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Marcelo Morais Rodrigues de Melo. Completed the Doutoramento in Programa Doutoral em Engenharia Química in 2017/11/30 by Universidade de Aveiro and Mestrado in Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Química in 2011/03 by Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia. Is Post-Doc Researcher (AgroForWealth Project) in Universidade de Aveiro CICECO. Published 25 articles in journals. Has 5 section(s) of books and 1 book(s). Organized 1 event(s). Participated in 5 event(s). Co-supervised 1 PhD thesis(es). Co-supervised 4 MSc dissertation(s). Co-supervised 1 work(s) of course completion of LSc/BSc. Has received 5 awards and/or honors. Participates and/or participated as Pos-doctoral Fellow in 1 project(s) and Research Fellow in 1 project(s). Works in the area(s) of Engineering and Technology with emphasis on Chemical Engineering with emphasis on Chemical Engineering. In his curriculum Ciência Vitae the most frequent terms in the context of scientific and technological output are: Paraffin wax; Water repellence; Industrial Applications; Carbon dioxide Extraction, Carbon dioxide, Chemical Engineering, Vegetal biomass; Biorefinery; Valorization; Vegetal extracts; Biomass residues.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Marcelo Morais Rodrigues de Melo

Citation names

  • de Melo, Marcelo M.R.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
B711-511F-F972
ORCID iD
0000-0003-3055-1519

Websites

  • www.engenharia-quimica.blogspot.com (Blog)

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
Education
Degree Classification
2014/09 - 2017/11/30
Concluded
 Programa Doutoral em Engenharia Química (Doutoramento)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
"Valorization of vegetal biomass through supercritical CO2 extraction: from lab to exploitation" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Aprovado por unanimidade e com distinção
2005/09 - 2011/03
Concluded
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Química (Mestrado)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
"Evaluation of Alternative Raw Materials for Slack Wax as Water-Repellent Agent in Industrial Applications" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
Affiliation

