MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER
Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança
FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
Paulo Miguel Pereira de Brito
Auxiliary ProfessorGroup: Sustainable Processes and Products
E-mail: paulo@ipb.pt
ORCID: 0000-0003-1805-0252
Scopus Author ID: 57205894501
Career
- Since 2011: Assistant Professor in Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB), Bragança, Portugal
- 2001 - 2011: Auxiliary Professor in Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB), Bragança, Portugal
- 1998 - 1999: Teaching Assistant in Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade de Coimbra (FCTUC), Coimbra, Portugal
Roles
- Since 2013: Course director of the Chemical Engineering first degree course at the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB), Bragança, Portugal
Qualifications
- 2001 - PhD in Chemical Engineering at the Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade de Coimbra (FCTUC), Coimbra, Portugal
- 1998 - MSc in Chemical Engineering at the Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade de Coimbra (FCTUC), Coimbra, Portugal
- 1994 - First degree in Chemical Engineering at the Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade de Coimbra (FCTUC), Coimbra, Portugal
Interests
- Manufacture of fertilizer products from leachate refining
- Ionic liquids, catalysis of biodiesel production
- Biofuels, characterization of biodiesel, simulation of production processes
- Numerical methods, solution of partial-differential systems
Projects:
BIOSHOES4ALL - Inovação e Capacitação da Fileira do Calçado para a Bieconomia Sustentável
Funding body: PRR - União Europeia/Next Generation EU, através do Fundo Ambiental, no âmbito do Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência
Reference: PRR - 000011
Principal Investigator:Maria Filomena Barreiro
Start: 2021-10-01
End: 2025-12-31
Funding body: PRR - União Europeia/Next Generation EU, através do Fundo Ambiental, no âmbito do Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência
Reference: PRR - 000011
Principal Investigator:Maria Filomena Barreiro
Start: 2021-10-01
End: 2025-12-31
SUBe - Small scale power generation Unit using Biomass gasification
Funding body: FCT - PCIF
Reference: PCIF/GVB/0197/2017
Principal Investigator:Paulo Brito
Start: 2019-03-01
End: 2023-02-28
Funding body: FCT - PCIF
Reference: PCIF/GVB/0197/2017
Principal Investigator:Paulo Brito
Start: 2019-03-01
End: 2023-02-28
VALORCOMP - Valorisation of compost and other residues resulting from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste
Funding body: POCTEP 2014 2020 - Programa de Cooperação Transfronteiriça Portugal – Espanha
Reference: 0119_VALORCOMP_2_P
Principal Investigator:Hélder Gomes
Start: 2017-06-01
End: 2020-12-30
Funding body: POCTEP 2014 2020 - Programa de Cooperação Transfronteiriça Portugal – Espanha
Reference: 0119_VALORCOMP_2_P
Principal Investigator:Hélder Gomes
Start: 2017-06-01
End: 2020-12-30
INNOCHEM - Improvement of innovative teaching methods in the fields of Technology and Chemical Engineering according to the best standards of the Bologna Process
Funding body: Erasmus+
Reference: 2014-1-PL01-KA203-003415
Principal Investigator:Maria Filomena Barreiro
Start: 2014-01-01
End: 2017-12-31
Funding body: Erasmus+
Reference: 2014-1-PL01-KA203-003415
Principal Investigator:Maria Filomena Barreiro
Start: 2014-01-01
End: 2017-12-31
- Transformation of glycerol into bioethers
Funding body: PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: PTDC/EQU-ERQ/72493/2006
Principal Investigator:Paulo Brito
Start: 2007-09-01
End: 2010-08-31
Funding body: PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: PTDC/EQU-ERQ/72493/2006
Principal Investigator:Paulo Brito
Start: 2007-09-01
End: 2010-08-31
RESICA - Development of resins with addition of pine bark extracts for the wood-based industry
Funding body:
Provision of Services
Principal Investigator:Paulo Brito
Start: 1998-01-01
End: 2001-12-31
Funding body:
Provision of Services
Principal Investigator:Paulo Brito
Start: 1998-01-01
End: 2001-12-31
Total results: 21
1
Cardoso J.S.,Fonseca J.P.,Lin Z.,Brito P.,Gando-Ferreira L.M.
