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 | Laboratory 5. Natural Polymers, Bioactive and Biocompatible Materials |
| Head of laboratory: Dr. Gheorghe FUNDUEANU |
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| Group 5.4: Biomass valorization. Unconventional separation and functionalization processes |
Dr. Iuliana SPIRIDON
Project manager |
- Separation of natural polymers from biomass by non-conventional processes. Chemical modification of polysaccharides and lignin for increased biocompatibility with various matrices.
- Synthesis of composite materials based on natural polymers and functionalized natural polymers.
- Study of the stability of materials under the combined action of humidity, temperature and UV radiation.
- Mechanical characterization of biocomposite materials.
- Evaluation of the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of materials.
- Preparation of cellulose acetophthalate nanofibers in the form of ammonium salt.
- Preparation of nanocomposites based on chitosan and metallic oxides, by electrospinning from acetic acid solutions, in the presence of polyethylene oxide.
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