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2018/01/01 - Current Post-Doc Researcher (AgroForWealth Project) Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2014/09/01 - 2017/11/01 PhD Student Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2011/09/01 - 2014/08/31 Research fellow (AFORE Project) Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2011/03/01 - 2011/08/31 R&D Consultant (Programa Galp 20 20 20) Subject: Energy efficiency. Area: Aluminum extrusion. Grupo Navarra , Portugal
2010/10/01 - 2011/03/01 Master Thesis Internship (Integrated Master in Chemical Engineering) Subject: Hydrophobic coatings for wood and gypsum materials. Area: Emulsions and colloidal systems GOVI Engineered Chemicals Location, Belgium
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2018/01 - Current AgroForWealth
CENTRO-01-0145-FEDER-000001
Post-doc Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Ongoing
2011/09 - 2014/08 AFORE
FP7-NMP 228589
Research Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book
  1. Melo, Marcelo. 13th International Chemical and Biological Engineering Conference (CHEMPOR 2018) – Book of Short Abstracts. UA Editora. 2018.
    Published • Editor
Book chapter
  1. de Melo, M.M.R.; Silvestre, A.J.D.; Portugal, I.; Silva, C.M.. "Emerging technologies for the recovery of valuable compounds from coffee processing by-products". In Handbook of Coffee Processing By-Products. 2017.
    10.1016/B978-0-12-811290-8.00005-0
  2. de Melo, M.M.R.; Portugal, I.; Silvestre, A.J.D.; Silva, C.M.. "Environmentally Benign Supercritical Fluid Extraction". 325-348. Elsevier, 2017.
    Published
  3. De Toledo, P.R.A.B.; De Melo, M.M.R.; Pezza, H.R.; Toci, A.T.; Pezza, L.; Silva, C.M.. "Control of coffee samples quality: Geographic and roasting factors". In Coffee: Production, Consumption and Health Benefits. Nova Publisher, 2016.
    Published
  4. De Melo, M.; Silvestre, A.; Silva, C.M.. "Supercritical fluid extraction of oil and bioactive compounds from grape residues: Experimental optimization, modeling and economic evaluation". In Recent Res. Devel. Chemical Eng. 7. Nova Publisher, 2014.
  5. Melo, Marcelo. "Enhanced technologies for the valorization of waste and side vegetable products using supercritical fluids". In Recent Res. Devel. Chemical Eng. 7. Transworld Research Network, 2014.
Journal article
  1. de Melo, Marcelo M.R.; Carius, Benedict; Simões, Mário M.Q.; Portugal, Inês; Saraiva, Jorge; Silva, Carlos M.. "Supercritical CO2 extraction of V. vinifera leaves: Influence of cosolvents and particle size on removal kinetics and selectivity to target compounds". The Journal of Supercritical Fluids 165 (2020): 104959. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.supflu.2020.104959.
    10.1016/j.supflu.2020.104959
  2. de Melo, M.M.R.; Sapatinha, M.; Pinheiro, J.; Lemos, M.F.L.; Bandarra, N.M.; Batista, I.; Paulo, M.C.; et al. "Supercritical CO2 extraction of Aurantiochytrium sp. biomass for the enhanced recovery of omega-3 fatty acids and phenolic compounds". Journal of CO2 Utilization 38 (2020): 24-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2020.01.014.
    10.1016/j.jcou.2020.01.014
  3. de Melo, M.M.R.; Vieira, P.G.; Sen, Ali; Pereira, H.; Portugal, I.; Silva, C.M.. "Optimization of the supercritical fluid extraction of Quercus cerris cork towards extraction yield and selectivity to friedelin". Separation and Purification Technology 238 (2020): 116395. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2019.116395.
    10.1016/j.seppur.2019.116395
  4. Vieira, P.G.; de Melo, M.M.R.; Sen, A.; Simões, M.M.Q.; Portugal, I.; Pereira, H.; Silva, C.M.. "Quercus cerris extracts obtained by distinct separation methods and solvents: Total and friedelin extraction yields, and chemical similarity analysis by multidimensional scaling". Separation and Purification Technology 232 (2020): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85071233899&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.seppur.2019.115924
  5. Rodrigues, V.H.; de Melo, M.M.R.; Portugal, I.; Silva, C.M.. "Simulation and techno-economic optimization of the supercritical CO2 extraction of Eucalyptus globulus bark at industrial scale". Journal of Supercritical Fluids 145 (2019): 169-180. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85058976694&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.supflu.2018.11.025
  6. Rodrigues, V.H.; de Melo, M.M.R.; Portugal, I.; Silva, C.M.. "Supercritical fluid extraction of Eucalyptus globulus leaves. Experimental and modelling studies of the influence of operating conditions and biomass pretreatment upon yields and kinetics". Separation and Purification Technology 191 (2018): 207-213. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85029542125&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.seppur.2017.09.026
  7. Rodrigues, V.H.; de Melo, M.M.R.; Portugal, I.; Silva, C.M.. "Extraction of Eucalyptus leaves using solvents of distinct polarity. Cluster analysis and extracts characterization". Journal of Supercritical Fluids 135 (2018): 263-274. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85041487293&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.supflu.2018.01.010
  8. de Toledo, P.R.A.B.; de Melo, M.M.R.; Pezza, H.R.; Pezza, L.; Toci, A.T.; Silva, C.M.. "Reliable discriminant analysis tool for controlling the roast degree of coffee samples through chemical markers approach". European Food Research and Technology 243 5 (2017): 761-768. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85028237765&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s00217-016-2790-1
  9. de Melo, M.M.R.; Sen, A.; Silvestre, A.J.D.; Pereira, H.; Silva, C.M.. "Experimental and modeling study of supercritical CO2 extraction of Quercus cerris cork: Influence of ethanol and particle size on extraction kinetics and selectivity to friedelin". Separation and Purification Technology 187 (2017): 34-45. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85021142149&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.seppur.2017.06.011
