Pillar 2
Diversification 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)
Read MoreLignocellulosic thermoplastic production from forestry resources
To develop value-added novel lignocellulosic thermoplastic from forestry resources.PI: Dr. Yuanyuan Chen, Staff: Saiqa Yaqoob (PhD)
Read MoreMapping & Modelling of Macroalgal Biomass availability; Unlocking the potential of coastal ecosystems for the sustainable development of marine bioresources, habitat protection and climate change mitigation.
To map & develop qualitative and quantitative models of marine biomass availabilityPI: Dr. Nessa O’Connor, Staff: Dr. Abby Gilson (PD)
Read MoreAquaculture food waste prevention and complete utilisation using a cascading approach
To achieve zero-waste approach for developed value chains. To design a microalgae-based cascading biorefinery process that converts aquaculture wastewater into omega-3 lipids and alternative proteins for use as a fishmeal substitute in aquaculture.PI: Dr. Ronald Halim, Staff: Fateme Saaditanavaz (PhD), Prof. Brijesh Tiwari
Read MoreNutramara: Validation of Green Extraction and Bioactivity of Marine β-Glucans and assessment of seaweed bioactives for Human Health Applications
This research aims to validate and optimize the green extraction of β-glucan and other marine bioactives from Irish seaweed, focusing on their health benefits and potential applications in skincare and functional nutrition. With the increasing demand for sustainable, bioactive-rich ingredients, this study seeks to enhance Nutramara’s green chemistry-based extraction process while evaluating the functional properties…
Read MoreDevelopment and Characterisation of sustainable lignin-based nanocomposites
Developing new cutting-edge synthetic routes that can tailor the molecular structure of lignin to produce carbon-based nanostructures. Julieta: To develop and characterize lignin-based nano-structured carbon materials for application in supercapacitor electrodes, focusing on the effect of hybridization with silica and varying synthesis parameters to optimize porosity and electrochemical performancePI: Dr. Maurice Collins, Staff: Julieta Nicole…
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