Purple Passion Fruit Peel May Help Fight Inflammation Associated with Asthma
Authored by Alexandre Fonseca, Cátia Vieira, Adelaide Almeida, Armado Silvestre, and Sílvia Rocha, from the research units LAQV-REQUIMTE – Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry, CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, and CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, the study suggests that the observed effects may result from the combined action of various components of the purple passion fruit peel, including its bioactive compounds and high fiber content.
New Horizon Europe project advances PFAS-free coatings for safer construction
Coordinated by João Tedim, researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, SAFE2PROTECT brings together researchers from CICECO and CESAM – Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies at the University of Aveiro.
Egg white by-product transformed into sustainable food packaging
Clara-Value is coordinated by Fabridoce and brings together a multidisciplinary consortium comprising CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials at the University of Aveiro, Biopol, RAIZ – Forest and Paper Research Institute / The Navigator Company, APOMA – Association of Producers of Ovos Moles de Aveiro, and Derovo.
Young researchers earn three awards at European Ceramics Network workshop
The 5th Young Ceramists Network (YCN) Workshop, organised by the European Ceramic Society (ECerS), took place at Otrebusy Palace, Poland, bringing together early-career researchers from across Europe for a programme dedicated to artificial intelligence tools, science communication, leadership and networking.
Materials Observatory launched to strengthen contribution to public policies
The announcement was made by João Coutinho, Director of CICECO, during the institutional presentation about his next mandate as director (from 2027-2031), marking the beginning of an initiative designed to connect CICECO’s scientific expertise with decision-making processes involving governments, industry, and society.
Mayu Kamisono receives award for research in sustainable metal recovery
A Mayu Kamisono, a visiting PhD researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, has been distinguished with the Poster Prize Award at the XVIII International Postgraduate Summer School on Green Chemistry, held from 6 to 10 July 2026 in Venice, Italy.
Zhejiang University students explore research and innovation at Aveiro
CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials welcomed a delegation of students from Zhejiang University (China) on 16 and 17 July for a two-day programme designed to showcase the institute's multidisciplinary research ecosystem and strengthen international scientific collaboration.
Six projects secure access to Portugal's leading supercomputing infrastructure
The call, which supports access to Portugal's and Europe's advanced computing infrastructures, provides researchers with computational resources on systems including the Deucalion supercomputer and the MareNostrum 5, enabling large-scale simulations and data-intensive investigations that would otherwise be impractical.
CICECO Scientific Council ratified João Coutinho as the Director for 2027-2031
João A. P. Coutinho has been officially ratified by the CICECO Scientific Council for a second term as the Director of CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials. The ratification vote took place on 14 July, following the presentation of his strategic programme for the 2027–2031 mandate.
CorkSat completes first development phase towards future Earth orbit mission
The CorkSat has successfully completed the first phase of its development, demonstrating its data transmission capability after a test flight. The project, which brings together researchers, professors, and students from different fields, now plans to conduct tests at higher altitudes before its eventual placement in Earth orbit.