Projects

Time: 10.2021 - 09.2023

Goal(s): 
Studies on semi-industrial scale extraction of hemp,
optimisation of conditions. Distillation of extracts, CBD crystallization. CBD fractionation by flash-chromatography.
Result(s): 
The technology has been developed for extracting cannabidiol from hemp.

Media: Arigeenius (in Estonian)

Time: 01.2024 - 12.2028

Description: 
In our project, we are developing enzyme technologies utilizing extremophilic microbe-derived enzymes to break down and modify lignin, remove toxic phenolic compounds, convert cellulose into wood sugars, and advance enzyme-catalyzed cellulose technologies. Additionally, the project focuses on advancing technologies for converting kraft, hydrolysis (and organosolv) and synthetic lignins into porous materials, thermoplastics, and cutting-edge catalysts.

Publications

Authors: Jõul P, Ho T. T, Kallavus U, Konist A, Leiman K, Salm O.-S, Kulp M, Koel M, Lukk T
Issue: Materials 15 (8), #2861
Year: 2022
Authors: Pupart H, Vastšjonok D, Lukk T, Väljamäe P.
Issue: ACS Omega 9(3):3866-3876
Year: 2024