Projects

Peptides and proteins are essential for life and are the foundation for many research fields. Scientists are often interested in protein functions, e.g. to improve the activity of proteins or to understand their mode of action.

Development and life-cycle of Asphalt for more Sustainable urban pavements using Recycled and Bio-resources

Digitalization of nonthermal Extraction of proteins from plant by-products and Electroforming as output Product
 

From stereolithography to extrusion-based 3D printing with renewable and recyclable network polymers

Digitization of lignin polyurethane development

Lignin based dynamic and circular thermosets.

Dutch healthcare accounts for 7-8% of the total national greenhouse gas emissions. In hospitals, at least 20% of this is related to the operating theatre. This includes waste, inhalation gases for anesthesia, energy for air refreshment, and medicine residues in wastewater. 

The fundamental aim of our study is to develop biobased, degradable drug carriers with high affinity and selectivity toward cancer cells. The outcome of our research is envisioned to improve the efficiency of administration and biocompatibility of anticancer drugs, thereby reducing the side effects of chemotherapy.

In the Realise-Bio project, experienced partners will provide decisive impulses for the realisation of a circular bioeconomy and circular economy in the Interreg programme area in order to make the Germany-Netherlands border region greener and more liveable and to address global regional challenges such as climate change.

In this program, we try to realize new ways to generate income and improve value chains that contribute to a circular economy, sustainable production and consumption, and healthy food - focusing on mission-driven innovations

The scientific targets for the project are to establish sustainable conversion pathways to tailor specific functional polysaccharides, explore new post-modification techniques to introduce photo-sensitive side groups into polysaccharides, and to demonstrate biomedical applicability of these functional materials for the fabrication of complex hydrogel constructs by photocrosslinking assisted 3D lithography.

Biobased crystal polarization and semi-aromaticity for high polymer dielectrics

Can a lower intracellular pH improve the production of protein biomaterials in the bacterium E. coli?

The overarching goal of this proposal is to design new methods employing photo flow reactors for the synthesis of isocyanides at larger scale using bio-based scaffolds and visible light as sustainable energy resource.

Metal Organic Frameworks for Hydrogen Production by Photocatalytic Overall Water Splitting

Customized membranes for green and resilient industries

Improving chemo-enzymatic synthesis towards green and sustainable protein synthesis.

Besides being our main source of food and feed, plants can be used as flexible and sustainable platforms to produce large amounts of proteins for industry, such as pharmaceuticals and technical enzymes.

The aim of the project is to fill the gap by joining expertise and networks of Maastricht University and University of York for co-developing a novel framework with public and private stakeholders for measuring their organizational and value chain sustainability performance.

CARBIOW project will help Europe to take the lead in energy and transport sector decarbonization.

In this project, the Orrù-group of AMIBM is responsible of the quality analysis of the pilot plant and scouting for new routes to use methyl pentenoates as bio-based building block into high-commodity materials.

How can we develop sustainable and economically viable biobased epoxy thermosets and composites from cashew nutshell residue?

Lightweight, renewable origin, mild processing, and facile recyclability make thermoplastics the circular construction materials of choice. However, in additive manufacturing (AM), known as 3D printing, mass adoption of thermoplastics lags behind.

The aim of this research project is the development of the bio-based and sustainable protection systems for citrus trees. Specifically, we will focus on the fabrication of stimuli-responsive microgels capable of strong binding to the leaves and controlled release of antibacterial molecules to combat citrus cancer.

International cooperation for selective conversion of CO2 into METHAnol under SOLar light (METHASOL)

As awareness, research and funding on biobased materials have increased significantly over the recent years, questions on how these innovative materials can help to close the material loops and address environmental issues have become more important than ever.

BioBased ValueCircle offers a unique interdisciplinary research and training environment tailored for 12 early stage researchers (PhDs) excited by the development of innovative bio-based products, respecting the principles of the circular economy.

The Interreg NWE project CurCol aims to demonstrate economic potential for the production chains from regionally produced plants to colourants in packaging.

The AACoMa project focuses on accelerating the advanced manufacturing of composite materials by demonstrating the needed processing technologies in close interaction with companies.

The role of Maastricht University will be the synthesis and design of biobased copolymer precursors that can be processed into membranes with improved mechanical, thermal and permeation properties.

The project focuses on the development of 100% biobased and non-toxic polyurethane for end products in the textile and synthetic rubber industry.

The ZCORE project (from seaweed to coating resins applications) brings together the relevant companies (SMEs) and knowledge partners in the field of seaweed production and refining (Zeeland), bio-aromatics production (Nord-Brabant) and in the field of coatings and sustainability (Limbourg).

Glaukos will develop innovative textile fibres and textile coatings that reconcile an excellent environmental performance with adequate technical characteristics.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a versatile technique to quantify environmental impacts and compare different products and technologies.

The goal of the project BioTex Fieldlab is the development of new textile products, based on innovative fibers from biobased polymers.

Maastricht University is developing an innovative learning environment in the field of biobased materials for talented students and professionals on the Brightlands Chemelot Campus.