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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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Modification of cellulose for paper making application

Cellulose is the most abundant polysaccharide in nature; its renewability, sustainability, and biodegradability have brought cellulose more and more attentions all over the world. In particular, they have been acknowledged as having huge potential in pulp and paper technology. It is also possible to modify them using various modification techniques in order to expand the

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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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Doped biochar materials for biobased batteries – in-situ characterisation and understanding of structural versus electrochemical properties (BioBat)

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

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