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Increased accessibility and reactivity of cellulose for high-performance derivatives

Cellulose is a renewable and biodegradable material, but its natural structure limits its use in some applications. Chemical modification can impart new properties to cellulose and expand its applications. This project will investigate methods to enhance cellulose reactivity and accessibility, aiming to improve the production of cellulose derivatives.https://www.kth.se/fpt/woodchem/research/cellulose-for-high-performance-derivatives-1.1244385

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Readily biodegradable vinyl polymers from biobased resources

The project aims at developing deep and relevant knowledge in polymer chemistry (monomer synthesis and polymerization procedures) and structure-property relationships (biodegradability and properties) with the aim to accelerate the capacity to transition into more sustainable materials. The main goals of the are: I. Design and synthesis of monomers that upon radical polymerization result in polymers with

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Green Synthesis of Lignin and Lignin-Based Nanoparticles from Rice Husk for several Applications

This research aims to develop and evaluate eco-friendly lignin-based nanoparticles derived from rice husk for dual applications in biodegradable films and sunscreen formulations. The project focuses on synthesizing spherical lignin nanoparticles (sLNPs) and hybrid lignin nanoparticle composites through green, sustainable methods. These nanomaterials will be thoroughly characterized using SEM, TEM, DLS, FTIR, UV-Vis, and TGA

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Exploring Cellulose in the design and synthesis of covalent adaptable networks: a route towards recyclable and sustainable thermosets

Thermosets are known for their poor (re-)processing and recycling capabilities due to theirpermanently crosslinked microstructure. As a result, their end-of-life options are limited to landfill orincineration, preventing thermosetting materials from meeting the demand for sustainable andcircular materials. In recent years, the introduction of dynamic covalent bonds in polymeric networkshas formed a promising solution to the

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Recycled, renewable and reprocessable insulation foams

Efficient insulating foams are crucial as building materials as they reduce the energy consumption for heating, but currently polymeric foams are predominantly made from fossil-based resources with linear waste streams making them unsustainable. In order to deal with these challenges, the goal with this project is to develop recyclable polymeric insulating foams that stem from

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