Communications

2025

1. A. Torres-Pinto, M. Peñas-Garzón, M.J. Sampaio, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, A.M.T. Silva, "H2O2-assisted photoelectrocatalysis for the elimination of pharmaceuticals from surface waters", XXVI Meeting of the Portuguese Electrochemical Society, Porto (Portugal), November 19-21, 2025 (Poster). 

2. J.J.M. Dele, A. Torres-Pinto, A.M. Chávez, A.M.T. Silva, "Urea-assisted immobilisation of activated carbon for venlafaxine removal from water", 2nd Workshop on Challenges and Strategies in Degradation of Organic Contaminants Research, Online, November 18, 2025 (Oral Communication). 

3. I.E. Oliveira, A.R. Ribeiro, M.E. Tiritan. "Synthesis and Separation of Diastereoisomeric Nadifloxacin Derivatives for Further Environmental Studies", XX Congresso Científico AEFFUP, Porto (Portugal), November 14-15, 2025 (Poster). 

4. A. Fujita, A. Torres-Pinto, A.M.T. Silva, "Removal of Organic Contaminants via Electro-Activated Biochar Suspensions", 9th International Electronic Conference on Water Sciences, Online, November 11-14, 2025 (Poster). 

5. J.J.M. Dele, A. Torres-Pinto, A.M. Chávez, A.M.T. Silva, "Three-Alumina Supported Activated Carbon for Water Treatment and In-Situ Regeneration by Catalytic Wet Peroxide Oxidation", 9th International Electronic Conference on Water Sciences, Online, November 11-14, 2025 (Oral Communication). 

6. I.E. Oliveira, D. Pereira, A.R. Ribeiro, M.E. Tiritan. "Nadifloxacin: enantioseparation and structural modification for further environmental studies.", XXIX Encontro Luso Galego de Química, Braga (Portugal), November 10-12, 2025 (Oral Communication). 

7. I.E. Oliveira, A.R. Ribeiro, M.E. Tiritan. "Synthesis of nadifloxacin derivatives for further ecotoxicological studies", ICRAPHE (6th International Conference on Risk Assessment of PHarmaceuticals in the Environment), Aveiro (Portugal), October 20-21, 2025 (Poster). 

8. I.M. Quintela, A.M. Gorito, M.O. Barbosa, A.R.L. Ribeiro, A.M.T. Silva. "SPE-UHPLC-MS/MS Method for Analysis of EU-relevant Organic Micropollutants in Portuguese Drinking Waters", ICRAPHE (6th International Conference on Risk Assessment of PHarmaceuticals in the Environment), Aveiro (Portugal), October 20-21, 2025 (Poster). 

9. A. Fujita, A. Torres-Pinto, A.M. T. Silva. "Degradation of organic contaminants by wine pomace derived suspension electrodes", CIBIQ 2025 - 3rd Iberoamerican Congress on Chemical Engineering, Lisbon (Portugal), September 08-10, 2025 (Poster).  

10. K. Kouvelis, A. Torres-Pinto, A. Petala, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, Z. Frontistis, A.M. T. Silva. "Persulfate-boosted g-C3N4 for visible light-photocatalytic degradation of persistent contaminants in aqueous matrices, CIBIQ 2025 - 3rd Iberoamerican Congress on Chemical Engineering, Lisbon (Portugal), September 08-10, 2025 (Poster).  

11. S. Martín-García, A. Torres-Pinto, S. Couso-Pérez, H. Gómez-Couso, A.M.T. Silva. "Evaluation of g-C3N4-PVDF membrane against the protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium for water treatment", CIBIQ 2025 - 3rd Iberoamerican Congress on Chemical Engineering, Lisbon (Portugal), September 08-10, 2025 (Poster).  

12. I.E. Oliveira, S. Cravo, A.R. Ribeiro, M.E. Tiritan. "Nadifloxacin: semi-preparative enantioseparation by an amylose based chiral stationary phase", Chirality 2025 (35th International Symposium on Chirality), New York City (USA), July 28-31, 2025 (Poster).  

