Grant: Canada Research Chairs
University of Guelph
$200,000.00
Sustainable Biocomposites
FY 2024-25
Summary
Dr. Misra¿s proposed research focuses on creating advanced environmentally friendly
materials from sustainable resources, recycled materials, and waste-stream
feedstock to reduce landfilling, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. It involves
the design and engineering of biocomposites by employing advanced hybridization
strategies at the matrix and reinforcement levels. Biocarbon and a wide range of
nanomaterials impart improved properties and added functionality. The development
of green products such as nano-enhanced multi-layer packaging and 3D printed parts
will contribute to zero-waste manufacturing and a circular economy. The success of
this research will advance the biocomposite field and support manufacturing sectors,
in Canada and internationally.
Program
Canada Research Chairs
Recipient
Location
Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
CRC-2019-00293
Name nom
Misra, Manjusri
Department département
School of Engineering - University of Guelph
Organization id
24
Institution établissement
University of Guelph
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2024
Competition year année de concours
2019
Award amount
200000
Program id
CRC
Program name en
Canada Research Chairs
Program name fr
Chaires de recherche du Canada
Group en
DISCOVERY RESEARCH
Group fr
RECHERCHE AXÉE SUR LA DÉCOUVERTE
Committee code
9998
Committee name en
Canada Research Chair Selection Committee
Committee name fr
Comité de sélection des Chaires de recherche du Canada
Area of application code
9999
Area of application group en
Not available
Area of application group fr
Non disponible
Area of application en
Not available
Area of application fr
Non disponible
Research subject code
9999
Research subject group en
Not available
Research subject group fr
Non disponible
Research subject en
Not available
Research subject fr
Non disponible
Field of research list codes
RDF10404; RDF20601
Field of research list names en
Macromolecular and materials chemistry;Materials engineering
Field of research list names fr
Chimie macromoléculaire et des matériaux;Génie des matériaux
Socioeconomic objective list names en
Not available
Socioeconomic objective list names fr
Non disponible
Application title
Sustainable Biocomposites
Keywords
Biocomposites; Bionanocomposite; Nanomaterials; ; Bioplastics; Polymer blends; Plastic waste; Natural fibres; ; Agricultural residues; Biorefinery co-products; ; Biocarbon; Pyrolysis; Polymer processing; ; Multi-layer sheets and films; 3D printing; Hybridization; ; Biodegradable; Compostable; Packaging; Automotive; ; Sustainable; Circular economy
Application summary
Dr. Misra¿s proposed research focuses on creating advanced environmentally friendly
materials from sustainable resources, recycled materials, and waste-stream
feedstock to reduce landfilling, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. It involves
the design and engineering of biocomposites by employing advanced hybridization
strategies at the matrix and reinforcement levels. Biocarbon and a wide range of
nanomaterials impart improved properties and added functionality. The development
of green products such as nano-enhanced multi-layer packaging and 3D printed parts
will contribute to zero-waste manufacturing and a circular economy. The success of
this research will advance the biocomposite field and support manufacturing sectors,
in Canada and internationally.
