In the Energy Group, we foster knowledge on three main areas: conventional fuels, alternative fuels and energy efficiency.
Vera Pires participated in StonebyPortugal Summit 2026
On 7 and 8th July 2026, Vera Pires participated in the StonebyPortugal Summit 2026, which was held in Matosinho
Amélia Dionísio participates in Skills4EII General Assembly
On 10 and 11th June 2026, Amélia Dionísio participated in the
CERENA showcases Rocky at Rock in Rio
Last month, CERENA was present at Universidade de Lisboa's stand at Rock in Rio. In this stand, there was a showcase of the University's most recent technology in real-life scenarios.
Amílcar Soares receives the title of Emeritus Professor
On 19th June, 2026, Amílcar Soares was awarded the title of Emeritus Professor.
CERENA opens new laboratory to unravel one of the greatest mysteries in the evolution of dinosaurs-bird
European project led by Ricardo Araújo establishes new research infrastructure dedicated to studying the origin of endothermy in the evolutionary lineage of dinosaurs-bird.
CERENA researchers participate in outreach activities
During the month of June, CERENA researchers participated in outreach activities, taking science to younger students.
Kick off meeting of GREENMETALS MAPPING takes place at CERENA
On 24th and 25th June, 2026, the kick-off meeting of GREENMETALS MAPPING took place at Instituto S
Leonardo Azevedo is awarded Scientific Prize from ULisboa
On 16th June, 2026, Leonardo Azevedo was awarded a Scientific Prize from ULisboa in the category of Earth Sciences and Geophysics.
Moisés Pinto participates in International Symposium on Smart Materials
From 31st May to 2nd June, 2026, the 2nd International Symposium on Smart Materials for Energy Efficient Built Environment Control took place in Xian (China).
CERENA receives a visit from Brazil’s committee
On 3rd June, 2026, two elements from Universidade Livre do Meio Ambiente (UNILIVRE) (Brazil) visited CERENA.
Amélia Dionísio participates in Meet the scientist
On 27th May 2026, Amélia Dionísio participated in Meet the scientist - an encounter promoted by Pavilhão do Conhecimento between scientists and primary school
Special issue of Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research in memory of Pedro Castro
At the end of May, the Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research journal, which is part of the American Chemical Society, honored our member, Pedro Castro.
CERENA takes part in international consortium to reinforce Europe’s stategic autonomy in critical raw materials
This month, the participation of CERENA in an international consortium to reinforce Europe’s strategic autonomy in critical raw materials was announced.
A glance at CERENA highlights
Have a glance at CERENA highlights: Geostatistical modelling Mars analogues Biorefineries and eco-innovative materials
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The Environment Group develops sustainable solutions for resource management, ecosystem restoration, and risk mitigation, working collaboratively with the Energy and Raw Materials Groups at CERENA.
The Raw Materials Group researches sustainable mineral, non-mineral, and eco-innovative materials, collaborating with the Environment and Energy Groups and industry partners.
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Responsible, sustainable and low CO2 footprint
The BioCFiber project targets the replacement of petroleum-based CFs by bio-based CFs.
It is estimated that 80% of all floating debris are marine plastics.