ENCAPSULATE News
Exciting News: New Research Paper Published!
We are thrilled to announce the publication of our latest research paper in ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering.
Our study, titled "Improved Reductive Catalytic Fractionation of Lignocellulosic Biomass through the Application of a Recyclable Magnetic Catalyst" explores the use of highly efficient and recyclable magnetic catalyst, offering new insights into the sustainable valorisation of second generation lignocellulosic biomass.
We thank our collaborators and funding partners for their support. The full paper is now available at: https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.4c05299
Stay tuned for more updates on our ongoing research!
Midterm Meeting Marks One Year Milestone (18/10/2024 at Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice)
We are excited to announce that we recently held our midterm meeting for the ENCAPSULATE project, coinciding with the completion of the first year of our research journey. This gathering brought together our dedicated team of researchers and collaborators to review our progress and outline our next steps.
During the meeting, we shared key findings and insights from the first year, highlighting significant advancements in our research objectives related to the sustainable valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass. Our discussions emphasized the importance of collaboration and innovation as we continue to tackle the challenges within the development of a sustainable biorefinery approach.
The contributions from all team members were invaluable, showcasing our collective commitment to the project’s goals. We also identified new strategies to enhance our methodologies and engage with broader audiences in the upcoming phases.
Stay tuned for more updates as we progress into year two of the ENCAPSULATE!
ENCAPSULATE partecipated to the C3 Day, a National Conference on Catalysis
The Center for Chemical Catalysis “C3” has been launched in 2021 by scientists of Chemistry Department “Giacomo Ciamician” and Industrial Chemistry Department “Toso Montanari” of Alma Mater Studiorum - Università of Bologna, and annually organize a very important meeting on the most advanced topics in catalysis.
In particular, our junior research fellow Mr. Sam Thomas presented a poster on our groundbreaking project, titled "Innovative and recyclable magnetic catalyst for the development of a sustainable reductive catalytic fractionation process of raw poplar wood sawdust".
ENCAPSULATE MEETS PAUL THOMAS ANASTAS
Worldwide known as the 'father of Green Chemistry', Paul Anastas visited the University of Bologna 'Alma Mater Studiorum' for the aknowledgement of his honorary degree in Chemistry. During his carrier Anastas has brought attention to research priorities for the development of green chemistry technologies. In collaboration with John C. Warner, the two scientists published a set of principles to guide the practice of green chemistry. The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry (1998) address a range of ways to lower the environmental and health impacts of chemical production and have significantly altered the landscape of the chemicals industry and inspire us every day to work for a better and more sustainable future!
Exciting News: Welcoming New Team Members to Our Project!
As we step into 2024, we are thrilled to share some exciting news with you – our ENCAPSULATE group is growing!
In our continuous pursuit of excellence and innovation, we have recently welcomed two new talented researchers who have joined us with a shared passion for our project. These new team members bring a wealth of experience, creativity, and dedication that will undoubtedly contribute to the success and growth of ENCAPSULATE.
Welcome to Our Newest Team Members:
Sam Thomas Giorgia Peroni
On the 6th of November 2023 in the welcoming city of Bologna, at the Industrial Chemistry Department "Toso Montanari" of the Alma Mater Studiorum, Università di Bologna, the Kick-off Meeting of ENCAPSULATE project was performed. During the meeting, both the research unit of Bologna (represented by the P.I. Tommaso Tabanelli) and of Venice (local unit responsible, Dr. Massimo sgarzi) have presented the current state of the art on the reductive catalytic fractionaction of lignocellulosic biomass and on special materials based on cellulose and lignin for water remediations and other catalytic applications. The discussion was highly engaging, allowing to define the starting point of the research activity and to propose technical and operative strategies to undergo to an optimal cooperation among the research units.
See you at the next meeting!
ENCAPSULATE project has been cited during the 6th EuChemS Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (6th EuGSC), helded in Salerno on 3rd–6th September 2023, during the oral presentation made by T. Tabanelli entitled: “Enhanced Reductive Catalytic Fractionation of raw lignocellulosic biomasses with a magnetic recyclable catalyst” (other authors: F. Bugli, A. Baldelli, M. Sgarzi, M. Gigli, C. Crestini, D. Lorito, F. Cavani).