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:
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Bio(nano)composite hydrogels & aerogels for water retention, controlled release and environmental remediation
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Bio-based coatings and adhesives (superhydrophobic, antimicrobial) for wood, paper, textiles and packaging
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Bioactive materials for extended food shelf life (cellulosic modification, enzymatic/irradiation pretreatment)
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Sustainable composite systems & biodegradable packaging materials
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Lignocellulosic waste valorisation into high-value biopolymers and composites
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Degradation, protection, and modification of wood/wood-based products
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Advanced characterisation techniques: FT-IR, XRD, NIR, 2D-COS, chemometrics, migration testing, rheology, sorption/permeability analysis
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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
Similar opportunities
Project cooperation
New polymeric conductive materials for all kinds of applications
TRUCHOT philippe
Innovation Officer at UMLP at Université Marie et Louis Pasteur - Direction de la Recherche, de la Valorisation et de l'Innovation
BESANCON, France
Expertise
Sustainable bio-based polymer/composite processing
- Manufacturing
- Sustainability
- Decarbonisation
- Advanced Materials
- Testing & Analysis
Dan Sun
Senior Lecturer/Associate professor at Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Product
Protein and polysaccharide based nanocomposites derived from agri-waste
- Research work
- Manufacturing
- Raw Materials
- Sustainability
- Decarbonisation
- Advanced Materials
Dan Sun
Senior Lecturer/Associate professor at Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom