Research project Upcycling food industry side streams into functional organic-inorganic hybrid materials (UPSIDEHYB)

The UPSIDEHYB project centers on the development of sustainable solutions for the food industry's leftover materials. Our aim is to steer away from the wasteful disposal of these resources and instead transform them into innovative alternatives to petroleum-based products. Our focus lies in the effective combination of organic and inorganic elements to create high-performing materials that minimize harm to the environment. This project aligns with several of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, including promoting eco-friendly industry practices, reducing water usage, and promoting responsible consumption. UPSIDEHYB is an interdisciplinary effort that primarily falls within the research area of synthesis and processing and the thematic area of discovering sustainable materials for innovative technologies and applications in the WISE matrix.