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Portuguese Society of Environmental Simulation and Risk Assessment Sociedade Portuguesa de Simulação Ambiental e Aval

bio 4 E. bioprocesses. bio 4 environment group biofilms bioenergy biorisks. University of Minho - Centre of Biological Engineering IBB - Institute of Biotechnology and Bioengineering. Member of. Portuguese Society of Environmental Simulation and Risk Assessment

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Portuguese Society of Environmental Simulation and Risk Assessment Sociedade Portuguesa de Simulação Ambiental e Aval

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  1. bio4E bioprocesses bio4environmentgroup biofilms bioenergy biorisks University of Minho - Centre of Biological Engineering IBB - Institute of Biotechnology and Bioengineering Member of Portuguese Society of Environmental Simulation and Risk Assessment Sociedade Portuguesa de Simulação Ambiental e Avaliação de Riscos SOPSAR Janeiro, 2007 Engenheiros para o Desenvolvimento – Associação para a Cooperação e Assistência Internacional

  2. bio4E bioprocesses bio4environmentgroup biofilms bioenergy biorisks • the use of numerical simulation tools combined with a strong commitment to experimental methods is our strategic approach for an advanced design of environmental processes… • research targets: • - bioreactors optimization/design(water, wastewater, wastes, soil, air) • - aquatic ecosystems protection/rehabilitation • is engaged in providing external services for the community bio4E applied research / consulting in water resources and waste management, wastewater treatment, bioenergy, life cycle assessment, risk analysis…

  3. We are… 5 Staff members 0 Pos-doc students 8 PhD students 7 Ms students (Univ. Minho, Univ. Azores, FEUP) 3 Researchers • - External funding (2003-2005): ~1 M€ (research and applied projects) • Papers (international journals and conferences): ~100 • Patents: 1+1(co)

  4. Research projects bio4E bioprocesses bio4environmentgroup biofilms bioenergy biorisks

  5. Research projects biofilms in natural ecossystems eutrophication modeling, phosporus dynamics between water column – biofilms - sediments Water quality monitoring Ecological risk assessement and management

  6. Research projects biofilms in natural ecossystems as a barrier against contamination Constructed “natural” systems Water treatment - use of lectines (proteines) Risks Population dynamics / ecological modeling

  7. a) c) a b c b) d) 1 cm Research projects SBR / SBBR reactors PHB in susoended biomass New support materials for specific bioprocesses Nitrification/denitrification Phosphorus elimination Low carbon source …… BIS-A PHB in the biofilm Modeling biofilm and bioreactors (AQUASIM) SuPPNI

  8. Research projects (pilot and full scale) BioGas (UASB/EGSB reactors) (Granulation. Modelling SBR / SBBR reactors

  9. bio4cell Microbial fuel cell development • PhD in progress • Co-supervising of Chemical Department and Simbiente (university spin off company)

  10. Research projects PAH´s treatment using biofilms /supports (SBBR reactors) combined with ozone oxidation

  11. Research projects wastewater management in rural areas sustainable systems, energy saving, wastewater reuse Life cycle analysis of WWTP´s …book just published…just ask!

  12. Sistema de tratamento Desenvolvimento do Modelo Precipitação Água residual pré-arejada Análises físico--químicas ao efluente Estabelecimento das condições iniciais do modelo Amostragem do solo e realização de ensaios de adsorção Determinação das isotérmicas de adsorção Solo Aquífero Construção do Modelo em AQUASIM Avaliação de Risco Resultados da Simulação de cenários Monitorização “in situ” do gradiente de concentração no solo (em curso) Avaliação de Riscos Legenda: Fluxo de massa de água Fluxo de informação Research projects • - Soil rehabilitation and testing • Soil modelling and simulation • Heavy metals and PAH´s • Nitrification/denitrification and • phosporus removal soil ecosystems Risk assessement and management

  13. …additional research projects(…some in master studies) Environmental management and eco-design SBBR in winery wastewaters (ocratoxine) Risk assessment (insurance, water resources, petrochemical) Waste management (medical wastes, composting strategy) Environmental testing of WWTP reliability and assessment Life cycle assessment (electronic products) Aquaculture (wastewater treatment, CRAFT project)

  14. start-up of eco-design WWTP in partnership University of Minho - School of Engineering, 8 Engineering Departaments Civil, Biological, Polimers, Mechanical, Electronics, Textil, Production and Systems, Informatics NORCAM Zero-zero WWTP Common causes? Sustainable Construction Building and ALL ancilliary equipments (water&watewater, energy, heat refrigeration, ligth, sensors…)

  15. Applied research & Consulting projects bio4E biofilms bio4environmentgroup bioprocesses bioenergy biorisks

  16. Applied research Monitoring water quality Water management AdML Risk assessment Ecological modeling of Oporto streams and biofilms (FEUP, FCUP)

  17. Applied research Anaerobic processes applied forbiomass valorization : - Feasibility study in WWTP: potential, technologies and economics of biogas - Development of innovative opportunities: the biofuels / MFC…

  18. Applied research Sustainable Development book just published! Water resources management Perspectivas para a Sustentabilidade na Região Autónoma dos Açores contributo para a elaboração de um Plano Regional de Desenvolvimento Sustentável

  19. Consulting projects Solid wastes management: treatment and valorisation

  20. Consulting projects Technical reports / Eco-effciency Tecminho

  21. Applied / Consulting projects …a non-profit I&D project

  22. bio4E biofilms bio4environmentgroup bioprocesses bioenergy biorisks SOPSAR knowledge for supporting innovation with Sustainability Engenheiros para o Desenvolvimento – Associação para a Cooperação e Assistência Internacional

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