Studying bond formation, dewatering and rheology behavior of bio-based polymers to achieve instant tack/coating consolidation
Despite substantial research efforts, the commercial alternatives for bio-based adhesives remain scarce. There are high requirements for adhesives used for lamination of paper in food packaging, e.g., stable adhesion over shelf life, food safety, water and temperature resistance to name a few. In particular, high-speed roll-to-roll processing requires an instant tack of the adhesive to […]
Hornification and Fiber Properties
The research topic is hornification of lignocellulosic materials, knowledge about which is highly relevant for production, recycling and resource efficiency for all paper and board materials, as well as new applications for forest-based raw materials.
Triboelectric particle filtration
The objective of this PhD student project is to investigate triboelectric air filtration, involving design of filter materials with high particle retention and low pressure drop. Due to a self-charging ability, the developed material is expected to function similar to an electrofilter and retain airborne, polluting particles harmful to humans, as well as bacteria and […]
ECHOS-Exploring aCtive edible materials based on pHenolic-biocOnjugates from agro-industrial by-products for Sustainable and healthy future food packaging
Active-edible materials applied in food packaging have great potential as a sustainable strategy for maintaining food quality: they act as a barrier to the outside environment and a vehicle for active compounds that can extend the shelf-life of food products. Agro-industrial byproducts represent a valuable source of active and functional compounds for packaging development, with […]
MYCOSITE-MYCelium based compOSITE, towards a truly sustainable biomaterial
Mycelium-based biocomposites are an emerging category of materials exploiting the abundance of lignocellulosic waste generated yearly, such as wood by-products, waste fibers or residual stems/husks, and the natural growth of a living fungal organism. Fungi bring strength and cohesion to amorphous materials by producing microscopic filaments (called hyphae) that form the mycelium and lignocellulosic biomass […]
MYWOOD-MYcelium as tool for the valorization of WOOD by-products, from materials to enzymes
Forestry biomass, the most abundant renewable resource on Earth, is an untapped source of energy and material. Biorefinery practices are still inefficiencies, leading to waste and reduced sustainability. This project proposes an integrated biorefinery approach, leveraging advanced fungal biotechnology to repurpose underutilized forestry biomass into innovative biobased materials and enzymes, while exploring the further biorefinery […]
POR-BioSorb: PORous Bio-based and high-functional sorbent alternatives
POR-BioSorb, a collaboration of European Universities, SMEs, and Research Institutes, aims to introduce the use of bio-based, energy-saving and climate-friendly porous materials with high absorption capacity. By using low-cost polymers from various biomass sources and advanced green production technologies developed in the consortium, this project will develop environmentally friendly alternatives to current materials that are […]
Cellulose-based triboelectric filters for airborne particles (Tribofilter)
The project aims to design and investigate a novel cellulose-based filter material with high particle retention and low-pressure drop based on triboelectric effect. The developed material is thought to act as a self-charging electrofilter that retains polluting particles harmful to humans.Air pollution caused by particulate matters (PMs) has raised serious concerns due to their threats […]
Synchrotron Methods for Biomaterial Processes
Investigation into the small scale interaction of cellulosic nanofibrils with geling agents through diffusion in flow layers, and the study of the subsequent effect on macro scale flow behavior of fibre spinning. Methods primarily intended to be those utilized at synchrotron facilities, like USAX, WAXS, and more novel techniques like XMPI.
Biobased polymers and fibers toward sustainable recyclable textiles
Biobased polymers and fibers toward sustainable recyclable textiles
Nanostructured aerogels for removal of organic and inorganic water pollutions
Nanostructured aerogels for removal of organic and inorganic water pollutions
Design of biochar from residual streams – influence of fuel and process parameters on biochar properties for water and soil applications
Biochar can be used in many applications, including water treatment and soil improvement. The properties of biochar are affected by the conditions during production. In this project, the influence on the properties of the biochar at different process conditions is investigated through the gasification of residual streams from both the forestry and agricultural sectors. The […]
