The 8th Brazil Chapter InterPore Conference on Porous Media took place on the main Campus of the Federal University of Santa Catarina – UFSC. At the heart of Santa Catarina island, the Reitor João David Ferreira Lima Campus, also known as Trindade Campus, is located a few kilometres from some important places in the city, such as the International Airport, the bus station, the downtown, and the main touristic see sights, like Lagoa da Conceição, beaches, and the historic iron bridge Hercílio Luz.
Holding the conference at the Trindade Campus was an opportunity for the participants to meet local researchers and visit laboratories focused on the study, application, and development of new porous materials, designed for the most varied purposes. UFSC’s laboratories from the Mechanical, Chemical, and Materials Engineering departments and courses develop porous materials based on ceramics, polymers, and metals, as well as biomaterials and membranes, for instance. Another important UFSC facility is the Geology Department, which has laboratories and research groups focused on studying aquifers and reservoir rocks.
The 8th Brazil InterPore Chapter Conference on Porous Media was held between 11th and 13th August 2025 to. The Steering Committee thanks CAPES for financial support.
