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Maria da Conceição Machado Alvim Ferraz holds a degree and PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), along with a habilitation in Environmental Engineering from the same institution. Formerly a professor at FEUP, she also was a visiting professor at the Agostinho Neto University in Luanda, Technical Director of the Air Management Commission of the Porto Metropolitan Area and General Director of the Cork Technology Centre. Additionally, she was adviser expert of Research Fund for Carbon and Steel (European Commission), expert of the Technical Group TGS9 (European Commission), expert of the European Institute of Innovation, as well as expert of the Technology Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions (United Nations Environment Programme). After retirement, she remained as Invited Professor for research at the Chemical Engineering Department of FEUP. She holds a senior researcher position at Laboratório de Engenharia de Processos Ambiente Biotecnologia e Energia (LEPABE), being expert for the European Commission on Environment. Her ongoing work in Engineering and Technology emphasizes Environmental Engineering, with a focus on Sustainable Development and both Renewable and Non-renewable Resources.Her primary scientific expertise spans the impact of atmospheric pollution on health, climate change and global warming, the assessment and control of soil contamination, and the development of innovative processes for biodiesel production. In addition, she has complementary interests in cork and sociocultural subjects, such as the dissemination of music, preservation and promotion of historical heritage, and the historical origins of gastronomy. In her Ciência Vitae curriculum the most frequent terms in the context of scientific and technological outputs are: outdoor air quality; indoor air quality; toxic compounds on air suspended particles; impact of ozone and atmospheric particles on health; respiratory health; asthma prevalence and exacerbation; childhood asthma; kindergartens and primary schools; public health; occupational health; health long term impacts; exposure assessment; low-cost air pollution sensors; fighting forest fires and their atmospheric emissions; ship emissions and their impacts; climate change; global warming; greenhouse gases; carbon dioxide mitigation; microalgae; photobioreactors; contaminated soils; vapor extraction; bioremediation; integrated remediation processes; remediation time; integrated processes for biomass valorisation; artificial neural networks. She supervised 5 post-doctoral projects, 8 Ph.D. Thesis and 29 M.Sc. Dissertations, being author of approximately 490 scientific publications. Her scholarly impact in SCOPUS database is reflected in 177 publications in international peer-reviewed journals, an h-index of 46, and 8177 international citations across 6920 documents. She was recognized as a scientist from the World’s Top 2% Scientists List with highest impact along career in 2021, 2022 and 2023, ranking conducted by the Stanford University (USA) in collaboration with Elsevier B.V. and SciTech Strategies, based on SCOPUS database. Also included in the 2023 and 2024 Editions of the World Online Ranking of Best Scientists in the field of Environmental Sciences, by Research.com. This ranking was based on D-index (Discipline H-index) metric, which only includes papers and citation values for academic publications in the field of Environmental Sciences of leading scientists with D-index of at least 30, provided that most of their publications were in that field. Conceição Alvim Ferraz (https://research.com/u/maria-cm-alvim-ferraz) was ranked, respectively, with the following D-index, Citations and Publications: i) 44, 8265 and 115 for 2023 and ii) 48, 8943 and 146 for 2024.
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Identificação

Identificação pessoal

Nome completo
Maria da Conceição Machado Alvim Ferraz

Nomes de citação

  • Conceição Alvim Ferraz
  • M. C. M. Alvim-Ferraz

Identificadores de autor

Ciência ID
621C-0AAB-ABF9
ORCID iD
0000-0001-8212-8718
Scopus Author Id
57193783406

Endereços de correio eletrónico

  • aferraz@fe.up.pt (Profissional)

Telefones

Telefone
  • 256362836 (Profissional)

Moradas

  • Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculdade de Engenharia. R. Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465, Porto, Porto, Portugal (Profissional)

Websites

Domínios de atuação

  • Ciências da Engenharia e Tecnologias - Engenharia do Ambiente - Engenharia Ambiental

Idiomas

Idioma Conversação Leitura Escrita Compreensão Peer-review
Inglês Utilizador proficiente (C1) Utilizador proficiente (C1) Utilizador proficiente (C1) Utilizador proficiente (C1) Utilizador proficiente (C1)
Francês Utilizador independente (B1) Utilizador independente (B2) Utilizador independente (B1) Utilizador independente (B2) Utilizador proficiente (C1)
Espanhol; Castelhano Utilizador proficiente (C1) Utilizador proficiente (C1) Utilizador elementar (A2) Utilizador proficiente (C1) Utilizador independente (B1)
Italiano Utilizador elementar (A2) Utilizador independente (B2) Utilizador elementar (A1) Utilizador independente (B2) Utilizador elementar (A1)
Formação
Grau Classificação
2010
Concluído
 Engenharia do Ambiente (Título de Agregado)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
"n/a" (TESE/DISSERTAÇÃO)
 n/a
1984
Concluído
 Engenharia Química (Doutoramento)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
"Preparação e Caracterização de Carvões Activados e Impregnados" (TESE/DISSERTAÇÃO)
 Aprovada por Unanimidade com Distinção e Louvor
1971
Concluído
 Engenharia Química (Licenciatura)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
"n/a" (TESE/DISSERTAÇÃO)
Percurso profissional

Ciência

Categoria Profissional
Instituição de acolhimento 		Empregador
1998 - Atual Investigador (Investigação) Universidade do Porto Laboratorio de Engenharia de Processos Ambiente Biotecnologia e Energia, Portugal
Projetos

Projeto

Designação Financiadores
2021/01/01 - 2025/12/31 ALICE - Laboratório Associado em Engenharia Química
10.54499/LA/P/0045/2020
LA/P/0045/2020
LA/P/0045/2020
Investigador
Universidade do Porto Laboratório de Processos de Separação e Reacção Laboratório de Catálise e Materiais, Portugal

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Centro de Estudos de Fenómenos de Transporte, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Laboratorio de Engenharia de Processos Ambiente Biotecnologia e Energia, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Em curso
2020/01/01 - 2023/12/31 Laboratório de Engenharia de Processos, Ambiente, Biotecnologia e Energia
UIDB/00511/2020
10.54499/UIDB/00511/2020
Investigador
Universidade do Porto Laboratório de Processos de Separação e Reacção Laboratório de Catálise e Materiais, Portugal

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Centro de Estudos de Fenómenos de Transporte, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Laboratorio de Engenharia de Processos Ambiente Biotecnologia e Energia, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluído
2020/01/01 - 2023/12/31 Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy
UIDP/00511/2020
10.54499/UIDP/00511/2020
Investigador
Universidade do Porto Laboratorio de Engenharia de Processos Ambiente Biotecnologia e Energia, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluído
2019/03/15 - 2022/03/14 Exposição ocupacional dos bombeiros à poluição atmosférica – impacto na DPOC e asma
PCIF/SSO/0101/2017
Universidade do Porto Laboratorio de Engenharia de Processos Ambiente Biotecnologia e Energia, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina, Portugal

Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Em curso
2018/07/26 - 2021/07/25 Intensificação do processo de produção e valorização de microalgas
PTDC/BTA-BTA/31736/2017
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Em curso
2018/07/26 - 2021/07/25 Sensores de baixo custo como ferramenta para redução da poluição do ar em infantários e escolas primárias impacto na asma infantil
PTDC/EAM-AMB/32391/2017
Universidade do Porto, Portugal

Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Em curso
2018/07/01 - 2021/06/30 Redução da poluição atmosférica de navios previsão de emissões e avaliação do impacto na saúde
PTDC/CTA-AMB/32201/2017
Universidade do Porto, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Em curso
2012/04/01 - 2015/09/30 INAIRCHILD - Poluição do Ar Interior em infantários e escolas primárias: Impacte na Asma Infantil
PTDC/SAU-SAP/121827/2010
Universidade do Porto Laboratorio de Engenharia de Processos Ambiente Biotecnologia e Energia, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina, Portugal

Hospital de São João, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluído
2011/01/01 - 2012/12/31 Projecto Estratégico - UI 511 - 2011-2012
PEst-C/EQB/UI0511/2011
Universidade do Porto Laboratorio de Engenharia de Processos Ambiente Biotecnologia e Energia, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluído
2008/01/01 - 2011/03/31 Remediação de solos contaminados combinando a extracção de vapor e processos biológicos: previsão de tempo de remediação e eficiência.
PTDC/ECM/68056/2006
Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências e Tecnologias Agrárias e Agro-Alimentares, Portugal

Rede de Química e Tecnologia Laboratório Associado para a Química Verde, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluído
2005/10/01 - 2007/09/30 Previsão do tempo de remediação de solos contaminados utilizando a extracção de vapor
POCI/AMB/61315/2004
Universidade do Porto Laboratorio de Engenharia de Processos Ambiente Biotecnologia e Energia, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Instituto de Ciências e Tecnologias Agrárias e Agro-Alimentares, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluído
Produções