  10. de Toledo, P.R.A.B.; de Melo, M.M.R.; Pezza, H.R.; Toci, A.T.; Pezza, L.; Silva, C.M.. "Discriminant analysis for unveiling the origin of roasted coffee samples: A tool for quality control of coffee related products". Food Control 73 (2017): 164-174. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84995528745&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.foodcont.2016.08.001
  11. Figueiredo, B.R.; de Melo, M.M.R.; Portugal, I.; Ananias, D.; Rocha, J.; Silva, C.M.. "Cs+ removal and optical detection by microporous lanthanide silicate Eu-AV-20 in a fixed-bed column". Chemical Engineering Journal 286 (2016): 48-58. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84946811191&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.cej.2015.10.046
  12. Martins, P.F.; De Melo, M.M.R.; Silva, C.M.. "Techno-economic optimization of the subcritical fluid extraction of oil from Moringa oleifera seeds and subsequent production of a purified sterols fraction". Journal of Supercritical Fluids 107 (2016): 682-689. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84947484825&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.supflu.2015.07.031
  13. Martins, P.F.; De Melo, M.M.R.; Sarmento, P.; Silva, C.M.. "Supercritical fluid extraction of sterols from Eichhornia crassipes biomass using pure and modified carbon dioxide. Enhancement of stigmasterol yield and extract concentration". Journal of Supercritical Fluids 107 (2016): 441-449. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84946568234&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.supflu.2015.09.027
  14. de Melo, M.M.R.; Silva, R.P.; Silvestre, A.J.D.; Silva, C.M.. "Valorization of water hyacinth through supercritical CO2 extraction of stigmasterol". Industrial Crops and Products 80 (2016): 177-185. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84948748537&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.indcrop.2015.11.036
  15. De Melo, M.M.R.; Martins, P.F.; Silvestre, A.J.D.; Sarmento, P.; Silva, C.M.. "Measurement and modeling of supercritical fluid extraction curves of Eichhornia crassipes for enhanced stigmasterol production: Mechanistic insights of the process". Separation and Purification Technology 163 (2016): 189-198. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84959337795&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.seppur.2016.02.038
  16. Martins, P.F.; De Melo, M.M.R.; Silva, C.M.. "Gac oil and carotenes production using supercritical CO2: Sensitivity analysis and process optimization through a RSM-COM hybrid approach". Journal of Supercritical Fluids 100 (2015): 97-104. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84924726659&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.supflu.2015.02.023
  17. Sen, A.; De Melo, M.M.R.; Silvestre, A.J.D.; Pereira, H.; Silva, C.M.. "Prospective pathway for a green and enhanced friedelin production through supercritical fluid extraction of Quercus cerris cork". Journal of Supercritical Fluids 97 (2015): 247-255. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84921038686&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.supflu.2014.12.008
  18. Silva, R.P.; de Melo, M.M.R.; Silvestre, A.J.D.; Silva, C.M.. "Polar and lipophilic extracts characterization of roots, stalks, leaves and flowers of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), and insights for its future valorization". Industrial Crops and Products 76 (2015): 1033-1038. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84940213690&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.indcrop.2015.07.055
  19. De Melo, M.M.R.; Domingues, R.M.A.; Silvestre, A.J.D.; Silva, C.M.. "Extraction and purification of triterpenoids using supercritical fluids: From lab to exploitation". Mini-Reviews in Organic Chemistry 11 3 (2014): 362-381. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84900804271&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  20. Silva, A.F.; De Melo, M.M.R.; Silva, C.M.. "Supercritical solvent selection (CO2 versus ethane) and optimization of operating conditions of the extraction of lycopene from tomato residues: Innovative analysis of extraction curves by a response surface methodology and cost of manufacturing hybrid approach". Journal of Supercritical Fluids 95 (2014): 618-627. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84916593318&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.supflu.2014.09.016
  21. Barbosa, H.M.A.; De Melo, M.M.R.; Coimbra, M.A.; Passos, C.P.; Silva, C.M.. "Optimization of the supercritical fluid coextraction of oil and diterpenes from spent coffee grounds using experimental design and response surface methodology". Journal of Supercritical Fluids 85 (2014): 165-172. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84890494669&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.supflu.2013.11.011
  22. De Melo, M.M.R.; Silvestre, A.J.D.; Silva, C.M.. "Supercritical fluid extraction of vegetable matrices: Applications, trends and future perspectives of a convincing green technology". Journal of Supercritical Fluids 92 (2014): 115-176. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84900813498&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.supflu.2014.04.007
  23. De Melo, M.M.R.; Domingues, R.M.A.; Sova, M.; Lack, E.; Seidlitz, H.; Lang Jr., F.; Silvestre, A.J.D.; Silva, C.M.. "Scale-up studies of the supercritical fluid extraction of triterpenic acids from Eucalyptus globulus bark". Journal of Supercritical Fluids 95 (2014): 44-50. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84906841013&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.supflu.2014.07.030
