Research PROJECTS

These are the projects I've been involved in throughout my research journey.

BIOCOMPOSITE DEVELOPMEMT

Developed eco-friendly composite materials by incorporating algae cellulose to enhance the mechanical and thermal properties of thermoplastic polymers for sustainable packaging applications.

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NANOCELLULOSE PRODUCTION

Investigated the production and characterization of algae-derived TEMPO-oxidized nanocellulose, demonstrating high crystallinity and thermal stability for use as reinforcement fillers.

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Algae Cellulose Extraction and Characterization

Extracted and characterized cellulose from New Zealand native algae species, assessing their high crystallinity, thermal stability, and potential for use in sustainable composite materials.

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Cellulose and Biostimulant from Oedogonium grown in wastewater

Developed a two-step biorefinery process using Oedogonium calcareum biomass from wastewater treatment to extract biostimulants and high-purity cellulose.

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Novel 2,6-pyridinedicarboxamide-1,2,3-triazole Ligands for Luminescent Lanthanide Materials

Synthesized novel 2,6-pyridyldicarboxamide-derived ligands using CuAAC reaction to form luminescent complexes with europium and terbium for potential biological and sensing applications.

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Anti-bacterial, and Anti–Tyrosinase Activities of Secondary Metabolites of Lichen Roccella Montagnei

Extracted secondary metabolites from Roccella montagnei lichen using sequentialextraction method and column chromatography and assessed their antibacterial and anti-tyrosinase activities.

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