Dr. Igor Ignatyev

Chemistry, Polymer Science

Polymer Chemistry, synthesis of polyurethanes, rubber chemistry

-- Managing of R&D Projects for chemical modification of Fibres -- Coordination of the collaboration with overseas departments of the business group -- Development of nonwoven materials for Medical & Hygiene applications -- Development of nonwoven materials with integrated Flame Retardants

-- Product & Process Improvement in the field of   Organic Chemistry -- Giving guidance to lab technicians -- Upscale -- QC, implementation of new methods of analysis for raw materials and products -- Troubleshooting (off-spec products, client complaints, etc.) -- Finding solutions for side-streams -- Networking/maintaining of contacts with suppliers, clients, research partners, etc.

Research on Cellulose fibers for reinforcement of Composites

-- Industry-oriented research on polymers/plastics in close collaboration with the Flemish Plastic Center (VKC: Vlaams Kunststofcentrum, now a division of Centexbel) -- Successful preparation of a Subsidy Application for an R&D-project with industrial companies (funding was approved by by IWT, now VLAIO)

-- Industry-oriented research in Chemistry in direct collaboration with Bayer and in a contact with Siemens and RWE -- Some of my achieved scientific results are published in the article: https://doi.org/10.1039/C5GC00249D

-- Research in the fields of Biomass and (Heterogeneous) Catalysis -- Topic of my PhD thesis: Cellulose Valorization in Ionic Liquids -- Full text of my Doctoral Thesis: https://lirias.KULeuven.be/retrieve/548216

-- Specialization in Analytical Chemistry: Separation Science -- This academic degree is recognized by the Flemish Government as equal to Master of Science in Chemistry. -- Sworn translations of this diploma to English and Dutch are available