MEtRICS - Centro de Engenharia Mecânica e Sustentabilidade de Recursos

Research output

Research output per year 1995 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

• 176 Article
• 132 Conference contribution
• 59 Other contribution
• 34 Conference article
• 83 More
  • 31 Chapter
  • 23 Review article
  • 8 Book
  • 5 Digital or Visual Products
  • 4 Meeting Abstract
  • 2 Commissioned report
  • 2 Abstract
  • 2 Poster
  • 2 Editorial
  • 1 Paper
  • 1 Comment/debate
  • 1 International PCT application
  • 1 Doctoral Thesis

Research output per year

Research output per year

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• 2024

  Polymer–nano-ZnO composites for food packaging

  Souza, V. G. L., Alves, M. M., Santos, C. F., Fernando, A. L. & Coelhoso, I., Jan 2024, Nanostructured Materials for Food Packaging Applications. Jacob, J., Cacciotti, I. & Thomas, S. (eds.). Amsterdam: Elsevier, p. 263-293 31 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • ZnO nanoparticles 100%
  • Zinc oxide 84%
  • Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle 77%
  • Packaging 57%
  • Food 45%
• 2023

  Giant reed (Arundo donax L.)—A multi-purpose crop bridging phytoremediation with sustainable bioeconomy

  Fernando, A. L., Barbosa, B., Gomes, L. A., Costa, J. & Papazoglou, E. G., 1 Nov 2023, Bioremediation and Bioeconomy: a Circular Economy Approach, Second Edition. Prasad, M. N. V. (ed.). Amsterdam: Elsevier, p. 119-144 26 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • reed 100%
  • phytoremediation 97%
  • Soil 73%
  • crop 62%
  • Wastewater 41%
• 2022

  Advances, challenges, and opportunities in DNA sequencing technology

  Enguita, F. J. & Leitão, A. L., Jan 2022, New Frontiers and Applications of Synthetic Biology. Singh, V. (ed.). London: Elsevier, p. 31-43 13 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Synthetic Biology 100%
  • synthetic biology 92%
  • DNA Sequencing 89%
  • DNA Sequence Analysis 72%
  • sequence analysis 53%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Bioinformatics utilities, web resources and integrative strategies for the analysis of miRNA regulatory networks

  Leitão, A. L., Costa, M. C., Gabriel, A. F. & Enguita, F. J., Jan 2022, MicroRNA in Human Malignancies. London: Elsevier, p. 109-124 16 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • MicroRNA 100%
  • Computational Biology 76%
  • MicroRNAs 68%
  • Workflow 19%
  • RNA-Induced Silencing Complex 14%

• Recipe analysis, reconstruction, and re-enactment: historical technological sources on the cleaning of easel paintings

  Devesa, J., Carlyle, L., Stols-Witlox, M., Boon, J. J., Fernando, A. L., Zumbühl, S. & de Sá, S. F., 2022, Reflecting on reconstructions: The Role of Sources and Perfomative Methods in Art Technological Studies. ICOM-CC: International Council of Museums, p. 143-154 12 p. (Proceedings of the Eighth Symposium of the ICOM-CC Working Group).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • wood ash 100%
  • lye 90%
  • oil 32%
  • paint 29%
  • potassium 23%

• Wet-lab methods for miRNA analysis

  Costa, M. C., Leitão, A. L., Gabriel, A. F. & Enguita, F. J., 1 Jan 2022, MicroRNA in Human Malignancies. London: Elsevier, p. 93-107 15 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • MicroRNA 100%
  • MicroRNAs 68%
  • Systems Biology 24%
  • Biomedical Research 20%
  • Biological Phenomena 19%
• 2021

  Ecological and Ecosystem Engineering for Economic-Environmental Revitalization

  Barbosa, B. & Fernando, A. L., 2021, Handbook of Ecological and Ecosystem Engineering. Prasad, M. N. V. (ed.). Wiley, p. 25-46 22 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Ecosystem 100%
  • Soil 10%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Synthetic biology approaches for secondary metabolism engineering

  Leitão, A. L. & Enguita, F. J., 1 Jan 2021, Microbial Cell Factories Engineering for Production of Biomolecules. Elsevier, p. 51-64 14 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Secondary Metabolism 100%
  • Synthetic Biology 89%
  • synthetic biology 83%
  • engineering 57%
  • Pharmacological Metabolism 49%
  1 Citation (Scopus)
• 2019

  Genotoxicity of Hydroquinone and Fungal Detoxification: Correlation with Hydroquinone Concentration and Cell Viability

  Leitão, A. L. M. D., 2019, A Closer Look at the Comet Assay. Harmon, K. (ed.). Nova Science Publishers

