Determinação de aditivos alimentares nos novos refrigerantes à base de água mineral

Os aditivos alimentares desempenham um papel vital na indústria alimentar moderna e são geralmente utilizados na manutenção da qualidade e das características dos alimentos, promovendo desta forma a segurança alimentar. Para garantir o consumo seguro de alimentos com aditivos, os Estados Membros da União Europeia devem estabelecer um sistema regular de vigilância para monitorização desse consumo. No sentido de obter essa informação, é necessário aplicar métodos de análise robustos de modo a quantificar os níveis dessas substâncias numa larga variedade de matrizes alimentares. O presente trabalho teve como objectivos: a determinação analítica do tipo e do teor de aditivos alimentares nos novos refrigerantes à base de água mineral através de um método de HPLC baseado na norma EN 12856, a validação do método analítico para a quantificação dos edulcorantes (acessulfame K, aspartame e sacarina) e dos conservantes (ácido sórbico e ácido benzóico) e a comparação dos resultados obtidos com os valores máximos permitidos pela legislação portuguesa. Dos refrigerantes à base de água existentes no mercado português, foram analisadas 34 amostras de diferentes marcas, para determinação do tipo e teor de aditivos. Na validação da metodologia foram avaliados os seguintes parâmetros: gama de trabalho, linearidade, sensibilidade, limite de detecção (LD), limite de quantificação (LQ), precisão (repetibilidade e precisão intermédia) e exactidão. Relativamente à análise dos edulcorantes, verificou-se a presença do acessulfame K em 12 refrigerantes numa concentração que oscilou entre 34 e 94 mg/L. O aspartame foi encontrado apenas em 5 amostras num intervalo de concentração de 36 a 159 mg/L e a sacarina não foi detectada. No caso dos conservantes, o ácido sórbico foi encontrado em 19 dos refrigerantes numa gama de concentração entre 109 e 283 mg/L enquanto que o ácido benzóico, presente em 18 amostras, apresentou um teor que variou entre 91 e 143 mg/L. Observou-se ainda que o teor de cada um dos aditivos nos diferentes refrigerantes não excedeu o limite máximo legislado.

A expressão dramática/teatro no 1º ciclo do ensino básico: conceções e práticas de professores

Dissertação apresentada à Escola Superior de Educação de Lisboa para obtenção de grau de mestre em Ciências da Educação, Especialidade em Educação Artística – Teatro na Educação

Identification of a 0.4 Kb deletion region in 10q26 associated with endometrial carcinoma

We have identified an allelic deletion common region in the q26 region of chromosome 10 in endometrial carcinomas, which has been reported previously as a potential target of genetic alterations related to this neoplasia. An allelotyping analysis of 19 pairs of tumoral and non-tumoral samples was accomplished using seven microsatellite polymorphic markers mapping in the 10q26 chromosomal region. Loss of heterozygosity for one or more loci was detected in 29% of the endometrial carcinoma samples. The observed pattern of loss enabled the identification of a 3.5 Mb common deleted region located between the D10S587 and D10S186 markers. An additional result from an endometrial sample with evidence of a RER phenotype may suggest a more centromeric region of loss within the above-mentioned interval. This 401.84 Kb interval flanked by the D10S587 and D10S216 markers may be a plausible location for a putative suppressor gene involved in early stage endometrial carcinogenesis.

Arte d’escrita desenvolvimento da escrita em alunos de língua materna e alunos de língua não materna

Projeto de Intervenção apresentado à Escola Superior de Educação de Lisboa para obtenção de grau de Mestre em Didática da Língua Portuguesa no 1.º e 2.º Ciclos do Ensino Básico

Renewable energy in Islands: an integrated proposal for electricity generation and transports

The purpose of this article is to analyse and evaluate the economical, energetic and environmental impacts of the increasing penetration of renewable energies and electrical vehicles in isolated systems, such as Terceira Island in Azores and Madeira Island. Given the fact that the islands are extremely dependent on the importation of fossil fuels - not only for the production of energy, but also for the transportation’s sector – it’s intended to analyse how it is possible to reduce that dependency and determine the resultant reduction of pollutant gas emissions. Different settings have been analysed - with and without the penetration of EVs. The Terceira Island is an interesting case study, where EVs charging during off-peak hours could allow an increase in geothermal power, limited by the valley of power demand. The percentage of renewable energy in the electric power mix could reach the 74% in 2030 while at the same time, it is possible to reduce the emissions of pollutant gases in 45% and the purchase of fossil fuels in 44%. In Madeira, apart from wind, solar and small hydro power, there are not so many endogenous resources and the Island’s emission factor cannot be so reduced as in Terceira. Although, it is possible to reduce fossil fuels imports and emissions in 1.8% in 2030 when compared with a BAU scenario with a 14% of the LD fleet composed by EVs.

Renewable energy in Islands: an integrated proposal for electricity generation and transports

The purpose of this article is to analyse and evaluate the economical, energetic and environmental impacts of the increasing penetration of renewable energies and electrical vehicles in isolated systems, such as Terceira Island in Azores and Madeira Island. Given the fact that the islands are extremely dependent on the importation of fossil fuels - not only for the production of energy, but also for the transportation’s sector – it’s intended to analyse how it is possible to reduce that dependency and determine the resultant reduction of pollutant gas emissions. Different settings have been analysed - with and without the penetration of EVs. The Terceira Island is an interesting case study, where EVs charging during off-peak hours could allow an increase in geothermal power, limited by the valley of power demand. The percentage of renewable energy in the electric power mix could reach the 74% in 2030 while at the same time, it is possible to reduce the emissions of pollutant gases in 45% and the purchase of fossil fuels in 44%. In Madeira, apart from wind, solar and small hydro power, there are not so many endogenous resources and the Island’s emission factor cannot be so reduced as in Terceira. Although, it is possible to reduce fossil fuels imports and emissions in 1.8% in 2030 when compared with a BAU scenario with a 14% of the LD fleet composed by EVs.

The electric vehicles as a mean to reduce Co2 emissions and energy costs in isolated regions: the São Miguel (Azores) case study

Most of small islands around the world today, are dependent on imported fossil fuels for the majority of their energy needs especially for transport activities and electricity production. The use of locally renewable energy resources and the implementation of energy efficiency measures could make a significant contribution to their economic development by reducing fossil fuel imports. An electrification of vehicles has been suggested as a way to both reduce pollutant emissions and increase security of supply of the transportation sector by reducing the dependence on oil products imports and facilitate the accommodation of renewable electricity generation, such as wind and, in the case of volcanic islands like Sao Miguel (Azores) of the geothermal energy whose penetration has been limited by the valley electricity consumption level. In this research, three scenarios of EV penetration were studied and it was verified that, for a 15% LD fleet replacement by EVs with 90% of all energy needs occurring during the night, the accommodation of 10 MW of new geothermal capacity becomes viable. Under this scenario, reductions of 8% in electricity costs, 14% in energy, 23% in fossil fuels use and CO2 emissions for the transportation and electricity production sectors could be expected.

O controlo interno no armazém de uma empresa do setor vitivinícola da Península de Setúbal

Mestrado em Contabilidade e Análise Financeira

O teatro como eixo curricular de desenvolvimento de competências no 1.º ciclo

Relatório Final apresentado à Escola Superior de Educação de Lisboa para obtenção de grau de mestre em Ensino no 1º e no 2º Ciclos do Ensino Básico