This project focuses on the chemical modification of lignin to impart antibacterial and flame-retardant properties. By leveraging the advantages of nanoscale structuring, the modified lignin nanoparticles are expected to act as efficient emulsifiers in oil–water systems. Ultimately, this approach aims to generate a multifunctional, lignin-derived material from a waste resource.
This research explores the valorization of rice husk lignin, a renewable and low-cost agricultural byproduct, for the development of multifunctional, eco-friendly materials and cosmetic products. Lignin, a natural phenolic biopolymer, possesses intrinsic UV-blocking and antioxidant properties, making it a promising alternative to synthetic polymers and chemical UV filters. The study focuses on synthesizing spherical lignin
Wood and its derivatives are highly attractive materials, not only due to their sustainability, low cost, and biodegradability, but also because of their intrinsic porous and hierarchical structure, excellent mechanical properties, and versatile surface chemistry. In this work, we present an ionic diode based on bipolar membranes fabricated from two oppositely charged wood membranes. The
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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
The overall aim of the project is to investigate doped biobased material for carbon electrode material and gain detailed knowledge about prerequisite for a good electrochemical process by in-situ characterisation of bio-based batteries during charge and discharge. This project aims to addressthese objectives by focusing on two different types of feedstocks, namely spent mushroom substrate
Crop improvement is fundamental for a true biobased and circular economy, ensuring food security, climate neutrality and replacement of conventional energy resources. Rice is one of the major cereals as a food and fodder crop, which requires urgent scientific attention to improve yields under the challenges of biotic and abiotic stress. Moreover, rice generates 1.5