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Miranda, Mariana
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Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ), more

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Mariana Miranda

Innovative Solutions for Plastic Free European Rivers, more

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Adamopoulou, A.; Catarino, A.I.; Pitta, E.; Miranda, M.N.; Cowger, W.; Suaria, G.; Paluselli, A.; Bountas, G.; Zeri, C.; Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR); Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ); Moore Institute for Plastic Pollution Research; Institute of Marine Sciences (CNR-ISMAR); (2026): Harmonized spectral analysis for environmentally weathered plastic. Marine Data Archive., more Kett, G.; Vieira, L.R.; Iglesias, L.; Nogueira, S.; Antunes, S.C.; Sousa Pinto, I.; Miranda, M.N.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Interdisciplinary Centre for Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR): Portugal; Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Belgium; (2026): INSPIRE Douro microlitter and mesolitter monitoring dataset from 2024-2026. Marine Data Archive., more Meyers, N.; Dhondt, C.; Rondelez, J.; Devriese, L.; Muyle, J.; Bossaer, M.; Miranda, M.; Nitschke, T.; Grandjean, J.; Zoete, L.; Lefevre, L.; Stiers, X.; Asselman, J.; Pequeur, E.; Diels, H.; Blust, R.; Catarino, A.I.; Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ); Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology (GhEnToxLab), Ghent University (UGent); ECOSPHERE, University of Antwerp (UAntwerp): Belgium; (2025): Microplastics assessment in the Scheldt Estuary within the PLASTFLOW Project, 2024–2025. Marine Data Archive., more Miranda, M.N.; Bossaer, M.; Kazour, M.; Catarino, A.I.; Doggen, A.; Cordier, A.; De Keukelaere, L.; Mehta, P.; Grandjean, J.; Nitschke, T.; Muyle, J.; Meyers, N.; …; Rousseau-Duffy, A.; De Backer, J.; Everaert, M.; de Vries, R.; van Emmerik, T.; González Fernández, D.; Everaert, G.; Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ); River Cleanup; Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO): Belgium; Noria Sustainable Innovators (Noria); Wageningen University and Research Centre (WUR): The Netherlands; University of Cádiz (UCA): Spain; (2026): INSPIRE Scheldt and Rhine macrolitter characterization data resulting from various collection methodologies from 2024-2025. Marine Data Archive., more Muth, L.; Wagner, S.; Noack, A.; Miranda, M.N.; Zoete, L.; …; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Hochschule Fresenius: Germany; Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Belgium; Asociaţia Română a Apei (ARA): Romania; (2026): INSPIRE Danube microlitter and mesolitter monitoring dataset from 2025. Marine Data Archive., more Vujanović, A.; Puhar, J.; Klabjan, K.; Velimirovic, M.; Phan, N.; Zhang, X.; Miranda, M.N.; Zoete, L.; Stiers, X.; Kazour, M.; Bossaer, M.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; University of Maribor; Clera One: Slovenia; Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO); Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Belgium; (2026): INSPIRE Kamniška Bistrica microlitter and mesolitter monitoring dataset from 2024-2025. Marine Data Archive., more
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Catarino, A.I.; Miranda, M.N.; Dhondt, C.A.L.; Kazour, M.; Martin Cabrera, P.; Meyers, N.; Nitschke, T.; González Fernández, D.; Sánchez-Guerrero Hernández, M.J.; Muth, L.; Wagner, W.; Petelin, M.; Zidaric, S.; Asselman, J.; Amara, R.; Doyen, P.; Veillet, G.; Grandjean, J.; Vercauteren, M.; Rondelez, J.; Devriese, L.; Everaert; G; …; (2026). Dataset template for microlitter and mesolitter data collection in riverine and transitional waters, and coastal environments. Marine Data Archive., more

A1 Publications (5) [show]
