DC5: University of Venice (IT)

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

Required education level

Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry

Preferred background

Lignin chemistry, polymer chemistry and physical chemistry, microfluidics

Secondments

• RUG (3 months) integration of colloids in flow fractionation process (P. Deuss)
• BASF (8 months) colloids analytics (J. Lindner)

Please 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.