13. A. Fujita, A. Torres-Pinto, A.M. T. Silva. "Grape-derived biochars for electrochemical degradation of micropollutants", 6th Doctoral Congress in Engineering, FEUP, Porto (Portugal), June 30-July 1, 2025 (Poster). 

14. D. Fernandes, A. Gorito, A.R. Ribeiro, C. Ribeiro, "GC-MS/MS Method for Determining Pesticides and Endocrine Disruptors in Drinking Water", Symposium on Environmental Engineering, 6th Doctoral Congress in Engineering, FEUP, Porto (Portugal), June 30-July 1, 2025 (Poster). 

15. I.M. Quintela, A.M. Gorito, M.O. Barbosa, A.R.L. Ribeiro, A.M.T. Silva. "Validation of a SPE-UHPLC-MS/MS Method for the Determination of EU-relevant Organic Micropollutants in Drinking Water", Symposium on Environmental Engineering, 6th Doctoral Congress in Engineering, FEUP, Porto (Portugal), June 30-July 1, 2025 (Poster). 

16. J.J.M. Dele, A. Torres-Pinto, A.M. Chávez, A.M. T. Silva. "Activated carbon immobilisation onto 3D-alumina structures for adsorption of pollutants and in-situ regeneration by catalytic wet peroxide oxidation", 6th Doctoral Congress in Engineering, FEUP, Porto (Portugal), June 30-July 1, 2025 (Poster). 

17. M. Sadoq, M. Ouchabi, H. Boumeriame, F. Boukhlifi, A. Torres-Pinto, A.M.T. Silva. "Biochar derived from argan nut shells for ciprofloxacin removal from water: adsorption and electrochemical degradation approaches", 6th Doctoral Congress in Engineering, FEUP, Porto (Portugal), June 30-July 1, 2025 (Poster). 

18. A. Fujita, A. Torres-Pinto, A.M. T. Silva. "Grape pomace as natural source for the electrocatalytic oxidation of pharmaceuticals", IJUP (18 Encontro de Investigação Jovem da U.Porto / Young Researchers Meeting of U.Porto), Porto (Portugal), May 07-09, 2025 (Poster).  

19. I.E. Oliveira, S. Cravo, A.R. Ribeiro, M.E. Tiritan. "Enantioseparation of Nadifloxacin and derivatives by an Amylose based Chiral stationary Phase", IJUP (18 Encontro de Investigação Jovem da U.Porto / Young Researchers Meeting of U.Porto), Porto (Portugal), May 07-09, 2025 (Poster).  

20. D. Fernandes, A. Gorito, A.R. Ribeiro, C. Ribeiro, "Analysis of multiple pesticide and endocrine disruptor residues in drinking water using SPE and GC–MS/MS", IV 1H-TOXRUN International Congress 2025, Porto (Portugal), May 08-09, 2025 (Poster). 

21. M.O. Barbosa, L.D. Madeira, A.R.L. Ribeiro, A.M.T. Silva, "Monitoring Azole Antifungals in Water: A Step Toward Environmental and Human Health Protection", IV 1H-TOXRUN International Congress 2025, Porto (Portugal), May 08-09, 2025 (Poster). 

2024

22. A. Torres-Pinto, J.J.M. Dele, A.M. Chávez, A.M.T. Silva, "Promoting the self-immobilisation of activated carbon for enhanced adsorption of organic micropollutants", European Meeting on Environmental Chemistry (EMEC24), Alicante (Spain), November 26-29, 2024 (Oral Communication).

23. A. Torres-Pinto, I. Velo-Gala, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, A.M.T. Silva, "Photocatalytic activation of hypochlorite with graphitic carbon nitride under by simulated sunlight irradiation", European Meeting on Environmental Chemistry (EMEC24), Alicante (Spain), November 26-29, 2024  (Poster).

