Study of the physical alteration and biological degradation mechanisms of bioplastics under different environmental conditions
Biorefineries for organic residues
Study of integrated process layouts for the treatment and recycling of biodegradable organic residues
Innovative anaerobic digestion of organic residues
Innovative anaerobic digestion configurations for biodegradable organic residues. Fermentation for sequential production of H2 and CH4. Biopolymer production from organic residues
Accelerated carbonation of alkaline residues
CO2 sequestration from point emission sources by means of accelerated carbonation of alkaline industrial residues
Chemical activation of inorganic residues
Chemical activation of inorganic residues for reuse in hydraulic binders systems
Treatment of soil and dredged sediment
Study of physical and chemical processes for the remediation of contaminated soil and dredged sediment
Accelerated ageing and weathering of inorganic residues
Study of accelerated ageing and weathering of residues from thermal processes to improve their environmental profile
Treatment and reuse of inorganic residues
Chemical and thermal treatment of inorganic residues in view of engineering applications
Solidification/stabilization of waste
Solidification/stabilization of inorganic residues. Modelling and prediction of contaminant/binder interactions
Fate of metals in waste incineration
Trasformations and fate of metals in waste incineration. Environmental behaviour of waste combustion residues