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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

Start Date

01/10/2007

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/10/2010