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ExpertiseUpdated on 8 January 2026

Advanced Bio-Based Materials & Sustainable Bio(nano)Composites

Leading researcher at Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry

Iasi, Romania

About

We are a research group from ICMPP specialized in bio-based materials, bio(nano)composites, functional coatings, hydrogels/aerogels, bioactive packaging and waste valorisation. We aim to join consortia preparing proposals under HE calls, contributing expertise in material development, green processing, characterisation, standardisation, and sustainability. Our work targets circular bioeconomy value chains, low-energy bioprocesses, and advanced functional materials for packaging, agriculture, wood products, and environmental applications.

 Expertise Offered:

  • Bio(nano)composite hydrogels & aerogels for water retention, controlled release and environmental remediation

  • Bio-based coatings and adhesives (superhydrophobic, antimicrobial) for wood, paper, textiles and packaging

  • Bioactive materials for extended food shelf life (cellulosic modification, enzymatic/irradiation pretreatment)

  • Sustainable composite systems & biodegradable packaging materials

  • Lignocellulosic waste valorisation into high-value biopolymers and composites

  • Degradation, protection, and modification of wood/wood-based products

  • Advanced characterisation techniques: FT-IR, XRD, NIR, 2D-COS, chemometrics, migration testing, rheology, sorption/permeability analysis

  • Low-energy, water-efficient processing routes for bio-based composites, hydrogels and coatings

 What We Seek:

·        Coordinators and partners preparing proposals

·        Industrial partners (packaging, wood, composites, agriculture, biotech, materials processing)

·      SMEs, RTOs and technology developers in bio-based value chains

·        Demonstration partners for coatings, composites, adhesives, packaging and agricultural materials

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