PI: FI: Prof Ramesh Babu (TCD, project lead)
Prof Michael Morris (TCD)Staff: Postdoctorate Researchers:
Dr Shaiju Parameswaran (10/07/2018 – 09/07/2019)
Dr Rituparna Duarah (from February 2020)The main objective of the projects are i) Development of bio-based polymer blends and charcaterisation; ii) Production of polymer nanocomposites based on bio-based polymers; iii) Scaling up of optimised bio-based bio-based polymer composites and extrusion of prototype films and iv) evaluation of compostability of bio-based composites.Publications:Parameswaran Shaiju ,Benamor-Bois Dorian ,Ramsankar Senthamaraikannan and Ramesh Babu Padamati (2020) Biodegradation of Poly (Butylene Succinate) (PBS)/Stearate Modified Magnesium-Aluminium Layered Double Hydroxide Composites under Marine Conditions Prepared via Melt, Compounding; Molecules, 10.3390/molecules25235766.
Invention Disclosure: Fluorescent labelling of biodegradable and recycled plastics to enhance the plastic circularity’ Ref: RB01-990-01. Patent application is in progress.