Chemo-Bioprocesses for Environmental Remediation – Upcycling of Plastic, Textiles and Mine Waste
In the field of Environmental Remediation, our research activities encompass the development of innovative approaches to remediate environmental pollutants and harness the untapped carbon potential from post-consumer waste, such as plastics and textiles. By leveraging biological systems and mild chemical processes, we explore various pathways to efficiently and sustainably remove contaminants from the environment. Concurrently, we pioneer novel methods for upcycling the carbon potential in plastics and textiles. Through the integration of advanced research with practical implementation, our aim is to foster a greener, more sustainable future while maximizing the utilization of carbon resources across diverse sectors.
Current projects
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REVISED TEXT - Revitalising Mixed Textile Waste: A Second Life Through Chemical Recycling
A new research project is tackling the growing problem of textile waste—of which less than 0.5 percent is currently recycled worldwide. By developing an innovative chemical recycling method, the team aims to simplify the recycling of mixed textiles while reducing climate impact. The goal is to make ...
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INCREASER (2024-2026)
Biomining for recovery of rare earth elements towards green transition
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BIOeMIND
Novel bioelectrochemical systems for integrated energy harvesting and bioremediation of acid mine drainage.
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Synthetic biology towards developing integrated waste plastic refinery processes
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Plastic Waste to BioTreasure: Empowering Microbial Cell Factories with iOmics
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Machine learning tools for assisting the development of robust artificial microbial consortia for the degradation of polyolefins
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Bioholistic
Developing integrated bioprocesses for a holistic chemical recycling of plastics.
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BIOLIFT - Integrated bio-based solutions to uplift multilayer plastic material
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UPSCALE - Upcycling of PET waste using bioelectrochemical systems (VR)
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2ndUpChance - A second chance for Upcycling of Microplastics
Completed projects
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