  24. De Melo, M.M.R.; Barbosa, H.M.A.; Passos, C.P.; Silva, C.M.. "Supercritical fluid extraction of spent coffee grounds: Measurement of extraction curves, oil characterization and economic analysis". Journal of Supercritical Fluids 86 (2014): 150-159. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84892663511&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.supflu.2013.12.016
  25. Domingues, R.M.A.; De Melo, M.M.R.; Oliveira, E.L.G.; Neto, C.P.; Silvestre, A.J.D.; Silva, C.M.. "Optimization of the supercritical fluid extraction of triterpenic acids from Eucalyptus globulus bark using experimental design". Journal of Supercritical Fluids 74 (2013): 105-114. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84872144974&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.supflu.2012.12.005
  26. Domingues, R.M.A.; De Melo, M.M.R.; Neto, C.P.; Silvestre, A.J.D.; Silva, C.M.. "Measurement and modeling of supercritical fluid extraction curves of Eucalyptus globulus bark: Influence of the operating conditions upon yields and extract composition". Journal of Supercritical Fluids 72 (2012): 176-185. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84866686372&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.supflu.2012.08.010
  27. De Melo, M.M.R.; Oliveira, E.L.G.; Silvestre, A.J.D.; Silva, C.M.. "Supercritical fluid extraction of triterpenic acids from Eucalyptus globulus bark". Journal of Supercritical Fluids 70 (2012): 137-145. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84865688210&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.supflu.2012.06.017
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. Melo, Marcelo Morais Rodrigues de. "Valorization of vegetal biomass through supercritical CO2 extraction: from lab to exploitation". PhD, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10773/22845.
  2. Melo, Marcelo Morais Rodrigues de. "Evaluation of alternative raw materials for slack wax as water-repellent agent in industrial applications". Master, 2011. oai:digitool.fe.up.pt:235542.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2020/09/07 Cosolvents influence on the kinetics of supercritical fluid extraction of Aurantiochytrium sp. microalgae 58th European High Pressure Research Group International Conference
Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife (Tenerife, Spain)
2020/05/06 Extração com CO2 supercrítico ao serviço da valorização de subprodutos Ciclo de Webinars - #JuntosFicamosEmCasa
Ordem dos Engenheiros (Online, Portugal)
2020/02/18 Research (framework) approach to convey supercritical fluid extraction of agrofood and forestry byproducts from lab to industrial exploitation First Iberian Meeting on Supercritical Fluids (EIFS 2020)
I+D Farma research group (University of Santiago de Compostela) (Santiago de Compostela, Spain)
2018/11 The extraction with supercritical CO2 at the service of the fractionation of agrofood and forestry byproducts Research Summit 2018
University of Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)
2017/11 Valorization of Eucalyptus globulus byproducts by supercritical fluid extraction: from lab to exploitation Sense the Future - European Paper Week
Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) (Brussels, Belgium)
2014/05 Supercritical fluid extraction of triterpenic acids from Eucalyptus globulus bark at different scales 14th European Meeting on Supercritical Fluids
Aix-Marseille Université (Marseille, France)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2019/10 - Current 2,4,6 Trichlroanisol extraction from cork using supercritical CO2
Co-supervisor of Carlos Nuno Souto Costa
 PhD in Chemical Engineering (PhD)
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2018/10 - 2019/03 Valorisation pathway of leaves from Vitis vinifera L. with supercritical CO2
Co-supervisor of Benedict Carius
 Bachelor in Chemical Engineering (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2017/01 - 2017/07 Produção de extratos bioativos a partir de resíduos de Quercus cerris por extração supercrítica com solventes verdes
Co-supervisor of Pedro Gonçalo Simões Vieira
 Master in Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2016/01 - 2016/07 Extração de biomassa industrial de Eucalyptus globulus
Co-supervisor of Pedro Pedro Jorge Neves Sardo Leite Santos
 Master in Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2015/01 - 2015/07 Production of stigmasterol enriched extracts by supercritical fluid extraction of vegetable biomass,
Co-supervisor of Pedro Flores Martins
 Master in Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2014/01 - 2014/07 Extração Supercrítica de Eichhornia crassipes
Co-supervisor of Rui Pedro Fonseca Ferreira da Silva
 Master in Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2017/10 - 2018/11 Member of the organization staff of the 13th International Chemical and Biological Engineering Conference (CHEMPOR 2018) (2017/11 - 2018/11) Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event 		Event name
Institution / Organization
2019/07 - 2019/07 Lecturer on (i) Lab Safety; and (ii) Chemical Engineering profession for Academia de Verão students.
Other
 Academia de Verão 2019
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2018/07 - 2018/07 Lecturer on (i) Lab Safety; and (ii) Chemical Engineering profession for Academia de Verão students.
Other
 Academia de Verão 2018
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2017/07 - 2017/07 Lecturer on (i) Lab Safety; and (ii) Chemical Engineering profession for Academia de Verão students. Academia de Verão 2017
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2016/07 - 2016/07 Lecturer on (i) Lab Safety; and (ii) Chemical Engineering profession for Academia de Verão students.
Other
 Academia de Verão 2016
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2014/05 - 2014/05 Participation on the European Industrial Doctoral School workshop with the work titled 'Supercritical fluid extraction of triterpenic acids from Eucalyptus globulus bark at different scales'
Workshop
 EIDS Summer Workshop - University of Pardubice
Univerzita Pardubice, Czech Republic