Publicações

Artigo em conferência
  1. Pires, J.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Pereira, M.C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.. "Prediction of ground-level ozone concentrations through statistical models". Funchal, 2009.
  2. Slezakova, K.; Pereira, M.C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.. "Traffic related emissions at an Urban site". Prague, 2008.
    Publicado
  3. Pires, J.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Pereira, M.C.. "Genetic algorithm based technique for defining threshold regression models". Barcelone, 2008.
Artigo em revista
  1. Maria C. M. Alvim-Ferraz; Sofia I. V. Sousa; Fernando G. Martins; Maria P. Ferraz. "Tropospheric and Stratospheric Ozone: Scientific History and Shifts in Early Perspectives Regarding the Impact on Human Health". Atmosphere (2024): https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15121504.
    10.3390/atmos15121504
  2. Rafael A. O. Nunes; Maria C. M. Alvim-Ferraz; Fernando G. Martins; Sofia Sousa. "Towards a Sustainable Growth of the Shipping Sector—A Systematic Review of Future Shipping Emissions Scenarios". Sustainable Development (2024):
    10.1002/sd.3291
  3. Joana V. Barbosa; Maria C.M. Alvim-Ferraz; Fernando G. Martins; Sofia I.V. Sousa. "Occupational exposure of firefighters to hazardous pollutants during prescribed fires in Portugal". Chemosphere (2024): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141355.
    10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141355
  4. Barbosa, Joana V.; Nunes, Rafael A.O.; Alvim-Ferraz, Maria C.M.; Martins, Fernando G.; Sousa, Sofia I.V.. "Health and economic burden of wildland fires PM2.5-related pollution in Portugal – A longitudinal study". Environmental Research 240 (2024): 117490. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.117490.
    Acesso aberto • Publicado • 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117490
  5. Chojer, H.; Branco, P.T.B.S.; Martins, F.G.; Alvim-Ferraz, MCM; Sousa, S.I.V.. "Source identification and mitigation of indoor air pollution using monitoring data – Current Trends". Environmental Technology & Innovation (2024): 103534. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2024.103534.
    10.1016/j.eti.2024.103534
  6. Nunes, Rafael A.O.; Alvim-Ferraz, Maria C.M.; Martins, Fernando G.; Sousa, Sofia I.V.. "Local mortality and costs from ship-related emissions in three major Portuguese ports". Urban Climate 53 (2024): 101780. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.uclim.2023.101780.
    Publicado • 10.1016/j.uclim.2023.101780
  7. J. P. Sá; H. Chojer; P. T. B. S. Branco; M. C. M. Alvim-Ferraz; F. G. Martins; S. I. V. Sousa. "Two Step Calibration Method for Ozone Low-Cost Sensor: Field Experiences with the UrbanSense DCUs". Journal of Environmental Management 328 (2023): 116910.
    Acesso aberto • Publicado
  8. Barbosa, Joana V.; Farraia, Mariana; Branco, Pedro T. B. S.; Alvim-Ferraz, Maria Conceição M.; Martins, Fernando G.; Annesi-Maesano, Isabella; Sousa, Sofia I. V.. "The Effect of Fire Smoke Exposure on Firefighters’ Lung Function: A Meta-Analysis". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19 24 (2022): 16799. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192416799.
    Acesso aberto • Publicado • 10.3390/ijerph192416799
  9. Costa, Emanuel; Almeida, Manuel Fonseca; Alvim-Ferraz, Maria Conceição; Dias, Joana Maia. "Exploiting the Complementary Potential of Rice Bran Oil as a Low-Cost Raw Material for Bioenergy Production". Processes 10 11 (2022): 2460. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr10112460.
    Acesso aberto • Publicado • 10.3390/pr10112460
  10. Sá, Juliana P.; Alvim-Ferraz, Maria Conceição M.; Martins, Fernando G.; Sousa, Sofia I.V.. "Application of the low-cost sensing technology for indoor air quality monitoring: A review". Environmental Technology & Innovation 28 (2022): 102551. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2022.102551.
    Acesso aberto • Publicado • 10.1016/j.eti.2022.102551
  11. Pinho, Sílvia C.; Ferraz, Conceição A.; Almeida, Manuel F.. "Copper Recovery from Printed Circuit Boards Using Ammonia–Ammonium Sulphate System: A Sustainable Approach". Waste and Biomass Valorization 14 5 (2022): 1683-1691. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12649-022-01953-0.
    Publicado • 10.1007/s12649-022-01953-0
  12. Chojer, H.; Branco, P.T.B.S.; Martins, F.G.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Sousa, S.I.V.. "Can data reliability of low-cost sensor devices for indoor air particulate matter monitoring be improved? – An approach using machine learning". Atmospheric Environment 286 (2022): 119251. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2022.119251.
    10.1016/j.atmosenv.2022.119251
  13. Durán-Grados, Vanessa; Rodríguez-Moreno, Rubén; Calderay-Cayetano, Fátima; Amado-Sánchez, Yolanda; Pájaro-Velázquez, Emilio; Nunes, Rafael A. O.; Alvim-Ferraz, Maria C. M.; Sousa, Sofia I. V.; Moreno-Gutiérrez, Juan. "The Influence of Emissions from Maritime Transport on Air Quality in the Strait of Gibraltar (Spain)". Sustainability 14 19 (2022): 12507. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su141912507.
    Acesso aberto • Publicado • 10.3390/su141912507
  14. Sá, Juliana P.; Branco, Pedro T. B. S.; Alvim-Ferraz, Maria C. M.; Martins, Fernando G.; Sousa, Sofia I. V.. "Radon in Indoor Air: Towards Continuous Monitoring". Sustainability 14 3 (2022): 1529. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14031529.
    Acesso aberto • 10.3390/su14031529
  15. Barbosa, Joana V.; Nunes, Rafael A. O.; Alvim-Ferraz, Maria C. M.; Martins, Fernando G.; Sousa, Sofia I. V.. "Health and Economic Burden of the 2017 Portuguese Extreme Wildland Fires on Children". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19 1 (2022): 593. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19010593.
    10.3390/ijerph19010593
  16. Rafael A.O. Nunes; Maria C.M. Alvim-Ferraz; Fernando G. Martins; Antonio L. Peñuelas; Vanessa Durán-Grados; Juan Moreno-Gutiérrez; Jukka-Pekka Jalkanen; Hanna Hannuniemi; Sofia I.V. Sousa. "Estimating the health and economic burden of shipping related air pollution in the Iberian Peninsula". Environment International 156 (2021): 106763-106763. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2021.106763.
    10.1016/j.envint.2021.106763
  17. Costa, E.; Almeida, M.F.; Alvim-Ferraz, C.; Dias, J.M.. "Otimization of Crambe abyssinica enzymatic transesterification using response surface methodology". Renewable Energy 174 (2021): 444-452. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2021.04.042.
    Acesso aberto • 10.1016/j.renene.2021.04.042
  18. Pinho, Sílvia C.; Ribeiro, Cristiana; Ferraz, Conceição A.; Almeida, Manuel F.. "Copper, zinc, and nickel recovery from printed circuit boards using an ammonia–ammonium sulphate system". Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management 23 4 (2021): 1456-1465. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10163-021-01226-3.
    Acesso aberto • Publicado • 10.1007/s10163-021-01226-3
  19. Durán-Grados, Vanessa; Amado-Sánchez, Yolanda; Calderay-Cayetano, Fátima; Rodríguez-Moreno, Rubén; Pájaro-Velázquez, Emilio; Ramírez-Sánchez, Antonio; Sousa, Sofia I. V.; et al. "Calculating a Drop in Carbon Emissions in the Strait of Gibraltar (Spain) from Domestic Shipping Traffic Caused by the COVID-19 Crisis". Sustainability 12 24 (2020): 10368. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su122410368.
    Acesso aberto • Publicado • 10.3390/su122410368
  20. Rodrigues, P.F.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Saldiva, P.; Sá, T.H.; Sousa, S.I.V.. "Health economic assessment of a shift to active transport". Environmental Pollution 258 (2020): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85076344296&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113745
  21. Nunes, R.A.O.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Calderay-Cayetano, F.; Durán-Grados, V.; Moreno-Gutiérrez, J.; Jalkanen, J.-P.; Hannuniemi, H.; Sousa, S.I.V.. "Shipping emissions in the Iberian Peninsula and the impacts on air quality". Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics 20 15 (2020): 9473-9489. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85090603671&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.5194/acp-20-9473-2020
  22. Branco, P.T.B.S.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Ferraz, C.; Vaz, L.G.; Sousa, S.I.V.. "Impact of indoor air pollution in nursery and primary schools on childhood asthma". Science of the Total Environment 745 (2020): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85088666618&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140982
  23. Chojer, H.; Branco, P.T.B.S.; Martins, F.G.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Sousa, S.I.V.. "Development of low-cost indoor air quality monitoring devices: Recent advancements". Science of the Total Environment 727 (2020): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85083790059&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138385
  24. Branco, P.T.B.S.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Ferraz, C.; Vaz, L.G.; Sousa, S.I.V.. "Asthma in urban and rural pre- and primary schoolchildren according to the latest GINA definition". Allergy: European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 75 7 (2020): 1771-1776. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85079462261&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1111/all.14201
  25. Mariana Cruz; Manuel Fonseca Almeida; M. C. M. Alvim-Ferraz; Joana Maia Dias. "Monitoring Enzymatic Hydroesterification of Low-Cost Feedstocks by Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy". Catalysts (2019): https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/9/6/535.
    10.3390/catal9060535
  26. Costa, E.; Almeida, M.F.; Alvim-Ferraz, C.; Dias, J.M.. "The cycle of biodiesel production from Crambe abyssinica in Portugal". Industrial Crops and Products 129 (2019): 51-58. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85057823677&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.11.032
  27. Costa, E.; F. Almeida, M.; Alvim-Ferraz, C.; M. Dias, J.. "Cultivation of Crambe abyssinica non-food crop in Portugal for bioenergy purposes: agronomic and environmental assessment". Industrial Crops and Products 139 (2019): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85068828884&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.indcrop.2019.111501
  28. Nunes, R.A.O.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Sousa, S.I.V.. "Environmental and social valuation of shipping emissions on four ports of Portugal". Journal of Environmental Management 235 (2019): 62-69. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85060907808&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.01.039
  29. Branco, P.T.B.S.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Sousa, S.I.V.. "Quantifying indoor air quality determinants in urban and rural nursery and primary schools". Environmental Research 176 (2019): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85067287267&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.envres.2019.108534
