A COVID-19 grave é frequentemente associada à insuficiência respiratória aguda hipoxémica. O número de pacientes que necessitam de ventilação mecânica invasiva superou em vários países a capacidade instalada e os fabricantes existentes têm dificuldade sem atender o aumento da procura.
IH4Future considers the scientific study of the Vale de Milhaços Gunpowder Factory (VMGF), namely the material characterisation of 30 representative equipment.
For this purpose, metallic alloys, lubricants, and coatings are assessed by using different exam and analytical techniques, such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, micro-Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction.
The "European Network for Chemical Elemental Analysis by Total reflection X-Ray Fluorescence" Action aims to coordinate research and building capacity in the field of elemental analysis by total reflection X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (TXRF) to develop and assess new tools, protocols, methodologies, and instrumentation for screening and accurate determination of potentially toxic elements, for health and safety reasons, as well as nutrients and beneficial ones for quality control.
