Research Projects

Green Chemistry for the Bioeconomy

  • Bioinspired catalysis for CO2 copolymerization

    Synthesis of CO2 based biodegradable polymers using novel catalyst systems and enhancing the properties of polymers by developing nanocomposites and blends.

    Primary Investigator

    Dr. Ramesh Babu and Dr. Aidan McDonald

    Staff

    Arturo Villechenous Rojo (PD)

    Funding Source

    Research Ireland

  • Porous 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…

    Primary Investigator

    Prof. Yurii Gunko

    Staff

    Dr. Áine Coogan (Post-doc)

    Funding Source

    Research Ireland