  30. Silva, J.V.; Pardilhó, S.L.; Almeida, M.F.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.; Dias, J.M.. "Sweet Potato Bioethanol Upgrade Using Organic and Inorganic Dehydrating Agents". Chemical Engineering and Technology 42 3 (2019): 560-565. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85061049428&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/ceat.201800353
  31. Cruz, M.; Costa, E.; Almeida, M.F.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.D.C.; Dias, J.M.. "Recovery of by-products from the olive oil production and the vegetable oil refining for biodiesel production". Detritus 4 December (2018): 63-69. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85069839079&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.31025/2611-4135/2018.13728
  32. Nunes, R.A.O.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Sousa, S.I.V.. "The activity-based methodology to assess ship emissions - A review". Environmental Pollution 231 (2017): 87-103. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85026737031&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.envpol.2017.07.099
  33. Pires, J.C.M.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.. "Photobioreactor design for microalgae production through computational fluid dynamics: A review". Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 79 (2017): 248-254. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85019374573&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.rser.2017.05.064
  34. Virgínio e Silva, J.O.; Almeida, M.F.; da Conceição Alvim-Ferraz, M.; Dias, J.M.. "Integrated production of biodiesel and bioethanol from sweet potato". Renewable Energy (2017): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85025128771&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.renene.2017.07.052
  35. Sá, J.P.; Branco, P.T.B.S.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Sousa, S.I.V.. "Evaluation of low-cost mitigation measures implemented to improve air quality in nursery and primary schools". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 14 6 (2017): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85020915659&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/ijerph14060585
  36. Costa, E.; Almeida, M.F.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.D.C.; Dias, J.M.. "Effect of Crambe abyssinica oil degumming in phosphorus concentration of refined oil and derived biodiesel". Renewable Energy (2017): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85029001719&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.renene.2017.08.089
  37. Nunes, R.A.O.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Sousa, S.I.V.. "Assessment of shipping emissions on four ports of Portugal". Environmental Pollution 231 (2017): 1370-1379. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85029228288&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.envpol.2017.08.112
  38. Branco PT; Nunes RA; Alvim-Ferraz MC; Martins FG; Sousa SI. "Children's Exposure to Radon in Nursery and Primary Schools.". (2016): http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/27043596.
    10.3390/ijerph13040386
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  41. Gonçalves, A.L.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Simões, M.; Pires, J.C.M.. "Integration of microalgae-based bioenergy production into a petrochemical complex: Techno-economic assessment". Energies 9 4 (2016): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84963603410&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
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  45. Silva, N.F.P.; Gonçalves, A.L.; Moreira, F.C.; Silva, T.F.C.V.; Martins, F.G.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Boaventura, R.A.R.; Vilar, V.J.P.; Pires, J.C.M.. "Towards sustainable microalgal biomass production by phycoremediation of a synthetic wastewater: A kinetic study". Algal Research 11 (2015): 350-358. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84943653112&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
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  46. Ferrero, G.O.; Almeida, M.F.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Dias, J.M.. "Glycerol-enriched heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production from soybean oil and waste frying oil". Energy Conversion and Management 89 (2015): 665-671. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84908439497&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
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  50. Dias, J.M.; Santos, E.; Santo, F.; Carvalho, F.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Almeida, M.F.. "Study of an ethylic biodiesel integrated process: Raw-materials, reaction optimization and purification methods". Fuel Processing Technology 124 (2014): 198-205. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84897086182&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
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  51. Branco, P.T.B.S.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Sousa, S.I.V.. "Indoor air quality in urban nurseries at Porto city: Particulate matter assessment". Atmospheric Environment 84 (2014): 133-143. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84890106174&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
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  52. Albergaria, J.T.; Martins, F.G.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Delerue-Matos, C.; Sousa, S.I.V.; Pereira, M.C.. "Multiple linear regression and artificial neural networks to predict time and efficiency of soil vapor extraction". Water, Air, and Soil Pollution 225 8 (2014): 97-103. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84943590667&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
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  56. Pires, J.C.M.; Gonçalves, A.L.; Martins, F.G.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Simões, M.. "Effect of light supply on CO2 capture from atmosphere by Chlorella vulgaris and Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata". Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change (2013): 1-9. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84875941720&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
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  58. Costa, J.F.; Almeida, M.F.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Dias, J.M.. "Biodiesel production using oil from fish canning industry wastes". Energy Conversion and Management 74 (2013): 17-23. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84878577003&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
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  59. Soares, A.A.; Pinho, M.T.; Albergaria, J.T.; Domingues, V.; Da Conceição Alvim-Ferraz, M.; Delerue-Matos, C.. "Biocomplementation of SVE to achieve clean-up goals in soils contaminated with toluene and xylene". Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 185 10 (2013): 8429-8438. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84884352428&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
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  63. Pires, J.C.M.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Simões, M.. "Wastewater treatment to enhance the economic viability of microalgae culture". Environmental Science and Pollution Research 20 8 (2013): 5096-5105. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84880583275&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
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  67. Slezakova, K.; Da Conceiço Alvim-Ferraz, M.; Do Carmo Pereira, M.. "Elemental characterization of indoor breathable particles at a Portuguese urban hospital". Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health - Part A: Current Issues 75 13-15 (2012): 909-919. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84864060903&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
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  69. Soares, A.A.; Pinho, M.T.; Albergaria, J.T.; Domingues, V.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.D.C.M.; De Marco, P.; Delerue-Matos, C.. "Sequential application of soil vapor extraction and bioremediation processes for the remediation of ethylbenzene-contaminated soils". Water, Air, and Soil Pollution 223 5 (2012): 2601-2609. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84862162012&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
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  80. Rivera-Utrilla, J.; Sánchez-Polo, M.; Gómez-Serrano, V.; Álvarez, P.M.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Dias, J.M.. "Activated carbon modifications to enhance its water treatment applications. An overview". Journal of Hazardous Materials 187 1-3 (2011): 1-23. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79951853498&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
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  88. Sousa, J.A.; Domingues, V.F.; Rosas, M.S.; Ribeiro, S.O.; Alvim-Ferraz, C.M.; Delerue-Matos, C.F.. "Outdoor and indoor benzene evaluation by GC-FID and GC-MS/MS". Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering 46 2 (2011): 181-187. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79955068486&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
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  96. Sousa, S.I.V.; Martins, F.G.; Pereira, M.C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Ribeiro, H.; Oliveira, M.; Abreu, I.. "Use of multiple linear regressions to evaluate the influence of O3 and PM10 on biological pollutants". World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology 37 (2010): 935-940. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84871544436&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
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  98. J. T. Albergaria; M. C. M. Alvim-Ferraz; C. Delerue Matos. "Remediation of Soils Contaminated with Trichloroethylene". Environmental Biotechnology, 6 (2010): 37-41.
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  99. Slezakova, K.; Pereira, M.C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.. "Influence of tobacco smoke on the elemental composition of indoor particles of different sizes". Atmospheric Environment 43 3 (2009): 486-493. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-58049141320&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.atmosenv.2008.10.017
  100. Oliva-Teles, M.T.; Paíga, P.; Delerue-Matos, C.M.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.. "Evaluation of formaldehyde in foundry waste sands using liquid chromatography". Analytical Letters 42 3 (2009): 492-504. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-60849107301&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/00032710802363453