Miranda, M.N.; Fernandes, A.R.T.; Silva, A.M.T.; Pereira, M.F.R. (2023). Behavior and removal of microplastics during desalination in a lab-scale direct contact membrane distillation system. Desalination 565: 116846. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2023.116846, more Miranda, M.N.; Lado Ribeiro, A.R.; Silva, A.M.T.; Pereira, M.F.R. (2022). Can aged microplastics be transport vectors for organic micropollutants? – Sorption and phytotoxicity tests. Sci. Total Environ. 850: 158073. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158073, more Miranda, M.N.; Sampaio, M.J.; Tavares, P.B.; Silva, A.M.T.; Pereira, M.F.R. (2021). Aging assessment of microplastics (LDPE, PET and uPVC) under urban environment stressors. Sci. Total Environ. 796: 148914. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148914, more Miranda, M.N.; Rosa, C.; Peres, A.; Maia, R. (2021). Sedimentation assessment and effects in Venda Nova dam reservoir (Portugal). Sci. Total Environ. 766: 144261. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144261, more Miranda, M.N.; Silva, A.M.T.; Pereira, M.F.R. (2020). Microplastics in the environment: a DPSIR analysis with focus on the responses. Sci. Total Environ. 718: 134968. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.134968, more
Book chapters (3) [show]
Stiers, X.; Miranda, M. N.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2025). Exploring (micro)plastic pollution in European ports: Antwerp and Rotterdam case studies, in: Praet, N. et al. Particles in Europe 2025: Conference program and proceedings, 17 - 19 September 2025, Ostend, Belgium. pp. 111-117, more Miranda, M.N.; Silva, A.M.T.; Pereira, M.F.R. (2023). Evaluation of the role of plastic aging on the sorption of pesticides and pharmaceutical substances on microplastics, in: Cocca, M. et al. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea. Springer Water, : pp. 97-104. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34455-8_14, more Miranda, M.N.; Peres, A.; Maia, R. (2017). Avaliação e medidas de mitigação dos efeitos ambientais da sedimentação em albufeiras, in: 11^as Jornadas de Hidráulica, Recursos Hídricos e Ambiente da FEUP. pp. 44-58, more
Theses (2) [show]
Miranda, M.N. (2023). Behavior and attenuation of microplastics in environmental compartments. PhD Thesis. Faculty of Engineering of University of Porto: Porto. xxii, 244 pp., more Miranda, M.N. (2016). Sedimentação em albufeiras: efeitos e medidas mitigadoras. O caso de estudo de Venda Nova. MSc Thesis. Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto: Porto. xiv, 124 pp., more
Abstracts (11) [show]
Miranda, M. N.; Catarino, A.; Grandjean, J.; Bossaer, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Van Overloop, A.; Beentjes, J.; Doggen, A.; De Gheldere, N.; van Emmerik, T.H.M.; Stibora, M.; Vélez, N.M.; Sánchez-Guerrero-Hernández, M.J.; González-Fernández, D.; Everaert, G. (2025). Plastic in between rocks: A look into the spatial and temporal distribution of mesolitter and larger microlitter in the Scheldt riverbanks, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 5 March 2025, Brugge. VLIZ Special Publication, 94: pp. 103, more Miranda, M.N.; Catarino, A.I.; González-Fernández, D.; Vélez-Nicolás, M.; Sánchez-Guerrero-Hernández, M.J.; Triantaphyllidis, G.; Bertino, G.; Dolinsek, H.; Vujanovic, A.; Dutta, J.; De Keukelaere, L.; Reusen, I.; Devriese, L.; De Buyser, S.; Everaert, G. (2025). Flowing from land to sea: developing innovative strategies for detection, prevention and collection of land-based plastic waste in European rivers, in: One Ocean Science Congress 2025, Nice, France, 3–6 June 2025. pp. OOS2025-1202. https://dx.doi.org/10.5194/oos2025-1202, more Miranda, M.N.; Grandjean, J.; Muth, L.; Wagner, S.; Triantaphyllidis, G.; De Keukelaere, L.; van Emmerik, T.H.M.; Doggen, A.; Pucnik, R.; Vujanovic, A.; Uheida, A.; Dutta, J.; González-Fernández, D.; Deligiannakis, D.; de Vries, R.