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
• 2018

  Aided Phytostabilization of Mine Waste

  Barbosa, B. & Fernando, A. L., 4 Jan 2018, Bio-Geotechnologies for Mine Site Rehabilitation. Elsevier, p. 147-157 11 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

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  • mine waste 100%
  • soil 34%
  • metalloid 25%
  • revegetation 24%
  • biodiversity loss 24%
  214 Downloads (Pure)

• Production of energy crops in heavy metals contaminated land: opportunities and risks

  Barbosa, B., Costa, J. & Fernando, A. L., 5 May 2018, Land Allocation for Biomass Crops: Challenges and Opportunities with Changing Land Use. Li, R. & Monti, A. (eds.). Cham: Springer International Publishing, p. 83-102 20 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • energy crop 100%
  • contaminated land 99%
  • Heavy metals 96%
  • Crops 83%
  • heavy metal 54%
  29 Citations (Scopus)

• Sustainability of Perennial Crops Production for Bioenergy and Bioproducts

  Fernando, A. L., Rettenmaier, N., Soldatos, P. & Panoutsou, C., 2018, Perennial Grasses for Bioenergy and Bioproducts. Alexopoulou, E. (ed.). Academic Press, p. 245-283 39 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • biobased products 100%
  • bioenergy 88%
  • crop production 74%
  • non-food crops 42%
  • Arundo donax 37%
• 2016

  Bioremediation of Agro-industrial Effluents Using Chlorella Microalgae

  Gonçalves, M. M. B. P., Mendes, B., Viegas, C. & Soares, L., 2016, Technological Innovation for CyberPhysical Systems. Springer International Publishing, Vol. 470. p. 523-530

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • industrial effluents 100%
  • bioremediation 82%
  • Chlorella 82%
  • microalgae 70%
  • effluents 69%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Giant reed (arundo donax l.): A multipurpose crop bridging phytoremediation with sustainable bioeconomy

  Fernando, A. L., Barbosa, B., Costa, J. & Papazoglou, E. G., 1 Jan 2016, Bioremediation and Bioeconomy. Elsevier, p. 77-95 19 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Environmental Biodegradation 100%
  • Poaceae 84%
  • Soil 73%
  • Waste Water 52%
  • Biomass 33%
  52 Citations (Scopus)

• Human fungal infections: Emerging role of small non-coding RNAs as modulators of host-pathogen interactions

  Leitão, A. L., Costa, M. C. & Enguita, F. J., 1 Jan 2016, Non-coding RNAs and Inter-kingdom Communication. Springer International Publishing AG, p. 225-243 19 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Host-Pathogen Interactions 100%
  • emerging diseases 96%
  • Small Untranslated RNA 93%
  • host-pathogen relationships 92%
  • non-coding RNA 88%

• Removal of chromium and aluminum from aqueous solutions using refuse derived char

  Gonçalves, M. M. B. P., Mendes, B., Nobre, C., Resende, D. & Vilarinho, C., 2016, Technological Innovation for CyberPhysical Systems. Springer International Publishing, p. 515-522 8 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • refuse derived fuel 100%
  • refuse 77%
  • chromium 62%
  • aqueous solution 60%
  • aluminum 55%
  1 Citation (Scopus)
• 2015

  Fractionation of oily sludges produced in the treatment of hydrocarbon wastes

  Gonçalves, M. M. B. P. & Mendes, B. S., 2015, WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities. CRC Press | Taylor & Francis, p. 189-195 378 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • fractionation 100%
  • sludge 89%
  • hydrocarbon 83%
  • distillation 62%
  • hazardous waste 62%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Phytoremediation of inorganic compounds

  Barbosa, B., Costa, J., Boléo, S., Duarte, M. P. & Fernando, A. L., 25 Aug 2015, Electrokinetics Across Disciplines and Continents: New Strategies for Sustainable Development. Ribeiro, A., Mateus, E. & Couto, N. (eds.). Cham: Springer International Publishing, p. 373-399 27 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Inorganic compounds 100%
  • inorganic compound 75%
  • phytoremediation 67%
  • Radioisotopes 49%
  • Soils 46%
  26 Citations (Scopus)

• Torrefaction effects on compostion and quality of biomass wastes pellets

  Gonçalves, M. M. B. P., Mendes, B., Nobre, C. & Guerra Vilarinho, C., 2015, WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities. CRC Press | Taylor & Francis, p. 171-177 378 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • biomass 100%
  • durability 79%
  • residence time 72%
  • preserve 70%
  • mechanical property 67%
• 2014

  MicroRNA profiling in plasma or serum using quantitative RT-PCR.

