Catarina Araujo showcased her doctorate thesis through a remarkable presentation.

Catarina Araujo showcased her doctorate thesis through a remarkable presentation.

On December 17, 2024, Catarina Araujo presented her doctorate thesis titled “Exploring the Structural Landscape of Disordered Materials: A Computational Spectroscopy Approach”, delivering an excellent and highly engaging presentation. Her thesis focuses on understanding the molecular-level behavior of disordered materials, specifically deep eutectic solvents (DESs) and furanic polyesters, using computational spectroscopy techniques. Below is the…

Muhib Al_Rawi, the new biotechnology bachelor

Muhib Al_Rawi, the new biotechnology bachelor

On October 21, 2024, Muhib Al-Rawi presented research titled “Kraft Lignin Solubility in Deep Eutectic Solvents,” under the supervision of Dr. Paulo Ribeiro Claro and Dr. Mariela Nolasco. In this study, the ability of DES based on cholinium chloride (ChCl) combined with alcohols and carboxylic acids as hydrogen bond donors to dissolve kraft lignin is…

The Computational Spectroscopy Laboratory presented their research at CMD31 in Braga

The Computational Spectroscopy Laboratory presented their research at CMD31 in Braga

Exploring the Role of Asymmetry-Induced Entropy in Deep Eutectic Solvents In a groundbreaking study presented by Catarina F. Araújo at the CMD31 Conference in Braga, Portugal, along with her collaborators from the University of Aveiro and other esteemed institutions, a new dimension of understanding has been added to the field of deep eutectic solvents (DES)….

The New Master in Chemistry Guilherme Brígido Rosa

The New Master in Chemistry Guilherme Brígido Rosa

Study of Structure and Properties of zeolites: 2D layered surfactant templated zeolites and EFAL species in H-ZSM-5 zeolites On July 10, 2024, Guilherme Brígido presented research titled “Study of Structure and Properties of zeolites: 2D layered surfactant templated zeolites and EFAL species in H-ZSM-5 zeolites,” under the supervision of Dr. Paulo Ribeiro Claro, Dr. Mariana…

Workshop “how to write a neutron beamtime proposal” was a success

Workshop “how to write a neutron beamtime proposal” was a success

Workshop “How to Write a Neutron Beamtime Proposal” was a success Dr. Mariela Nolasco, the Computational Spectroscopy Group, and the Aveiro Institute of Materials (CICECO) organized a workshop titled “How to Write a Neutron Beamtime Proposal… and Be Successful” on Friday, November 17th. The workshop attracted 18 participants from diverse backgrounds, including master’s students, researchers,…