Challenges
Mind the Gap: Investigating the effect of molecular crowding on the PHA pathway of Cupriavidus nector H16
To investigate the effects of molecular crowding on the PHA pathway of Cupriavidus necator H16PI: Gerard Cagney, Staff: Kate McKeever
Read MoreMIX-UP [Mixed plastics degradation and Upcycling]
Developing chemo-biotechnological approaches for valorisation of mixed plastic wastes to bioplastics.PI: Kevin O’Connor and Tanja Narancic, Staff: Karthika Bulsamy
Read MorePorous 2D nano-photoreactive materials for carbon dioxide capture and photochemical conversion
For sustainable large-scale utilization of CO2, the commodity products of CO2 conversion processes should be economically viable and in high demand. However, there are a number of problems and limitations in existing approaches in the capture and conversion of CO2 into useful chemical products. This proposal aims to develop new layered double hydroxide (LDH) based…
Read MoreSynthesis of heterogenenous catalysts for oxidative degradation of mixed plastic waste
The overall aim of the research project is to chemically pretreat post-consumer mixed plastic waste through advanced oxidation processes. Adding oxygen containing functional groups on the material surface and forming smaller oligomers that will allow for enhanced biological degradation to form value added chemicals.PI: Dr. Gillian Collins, Staff: Clodagh Ryan (PhD)
Read MoreComposability and biodegradability of polymer composites
To understand the compostability and biodegradability of the composites under local, European, and international standard conditions. Development of Pre-treatment technologies for controlled degradation methodology, characterisation, processing and valorisation of both fossil-based and biodegradable polymersPI: Ramesh Babu, Staff: Pooja Priyadarsini (RA – departed), Shivani Pathania, Jesus Frias
Read MoreDiversification of Irish Plant Protein sources to underpin the high value opportunities linked with indigenous, sustainably sourced protein feedstock
To investigate the potential of growing alternative sources of plant protein on the Island of Ireland that can service the bioeconomy as climate neutral feedstuffs for bioprocessing and food.PI: Ewen Mullins, Atikur Rahman, Cathal McCabe, Edna Curley, Ian O’Connor,, Staff: Talita Sabino (Technician), Ivy Marahas (Research Assistant)
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