Solid aromatic-polyether resins for barrier layer applications
Renewable feedstock-based polyether resins combining commercial polyether chains with lignin-derived aromatic diols to create solid, thermally stable barrier layers suitable for industrial processing between 350–500°F. D...
Functionalised lignin as a sustainable crosslinker for biobased epoxy resins
Functionalised lignin, developed by the National Institute of Chemistry, serves as a sustainable and biodegradable crosslinker for biobased epoxy resins, replacing harmful bisphenol-A. With TRL 6, it offers applications ...
Thermovalorization of screen rejects for hydrogen, biochar, and fillers
Innovative thermovalorization process converts waste from recycled paper into hydrogen, biochar, and fillers. This technology valorizes heterogeneous screen rejects, turning them into valuable energy and materials while ...
Dissolution process for extracting pigments from recycled thermoplastic polyurethanes
Innovative process using tunable solvents and chemical agents to selectively extract organic and inorganic pigments from recycled thermoplastic polyurethanes without degrading their properties.
Natural polyphenol microcapsules for controlled hydrophobic active delivery
Innovative lignin-based microcapsules for controlled release of hydrophobic actives in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Utilizing ultrasonication, these biodegradable capsules offer stability and optimal rele...
Water-stable polyester synthesis using lignin and dual curing
Innovative process for synthesizing water-stable polyesters using lignin reagents and green solvents. This dual curing approach aims to enhance sustainability and efficiency by reducing time and temperature requirements ...
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