  101. Madureira, J.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Rodrigues, S.; Goncalves, C.; Azevedo, M.C.; Pinto, E.; Mayan, O.. "Indoor air quality in schools and health symptoms among portuguese teachers". Human and Ecological Risk Assessment 15 1 (2009): 159-169. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-60849104113&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/10807030802615881
  102. Pires, J.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Pereira, M.C.. "Evaluation of redundant measurements on the air quality monitoring network of lisbon and tagus valley". Chemical Product and Process Modeling 4 4 (2009): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-68349121409&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  103. Sousa, S.I.V.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Pereira, M.C.. "Ozone exposure and its influence on the worsening of childhood asthma". Allergy: European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 64 7 (2009): 1046-1055. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-66749118921&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1111/j.1398-9995.2009.01946.x
  104. Sousa, S.I.V.; Pires, J.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Pereira, M.C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.. "Potentialities of quantile regression to predict ozone concentrations". Environmetrics 20 2 (2009): 147-158. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-65249105049&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/env.916
  105. Castro, D.; Slezakova, K.; Oliva-Teles, M.T.; Delerue-Matos, C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.; Morais, S.; Pereira, M.C.. "Analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in atmospheric particulate samples by microwave-assisted extraction and liquid chromatography". Journal of Separation Science 32 4 (2009): 501-510. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-64149109973&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/jssc.200800495
  106. Dias, J.M.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Almeida, M.F.. "Production of biodiesel from acid waste lard". Bioresource Technology 100 24 (2009): 6355-6361. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-69049093669&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.biortech.2009.07.025
  107. Pires, J.C.M.; Pereira, M.C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.. "Identification of redundant air quality measurements through the use of principal component analysis". Atmospheric Environment 43 25 (2009): 3837-3842. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-67650108518&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.atmosenv.2009.05.013
  108. Slezakova, K.; Castro, D.; Pereira, M.C.; Morais, S.; Delerue-Matos, C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.. "Influence of tobacco smoke on carcinogenic PAH composition in indoor PM10 and PM2.5". Atmospheric Environment 43 40 (2009): 6376-6382. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-70749090900&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.atmosenv.2009.09.015
  109. Sousa, S.I.V.; Martins, F.G.; Pereira, M.C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Riberio, H.; Oliveria, M.; Abreu, I.. "Corrigendum to "Influence of atmospheric ozone, PM10 and meteorological factors on the concentration of airborne pollen and fungal spore" [Atmos. Environ. 42 (2008) 7452-7464] (DOI:10.1016/j.atmosenv.2008.06.004)". Atmospheric Environment 43 13 (2009): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-62749109037&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.atmosenv.2008.06.052
  110. Dias, J.M.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Almeida, M.F.; Rivera-Utrilla, J.; Sánchez-Polo, M.. "Activated carbon as adsorbent in landfill leachate treatment". Environmental Research Journal, 2, 227-248, 2008. 2 (2008): 227-248. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84895205031&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    Publicado
  111. Dias, J.M.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Almeida, M.F.. "Comparison of the performance of different homogeneous alkali catalysts during transesterification of waste and virgin oils and evaluation of biodiesel quality". Fuel 87 17-18 (2008): 3572-3578. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-50649120600&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.fuel.2008.06.014
  112. Slezakova, K.; Pires, J.C.M.; Pereira, M.C.; Martins, F.G.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.. "Influence of traffic emissions on the composition of atmospheric particles of different sizes-Part 2: SEM-EDS characterization". Journal of Atmospheric Chemistry 60 3 (2008): 221-236. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-72349095246&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10874-008-9117-y
  113. Pires, J.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Sousa, S.I.V.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Pereira, M.C.. "Prediction of the daily mean PM10 concentrations using linear models". American Journal of Environmental Sciences 4 5 (2008): 445-453. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-47249114463&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    Acesso aberto
  114. Sousa, S.I.V.; Pereira, M.M.C.; Martins, F.G.; Alvim-Ferraz, C.M.. "Identification of regions with high ozone concentrations aiming the impact assessment on childhood asthma". Human and Ecological Risk Assessment 14 3 (2008): 610-622. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-45849138525&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/10807030802074147
  115. Pires, J.C.M.; Sousa, S.I.V.; Pereira, M.C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.. "Management of air quality monitoring using principal component and cluster analysis-Part I: SO2 and PM10". Atmospheric Environment 42 5 (2008): 1249-1260. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-38749135794&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.atmosenv.2007.10.044
  116. Pires, J.C.M.; Sousa, S.I.V.; Pereira, M.C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.. "Management of air quality monitoring using principal component and cluster analysis-Part II: CO, NO2 and O3". Atmospheric Environment 42 5 (2008): 1261-1274. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-38749149889&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.atmosenv.2007.10.041
  117. Albergaria, J.T.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.d.C.M.; Delerue-Matos, C.. "Soil vapor extraction in sandy soils: Influence of airflow rate". Chemosphere 73 9 (2008): 1557-1561. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-54849436209&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.chemosphere.2008.07.080
  118. Sousa, S.I.V.; Martins, F.G.; Pereira, M.C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Ribeiro, H.; Oliveira, M.; Abreu, I.. "Influence of atmospheric ozone, PM10 and meteorological factors on the concentration of airborne pollen and fungal spores". Atmospheric Environment 42 32 (2008): 7452-7464. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-52949092270&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.atmosenv.2008.06.004
  119. Dias, J.M.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Almeida, M.F.. "Mixtures of vegetable oils and animal fat for biodiesel production: Influence on product composition and quality". Energy and Fuels 22 6 (2008): 3889-3893. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-57849123346&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1021/ef8005383
  120. Pires, J.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Sousa, S.I.V.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Pereira, M.C.. "Selection and validation of parameters in multiple linear and principal component regressions". Environmental Modelling and Software 23 1 (2008): 50-55. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-34548505517&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.envsoft.2007.04.012
  121. J. M. Dias; M. C. M. Alvim-Ferraz; M. F. Almeida. "Using Mixtures of Waste Frying Oil and Pork Lard to produce Biodiesel". World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology 44 (2008): 258-262.
    Acesso aberto • Publicado
  122. S. I. V. Sousa; M. C. Pereira; F.G. Martins; M. C. M. Alvim-Ferraz. "Contribution of Ozone Precursors on Ozone Concentrations at Urban and Remote Areas". Epidemiology 18 (2007): S61-S62.
    Publicado
  123. Pereira, M.C.; Santos, R.C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.. "Air quality improvements using European environment policies: A case study of SO2 in a coastal region in Portugal". Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health - Part A: Current Issues 70 3-4 (2007): 347-351. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33847150073&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/15287390600884990
  124. Slezakova, K.; Pereira, M.C.; Reis, M.A.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.. "Influence of traffic emissions on the composition of atmospheric particles of different sizes - Part 1: Concentrations and elemental characterization". Journal of Atmospheric Chemistry 58 1 (2007): 55-68. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-34548057773&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10874-007-9078-6
  125. Dias, J.M.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Almeida, M.F.; Rivera-Utrilla, J.; Sánchez-Polo, M.. "Waste materials for activated carbon preparation and its use in aqueous-phase treatment: A review". Journal of Environmental Management 85 4 (2007): 833-846. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-35348893801&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.jenvman.2007.07.031
  126. Sousa, S.I.V.; Martins, F.G.; Pires, J.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Pereira, M.C.. "Poster 18 Principal component and multiple linear regressions to predict ozone concentrations". Developments in Environmental Science 6 (2007): 790-792. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-44349107732&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/S1474-8177(07)06818-0
  127. Alvim-Ferraz, M.D.C.M.; Albergaria, J.T.; Delerue-Matos, C.. "Soil remediation time to achieve clean-up goals I: Influence of soil water content". Chemosphere 62 5 (2006): 853-860. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-31144477253&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.chemosphere.2005.04.066
  128. Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Sousa, S.I.V.; Pereira, M.C.; Martins, F.G.. "Contribution of anthropogenic pollutants to the increase of tropospheric ozone levels in the Oporto Metropolitan Area, Portugal since the 19th century". Environmental Pollution 140 3 (2006): 516-524. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33344475768&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.envpol.2005.07.018
