1.1.2027-31.12.2030

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UCT Prague - Junior Rectors Grants

1.3.2026-31.12.2026

In the proposed project, we will evaluate several hydroprocessing strategies for waxy plastic oil from mixed plastic waste to identify the most suitable approach for preparing high-quality feedstock for SC.

H2H - L25-6844072147 - RSC

2.3.2026-28.2.2027

Summary:

The current trend in GC-MS analysis involves substituting Helium carrier gas with Hydrogen to make the operationmore sustainable and cost-effective. However, limited interest was dedicated to two-dimensional GC (GC×GC),whose operation and optimization are far more complicated, especially when equipped with more sustainable,consumables-free flow modulators. Our project focuses on the issue of Helium substitution by Hydrogen for GC×GCas part of its transition to even more sustainable operation. The project findings will result in a step-by-step tutorialfor switching any flow-modulated GC×GC method to Hydrogen, including optimizing the FID settings to reachcomparable sensitivity.

PE2SURF - TQ15000068 - TAČR Sigma DC2

1.1.2025 - 31.12.2026

Annotation:

The project aims to develop a technological chain to produce alkylbenzene sulfonates from waste polyethylene, thereby increasing plastics' recycling share and contributing to the circular economy. The sub-goals are as follows: -Select the plastic feedstock and optimize pyrolysis oil (PO) production. -Develop a heterogeneous catalyst and optimize the continuous alkylation of benzene by olefins originating from PO. Suppress side reactions and catalyst deactivation and achieve maximal conversion at the mildest conditions. -Optimize the composition and separation of alkylbenzenes, subsequent sulfonation, and neutralization to maximize the product's market application. -Techno-economic analysis of the developed production chain and comparison with current production from fossil feeds.