Research Projects

Climate Neutral Forestry

  • Development 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 performance

    Primary Investigator

    Dr. Maurice Collins

    Staff

    Julieta Nicole Cantarella Otero (PhD)

    Funding Source

    Research Ireland

  • Lignocellulosic thermoplastic production from forestry resources

    To develop value-added novel lignocellulosic thermoplastic from forestry resources.

    Primary Investigator

    Dr. Yuanyuan Chen

    Staff

    Saiqa Yaqoob (PhD)

    Funding Source

    Research Ireland

  • BLADE2CIRC

    Bio-based composites for improving the wind energy sector’s sustainability

    Staff

    Maurice Collins

    Funding Source

    Horizon Europe

  • Bioneer

    SCALED-UP PRODUCTION OF NEXT-GENERATION CARBOHYDRATE-DERIVED BUILDING BLOCKS TO ENHANCE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF A SUSTAINABLE EUROPEAN CHEMICALS INDUSTRY

    Staff

    Maurice Collins

    Funding Source

    Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking