Department 02
We develop chemical and biotechnological routes that valorise residual resources, reduce environmental impact and enable more circular industrial, agricultural and hospitality systems.
Research portfolio
The department links feedstock valorisation, sustainable synthesis, materials characterisation and experimental validation to create technologies with a credible route to application.
A fully developed proprietary one-step process for refining and purifying edible vegetable oils and animal fats, used edible oils and fish oils. Purionix provides a simple, cost-efficient and waterless alternative for oil-processing operations.
A circular-materials project developing films and coatings from biopolymers obtained from agro-food waste, with the aim of replacing single-use plastic packaging for hotel toiletries. A public digital platform communicates the consumption and environmental impact of disposable amenities.
Agro-food waste and residual biomass are transformed into carbon nanodots for investigation as potential agricultural biostimulants. The programme integrates feedstock valorisation, sustainable synthesis, nanomaterial characterisation, formulation and plant-based experimental validation.
