Biopolymers from water
Liang-Shin Wang
Onderzoek / focusgebied
RESEARCH GOALS
This project aims to develop biobased PHA membranes. It not only
investigates the membrane formation process and methods to tune
membrane properties, but it also intends to merge the steps of
polymer recovery and the membrane formation process (Figure 2).
This investigation includes:
Development of principles to modulate and control PHA qualities
during polymer processing towards specifications required for
membrane formation for selected applications.
Generation and characterization of PHA membranes, films, and
coatings using relevant technologies, e.g., electrospinning and
phase separation, and exploring the operational windows.
Advancing the concept to integrate PHA recovery and subsequent
membrane formation processes together