Climate Neutral Forestry
Research Areas
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
Climate Neutral Forestry, Pillar 2
Development and Characterisation of sustainable lignin-based nanocomposites
Developing new cutting-edge synthetic routes that can tailor…