  129. Albergaria, J.T.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.d.C.M.; Delerue-Matos, C.. "Remediation efficiency of vapour extraction of sandy soils contaminated with cyclohexane: Influence of air flow rate, water and natural organic matter content". Environmental Pollution 143 1 (2006): 146-152. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33646499859&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    Publicado • 10.1016/j.envpol.2005.10.040
  130. Alvim-Ferraz, M.d.C.M.; Tomás Albergaria, J.; Delerue-Matos, C.. "Soil remediation time to achieve clean-up goals II: Influence of natural organic matter and water contents". Chemosphere 64 5 (2006): 817-825. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33745544359&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.chemosphere.2005.10.065
  131. Sousa, S.I.V.; Martins, F.G.; Pereira, M.C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.. "Prediction of ozone concentrations in Oporto city with statistical approaches". Chemosphere 64 7 (2006): 1141-1149. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33745994904&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.chemosphere.2005.11.051
  132. Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Afonso, S.A.V.. "Incineration of healthcare wastes: Management of atmospheric emissions through waste segregation". Waste Management 25 6 SPEC. IS (2005): 638-648. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-21344473164&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.wasman.2004.07.017
  133. Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Gaspar, C.M.T.B.. "Impregnated active carbons to control atmospheric emissions: Influence of impregnation methodology and raw material on the catalytic activity". Environmental Science and Technology 39 16 (2005): 6231-6236. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-23844468427&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1021/es049624l
  134. Oliva-Teles, M.T.; Delerue-Matos, C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.. "Determination of free furfuryl alcohol in foundry resins by chromatographic techniques". Analytica Chimica Acta 537 1-2 (2005): 47-51. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-17044384120&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.aca.2005.01.001
  135. Alves, C.A.; Ferraz, C.A.. "Effects of air pollution on emergency admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases in Oporto, Portugal". International Journal of Environment and Pollution 23 1 (2005): 42-64. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-16844382238&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1504/IJEP.2005.006395
  136. Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Pereira, M.C.; Ferraz, J.M.; Almeida E Mello, A.M.C.; Martins, F.G.. "European directives for air quality: Analysis of the new limits in comparison with asthmatic symptoms in children living in the Oporto Metropolitan Area, Portugal". Human and Ecological Risk Assessment 11 3 (2005): 607-616. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-22244434217&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/10807030590949708
  137. Alvim-Ferraz, M.D.C.M.; Gaspar, C.M.T.B.. "Catalytic activity of active carbons impregnated before activation of pinewood sawdust and nutshells to be used on the control of atmospheric emissions". Journal of Hazardous Materials 119 1-3 (2005): 135-143. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-14844295756&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.jhazmat.2004.11.011
  138. Pereira, M.C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Santos, R.C.. "Relevant aspects of air quality in oporto (Portugal): PM10 and O3". Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 101 1-3 (2005): 203-221. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-14944357316&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10661-005-9157-6
  139. Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Gaspar, C.M.T.B.. "Active carbons impregnated before activation of olive stones: Catalytic activity to remove benzene from gaseous emissions". Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids 65 2-3 (2004): 655-659. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0942300369&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.jpcs.2003.10.046
  140. Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Gaspar, C.M.T.B.; Frias, R.. "Activation and impregnation of chars - Nutshells and pinewood sawdust". Adsorption Science and Technology 21 10 (2003): 897-909. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-1642326106&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  141. Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Todo-Bom Gaspar, C.M.. "Impregnated active carbons to control atmospheric emissions: 2. Influence of the raw material on the porous texture". Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 266 1 (2003): 160-167. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0041330343&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/S0021-9797(03)00648-9
  142. Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Afonso, S.A.V.. "Incineration of different types of medical wastes: Emission factors for gaseous emissions". Atmospheric Environment 37 38 (2003): 5415-5422. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0142195718&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/S1352-2310(03)00572-7
  143. Alvim Ferraz, M.C.M.; Afonso, S.A.V.. "Dioxin emission factors for the incineration of different medical waste types". Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 44 4 (2003): 460-466. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0037403745&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s00244-022-2033-3
  144. Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Afonso, S.A.V.. "Incineration of different types of medical wastes: Emission factors for particulate matter and heavy metals". Environmental Science and Technology 37 14 (2003): 3152-3157. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0038796425&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1021/es026209p
  145. Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Gaspar, C.M.T.B.. "Micropore size distribution of activated carbons impregnated after carbonization". Journal of Porous Materials 10 1 (2003): 47-55. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0038381736&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1023/A:1024034517665
  146. Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Todo-Bom Gaspar, C.M.. "Impregnated active carbons to control atmospheric emissions I. Influence of the impregnated species on the porous structure". Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 259 1 (2003): 133-138. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0037332415&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/S0021-9797(02)00171-6
  147. Oliva-Teles, M.T.; Paíga, P.; Delerue-Matos, C.M.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.. "Determination of free formaldehyde in foundry resins as its 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone by liquid chromatography". Analytica Chimica Acta 467 1-2 (2002): 97-103. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0037015097&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/S0003-2670(02)00130-7
  148. Alvim Ferraz, M.C.M.; Cabral Monteiro, J.L.. "Structure of impregnated active carbons produced with almond shells - influence of impregnation methodology". Fuel 79 6 (2000): 645-650. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0343090893&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/S0016-2361(99)00191-X
  149. Alvim Ferraz, M.D.C.M.; Barcelos Cardoso, J.I.; De Ribeiro Pontes, S.I.L.. "Concentration of atmospheric pollutants in the gaseous emissions of medical waste incinerators". Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association 50 1 (2000): 131-136. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0033964233&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  150. Alvim Ferraz, M.C.M.; Lourenço, J.C.N.. "Influence of organic matter content of contaminated soils on the leaching rate of heavy metals". Environmental Progress 19 1 (2000): 53-58. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0033906014&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  151. Alvim Ferraz, M.C.M.; Lourenço, J.C.; Becker, S.. "Control of cyclohexane atmospheric emissions during soil remediation". Water, Air, and Soil Pollution 120 3-4 (2000): 261-272. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0034212764&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  152. Lourenço, J.C.N.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.. "Extraction of chromium from contaminated soils". International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry 75 1-2 (1999): 33-42. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0033451133&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  153. Salcedo, R.L.R.; Alvim Ferraz, M.C.M.; Alves, C.A.; Martins, F.G.. "Time-series analysis of air pollution data". Atmospheric Environment 33 15 (1999): 2361-2372. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0033167871&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/S1352-2310(99)80001-6
  154. Alvim Ferraz, M.C.M.; Möser, S.; Tonhäeuser, M.. "Control of atmospheric emissions of volatile organic compounds using impregnated active carbons". Fuel 78 13 (1999): 1567-1573. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0037906064&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/S0016-2361(99)00088-5
  155. Alvim Ferraz, M.C.; Alves, C.A.. "Air quality in Oporto area Comparative analysis | Qualité de l'air dans la région de Porto Analyse comparative". Pollution Atmospherique 38 149 (1996): 90-107. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-4243390316&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  156. Ferraz, M.C.M.A.. "Micropore volume determination in activated carbons". Fuel 68 5 (1989): 635-640. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0000067135&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  157. Conceição Alvim Ferraz. "Meso e Macroporos em Carvões Activados,". Revista de Química Industrial (S. Paulo) 672 (1989): 22-27.
    Publicado
  158. Alvim Ferraz, M.C.. "Preparation of activated carbon for air pollution control". Fuel 67 9 (1988): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0012224454&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  159. Alvim Ferraz, M.C.; Faria Ferraz, M.C.. "Evolution of air pollution in Oporto area". Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 11 1 (1988): 43-58. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0024165989&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/BF00394511
  160. Figueiredo, JosL.; Orfão, JosJ.M.; Ferraz, M.C.A.. "Catalytic gasification of chars". Fuel 63 8 (1984): 1059-1060. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0021481555&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  161. Figueiredo, J.L.; Orfao, J.J.M.; Ferraz, M.C.A.; Bernardo, C.A.. "CATALYTIC GASIFICATION OF CHARS.". Extended Abstracts and Program - Biennial Conference on Carbon (1983): 174-175. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0020950035&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    Publicado
  162. Figueiredo, J.L.; Ferraz, M.C.A.; Orfão, J.J.M.. "Preparation Of Active Carbon Supported Oxidation Catalysts". Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis 16 C (1983): 571-577. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0020873327&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/S0167-2991(09)60050-1
  163. Conceição Alvim Ferraz; J. L. Figueiredo; A. E. Rodrigues. "Chromatographic Studies of Hydrocarbon Adsorption on Activated Carbon". Afinidad 40 (1983): 47-51.
    Acesso aberto • Publicado
  164. Figueiredo, J.L.; Ferraz, M.C.A.. "Textural modifications in impregnated active carbons". Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis 10 C (1982): 239-244. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0020247402&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/S0167-2991(09)61339-2
Capítulo de livro
  1. Costa, Emanuel; Valdrez, Inês; Almeida, Manuel Fonseca; Alvim-Ferraz, Maria Conceição; Dias, Joana Maia. Autor correspondente: Alvim-Ferraz, Maria Conceição. "Nonedible crops as alternative raw materials for biodiesel production: an overview". In Agroenergy Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 41-91. Kidlington, Reino Unido: Elsevier (ISBN:978-0-443-21430-1; DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-21430-1.00017-X), 2024.
    Publicado • 10.1016/b978-0-443-21430-1.00017-x
  2. M. C. M. Alvim-Ferraz. "A Procissão das Endoenças É Organizada pela Misericórdia da Feira Há Mais de 268 Anos". In A Procissão das Endoenças É Organizada pela Misericórdia da Feira Há Mais de 268 Anos, 59-75. Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal: Edições Passionistas, 2024.
    Publicado
  3. Sá J.P.; Branco P. T. B. S.; Alvim-Ferraz M. C. M.; Martins F. G.; Sousa S. I. V. ; SÁ, JULIANA P.; BRANCO, PEDRO T. B. S.; et al. "Indoor VOC Concentrations at Nursery and Primary Schools: impact of COVID-19 preventive measures". In Air Pollution 2021, WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment, 77-84. Southampton, Reino Unido: WIT Press (Casares-Long J. J., Longhurst J. and Barnes J., Eds.)(ISBN: 978-1-78466-439-8; DOI: 10.2495/AIR210071), 2021.
    Publicado • 10.2495/air210071
  4. Nunes R. A O.; Alvim-Ferraz M. C. M.; Martins F. G.; Hannuniemi H; Sousa S. I. V.. "Health Impacts of PM2.5 and NO2 Ship-Related Air Pollution in Matosinhos Municipality". In Air Pollution 2021, WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment, 223-230. Southampton, Reino Unido: WIT Press (Casares-Long J. J., Longhurst J, and Barnes J. Eds.),(ISBN: 978-1-78466-439-8; DOI: 10.2495/AIR210201), 2021.
    Publicado
  5. Barbosa, Joana V.; Conceição Alvim Ferraz; Fernando G. Martins; Sá, Juliana P.. "FUNCTIONAL GROUPS CHARACTERISATION of INDOOR PARTICULATE MATTER in SCHOOLS". In WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment, 97-102. 2021.
    Publicado
  6. J. P. Losa; F. M. Santos; M. C. M. Alvim-Ferraz; F. G. Martins; J. C. M. Pires. "Dynamic Modelling of Microalgae Growth". In Encyclopedia of Marine Biotechnology. Estados Unidos: Wiley Publications (Se-Kwon Kim, Ed.), ISBN: 978-1-119-14377-2., 2020.
    Publicado
  7. Cruz, M.; Almeida, M.F.; Dias, J.M.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.. "Adding value to soapstocks from the vegetable oil refining: Alternative processes". In Wastes: Solutions Treatments and Opportunities III (Vilarinho, Castro, Gonçalves & Lopes Eds.),(ISBN: 978-0-367-25777-4), London 2019., 313-318. London, Reino Unido: Taylor & Francis Group (Vilarinho, Castro, Gonçalves & Lopes Eds.), ISBN: 978-0-367-25777-4., 2019.
    Publicado • 10.1201/9780429289798-50
  8. Costa, E.T.; Almeida, M.F.; Dias, J.M.; Alvim-Ferraz, C.. "Recovery of byproducts from the rice milling industry for biofuel production". In Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities III, 326-332. London, Reino Unido: Taylor & Francis Group, 2019.
    Publicado • 10.1201/9780429289798-52
  9. Sá, J.P.; Branco, P.T.B.S.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Sousa, S.I.V.. "Children's exposure to indoor air in schools: Impact on wheezing". In Air Pollution XXVII, WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment, 205-212. Southampton, Reino Unido: WIT Press (G. Passerini and C. Borrego Eds.) (ISBN: 978-1-78466-343-8; DOI: 10.2495/AIR190201)., 2019.
    Publicado • 10.2495/AIR190201
  10. Nunes, R.A.O.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.; Martins, F.G.; Jalkanen, J.-P.; Hannuniemi, H.; Sousa, S.I.V.. "Health and economic impacts of ozone ship-related air pollution in Portugal". In Air Pollution XXVII, WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment, 213-220. Southampton, Reino Unido: WIT Press (G. Passerini and C. Borrego Eds.)(ISBN: 978-1-78466-343-8; DOI: 10.2495/AIR190211), 2019.
    Publicado • 10.2495/AIR190211
  11. Borges, J.; Alvim-Ferraz, C.; Almeida, M.F.; Dias, J.M.; Budžaki, S.. "Enzymatic esterification of pre-treated and untreated acid oil soapstock". 241-244. London, Reino Unido: Taylor & Francis Group, 2018.
    Publicado
  12. Silva, J.O.V.; Almeida, M.F.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.; J. M. Dias. "Sweet potato bioethanol purification using glycerol". In Wastes. Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities II, 293-298. London, Reino Unido: Taylor & Francis Group (C. Vilarinho, F. Castro, M. L. Lopes, Eds.), ISBN 978-1-138-19669-8., 2018.
    Publicado
  13. Costa, E.; Cruz, M.; Alvim-Ferraz, C.; Almeida, M.F.; Dias, J.M.. "Acid esterification vs glycerolysis of acid oil soapstock for FFA reduction". In Wastes. Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities II, 287-292. London, Reino Unido, 2018.
  14. G. Pizarro; M. C. Alvim-Ferraz; M. F. Almeida; J. M. Dias; F. G. Martins; J C. Pires. "Modelling Viscosity of Raw Materials for Biodiesel Production". In Essays on Environmental Studies, 151-161. Athens, Grécia: Athens Institute for Education and Research (Amit Sarin Ed.), 2012.
    Publicado
  15. Tomás Albergaria, J.; Delerue-Matos, C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.. "Remediation of coastal sandy soils polluted by petroleum leaks". In WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment, 469-476. Southampton, Reino Unido, 2011.
    Publicado • 10.2495/SDP110391
  16. M. C. M. Alvim-Ferraz; M. C. Pereira; K. Slezakova. "Partículas Suspensas no Ar Exterior e Interior: Caracterização para suporte de estudos epidemiológicos". In Investigação em Ambiente e Saúde: Desafios e Estratégias, 41-45. Lisbon, Portugal: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 2009.
    Publicado
  17. Slezakova, K.; Reis, M.A.; Pereira, M.C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.. "Influence of traffic on the elemental composition of PM10 and PM2.5 in Oporto region". In WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment, 59-68. Southampton: WIT Press, 2007.
    Publicado • 10.2495/AIR070061
  18. S. I. V. Sousa; F. G. Martins; J. C. M. Pires; M. C. M. Alvim-Ferraz; M. C. Pereira. "Principle Component and Multiple Linear Regressions to Predict Ozone Concentrations". In Air Pollution Modelling and its Aplication XVIII, 790-792. Amsterdam, Países Baixos: Elsevier (C. Borrego, E. Renner, Eds.), ISBN 978-0-444-52987-9., 2007.
    Publicado
  19. Sousa, S.I.V.; Martins, F.G.; Pereira, M.C.; Alvim-Ferraz, M.C.M.. "Prediction of the next day maximum ozone concentration using multiple linear and principal component regressions". In WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment, 101-109. Reino Unido, 2006.
    Publicado • 10.2495/AIR06011
  20. M. C. M. Alvim-Ferraz; L. Melo. "A Poluição da Atmosfera – Relance histórico através da literatura". In Literatura e Ambiente, 96-103. Oporto, Portugal: Edições Universidade Fernando Pessoa (I. Patim, Ed.), 2005.
    Publicado
  21. Conceição Alvim Ferraz. "Soil Contamination". In Environmental Medicine, 7 pages. Hungria: ENMED Project, 2005.
    Publicado
  22. Conceição Alvim Ferraz. "Air Contamination". In Environmental Medicine, 34 pages. Hungria: ENMED Project, 2005.
    Publicado
  23. Conceição Alvim Ferraz. "Gestão de Emissões Gasosas". In Produção Industrial Eco-Eficiente, 9-21. Braga, Portugal, 2003.
    Publicado
  24. R. Boaventura; M. C. M. Alvim-Ferraz; C. A. S. Durão; A. G. Alvarim de Sousa. "Os Resíduos Hospitalares e a Saúde Pública". In O Ambiente e a Saúde, 271-299. Lisbon, Portugal: Edições Medicina e Saúde do Instituto Piaget (A. G. Castro, A. Duarte, T. R. Santos, Eds), 2003.
    Publicado
  25. Conceição Alvim Ferraz. "Air Pollution, Legislation and Health". In Environmental Engineering and Pollution Prevention, 407-421. Dordrecht 1, Países Baixos: Kluwer Academic Publishers, NATO Series (J. Wotte, W. A. Halang, B. J. Kramer, Eds.), 1996.
    Publicado
  26. M. C. M. Alvim-Ferraz; Ferraz, J.M.; Alvim Ferraz, M.C.; Faria Ferraz, M.C.; Fonseca, P.I.. Autor correspondente: M. C. M. Alvim-Ferraz. "Air Pollution and Lung Diseases in Oporto Area". In Air Pollution and Health in the Mediterranean Countries of Europe, Air Pollution Epidemiology Reports Series., 91-102. Athens, Grécia: Comission of the European Communities, Directorate-General XII for Science Research and Development., 1992.
    Publicado • 10.1007/BF00401729
Livro
  1. Manuel Fonseca Almeida; Mariana Cruz; Joana Dias; Conceição Alvim Ferraz. Adding value to soapstocks from the vegetal oil refining: Alternative process. 2019.
    10.1201/9780429289798
  2. Joana Dias; Conceição Alvim Ferraz; Manuel Fonseca Almeida. Comparison between biodiesel produced from sunflower oil and waste frying oil. 2008.
  3. Joana Dias; Conceição Alvim Ferraz; Manuel Fonseca Almeida. Production of Biodiesel from Sunflower Oil: Comparison between Homogeneous Alkali Catalysts. 2008.
  4. M. C. M. Alvim Ferraz; A. P. Carneiro; R. Gonçalves; C. Pio; C. Borrego. Rede Nacional da Qualidade do Ar - Recomendações para a sua Implantação. Lisbon, Portugal: Direcção Geral da Qualidade do Ambiente (Carlos Borrego, Ed.). 1986.
    Publicado
Manual
  1. M. C. M. Alvim-Ferraz; Miguel Ferraz; Horácio Sá. Senhora dos Prazeres em Domingo de Pascoela. Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal: Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Feira. 2022.
    Publicado
Poster em conferência
  1. Chojer, Hiten; Branco, P.T.B.S.; Martins, F. G.; Conceição Alvim Ferraz; Sousa SIV. "How useful are portable indoor air monitors?". Trabalho apresentado em CHAMELEONS Conference, 2022.
Resumo em conferência
  1. Fernando G. Martins; Barbosa, Joana V.; Farraia, Mariana; Conceição Alvim Ferraz. "Meta-analysis of the effect of fire smoke exposure on firefighters' pulmonary health". Trabalho apresentado em 2º Workshop sobre Projetos de Investigação Científica e Desenvolvimento Tecnológico no âmbito da Prevenção e Combate a Incêndios Florestais¿, 2021.
    Publicado
Tese / Dissertação
  1. "Preparação e Caracterização de Carvões Activados e Impregnados". Doutoramento, 1983.
Atividades

