Room: Poster Area
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 16:15 - 17:15 CEST
Session code 3CV.8
New uses and better valorization of different biomass sources. Market transition towards a biobased future
Biomass Valorization from Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soils for Nanolignin and Nanocellulose Production
Short Introductive summary
This study evaluates the potential of sorghum and hemp grown on heavy metal-contaminated soils as sustainable feedstocks for producing nanolignin and nanocellulose. By assessing biomass composition and extraction efficiency, the work demonstrates that contamination does not significantly affect lignin or cellulose content, supporting the feasibility of integrating phytoremediation with high-value nanomaterial production. These findings contribute to advancing circular bioeconomy strategies through innovative biorefinery approaches on marginal lands.
Presenter
Carla DIAS
Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologias, Química Dpt., PORTUGAL
Presenter's biography
PhD in Biotechnology (Instituto Superior Técnico, 2023), researcher at NOVA FCT. I develop sustainable processes for valorizing lignocellulosic waste, focusing on nanocellulose and nanolignin, combining biotechnology, microbial ecology, and circular economy strategies.
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Co-authors:
L. Mersmann, MEtRICs, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologias, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, PORTUGAL
C. Rodrigues, MEtRICs, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologias, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, PORTUGAL
J.R.A. Pires, MEtRICs, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologias, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, PORTUGAL
A.F.M. Santos, LAQV-REQUIMTE, Dep. Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, C, Caparica, PORTUGAL
V.G.L. Souza, MEtRICs, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologias, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, PORTUGAL
I. Coelhoso, LAQV, Departamento de Química, Nova School of Science and Technology|NOVA FCT, Universidade NOVA de, Caparica, PORTUGAL
M.H. Godinho, CENIMAT | I3N, Departamento de Ciências dos Materiais, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Univer, Caparica, PORTUGAL
A.L. Fernando, MEtRICs, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologias, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, PORTUGAL
Session reference: 3CV.8.2