Molecular activation is important not only in chemical systems but also in more complex biological systems. One of the most important players in molecular activation is carbon dioxide due to its crucial role in the environment with consequences for the climate and heating the earth’s surface by trapping infrared radiation in the atmosphere. Unfortunately, the expansion of human population and the energy demand resulting from there, derived in an increase of carbon dioxide concentration unbalancing the earth’s carbon cycle, thus affecting the energy balance of the planet.

Develop new microencapsulated ingredients (MICROCAPSULES) for incorporation in highly innovative canned products (algae extracts and herbs extracts microencapsulates)

The Sustainable Stone by Portugal Agenda aims to enhance the relevant mobilizing and aggregating work that has been carried out in the context of the Natural Stone Sector, to create a new generation of products and production processes, strongly disruptive and innovative, that strengthen the sector's capacity to grow with an international focus, thus contributing to the growth and consolidation of the sector as strategic for the sustainable development of the Portuguese economy.

ASTRIIS (Atlantic Sustainability Through Remote and In-situ Integrated Solutions) is a Portuguese project to support the sustainable growth of the blue economy by developing technical and scientific knowledge for the design, demonstration and implementation of integrated and customizable information products and services.

The residues resulting from coal mining activities, Sb-Au and W (N Portugal) deposited in heaps, represent a source of pollution in the surrounding soils and aquifers. Environmental pollution will be assessed to determine mitigation measures to restore the health of these resources. The sociological impact associated with the exploration of geological resources and the perception of risks and dangers for the population will be addressed.