  Leitão, A. L. M. D., 1 Jan 2014, RNA mapping: methods and protocols. Alvarez, M. L. & Nourbakhsh, M. (eds.). New York, USA: Humana Press, Vol. 1182. p. 121-9

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  Open Access
  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Wastewater reuse in the irrigation of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L) as a strategy for combating desertification

  Fernando, A. L. A. D. C. & Mendes, B. S., 1 Jan 2014, Soil bioengineering and Land management - New Challenges. Silva, J. M., Antunes, C. R. & Bifulco, C. (eds.). Lisboa: APENA, p. 231-238 (II Congress APENA, VII Congress AEIP, VI Congress EFIB).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• 2013

  New Insights from the BIOKENAF Project

  Fernando, A. L. A. D. C., 1 Jan 2013, Kenaf: A Multi-Purpose Crop for Several Industrial Applications. Monti, A. & Alexopoulou, E. (eds.). 1st ed. London: Springer Verlag, p. 177-203 (Green Energy and Technology; no. VII).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
  14 Citations (Scopus)
• 2010

  Microbiologia da Água

  Mendes, B. S., 1 Jan 2010, Microbiologia. Lidel-Edições Técnicas, L. (ed.). 1st ed. Lisboa, Porto, Coimbra: Lidel - Edições Técnicas Lda., p. 505-522

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• 2007

  A exposição a produtos químicos de limpeza

  Mendes, B. S., Gonçalves, M. M. B. P., Cabeças, J. M. M., Lobato, N. & Costa, J., 2007, Condições de trabalho de empregados de limpeza em instalações de serviços. Nunes, I. L., Cabeças, J. M. M. & Uva, A. D. S. (eds.). Lisboa: ISHST, p. 183-195 13 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Characterization of kenaf potential in Portugal as an lndustrial and energy feedstock

  Fernando, A. L., Duarte, M. P., Morais, J., Catroga, A., Serras, G., Mendes, B. & Oliveira, J. F. S., 1 Jan 2007, 2004 New and Renewable Energy Technologies for Sustainable Development. World Scientific Publishing Co, p. 87-94 8 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Feedstocks 100%
  • Productivity 79%
  • Biomass 51%
  • Irrigation 51%
  • Pulp 31%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Exposição a agentes biológicos perigosos

  Mendes, B. S., Gonçalves, M. M. B. P., Costa, J. & Lobato, N., 2007, Condições de trabalho de empregados de limpeza em instalações de serviços. Nunes, I. L., Cabeças, J. M. M. & Uva, A. D. S. (eds.). Lisboa: ISHST, p. 195-199 5 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Os agentes biológicos durante as actividades de limpeza

  Mendes, B. S., Gonçalves, M. M. B. P., Lobato, N. & Costa, J., 2007, Condições de trabalho de empregados de limpeza em instalações de serviços. Nunes, I. L., Cabeças, J. M. M. & Uva, A. D. S. (eds.). Lisboa: ISHST, p. 57-59 2 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Os agentes químicos durante as actividades de limpeza

  Mendes, B. S., Gonçalves, M. M. B. P., Costa, J. & Lobato, N., 2007, Condições de trabalho de empregados de limpeza em instalações de serviços. Nunes, I. L., Cabeças, J. M. M. & Uva, A. D. S. (eds.). Lisboa: ISHST, p. 51-56 7 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• 2004

  Chemical and Ecotoxicological Long-Term Behaviour of New Materials for Quarry Back-Filling and Underground Constructions

  Nunes, N. C. L. D. S., Barbosa, R., Mendes, B. S. & Oliveira, J. S., 2004, International RILEM Conference on the Use of Recycled Materials in Building and Structures. Vázquez, E., Hendriks, C. F. & Janssen, G. M. T. (eds.). Catalunha: Rilem/UC, p. 373-382 10 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  • underground construction 100%
  • new material 76%
  • quarry 69%
  • bottom ash 42%
  • chemical 34%
• 2001

  Environmental aspects of Miscanthus production

  Oliveira, J. S., Duarte, M. P. A. D. C., Christian, D. G., A., E-H. & Fernando, A. L. A. D. C., 2001, Miscanthus: for energy and fibre. Jones, M. B. & Walsh, M. (eds.). London: James & James (Science Publishers) Ltd, p. 172-178 7 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• 2000

  Pollution of the Marine Environment: Recent Developments in the North Sea Region

  Mendes, B. S., 2000, New Technologies and Law of the Marine Environment. Beurier, J-P., Kiss, A. & Mahmoudi, S. (eds.). The Hague: Kluwer Law International, p. 129-135 7 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  • marine environment 100%
  • pollution 75%
  • ocean 66%
  • resource conservation 47%
  • convention 40%