Topic details
| Topic | Preparation of Biomass-Based Nanocomposites for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants: From Polymer Synthesis to Environmental Applications |
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| Supervisor | Gloria Huerta Angeles, Mgr/Bsc |
| Department | Polymer Processing |
| Description | PhD Topic: "Preparation of Biomass-Based Nanocomposites for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants: From Polymer Synthesis to Environmental Applications" Emerging contaminants (ECs) are potential health hazards in the world nowadays. This research aims to develop novel nanocomposites derived from biomass-based monomers and biopolymers to remove ECs. The structure-property relationship of materials for the adsorption of emerging contaminants has not been clearly understood, seriously limiting their effectiveness. Therefore, a complete structural characterization of the prepared nanocomposites will be performed including porosity, stability, mechanical and thermal properties to explain the effectivity in terms of macromolecular structure and characterization of active sites. The nanocomposites will be evaluated for their efficiency in adsorbing or degrading ECs.The adsorption kinetics will be studied to identify the mechanism and speed of the adsorption process. Degradation products will be identified by combining several analytical techniques to investigate the mechanism of depolymerization. This project offers an alternative to conventional methods with lower environmental impacts. |
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