Valentina Silva, a PhD student at CESAM, was awarded the “Best Paper” prize for PhD students at the international congress “Ozone and Advanced Oxidation – Science, Technologies and Applications for a Better World”. The event, organized by the International Ozone Association, Europe-Africa-Asia-Australasia Group, took place in Porto, from November 27th to 29th, 2024.
The award-winning work, entitled “Evaluation of different synthesis routes to obtain magnetic composites of TiO2 and Carbon Quantum Dots for photocatalysis of antibiotics“, was carried out under the guidance of Professors Vânia Calisto (CESAM/DQ), Diana Lima and Marta Otero. This research focused on the development of new materials for the photocatalysis of antibiotics, contributing to innovative and sustainable solutions in the treatment of contaminated water.
The awarding of this prize reflects the merit of Valentina Silva and the excellent research carried out at CESAM.