CIPAN - 2020: Catalysts. HOVIONE - 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018: 4 different services provided for drug encapsulation development. Interaction with MSc and PhD students. BIOSURFIT - 2015: 1 service to check the composition of a hybrid material to be used in systems for in-vitro diagnostic testing. INNOVNANO - 2012: 1 service for the development of advanced ceramic materials made of zirconium. Characterization of inorganic micro and nanomaterials. CROWN - 2006: 1 service to characterize metal surfaces with adhesion/corrosion problems. Applied to metal packaging production. CHIARO Networks Lda. - 2004: Training period in the frame of the PhD thesis. Sensor electronic tests. SOLVAY / RENAULT / LETO RECYCLING / CIBA ADDITIVES - 2000: XPS characterization and surface modification of polymers in the frame of the MSc thesis. Applied to plastic fuel tanks.