Journal Articles
In this section you will find all peer-reviewed journal articles produced by MAR2PROTECT project.
Mar2Protect Journal Articles
| Saltmarsh plants role in metals retention and the potential of vegetation for metal removal in the long term | Patrícia Cunha, Ana M. Gorito, Joana P. Fernandes, Ana Paula Mucha, C. Marisa R. Almeida | Nature-Based Solutions Volume 5, June 2024 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100110 |
| Advancing isotope-enabled hydrological modelling for ungauged calibration of data-scarce humid tropical catchments | Andrew Watson, Sven Kralisch, Jodie Miller, Yuliya Vystavna, Shaeden Gokool, Annika Künne, Jörg Helmschrot, Saul Arciniega-Esparza, Ricardo Sanchez-Murillo, Christian Birkel | Hydrological Processes 2024 | https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.15065 |
| Exploring the potential of biomass-derived carbons for the separation of fluorinated gases with high global warming potential | Julio E. Sosa, Rui P.P.L. Ribeiro, Inês Matos, Maria Bernardo, Isabel M. Fonseca, José P.B. Mota, João M.M. Araújo, Ana B. Pereiro | Biomass and Bioenergy Volume 188, September 2024 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2024.107323 |
| Efficient removal of perfluorooctanoic acid using fluorinated ionic liquids and granular activated carbon | María C. Naranjo, Jhon A. Pulido, Inês Matos, Maria Bernardo, João M. M. Araújo, Ana B. Pereiro | Journal of Molecular Liquids Volume 410, September 2024| https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2024.125485 |
| Evaluating input data sources for isotope-enabled rainfall-runoff models | Andrew Watson, Christian Birkel, Saul Arciniega-Esparza, Jan de Waal, Jodie Miller, Yuliya Vystavna, Jared van Rooyen, Angela Welham, Hayoung Bong, Kei Yoshimura, Jörg Helmschrot, Annika Künne, Sven Kralisch | Hydrological Processes September 2024 | https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.15276 |
| Assessing inter-basin groundwater input to the Verlorenvlei estuarine lake using stable isotopes and hydrochemistry | Welham, A., van Rooyen J., Watson, A., Miller, J., Chow, R. | Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, Volume 57, February 2025 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrh.2024.102081 |
| Development and validation of an adsorption process for phosphate removal and recovery from municipal wastewater based on hydrotalcite-related materials | C. Maggetti, D. Pinelli, V. Di Federico, L. Sisti, T. Tabanelli, F. Cavani, D. Frascari | Science of The Total Environment, Volume 951, November 2024 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175509 |
| Development of an ion exchange process for ammonium removal and recovery from municipal wastewater based on a metakaolin K-based geopolymer | C. Maggetti, D. Pinelli, E. Papa, V. Medri, E. Landi, D. Frascari | Chemosphere, Volume 367, November 2024 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143559 |
| Demystifying the art of isotope-enabled hydrological and climate modelling Science of the Total Environment Demystifying the art of isotope-enabled hydrological and climate modelling | Christian Birkel, Jodie Miller, Andrew Watson, Duc Anh Trinh, Ana Maria Durán-Quesada, Ricardo Sánchez-Murillo, Chris Soulsby, Stefan Terzer-Wassmuth, Dörthe Tetzlaff, Stefan Uhlenbrook, Yuliya Vystavna, Kei Yoshimura | Science of The Total Environment, Volume 959, January 2025 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.178242 |
| The Impact of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) on the Mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis: A Multi-Biomarker Evaluation | Sandra Copeto, Sara Ganço, Inês João Ferreira, Didier Sanchez, Maria João Nunes, Carla Motta, Marco Silva and Mário Diniz | Oceans 2024, Volume 5, Issue 4 | https://doi.org/10.3390/oceans5040049 |
| Coconut shell derived activated carbon for effective separation of greenhouse gases | Julio E. Sosa, Rui.P.P.L. Ribeiro, Inês Matos, Maria Bernardo, Isabel M. Fonseca, José P.B. Mota, João M.M. Araújo, Ana B. Pereiro | International Journal of Refrigeration, Volume 176, August 2025 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2025.04.022 |
| Hydrophobic Eutectogels for the Removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern from Water | Elena Gabirondo, Joao M. M. Araújo, Ana B. Pereiro, Prof. Liliana C. Tomé | ChemSusChem, June 2025 | https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202500307 |
| Fouling and scaling in reverse osmosis desalination plants: A critical review of membrane autopsies, feedwater quality guidelines and assessment methods | Marc Philibert, Loreen O. Villacorte, Yuli Ekowati, Almotasembellah Abushaban, Sergio G. Salinas-Rodriguez | Desalination, Volume 592, December 2024 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2024.118188 |
| Review: Implementation challenges of managed aquifer recharge in developing countries | Marlene de Witt, Francois Roets, Andrew Watson | Hydrogeology Journal, Springer Nature, September 2025 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-025-02944-w |
| Defining hotspots and coldspots of regulating and maintenance ecosystem services is key to effective marine management – An assessment of a coastal-open sea gradient, Portugal | Jacinto Cunha, Edna Cabecinha, Sebastian Villasante, Stefano Balbi, Michael Elliott, Sandra Ramos | Ocean & Coastal Management, Volume 245, El Sevier | November 2023 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2023.106876 |
| Quantifying the role of saltmarsh as a vulnerable carbon sink: A case study from Northern Portugal | Jacinto Cunha, Edna Cabecinha, Sebastian Villasante, José A. Gonçalves, Stefano Balbi, Michael Elliott, Sandra Ramos | Science of The Total Environment, El Sevier, Volume 923 | May 2024 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171443 |
| Development and validation of molecularly imprinted polymers with biobased monomers to adsorb carbamazepine from wastewater | Elettra Savigni,Elisa Girometti, Laura Sisti, Frank Benstoe, Davide Pinelli andDario Frascari | Molecules, Volume 30, Issue 12, MDPI | June 2025 | https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30122533 |
| Micropollutant-driven bacterial adaptation enables resilient pharmaceuticals biodegradation at trace concentrations in biologically treated wastewater | Francesca Demaria, Marcel Suleiman, Rafael Bargiela, Manuel Ferrer, Silvia Blázquez Hernández, Abraham Esteve Núñez, Owen L. Petchey, Philippe François-Xavier Corvini, Pilar Junier | Journal of Hazardous Materials, Volume 507, El Sevier | April 2026 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2026.141801 |