University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

Integrated metabolomic response of grapevine fruit to foliar silicon and kaolin applications under summer stress

Climate change is intensifying drought and heat stress in Mediterranean vineyards, compromising grape composition and wine quality. Foliar applications of silicon (Si) and kaolin (Kl) have emerged as short-term sustainable strategies to enhance vine resilience; however, their com...

Benchmarking strategic trade-offs: financial and sustainability performance in the Portuguese metal wholesale sector

Purpose This study aims to examine how firms manage competing performance objectives by analysing the trade-offs associated with financial structure, sustainability engagement and export activity. The study explores how strategic decisions intended to improve specific performance...

High-PerformingVacuum-Pressure Swing Adsorption Unitfor Drying Hydrogen from Water Electrolysis

Abstract The growing demand for ultrapure hydrogen in fuel cell applications requires the development of efficient and cost-effective purification technologies. This study reports the development, optimization, and techno-economic assessment of a vacuum-pressure swing adsorption...

Climate Influence on the Adult Phengaris alcon Abundance in the Alvão Natural Park, Northern Portugal

Phengaris alcon is one of Europe’s emblematic invertebrate species and is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. In Portugal, this endangered species occurs mainly in Alvão Natural Park (ANP). This study investigated the effects of microclimatic conditions...