24. L.R. Barroca, A.L.R. Cabral, M.F. Pedrosa, A.R.L. Ribeiro, A.M.T. Silva, "Removal of venlafaxine and diclofenac from drinking water using a Spirulina-based carbon bio-sorbent and a commercial adsorbent", European Meeting on Environmental Chemistry (EMEC24), Alicante (Spain), November 26-29, 2024  (Poster) - Best Poster Communication Award 

25. L.R. Barroca, A.M. Gorito, A.M.T. Silva, A.R.L. Ribeiro, "Disinfection By-Products in Drinking Water: Meeting the EU Drinking Water Directive standards", Winter School on Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) and Disinfection By-Products (DBPs), Porto (Portugal), November 25-26, 2024  (Poster) - Best Poster Award 

26. M.F.F. Pedrosa, M. Antonopoulou, A. Tzamaria, A.R.L. Ribeiro, A.M.T. Silva, T. Kaloudis, A. Hiskia, D. Vlastos, "Spirulina-Based Carbon Materials for Controlling Drinking Water Taste and Odor: Removal Efficiency and Evaluation of Cyto-Genotoxic Effects", Winter School on Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) and Disinfection By-Products (DBPs), Porto (Portugal), November 25-26, 2024 (Poster).

27. M.O. Barbosa, L.D. Madeira, A.R.L. Ribeiro, A.M.T. Silva, "Carbon Materials for the Extraction and Monitoring of Azole Antifungals in Aquatic Environments", Winter School on Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) and Disinfection By-Products (DBPs), Porto (Portugal), November 25-26, 2024 (Poster).

28. A. Torres-Pinto, J.J.M. Dele, A.M. Chávez, A.M.T. Silva, "Novel functionalised carbon-based macrostructures for water purification", Winter School on Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) and Disinfection By-Products (DBPs), Porto (Portugal), November 25-26, 2024 (Poster).

29. A.M. Díez, A. Torres-Pinto, M. Pazos, M. Ángeles Sanromán, A.M.T. Silva, "Iron-based metal organic framework as a suitable catalyst in photo-PMS activation for venlafaxine degradation", XXVIII Encontro Galego-Portugués de Química, Vigo (Spain), November 13-15, 2024 (Oral Communication).

30. I. Oliveira, et al., "Enantioseparation of Nadifloxacin by Amylose based Chiral stationary Phase", XXVIII Encontro Galego-Portugués de Química, Vigo (Spain), November 13-15, 2024  (Poster).

31. I. Velo-Gala, A. Torres-Pinto, P. Fernández-Poyatos, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, A.M.T. Silva, "Solar photocatalytic activation of chlorine by graphitic carbon nitride for water treatment", Global Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (GEST 2024), London (United Kingdom), November 4-6, 2024 (Oral Communication).

32. A. Torres-Pinto, "Development of a carbon-based photoelectrocatalytic system for water and wastewater treatment", Seminars of the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department, Porto (Portugal), November 5, 2024 (Seminar).

33. A. Torres-Pinto, A.M. Chávez, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, A.M.T. Silva, "3D carbon-based structures for catalytic water treatment assisted by visible-LEDs and electrochemical activation", 29th Ibero-American Catalysis Congress (CICAT2024), Bilbao (Spain), September 23-27, 2024 (Oral Communication).

34. A. Torres-Pinto, J.J.M. Dele, A.M. Chávez, A.M.T. Silva,  "Tailoring activated carbon supported on 3D alumina macrospheres for micropollutant adsorption", 43rd Iberian Adsorption Meeting (RIA43), Porto (Portugal), September 01-04, 2024 (Poster).

35. A. Torres-Pinto, J.J.M. Dele, A.M. Chávez, A.M.T. Silva, "Self-immobilisation of functional activated carbon on alumina beads for mineral water treatment", 7th International Congress on Water, Waste and Energy Management (WWEM-24), Lisbon (Portugal), July 24-26, 2024 (Keynote Oral Communication).