Optimization and performance studies of PES/SAPO-34 membranes for CO2 /N2 gas separation
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 364, , 2024
Optimization and performance studies of PES/SAPO-34 membranes for CO
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 364, , 2024
2
Camilo G.L.,Queiroz A.,Ribeiro A.E.,Gomes M.C.S.,Brito P.
Review of biodiesel production using various feedstocks and its purification through several methodologies, with a specific emphasis on dry washing
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, , 2024
Review of biodiesel production using various feedstocks and its purification through several methodologies, with a specific emphasis on dry washing
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, , 2024
3
Cardoso J.S.,Lin Z.,Brito P.,Gando-Ferreira L.M.
Surface Functionalized SAPO-34 for Mixed Matrix Membranes in CO2 /CH4 and CO2 /N2 Separations
Separation and Purification Reviews, 53, 180-193, 2024
Surface Functionalized SAPO-34 for Mixed Matrix Membranes in CO
Separation and Purification Reviews, 53, 180-193, 2024
4
Cardoso J.S.,Lin Z.,Brito P.,Gando-Ferreira L.M.
The Functionalization of PES/SAPO-34 Mixed Matrix Membrane with [emim][Tf2 N] Ionic Liquid to Improve CO2 /N2 Separation Properties
Inorganics, 11, , 2023
The Functionalization of PES/SAPO-34 Mixed Matrix Membrane with [emim][Tf
Inorganics, 11, , 2023
5
Cardoso J.S.,Lin Z.,Brito P.,Gando-Ferreira L.M.
Development of Polyethersulphone Mixed Matrix Zeolite Membranes Functionalized with Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents for CO2 Separation
Environmental Science and Engineering, 381-391, 2023
Development of Polyethersulphone Mixed Matrix Zeolite Membranes Functionalized with Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents for CO
Environmental Science and Engineering, 381-391, 2023
6
Lima A.C.,Hachemane K.,Ribeiro A.E.,Queiroz A.,Gomes M.C.S.,Brito P.
Evaluation and kinetic study of alkaline ionic liquid for biodiesel production through transesterification of sunflower oil
Fuel, 324, , 2022
Evaluation and kinetic study of alkaline ionic liquid for biodiesel production through transesterification of sunflower oil
Fuel, 324, , 2022
7
Queiroz A.,Brito P.,Ribeiro A.E.,Carneiro E.V.,Foureaux N.S.
OPTIMIZATION OF ESTRADIOL MONITORING IN RAW AND TREATED WASTEWATER SAMPLES BY RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY
International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM, 22, 135-143, 2022
OPTIMIZATION OF ESTRADIOL MONITORING IN RAW AND TREATED WASTEWATER SAMPLES BY RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY
International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM, 22, 135-143, 2022
8
Queiroz A.,Reis V.A.,Diaz de Tuesta J.L.,Brito P.,Ribeiro A.E.
VALORIZATION OF OLIVICULTURE RESIDUES TO PRODUCE BIOCHARS FOR THE REMOVAL OF NAPROXEN FROM WATER
International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM, 22, 239-246, 2022
VALORIZATION OF OLIVICULTURE RESIDUES TO PRODUCE BIOCHARS FOR THE REMOVAL OF NAPROXEN FROM WATER
International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM, 22, 239-246, 2022
9
Batista G.F.,Brito P.
RESIDUAL BIOMASS CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION OF ITS INFLUENCE ON PYROLYSIS PROCESSES
International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM, 22, 575-582, 2022
RESIDUAL BIOMASS CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION OF ITS INFLUENCE ON PYROLYSIS PROCESSES
International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM, 22, 575-582, 2022
10
Maldonado P.,Lenzi G.G.,Gomes H.T.,Brito P.
