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Project Code [2007-PhD-ET-7]
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Project title
Synthesis of Fine-Chemicals through Solarchemical Photooxygenations and Environmental Performance Evaluations using the EATOS method
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Dublin City University (DCU)
Lead Applicant
Kieran Nolan
Project Abstract
This proposal describes an innovative approach in sustainable chemistry by combining solar photochemistry and fine-chemical synthesis from biomass. The project contains the installation and modification of solar?chemical reactors at DCU, laboratory optimisation studies and synthetic strategies for fine-chemical synthesis from renewable materials. Four model reactions based on dye-sensitised photooxygenations are proposed, which will furnish important commodity chemicals. Technical scale productions and manufacturing cost estimations will be performed at the research site of DLR in Germany and the PSA in Spain. The environ?mental performances of the chosen transformations will be furthermore evaluated ? in comparison with ther?mal alternatives ? using the EATOS method.
Grant Approved
�95,000.00
Research Hub
Green and Circular Economy
Research Theme
Waste and Resources Management
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/10/2010