36. A. Torres-Pinto, I. Velo-Gala, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, A.M.T. Silva, "Simulated sunlight-driven g-C3N4 photocatalysis for the activation of hypochlorite and removal of acetaminophen", 7th International Congress on Water, Waste and Energy Management (WWEM-24), Lisbon (Portugal), July 24-26, 2024 (Poster).

37. I. Velo-Gala, A. Torres-Pinto, S. Ribeirinho Soares, O.C. Nunes, M. Sánchez-Polo, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, A.M.T. Silva, "Modified carbon nitride catalyst in a 3D-photoanode system for simulated and natural water disinfection", 7th International Congress on Water, Waste and Energy Management (WWEM-24), Lisbon (Portugal), July 24-26, 2024 (Poster).

38. A. Torres-Pinto, M.J. Sampaio, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, A.M.T. Silva, "Tailoring g‑C3N4 performance for efficient photocatalytic treatment of contaminated waters: in situ generation and activation of H2O2", 12th European Conference on Solar Chemistry and Photocatalysis: Energy and Environmental Applications (SPEA12), Belfast (United Kingdom), June 17-21, 2024 (Poster).

39. A. Torres-Pinto, "Optimised 2D carbon materials activated by artificial light and electrical current for catalytic water and wastewater treatment", XII Encontro Nacional de Catálise e Materiais Porosos (XII ENCMP), Coimbra (Portugal), June 6-7, 2024 (Invited Oral Communication).

40. D. Fernandes, M. Valente, A.R.L. Ribeiro, C. Ribeiro, "Optimization of the chromatographic conditions of a multi-residue GC-MS method for trace analysis of pesticides and endocrine disruptors in drinking water", III 1H-TOXRUN International Congress 2024 'No Boundaries for Toxicology: One Health, One Society, One Planet' , Porto (Portugal), May 2-3, 2024 (Poster).

41. A. Torres-Pinto, "Optimised 2D carbon materials activated by artificial light and electrical current for catalytic water and wastewater treatment", III Reunião do Grupo do Carbono (IIIRGC), Porto (Portugal), March 26-27, 2024 (Invited Oral Communication).

42. A. Torres-Pinto, A.M. Díez, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, M. Ángeles Sanromán, M. Pazos, A.M.T. Silva, "Photoelectrocatalytic removal of pharmaceuticals from urban wastewaters with metal-free g‑C3N4", III Reunião do Grupo do Carbono (IIIRGC), Porto (Portugal), March 26-27, 2024 (Poster).

2023

43. B.M. Mota, A.M. Gorito, A.M.T. Silva, A.R.L. Ribeiro, "Monitoring of organic micropollutants in Douro River", XXVII Encontro Luso-Galego de Química, Porto (Portugal), November 22-24, 2023 (Poster).

44. A. Torres-Pinto, A.M. Díez, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, M. Ángeles Sanromán, M. Pazos, A.M.T. Silva, "Design of a metal-free g-C3N4 material for the degradation of pharmaceuticals in urban waste waters by photoelectrocatalysis", XXVII Encontro Luso-Galego de Química, Porto (Portugal), November 22-24, 2023 (Poster).

45. A. Fujita, A. Torres-Pinto, M.J. Sampaio, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, A.M.T. Silva, "Dual photocatalytic application of metal-free doped g-C3N4: pharmaceutical degradation and H2O2 evolution", XXVII Encontro Luso-Galego de Química, Porto (Portugal), November 22-24, 2023 (Poster).

46. A. Fdez-Sanromán, A. Torres-Pinto, E. Rosales, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria,  M. Pazos, A.M.T. Silva, "Sustainability through photo-electrocatalysis: innovative methods for pharmaceuticals removal from water", XXVII Encontro Luso-Galego de Química, Porto (Portugal), November 22-24, 2023 (Poster).

47. A. Torres-Pinto, A.M. Díez, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, M. Ángeles Sanromán, M. Pazos, A.M.T. Silva, "Tailoring a metal-free g‑C3N4 for the photoelectrocatalytic degradation of pharmaceuticals", II Jornadas Ibéricas de Fotocatálise / II Congreso Ibérico de Fotocatálisis, Porto (Portugal), November 7, 2023 (Poster).

48. A. Fujita, A. Torres-Pinto, M.J. Sampaio, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, A.M.T. Silva, "Metal-free doped carbon nitride photocatalysts for simultaneous H2O2 production and pollutant degradation", II Jornadas Ibéricas de Fotocatálise / II Congreso Ibérico de Fotocatálisis, Porto (Portugal), November 7, 2023 (Poster).

49. A. Fdez-Sanromán, A. Torres-Pinto, E. Rosales, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria,  M. Pazos, A.M.T. Silva, "Sustainable approaches in photoelectrocatalytic processes for pharmaceuticals removal from Water", II Jornadas Ibéricas de Fotocatálise / II Congreso Ibérico de Fotocatálisis, Porto (Portugal), November 7, 2023 (Poster).

50. A. Torres-Pinto, I. Velo-Gala, S. Ribeirinho Soares, O.C. Nunes, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, A.M.T. Silva, "Immobilisation of metal-free g-C3N4 onto a carbon foam for the photoelectrochemical inactivation of microorganisms in real waters", XXV Meeting of the Portuguese Electrochemical Society (SPE2023), Coimbra (Portugal), August 30-September 1, 2023 (Oral).

51. A. Torres-Pinto, A.M. Díez, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, M. Ángeles Sanromán, M. Pazos, A.M.T. Silva, "Optimisation of a carbon nitride photoelectrocatalyst for the removal of pharmaceutical substances from urban wastewater", XXV Meeting of the Portuguese Electrochemical Society (SPE2023), Coimbra (Portugal), August 30-September 1, 2023 (Poster).

52. A. Torres-Pinto, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, A.M.T. Silva, "The impact of precursor on the preparation of carbon nitride catalysts for phenol degradation", 4th International Workshop Advances on Photocatalysis: Environmental and Energy Applications (AdvPhotoCat-EE2023), Heraklion (Greece), July 28,  2023 (Oral).

53. A.R. Carvalho, A.M. Morão, V.M.F. Gonçalves, M.E. Tiritan, A.R.L. Ribeiro, J.S. Carrola, M.M. Amorim, C. Ribeiro, "Enantioseparation and ecotoxicity assessment of butylone on the microcrustaean Daphnia magna", 33th International Symposium on Chirality (Chirality 2023), Rome (Italy), July 24-27, 2023 (Poster). 

54. T.I.A. Gouveia, A. Gorito, B. Cristóvão, V. Pereira, J. Crespo, A. Alves, F. Pereira, A.R.L.T. Ribeiro, A.M.T. Silva, M. Santos, "Combination of nanofiltration and ozonation to remove antineoplastic drugs from wastewaters", Symposium on Chemical and Biological Engineering, 5th Doctoral Congress in Engineering, FEUP, Porto (Portugal), June 15-16,  2023 (Oral).

55. A. Torres-Pinto, A.M. Díez, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, M. Ángeles Sanromán, M. Pazos, A.M.T. Silva, "Advanced treatment of contaminated waters by metal free g‑C3N4 photoelectrocatalysis", Symposium on Chemical and Biological Engineering, 5th Doctoral Congress in Engineering, FEUP, Porto (Portugal), June 15-16,  2023 (Oral).

56. T. Tavares, A. Torres-Pinto, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, A.M.T. Silva, "H2O2-assisted photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceuticals in surface waters", Symposium on Environmental Engineering, 5th Doctoral Congress in Engineering, FEUP, Porto (Portugal), June 15-16,  2023 (Poster).

57. I.S. Almeida, A. Torres-Pinto, A.R.L. Ribeiro, C.G. Silva, J.L. Faria, A.M.T. Silva, "Development of analytical methods for the fluorescence characterisation of a photocatalytic mechanism", 16th Meeting Of Young Researchers of University of Porto (IJUP 2023), Porto (Portugal), May 10-12, 2023 (Poster).