Unlikely materials
Experimenting with underutilised bio-based materials.
Circular Biobased Materials
The Circular Biobased Materials Research Group is dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions for materials development, production, and utilization. Our primary focus lies in harnessing the potential of non-utilized biobased resources to create materials that adhere to the principles of circular and bioeconomy. Materials should not only be functional and innovative but also energy efficient, affordable and environmentally responsible. We seek strategies to better convert biobased precursors into materials, while considering the best scenario for their end-of-life. This includes regeneration, reuse, up- / re-cycling, as well as environment reconstitution through biodegradation and biodeterioration.
Our research areas
- The science of residues: unpurified systems towards new and improved functions
- Materials for applications in natural environments, e.g., soil
- End-of-life of biobased materials
- Biomass valorization
- High-performance materials from low quality wood
Latest publications
Endoglucanase effects on energy consumption in the mechanical fibrillation of cellulose fibers into nanocelluloses
Gabriela L. Berto, Bruno D. Mattos, Josman Velasco, Bin Zhao, Fernando Segato, Orlando J. Rojas, Valdeir Arantes
2023
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Black Bioinks from Superstructured Carbonized Lignin Particles
Bruno Dufau Mattos, Noora Jäntti, Sergei Khakalo, Ya Zhu, Arttu Miettinen, Joni Parkkonen, Alexey Khakalo, Orlando Rojas, Mariko Ago
2023
Advanced Functional Materials
Versatile Assembly of Metal–Phenolic Network Foams Enabled by Tannin–Cellulose Nanofibers
Bruno D. Mattos, Ya Zhu, Blaise L. Tardy, Marco Beaumont, Ana Carolina R. Ribeiro, André L. Missio, Caio G. Otoni, Orlando J. Rojas
2023
Advanced Materials
Nanocellulose Removes the Need for Chemical Crosslinking in Tannin-Based Rigid Foams and Enhances Their Strength and Fire Retardancy
André Luiz Missio, Caio G. Otoni, Bin Zhao, Marco Beaumont, Alexey Khakalo, Tero Kämäräinen, Silvia H.F. Silva, Bruno D. Mattos, Orlando J. Rojas
2022
ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering
Thermally Resistant, Self-Extinguishing Thermoplastic Composites Enabled by Tannin-Based Carbonaceous Particulate
André L. Missio, Rafael A. Delucis, Caio Gomide Otoni, Pedro H.G. de Cademartori, Rodrigo Coldebella, Arthur B. Aramburu, Bruno D. Mattos, Marlon B.B. Rodrigues, Nayara Lunkes, Darci A. Gatto, Jalel Labidi
2022
Polymers
Multilayers of Renewable Nanostructured Materials with High Oxygen and Water Vapor Barriers for Food Packaging
Eva Pasquier, Bruno D. Mattos, Hanna Koivula, Alexey Khakalo, Mohamed Naceur Belgacem, Orlando J. Rojas, Julien Bras
2022
ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
Superstable Wet Foams and Lightweight Solid Composites from Nanocellulose and Hydrophobic Particles
Roozbeh Abidnejad, Marco Beaumont, Blaise L. Tardy, Bruno D. Mattos, Orlando J. Rojas
2021
ACS Nano
Correction: Regioselective and water-assisted surface esterification of never-dried cellulose: nanofibers with adjustable surface energy
Marco Beaumont, Caio G. Otoni, Bruno D. Mattos, Tetyana V. Koso, Roozbeh Abidnejad, Bin Zhao, Anett Kondor, Alistair W. T. King, Orlando J. Rojas
2021
Regioselective and water-assisted surface esterification of never-dried cellulose: nanofibers with adjustable surface energy
Marco Beaumont, Caio G. Otoni, Bruno D. Mattos, Tetyana V. Koso, Roozbeh Abidnejad, Bin Zhao, Anett Kondor, Alistair W. T. King, Orlando J. Rojas
2021
Green Chemistry
Single-step fiber pretreatment with monocomponent endoglucanase : Defibrillation energy and cellulose nanofibril quality
Gabriela L. Berto, Bruno D. Mattos, Orlando J. Rojas, Valdeir Arantes
2021
ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering
Our members
Material manufacturing from particles takes a giant step forward
Tiny fibrils extracted from plants have been getting a lot of attention for their strength.
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