Study level
- PhD
Faculty/School
Faculty of Engineering
Topic status
We're looking for students to study this topic.
Supervisors
- Position
- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
Overview
Lignocellulosic biomass, such as sugarcane bagasse and rice husk, is an abundant and low-cost bioresource for producing nanomaterials such as nanocellulose, lignin nanoparticles, and nanosilica. This PhD project aims to develop cost-effective biomass processing strategies to produce innovative nanomaterials with tunable properties from lignocellulosic biomass, enhancing the performance of (bio)polymer composites in different applications.
Research activities
In this project, you will design and implement advanced biomass processing techniques and chemical modification strategies to produce property-tunable nanomaterials. These materials will be incorporated into (bio)polymer composites to enhance performance and functionality.
Outcomes
We anticipate that the incorporation of lignocellulose-derived nanomaterials will significantly improve the physicochemical properties of (bio)polymer composites and enable new functionalities for various applications.
Skills and experience
A background in chemistry or chemical engineering is essential for this PhD project.
Prior research experience in biomass pretreatment and/or polymer chemistry is highly desirable.
Scholarships
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