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

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.

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 polymers

To investigate the effects of molecular crowding on the PHA pathway of Cupriavidus necator H16

Developing chemo-biotechnological approaches for valorisation of mixed plastic wastes to bioplastics.

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…