The main objective of the projects are i) Development of bio-based polymer blends and charcaterisation; ii) Production of polymer nanocomposites based on bio-based polymers; iii) Scaling up of optimised bio-based bio-based polymer composites and extrusion of prototype films and iv) evaluation of compostability of bio-based composites.

The overall goal of this project is to establish a versatile Synthetic/Systems Biology and Omics resource within the Conversion platform that can be applied to research questions relevant to the bioeconomy. The programme is centred on solving two significant global bioconversion challenges: creating synthetic pathways in microorganisms to make complex products (polymers) as well as the use of gaseous substrates to make chemicals. The focus was renewed in 2021 to include projects targeting CO 2 utilization.

The main goal of this project is to develop new membranes which are based on 2D nanomaterials for nanofiltration (NF) and the upgrading of gasification products. The technical objectives include:

Preparation and testing of membranes based on oxidised BN (BNOx).
Preparation and testing of BNOx – LDH (layered double hydroxide) based hybrid membranes.
Preparation and testing of BN-Fe3O4 based hybrid membranes.

The main goal of this project is to develop new membranes which are based on 2D nanomaterials for nanofiltration (NF) and the upgrading of gasification products. The technical objectives include:

Preparation and testing of membranes based on oxidised BN (BNOx).
Preparation and testing of BNOx – LDH (layered double hydroxide) based hybrid membranes.
Preparation and testing of BN-Fe3O4 based hybrid membranes.