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2025). Assessing the plastic removal efficiency of riverine litter collection and prevention solution, in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 11–15 May 2025 \| Vienna, Austria. Innovation for tomorrow: progress in safe and sustainable concepts: Abstract Book. pp. 152, more Miranda, M. N.; Catarino, A.I.; Devriese, L.; De Buyser, S.; De Keukelaere, L.; Beentjes, J.; de Groote, T.; Doggen, A.; Collette, H.; van Emmerik, T.H.M.; Waldschläger, K.; Stibora, M.; Vujanovic, A.; Pucnik, R.; González-Fernández, D.; Everaert, G. (2024). Exploring solutions for plastic pollution: detecting, collecting, and preventing unwanted debris in the Scheldt River, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 92, more Miranda, M. N.; Fernandes, A.R.T.; Pereira, M.F.R.; Silva, A.M.T. (2024). Membrane distillation as technology to remove microplastics in drinking water production by desalination: Lab-scale system performance, microplastics behavior and removal, and future research, in: SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting, 5–9 May 2024, Seville, Spain: Abstract Book. pp. 567, more Miranda, M. N.; Muth, L.; Wagner, S.; Triantaphyllidis, G.; De Keukelaere, L.; Pucnik, R.; Vujanovic, A.; González-Fernández, D.; van Emmerik, T.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2024). The INSPIRE approach to assess the plastic removal efficiency of technology-based solutions for rivers, in: MICRO 2024: Plastic pollution from macro to nano. International conference, 23 -27 September 2024, Lanzarote, Spain. . https://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18386549, more Miranda, M.N.; Catarino, A.I.; González-Fernández, D.; De Keukelaere, L.; van Emmerik, T.H.M.; Devriese, L.I.; Triantaphyllidis, G.; Dutta, J.; Bertino, G.; Vujanovic, A.; Everaert, G. (2024). Paving the way with a holist approach combining technologies and actions to reduce litter in European rivers, in: SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting, 5–9 May 2024, Seville, Spain: Abstract Book. pp. 1046, more Miranda, M.N.; Lado Ribeiro, A.R.; Silva, A.M.T.; Pereira, M.F.R. (2022). Influence of microplastic (LDPE, PET and uPVC) aging on the sorption of ten organic contaminants in water, in: MICRO 2022, Online Atlas Edition: Plastic Pollution from MACRO to nano, 14-18 November 2022. pp. 426910, more Miranda, M.N.; Silva, A.M.T.; Pereira, M.F.R. (2022). Evaluation of the role of plastic aging on the sorption of pesticides and pharmaceutical substances on microplastics, in: International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea: book of abstracts. pp. 78, more Miranda, M.N.; Silva, A.M.T.; Pereira, M.F.R. (2022). Assessment of urban environment aged microplastics as potential carriers of micropollutants to soil-plant systems, in: Silva, A.M.S. et al. 8^th EuChemS Chemistry Congress: book of abstracts. pp. 863, more Miranda, M.N.; Sampaio, M.J.; Silva, A.M.T.; Pereira, M.F.R. (2021). Effect of simulated treatments and weathering processes on the aging of landbased microplastics, in: Micro 2020. Fate and impact of microplastics: knowledge and responsibilities: conference proceedings. pp. 45, more
Reports (10) [show]
Lalyer, C.; Devriese, L,; Reusen, I.; Dhondt, C.A.L.; Miketa, F.; Petridis, P.; Doggen, A.; Milidakis, I.; Dutta, J.; Klabjan, K.; de Vries, R.; Mehta, P.; Triantaphyllidis, G.; Deligiannakis, D.; Rubini, N.; Beentjes, J.; Stibora, M.; González-Fernández, D.; Boonma, K.; De Keukelaere, L.; Leban, M.; Petelin, M.; Miranda, M.N.; Everaert, G. (2026). Deliverable 6.8: Policy informing brief. Version 2.0. Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ): Oostende. 40 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/132, more De Buyser, S.; Devriese, L,; Withouck, I.; Bouvet, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Reusen, I.; Gilani, S.; Milosevic, M.; Miranda, M. N.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2025). Deliverable 6.7: Collaboration acceleration plan. Version 2.4. Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Ostend. 70 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/109, more De Keukelaere, L.; Poorters, L.; Knaeps, E.; Devriese, L.