A5064257438- Lignin and Wood Chemistry
- Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Enzyme-mediated dye degradation
- Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
- Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization
- Sustainable Design and Development
- Global trade, sustainability, and social impact
- Plant Surface Properties and Treatments
- Forest Management and Policy
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
University of Chile
2022-2025
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
2025
North Carolina State University
2015-2017
Aalto University
2017
Understanding enzyme-substrate interactions is critical in designing strategies for bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass. In this study we monitored molecular events, situ and real time, including the adsorption desorption cellulolytic enzymes on lignins cellulose, by using quartz crystal microgravimetry surface plasmon resonance. The effect a nonionic active molecule was also elucidated. Three lignin substrates relevant to sugar platform biorefinery efforts were considered, namely,...
This study explored mycelium-based composites (MBCs) as a sustainable alternative to conventional materials, focusing on the role of lignocellulosic substrates in optimizing their physical, mechanical, and biodegradability properties. It also addressed valorization agroforestry by-products, particularly European hazelnut shells (HZ) radiata pine sawdust (SW), an effort reduce waste minimize environmental impacts. The MBCs were obtained using two formulations (HZ100 HZ75-SW25) local...
Wood is an essential construction material because of its renewable nature, versatility, and ability to store carbon, which aids in climate change mitigation. However, biodegradability requires preservation treatments prolong service life improve durability. This study compares international wood regulations with the Chilean framework evaluates their alignment Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) criteria Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The findings reveal a global trend focused on...
Wood industrialization provides a contribution to timber-based building. The Chilean market is based on attributes such as the experience and trust of companies. sales price, meeting deadlines quality are that have motivated buyers. There more assess important for client country: building materials safety, sustainability, environmental assessment. Some these valuations provided by certifications life cycle analysis, reduction energy, water, gas consumption, thermal, acoustic insulation, fire...
The interest in the development of biobased adhesives has increased due to environmental concerns. Moreover, as production engineered wood products (EWPs) is expected grow, market needs transit toward formaldehyde-free products. Cellulose nanoparticles (CNPs) are a material with unique properties and advantages for producing hybrid materials adhesives. Besides their traditional use reinforcing additives, CNPs can be incorporated at beginning polymerization reaction form situ polymerized...
The wood-based housing market in Chile requires a complementary review that considers the competitive advantages of this material regarding its technical features and structural properties, to strengthen compliance with Chilean General Urban Planning Construction Ordinance (OGUC, Spanish) Sustainable Building Codes. purpose research was develop an Integrated Sustainability Safety Indicator (IISS, Spanish), which integrates regulatory, social, territorial, environmental aspects, considering...
Understanding the aggregation behavior of lignins is relevant to their application, especially toward value-added products.Here we report on selfassociation kraft lignin derived from hardwood and softwood species under mild temperature pH conditions in presence various salts surfactants.Besides characterization functional groups (NMR others), (extent rate) (turbidity, viscosity), surface tension, particle size (dynamic light scattering) filtration efficiency were determined.Monovalent salt...