Recipient Organization
STATE UNIV OF NEW YORK
(N/A)
SYRACUSE,NY 13210
Performing Department
Chemical Engineering
Non Technical Summary
Task 1: Development of lignin/TPU composites for future upcycling strategy - Development of lignin/TPU composite materials by upcycling industrial wastes such as lignin and TPU- Understanding the correlations between lignin characteristics and performance of the compositesTask 2: Transformation of lignin for enhancing the composite performance- Formation of different types of lignin through different chemical treatments- Characterization of lignin and evaluation of thermal & mechanical performance- Modification of lignin (e.g., esterification)- Applications of different cross-linkers for improving the compatibilityTask 3: Lignin-aided acrylate hydrogel for agricultural application- Design and fabrication of lignin-aided hydrogel to enhance gel strength and swelling capacity- Formation of different size of lignin particles and investigating the impacts of lignin particle size on hydrogel performance- Application of the hydrogel in soil for drought managementTask 4: Modification and structurization of biomass for advanced biomaterials - Extraction of cellulose and lignin from biomass using different chemical treatments- Transformation and characterization of the extracted components- Extrusion and/or synthesis of bio-composites- Mechanical and thermal property testsAwarded Start Date: 1/1/2022Sponsor: Inha University Research and Business Foundation
Animal Health Component
50%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
(N/A)
Applied
50%
Developmental
50%
Goals / Objectives
Please contact PI for details.
Project Methods
Please contact PI for details.