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Miranda, M.; Milosevic, M.; Babic, D.; Siljanovic, I.; Gilani, S.; Madricardo, F.; Moschino, V.; Collette, H.; Vieira, L.; Kett, G.; Jeglic, D.; Klabjan, K.; Mehta, P.; Vasilescu, M.; Chiru, E. (2025). Deliverable 6.1: Community engagement, communication and dissemination strategy. Version 1.1. Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek (VITO): Mol. 46 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/105, more De Keukelaere, L.; Poorters, L.; Milosevic, M.; Babic, D.; Siljanovic, I.; Everaert, G.; Miranda, M. (2025). Deliverable 6.4: Communication kit. Version 1.1. Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek (VITO): Mol. 21 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/108, more Dutta, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Miranda, M. (2025). Deliverable 5.2: Open call documents kit and third-party financing rules. Version 3.2. KTH Royal Institute of Technology: Stockholm. 20 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/104, more González-Fernández, D.; Catarino, A.I.; Miranda, M. N.; Vélez-Nicolás, M.; Sánchez-Guerrero-Hernández, M.J.; Boonma, K.; van Emmerik, T.H.M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Wagner, S.; Muth, L.; Petelin, M. (2025). Deliverable 1.2: Monitoring and analysis protocols. Version 4.1. University of Cádiz (UCA): Cádiz. 48 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/101, more Miranda, M. N.; Grandjean, J.; Muth, L.; Wagner, S.; Triantaphyllidis, G.; De Keukelaere, L.; van Emmerik, T.H.M.; Doggen, A.; Pucnik, R.; Vujanovic, A.; Uheida, A.; Dutta, J.; González-Fernández, D.; Deligiannakis, D.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2025). Deliverable 2.1: Development of retention efficiency protocols. Version 1.1. Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ): Oostende. 81 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/102, more Reusen, I.; De Keukelaere, L.; Poorters, L.; Devriese, L.I.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Miranda, M.; Milosevic, M.; Siljanovic, I.; Gilani, S.; Doggen, A. (2025). Deliverable 6.2: Performance indicators. Version 1.1. Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek (VITO): Mol. 13 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/106, more Reusen, I.; De Keukelaere, L.; Poorters, L.; Knaeps, E.; Devriese, L.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Miranda, M.; Milosevic, M.; Babic, D.; Siljanovic, I.; Gilani, S.; Madricardo, F.; Moschino, V.; Collette, H.; Vieira, L.; Kett, G.; Jeglic, D.; Klabjan, K.; Mehta, P.; Vasilescu, M.; Chiru, E. (2025). Deliverable 6.1: Community engagement, communication and dissemination strategy. Version 2. Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek (VITO): Mol. 46 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/116, more Vujanovic, A.; Pucnik, R.; Puhar, J.; Petelin, M.; Mariotti, E.; De Keukelaere, L.; Beentjes, J.; Manshanden, G.M.; Vieira, L.R.; Iglesias, I.; Sousa-Pinto, I.; Antunes, S.C.; Moreira, S.M.; Kett, G.; Moschino, V.; Madricardo, F.; Danu, A.; Miranda, M. N. (2025). Deliverable 4.1: Report on feedback loop including impact pathways generated by measures for prevention. Version 2.1. University of Maribor: Maribor. 190 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/103, more
Other publications (2) [show]
Miranda, M. N.; Meyers, N.; Grandjean, J.; Nitschke, T.; Bossaer, M.; Muyle, J.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2026). Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): FerryBox sampling of microlitter in water from a pontoon or other platform. Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Ostend. 8 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/136, more Miranda, M. N.; Bossaer, M.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A. (2026). Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): Riverbank quadrat sampling protocol for large micro- and mesolitter. Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Ostend. 5 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/137, more