Funding
Projects
- COZYME: Pan-European Network on Computational Redesign of Enzymes. COST Action CA21162 (2023-2027)
- Biocat4Suschem: Broadening the spectrum of biocatalysts, bioprocesses, and bio-products in industrial biotechnology. FCT 2022.02027.PTDC. Principal Investigator (2023-2026)
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B-LigZymes: Bacterial Enzymes and Bioprocesses for Lignin Valorisation. H2020-MSCA-RISE 2018. Lígia O Martins coordinates the B-Ligzymes project, ID 824017 (2019-24) www.itqb.unl.pt/b-Ligzymes
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- Unravel Structure-Function Relationships for Enhanced Biocatalysts. Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia. EXPL/BIA-BQM/0473/2021. PI: Patrícia T Borges (2022-2023)
- SMARTBOX: Selective Modifications of Aromatics through Biocatalytic Oxidations. H2020-BBI-JTO-2018 Project ID 837890 (2019-23) www.smartbox-project.eu
- FITzymes: Iterative Laboratory-Computational Evolution of Bacterial Ligninolytic Enzymes. Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia. PTDC/BII-BBF/29564/2017 (2018-21)
- ORBioelectronics: Oxidoreductase-Based Electrochemical Biosensors and Bioreactors: Rational Design Guided by Biophysical Characterization. Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia PTDC/BIA-BFS/31026/2017. PI: Célia Silveira (2018-21)
- Biocatalysis for Tackling Lignin Recalcitrance. Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, PTDC/BBB-EBB/0122/2014 (2016-19)
- Biocatalysis for Tackling Lignin Recalcitrance and Valorisation.“Ciência sem Fronteiras: Bolsa de Pesquisante Visitante Especial” awarded by Lígia O. Martins. Collaboration with Centro Nacional de Pesquisa em Energia e Materiais, Campinas and Institute of Chemistry of São Carlos-University of São Paulo, Brazil. (2014-17)
- Discovery and Characterization of Ligninolytic Bacterial Enzymes, Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, EXP/BBB-BIO/1932/2013 (2014 -15)
- Valorization of the Mediterranean Energy Crops Giant Reed and Cardoon by Integrated Bio-Chemical Conversion to Dissolving Grade Pulps, Fuel Ethanol, Xylitol and Lignin-Based Products – a complex LCF biorefinery concept. PTDC/AGR-CFL/103840/2008. PI: Anatoly Shatalov (2010-13)
- Enzymatic Degradation and Synthesis of Azo and Anthraquinonic Dyes. Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, Portugal, PTDC/BIO/72108/2006 (2007-11)
- BIORENEW: White Biotechnology for Added Value Products from Renewable Plant Polymers: Design of Tailor-Made Biocatalysts and New Industrial Processes. European Commission, FP6-2004-NMP-NI-4/026456 (2006-10) http://www.biorenew.org/
- Expression, Purification, Biochemical and Structural Characterization of a Multicopper Oxidase from Myxococcus xanthus. Acção Integrada Luso-Espanhola, CRUP, E-67/2006 (2006-07)
- NanoEngineering of Bacterial Laccases. Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, Portugal, POCTI/BIO/57083/2004 (2005-08)
- SOPHIED: Novel Sustainable Processes for the European Colour Industries. European Commission, FP6-NMP2-CT-2004-505899 (2004-08). http://www.sophied.net/
Networks
- COZYME: Establishing a Pan-European Network on Computational Redesign of Enzymes. COST Action CA21162. MC member. WG3 leader (2022-26)
- LignoCOST: Establishment of a Pan-European Network on the Sustainable Valorisation of Lignin COST Action CA17128. MC substitute. (2018-22)
- eCOLab: Collaborative Laboratory Towards Circular Economy. Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia. Coordinator: João Nunes, BLC3.
- LIGNOVAL: Valorisation of lignocellulose biomass side streams for sustainable production of chemicals, materials & fuels using low environmental impact technologies. COST Action FP1306. MC member (2014-18)
- Biotechnical Functionalization of Natural Polymeric Materials. COST Action 868. MC member. (2006-10)
