Organisation/Company ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA - - DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA CIVILE, CHIMICA, AMBIENTALE E DEI MATERIALI Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 15 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon 2020 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Within the FURIOUS project, furan-based formulations have already been studied on a small scale, and the most promising ones have been selected for the different intended applications. In this context, the present project aims to re-synthesize, on a large scale, the formulations selected for the various sectors and to develop sustainable end-of-life strategies.



With regard to the automotive sector, reuse and chemical recycling solutions will be evaluated. In the packaging sector, an enzymatic recycling solution will be implemented, involving the enzymatic degradation of the polymer with recovery of the constituent monomers, re-synthesis of the polymer, and its characterization to assess its possible reuse. The characterization will include the evaluation of molecular, thermal, mechanical, and barrier properties. The results obtained will be compared with those of the virgin polymers to verify the actual success of the adopted procedure.
- Italy

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J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 End-of-life assessment of sustainable 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid-based polymers for high-value-added applications (Italia)
🏢 Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research
📍 Italia