{"id":9,"date":"2015-10-06T13:41:02","date_gmt":"2015-10-06T13:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/faculty.cnr.ncsu.edu\/ronaldsgonzalez\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2022-01-10T14:44:32","modified_gmt":"2022-01-10T14:44:32","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/faculty.cnr.ncsu.edu\/ronaldsgonzalez\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"

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From bioenergy production to replacing plastic<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Our research is focused on understanding<\/i><\/b> the associated feasibility <\/i><\/b>potential, sustainability, <\/i><\/b>and risks<\/i><\/b> of emerging<\/em><\/strong> conversion technologies<\/b> and bio-based <\/b>materials <\/b>and their impact on society. We do provide roadmaps<\/b> (production pathways and investment) for efficient R&D and investment<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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We are at the frontier of innovation in the bioeconomy evaluating emerging and sustainable technologies and materials<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Our research areas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Valorization of waste and residues streams<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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– Upcycling of textile waste<\/span>
\n– Lignin-derived high-value applications<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Use of alternative fibers for consumer goods<\/td>\n<\/h3>\n

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Technical<\/span><\/strong>
\n– Feedstock characterization<\/span>
\n– Pulping methods<\/span>
\n– Finishing\/post-treatment methods<\/span>
\nSustainability<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/strong>– Life cycle analysis<\/span>
\nBusiness<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/strong>– Techno-economics<\/span>
\n– Consumer perception<\/span><\/p>\n

Know more about this initiative<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Bioplastics<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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– Sustainability, performance and economics of bioplastics<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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\nEarly-stage assessment of emergent technologies<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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Feasibility, sustainability, economics, and risk assessment:<\/span>
\n– Nanomaterials<\/span>
\n– Bioenergy<\/span>
\n– Bioproducts<\/span>
\n– Biomaterials and additives<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Interested in working with us?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Please contact Dr. Ronalds W. Gonzalez by email at rwgonzal@ncsu.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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