LWV22240 Biobased water proof adhesives (BO-59-006-014)

This project will explore and develop a novel green modification process with the objective to partly replace petrochemical derived components with all sustainability advantages associated with it. This will be approached via a novel catalytic re-structuring concept for incorporation of hydrophobic groups onto the carbohydrate polymer by solely using natural apolar molecules. Thus, no fossil derived chemicals will be used. This technology has the potential to broaden the application window of a sustainable biopolymer, modified by a total green modification route, to a great extent.