WWT), based on anaerobic and aerobic compact systems. The project has a strong focus on better understanding the relation between the operational parameters of reactors, the microbiological evolution in the system and the development of antimicrobial resistance.
LEPABE team is composed by Luís Melo, Manuel Simões and Ana Pereira from the Biofilm Engineering Lab (BEL), and Carlos Pereira from the Faculty of Sciences-UP, Chemistry Dep. The leading institution is Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, and the other partners of the project are Dresden University of Technology, Laboratoire Ecologie Fonctionnelle et Environnement, Technical University Of Denmark and Universidade de São Paulo.
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International H2 Summer School
Posted on September 7th, 2021
The first international H2 Summer School organized by Professor Adélio Mendes and EMPOWER project will take place from 20th to 24th of September 2021.
This summer school is aimed at science and engineering students and professionals interested in learning more about the hydrogen economy. It includes in depth lectures on hydrogen production, storage and transportation, fuel reforming and fuel cell application. Guest speakers from innovation leaders, such as VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Catator AB (Sweden) and Blue World Technologies (Denmark) will join us and provide lectures on their field of expertise.
Registration is free but necessary to participate in the summer school (maximum of 100 participants). To register, send an email with your name and affiliation.
e-Conference on Innovation in Microbial Control
Posted on August 30th, 2021
The first e-Conference on Innovation in Microbial Control will take place online from 7th to 8th October 2021, and is organized by Prof. Manuel Simões and other researchers of the Biotechnology group of LEPABE from the Faculty of Engineering and by researchers of CIQUP from the Faculty of Sciences - University of Porto.
This event aims to establish a network to discuss and share on innovative strategies for microbial control as well as debating the main challenges found in the field. Reputable keynote speakers will join us and share their knowledge and experience (e.g. pioneering initiator of biofilm research Hans-Curt Flemming).
The registration in the event is free of charge. For more information regarding the programme, registration, abstract submission, please visit the conference website.
Associate Laboratory status for ALICE approved
Posted on March 1st, 2021
ALICE, Associate Laboratory for Innovation in Chemical Engineering, has been approved for Associate Laboratory Status. The ALICE consortium, is composed by CEFT, LEPABE and LSRE-LCM, three R&D Units based at the Department of Chemical Engineering at FEUP.
The Associate Laboratory status is attributed to institutions or consortia of scientific institutions that make institutional commitments to carry out the country's scientific and technological policy objectives, in a very competitive call. The status also grants complementary budget.
Congratulations to all ALICE members for achieving this remarkable result! Know more here.
PhD Thesis by Cláudio Rocha on olive mill wastewater valorization for hydrogen production
September 6th, 2021
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Cláudio Rocha for his PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering, entitled “Olive mill wastewater valorization through steam reforming reaction using a hybrid sorption-enhanced membrane reactor for high-purity hydrogen production” supervised by Prof. Luís Miguel Madeira, defended on September 6th, 2021 FEUP.
PhD Thesis by Ioana Carlan on vitamins microencapsulation
July 27th, 2021
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Ioana Carlan for her PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering, entitled “Development of the microencapsulation of soluble vitamins with different biopolymers by a spray drying process, for medical, pharmaceutical and food applications” supervised by Prof. Fernando Rocha and co-supervised by Dr. Berta Estevinho, defended on July 27th 2020 FEUP.
PhD Thesis by Filipa Paulo on the valorization of olive oil pomace
April 15th, 2021
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Filipa Paulo for her PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering, entitled “Potential valorization of olive oil pomace: extraction, encapsulation, particles characterization, in vitro release and oxidative stability studies” supervised by Prof. Lúcia Santos, defended on April 15th 2021 FEUP.
PhD Thesis by António Vilanova on photoelectrochemical devices
February 22nd, 2021
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. António Vilanova for his PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering, entitled “Photoelectrochemical devices for solar hydrogen production” supervised by Prof. Adélio Mendes, defended on February 22nd 2021 FEUP.
- LEPABE Research Unit evaluated as EXCELLENT
- Luís Melo interviewed by Ciência com Impacto
- Mariana Carneiro was awarded "Best Oral Presentation"
- LEPABE present at Controlled Release Society Virtual Annual Meeting 2021
- NEVADA present at HiTech 2021
- LEPABE work highlighted by 90 seconds of science podcast
- "Baterias 2030" Public project presentation
- 4 CCDR-N projects granted with the participation of LEPABE
- 1st Drug Delivery in Microbial Cells (DDMiC) Conference
- Prof. Conceição Alvim Ferraz interviewed by Porto Canal
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