Four junior groups are part of the Institute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources:

Group Bacher

NMR Spectroscopy - Renewable Resources
The working group "NMR Spectroscopy - Renewable Resources" is concerned with the application of this key spectroscopic technique to lignocelluloses and their components. On the one hand, this involves the structural elucidation of organic molecules, the solution structure and solid state structure of lignocelluloses and, on the other hand, the analysis and characterization of complex biopolymers and substance mixtures.

Group Beaumont

Chemistry of Renewable Nanomaterials
The group “Chemistry of Renewable Nanomaterials (ChemReMat)” is concerned with the preparation of functional nanoparticles from biomass streams. The focus is on the development of sustainable, and selective chemical pathways. In addition, the utilization and upcycling of biomass waste streams and the development of analytical methods to analyze and characterize biocolloids are addressed in research.

Group Musl

Lignin2Day – Lignin Chemistry and Multi-Dimensional Analysis
The group “Lignin2Day” is working towards a more comprehensive understanding of lignin structure and composition by developing novel analytical methods using multidimensional approaches. The aim is to elaborate the intricate interrelationships between the main chemical features of lignin, including molar mass, functionality, monomeric composition, bonding pattern and molecular architecture, its properties and chemical behavior in diverse applications.