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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 systems for the capture and conversion of CO2 into useful chemicals such as formates and methanol.
Primary Investigator
Prof. Yurii Gunko
Staff
Funded by
Research Areas
- Green Chemistry for the Bioeconomy
- Pillar 3
MIX-UP [Mixed plastics degradation and Upcycling]
Developing chemo-biotechnological approaches for valorisation of mixed plastic wastes to bioplastics.
Primary Investigator
Kevin O'Connor and Tanja Narancic
Staff
Funded by
Research Areas
- Pillar 3
- Plastic
Mind the Gap: Investigating the effect of molecular crowding on the PHA pathway of Cupriavidus nector H16
To investigate the effects of molecular crowding on the PHA pathway of Cupriavidus necator H16
Primary Investigator
Gerard Cagney
Staff
Funded by
Research Areas
- Pillar 3
- Plastic
Composability and biodegradability of polymer composites
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
Primary Investigator
Ramesh Babu
Staff
Funded by
Research Areas
- Pillar 3
- Plastic