Consulting

Activity description Institution / Organization
2019/09 - 2021/02 Consulting services for Corticeira Amorim on the implementation and patenting of the first industrial supercritical fluid extraction plant in Portugal, devoted to the purification of cork from TCA contaminant. Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2018/01 - 2018/04 Analysis of cleaning solvent samples from the ink mixing unit of Ria Blades SA Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal

RiaBlades, Portugal

Interview (tv / radio show)

Program Topic
2015/01 - 2015/01 The EgiChem research on the valorization of eucalypt bark was disseminated in several Portuguese press media. As far as print/online media is concerned, articles on this subject were published by the following portuguese journalism sources: Observador. Diário de Aveiro, Diário Digital, Diário de Notícias, Notícias ao Minuto, Oje, P3 (Público), SOL, TVCiência, TVI24, and also at the University of Aveiro website. In addition, an interview to the researchers was carried out by Porto Canal, a Portugues cable news channel.

Mentoring / Tutoring

Topic Student name
2018/10 - 2019/02 Techno-economic analysis of supercritical CO2 extraction of Eucalyptus globulus leaves: impact of using cosolvents and particle size at industrial scale Vico Tenberg
Distinctions

Award

2017 Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Europe award (finalist)
Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI), Belgium
2015 Open Innovation Solver Award Certificate (Seeker: CELTEJO - Altri Group)
INOCROWD , Portugal
2015 Open Innovation Solver Award Certificate (Seeker: Total Fluides)
Hypios CrowdInnovation, France
2014 Editor-in-chief's featured paper for August 2014
Journal of Supercritical Fluids, Netherlands
2011 2nd place award - GALP 20 20 20 Program
Galp Energia SGPS SA, Portugal