Future Materials Group
Developing materials for a sustainable, resource efficient, low-carbon and low-waste future
We develop high value (sustainable) products derived from microbially-synthesised cellulose and woody biomass-derived nanocellulose
Our research in surface and interfaces - Nanocellulose as Pickering emulsifiers
Keeping carbon in the loop! Revolutionise how we think about and utilise (ligno)cellulosic materials to produce high performance durable composites, which can also act as carbon sink
Foam-templated macroporous polymers - a simple and waste-free method to produce high performance epoxy foams using air as template
We aim to address the challenges associated with mixed (engineering) plastics that are destined to be sent to landfill or incineration
One of our core research activities - the design, manufacturing and characterisation of sustainable materials derived from (ligno)cellulosic biomass with performance that can compete with fossil-derived engineering materials
Upcycling waste: We constantly seek novel routes to upgrade low value materials into high value sustainable products
