Towards the development of Green and Sustainable Adhesives
Lead Research Organisation:
University of York
Department Name: Chemistry
Abstract
Many commercially available adhesives are derived from fossil or petroleum-derived feedstocks with a significant negative environmental footprint. Toxicity of certain components within adhesive formulations is problematic for our health and environment, for example, indoor air sickness. Furthermore, many adhesives are one-time fix only and not amenable to recycling or reuse.
This project aims to develop novel biobased adhesives with low environmental impact that are re-usuable and recyclable for use in a circular, resource-efficient, economy. Novel formulations will be developed and their socio-techno and economic impact will be assessed. A thorough understanding of the chemical behaviour of the adhesive will be gained during this project so that its properties can be tuned to optimise its performance.
This project aims to develop novel biobased adhesives with low environmental impact that are re-usuable and recyclable for use in a circular, resource-efficient, economy. Novel formulations will be developed and their socio-techno and economic impact will be assessed. A thorough understanding of the chemical behaviour of the adhesive will be gained during this project so that its properties can be tuned to optimise its performance.
People |
ORCID iD |
Avtar Matharu (Primary Supervisor) | |
Maria Garcia (Student) |
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
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EP/V519959/1 | 30/09/2020 | 30/03/2026 | |||
2665945 | Studentship | EP/V519959/1 | 01/03/2022 | 28/02/2026 | Maria Garcia |