In recent years, the escalating environmental concerns associated with single-use plastic packaging/products have prompted an urgent need for sustainable alternatives. My overarching research goal is to harness the untapped potential of locally available food, agricultural, and industrial biomass wastes to create advanced functional biobased materials. Primary research areas include the functionalization of cellulose and lignin-based materials, with a special interest in electrospinning techniques to develop biobased filter systems. Applications include antimicrobial and highly efficient air filters, as well as functional bioactive carrier systems in packaging applications.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Advanced functional food packaging
- Food safety & security
- Biomass pretreatment and modifications
- Natural fibres- or bioplastics-based biocomposites
- Functional nanostructured polymers
- Electrospinning technology
- Biodegradable/compostable sustainable polymers for packaging, food, or agriculture applications