Orientação

Título / Tema
Papel desempenhado 		Curso (Tipo)
Instituição / Organização
2007 - 2007 Impact of Ozone on the Prevalence of Childhood Asthma
Orientador
 Engenharia do Ambiente (Doutoramento)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2007 - 2007 Biodiesel Production from Wastes: Process Development and Quality Control
Orientador
 Engenharia do Ambiente (Doutoramento)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2007 - 2007 Previsão do Tempo de Remediação de Solos Contaminados Usando a Extracção de Vapor
Orientador
 Engenharia Química e Biológica (Doutoramento)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2006 - 2006 Suspended Particles in Outdoor and Indoor Air: Characterization to Support Epidemiological Studies
Orientador
 Ciências de Engenharia (Doutoramento)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2004 - 2004 Contaminação Ambiental Associada Às Areias Residuais de Fundição
Orientador
 Engenharia Química (Doutoramento)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
Distinções

Prémio

2024 Best Scientists in the field of Environmental Sciences
Research.com, Estados Unidos
2024 Scientist from the World’s Top 2% Scientists with highest impact along career in 2023, ranking conducted by the Stanford University (USA) in collaboration with Elsevier B.V. and SciTech Strategies.
Stanford University, Estados Unidos
2023 Best Scientists in the field of Environmental Sciences
Research.com, Estados Unidos
2022 Scientist from the World’s Top 2% Scientists with highest impact along career in 2022, ranking conducted by the Stanford University (USA) in collaboration with Elsevier B.V. and SciTech Strategies.
Stanford University, Estados Unidos
2022 Outstanding Paper Awards from Environmental Technology & Innovation, DOI: 10.1016/j.eti.2022.102551.
Environmental Technology Innovation, Austrália
2021 Municipal Medal of Distinguished Services awarded by unanimity.
Câmara Municipal de Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal
2021 Scientist from the World’s Top 2% Scientists List with highest impact along career in 2021, ranking conducted by the Stanford University (USA) in collaboration with Elsevier B.V. and SciTech Strategies.
Stanford University, Estados Unidos
2021 Scientist from the World’s Top 2% Scientists List with highest impact along career in 2021, ranking conducted by the Stanford University (USA) in collaboration with Elsevier B.V. and SciTech Strategies.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute - Stanford University, Estados Unidos
2018 Highly Cited Paper that received enough citations as of November/December 2017 to be included in the top 1% of their academic fields based on a highly cited threshold for the field and publication year (DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2005.12.002).
Web of Science, Estados Unidos
2018 Highly Cited Paper that received enough citations as of November/December 2017 to be included in the top 1% of their academic fields based on a highly cited threshold for the field and publication year (DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2007.07.031).
Web of Science, Estados Unidos
2018 Highly Cited Paper that received enough citations as of November/December 2017 to be included in the top 1% of their academic fields based on a highly cited threshold for the field and publication year (DOI:10.1016/j.fuel.2008.06.014).
2018 Highly Cited Paper that received enough citations as of November/December 2017 to be included in the top 1% of their academic fields based on a highly cited threshold for the field and publication year (DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2011.01.033).
Web of Science, Estados Unidos
2018 Highly Cited Paper that received enough citations as of November/December 2017 to be included in the top 1% of their academic fields based on a highly cited threshold for the field and publication year (DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2011.01.028).
2018 Highly Cited Paper that received enough citations as of November/December 2017 to be included in the top 1% of their academic fields based on a highly cited threshold for the field and publication year (DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2012.02.055).
Web of Science, Estados Unidos
2016 Top-cited papers in the last five year (J. Rivera-Utrilla, M. Sánchez-Polo, V. Gómez-Serrano, P.M. Álvarez, M.C.M. Alvim-Ferraz, J.M. Dias, Activated Carbon Modifications to Enhance its Water Treatment Aplications: An Overview
Journal of Hazardous Materials , Estados Unidos
2013 Top Cited Papers for 2011 and 2012: (Pires J.C.M., Martins F.G., Alvim-Ferraz M.C.M., Simões M., Recent Developments on Carbon Capture and Storage: An Overview, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 89, 1446-1460), 2011
Journal Chemical Engineering Research and Design, Reino Unido
2013 Career Award, Portuguese Association of Environmental Engineering (Journal Indústria e Ambiente 80, Publindústria)
Associação Portuguesa de Engenharia do Ambiente, Portugal
2009 Scientific Incentive Award
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
2005 Recognition to Professional Merit
Rotary Club, Portugal
2004 Outstanding Referee 2004
Journal Waste Management - Editorial Board, Itália

Outra distinção

2021 Interview for the "Conversas com História" program by Joel Cleto that revisited the life story of Conceição Alvim Ferraz, focusing her professional career integrated in her socio-cultural initiatives (04/07/2021).
Porto Canal, Portugal