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Sustainable Heat Production for Fossil Fuel Replacement—Life Cycle Assessment f...
Lopes Brás, Isabel Paula; Fabriccino, Massimiliano; Ferreira, José; Ferreira Silva, Maria Elisabete; Mignano, VincenzoThis study aims to assess the environmental impact of using wood-based biomass as a high-efficiency fuel alternative to fossil fuels for heat production. To achieve this, the life cycle of biomass transformation, utilization, and disposal was analyzed using the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology with SimaPro 9.5.0.2 PhD software. The system boundaries included extraction, processing, transportation, combus...
Emergent societal challenges Learning Path and sustainable development: Learnin...
Lopes Brás, Isabel Paula; Pereira, Filipa; Araújo, Lia; Rito, Pedro Neves; Midões, Miguel; de Almeida Gouveia, Teresa Sofia
Risk Assessment for Water Reuse in Irrigating Green Areas on a University Campus
Leite dos Santos, Lenise Maria; Ferreira, José; Ferreira Silva, Maria Elisabete; Lopes Brás, Isabel PaulaThe increasing scarcity of water resources, exacerbated by climate change, calls for more sustainable and innovative approaches to water management. This study examines the feasibility and benefits of using Water for Reuse (WfR) for irrigation at the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu campus in Portugal. By using WfR, the university aims to reduce its reliance on potable water, promote sustainability, and enhance t...