In order to enhance microalgal growth in photobioreactors (PBRs), light requirement is one
of the most important parameters to be addressed; light should indeed be provided at the …

The intrinsic advantages of optical sensor technology are very appealing for high voltage
applications and can become a valuable asset in a new generation of smart grids. In this paper …

Macroalgae are traditionally used in human and animal nutrition. Their protein and fiber
content have been widely studied and differ according to the species, their geographic origin …

Fucus spiralis, Porphyra sp. and Osmundea pinnatifida are macroalgae consumed as food
in some of the Azorean Islands, but little information is available on their nutritional value. …

Recent advances in devices and applications of high-birefringence fiber loop mirror sensors
are addressed. In optical sensing, these devices may be used as strain and temperature …

Despite the benefits of precision agriculture and precision viticulture production systems, its
rate of adoption in the Portuguese Douro Demarcated Region remains low. We believe that …

Food protein-derived hydrolysates with multi-bioactivities such as antihypertensive and
antioxidant properties have recently received special attention since both activities can play …

Ulva rigida protein was hydrolysed with pepsin plus bromelain after a screening of nine
enzymes for optimal proteolysis. This hydrolysate, presenting ACE-inhibitory activity with an IC …

Alterations in the plasma aminothiols levels can be considered as important biomarkers for
the diagnosis and screening of several human disorders, namely cardiovascular diseases. …

Recently, many programs have been developed for simulation or analysis of the different
parameters of light propagation in optical fibers, either for sensing or for communication …