CICECO partners in interdisciplinary Workshop with CESAM and LAQV-REQUIMTE
On November 25th, researchers from CESAM, CICECO, and LAQV-REQUIMTE gathered under the theme “When Chemistry meets Biology: (Eco)toxicity of Biodegradable Polymers and Nanomaterials.”
CICECO SPOTLIGHT: João Amaral - Magnetocaloric Effect: Heating & Cooling
João Amaral, assistant researcher at CICECO, conducted a double-blind experiment to verify the occurrence of the rotating magnetocaloric effect.
COMPASS hosts “SupraLife” second scientific retreat in Porto
The Twinning EU-funded “SupraLife” project held its Second Scientific Retreat in Porto from 15th to 18th November 2024, bringing together researchers and students from its consortium to advance the development of bioinspired supramolecular biomaterials.
Workshop discusses waste reutilisation in cement and ceramics
An innovative workshop focused on waste reutilization in the cement and ceramics industries brought together, on 24th November, leading academics, industry experts, and policymakers.
CICECO SPOTLIGHT: Carmen Freire explores biopolymers and bioactive molecules
Carmen Freire, a coordinating researcher at CICECO, leads a team exploring a wide range of biopolymers and their properties such as transparency, mechanical strength, electroactivity, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects.
BioTapResin Team Secures Third Place in Empreende+ Business Ideas Competition
The BioTapResin team, comprised of researcher Nalin Seixas, Ph.D. student Inês Farias, and Professor Armando Silvestre, achieved third place in the Empreende+ business ideas competition.
João Costa and José Silvares Awarded at ICNNN 2024 in Japan
João Miguel Lopes Costa and José Nuno Magalhães Silvares recognized with the Best Oral Presentation Award at the 13th International Conference on Nanostructures, Nanomaterials, and Nanoengineering (ICNNN 2024) in Japan.
CICECO SPOTLIGHT: Nuno João Silva unravels the potencial of magnetic dynamics
Nuno João Silva, a principal researcher at CICECO, and his team have discovered a method to produce magnetic nanoparticles with a controlled response to temperature.
CICECO SPOTLIGHT: Richard Gomes highlights computational simulations in surfaces
Richard Gomes, principal researcher, made significant strides in understanding methanol oxidation on metallic surfaces. The researcher and his team found that their computational methods could be extended to provide valuable insights for other important applications.