MODELING AND SIMULATION OF BIOMASS PYROLYSIS AND GASIFICATION PROCESSES
International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM, 22, 567-574, 2022
MODELING AND SIMULATION OF BIOMASS PYROLYSIS AND GASIFICATION PROCESSES
International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM, 22, 567-574, 2022
11
Cardoso J.S.,Fernández-Delgado M.,Vertonha M.T.,Cabral D.,Silva A.S.,Roman F.F.,Díaz de Tuesta J.L.,Arrobas M.,Coca M.,Brito P.,Gomes H.T.
Application of adsorbent materials to remove heavy metals in leachate from a municipal landfill treatment plant
Progress in Industrial Ecology, 15, 111-127, 2022
Application of adsorbent materials to remove heavy metals in leachate from a municipal landfill treatment plant
Progress in Industrial Ecology, 15, 111-127, 2022
12
Paiva M.,Vieira A.,Gomes H.T.,Brito P.
Simulation of a downdraft gasifier for production of syngas from different biomass feedstocks
ChemEngineering, 5, , 2021
Simulation of a downdraft gasifier for production of syngas from different biomass feedstocks
ChemEngineering, 5, , 2021
13
Resende F.O.,Silva V.F.,Mendonca M.L.,Barbosa A.C.,Brito P.,Azevedo J.C.,Almeida A.,Gomes H.T.
Using biomass gasification for small scale power generation systems: Specifications of the conceptual framework
8th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications, ICRERA 2019, 439-444, 2019
Using biomass gasification for small scale power generation systems: Specifications of the conceptual framework
8th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications, ICRERA 2019, 439-444, 2019
14
Roman F.F.,Ribeiro A.E.,Queiroz A.,Lenzi G.G.,Chaves E.S.,Brito P.
Optimization and kinetic study of biodiesel production through esterification of oleic acid applying ionic liquids as catalysts
Fuel, 239, 1231-1239, 2019
Optimization and kinetic study of biodiesel production through esterification of oleic acid applying ionic liquids as catalysts
Fuel, 239, 1231-1239, 2019
15
Cardoso J.,Gomes H.T.,Brito P.
Viability of the use of leachates from a mechanical biological municipal solid waste treatment plant as fertilizers
Recycling, 4, , 2019
Viability of the use of leachates from a mechanical biological municipal solid waste treatment plant as fertilizers
Recycling, 4, , 2019
16
Brito P.,Durães L.,Portugal A.
1D and 2D modeling and simulation of radial combustion propagation on Fe2 O 3 /Al thermite systems
Computational Thermal Sciences, 4, 137-149, 2012
1D and 2D modeling and simulation of radial combustion propagation on Fe
Computational Thermal Sciences, 4, 137-149, 2012
17
Brito P.,Portugal A.
Adaptive collocation methods for the solution of partial differential equations
Innovations in Computing Sciences and Software Engineering, 499-504, 2010
Adaptive collocation methods for the solution of partial differential equations
Innovations in Computing Sciences and Software Engineering, 499-504, 2010
18
Brito P.,Gando-Ferreira L.M.,Portugal A.
Simulation of membrane separations using a modified maxwell-stefan model
Chemical Product and Process Modeling, 4, , 2009
Simulation of membrane separations using a modified maxwell-stefan model
Chemical Product and Process Modeling, 4, , 2009
19
Brito P.,Durães L.,Campos J.,Portugal A.
Simulation of Fe2 O3 / Al combustion: Sensitivity analysis
Chemical Engineering Science, 62, 5078-5083, 2007
Simulation of Fe
Chemical Engineering Science, 62, 5078-5083, 2007
20
Durães L.,Brito P.,Campos J.,Portugal A.
Modelling and simulation of Fe2 O3 /Aluminum thermite combustion: Experimental validation
Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 21, 365-370, 2006
Modelling and simulation of Fe
Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 21, 365-370, 2006
21
De Almeida L.,Simões S.,Brito P.,Portugal A.,Figueiredo M.
Modeling dissolution of sparingly soluble multisized powders
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 86, 726-732, 1997
Modeling dissolution of sparingly soluble multisized powders
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 86, 726-732, 1997