Project title
Colloidal decorated lignin and wood reassembly
(Co)tutors
- Tutor: C. Crestini (UNIVE)
- Co-Tutor: T. Stern (UG)
- Industrial Supervisor: J. Lindner (BASF)
Objectives
- Synthesise lignin colloid systems by a microfluidics process (nanoparticles and microcapsules);
- Synthesise lignin colloid systems from dynamically cross-linked and hydrophobized lignins
- Synthesise of lignin colloid systems with active loadings providing self-healing, antioxidant, antimicrobial and moisture barrier properties;
- Exploit the developed colloidal systems i) for wood reassembly; ii) to investigate possible resins formulations with self-healing, anti-corrosive properties
Secondments
- RUG (3 months) integration of colloids in flow fractionation process (P. Deuss)
- BASF (8 months) colloids analytics (J. Lindner)
lease note: Due to ongoing administrative adjustments, certain aspects of the position’s framework are currently being reviewed. We are actively working to finalize these details and will provide updates as soon as possible. Candidates are encouraged to apply and will be informed of any relevant modifications during the selection process.