Bruna Rijo
Department of Economic Sciences and Organizations
VALORIZA – Research Center for the Valorization of Endogenous Resources
Portalegre Polytechnic University
Relevant links outside academia
Expertise
- Development and optimization of thermochemical processes for biomass and waste valorization, including pyrolysis, gasification, and Chemical Looping Combustion (CLC)
- Design and modeling of industrial reactors for process optimization and operational strategy.
- Implementation of renewable gases and biochar production pathways, integrating circular economy principles.
- Development of low-carbon technologies and hybrid thermochemical-renewable hydrogen pathways (…)
Relevant projects
- HYFUELUP: Demonstration of an innovative pathway for cost-effective biomethane production combining thermochemical technologies with renewable hydrogen.
- AIHRE: Establishment of a technological and business network to exploit renewable hydrogen potential in Spain and Portugal, promoting regional economic development.
- H2Driven: Promotion of renewable methanol and green hydrogen for decarbonization of industry and heavy mobility in Portugal.
- H2Excellence: Creation of a platform for vocational excellence in fuel cells and green hydrogen technologies.