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I have more than 20 years' research experience in Fermentation technologies and Eco-Engineering of microbial consortia for the valorization of waste streams into biofuels, green chemicals and biopolymers, following a Biorefinery concept. This experience was obtained both, in academic and non-academic environment. My overall interest is within the development of Defined Mixed Consortia and Process Optimization. Moreover, I have a strong focus on the biodegradation and upcycling of recalcitrant compounds such as plastics.
SCIENTIFIC FOCUS AREAS
1) Fermentation and Bioprocess Technologies
2) Eco-engineering of Mixed Microbial Cultures
3) Biorefineries
4) Second Generation Biofuels and Green Chemicals
5) Statistical optimization of process parameters
6) Biodegradation and upcycling of plastics
Administrative profile
- Vice-Chair of the AAU Circular Plastics Platform (2024-)
- Member of the Faculty PhD School committee (2022- 2024)
- Member of the Department Collaboration committee (2020-2022)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Environmental Engineering and Sciences, PhD, Harbin Institute of Technology
Sept 2010 → 19 Jan 2015
Award Date: 28 Apr 2015
Natural Sciences, Master of Sciences, University of Rome La Sapienza
1997 → 2003
Award Date: 2 Oct 2003
Keywords
- Chemistry and Bioscience
- Fermentation technology
- Biorefinery
- Plastic biodegradation
- Plastic Biorefinery
- Bioremediation
- Green Chemicals
- Biofuels
- Waste valorization
- Bioprocess technology
- UPLIFT
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Collaborations from the last five years
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sUstainable PlastiC biorefinerY for reCyclable and biodegradabLE packaging
Varrone, C. (Project Coordinator)
01/09/2025 → 31/08/2029
Project: Research
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BEYONDBATTREC : BEYOND STATE-OF-THE-ART BATTERY RECYCLING BY INCREASING THE SELECTIVITY AND SPECIFICITY OF EFFICIENT PRE-PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES
Quist-Jensen, C. A. (PI), Ali, A. (PI), Varrone, C. (CoI), Stakenaite, D. (Project Manager) & Malaguti, M. (CoI)
01/12/2024 → 30/11/2028
Project: Research
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UPLIFT: “SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS FOR THE FOOD AND DRINK PACKAGING INDUSTRY”
Varrone, C. (Project Coordinator)
Renewable Resources and Biorefineries Conference, Horizon Europe
01/02/2021 → 28/02/2025
Project: Research
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Valorization of the Enzyme Production Side Streams Using Mixed Culture Biorefinery and Membrane Technologies for Zero-Waste Approach
Varrone, C. (PI)
01/09/2024 → 31/07/2027
Project: PhD Project
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AAU Circular Plastics
Lykke, A. (Project Coordinator), Wæhrens, B. V. (PI), Varrone, C. (PI), Vollertsen, J. (PI), Christiansen, J. D. C. (PI), Jensen, L. R. (PI), Simonsen, M. E. (PI), Pedersen, T. H. (PI) & Stingl, V. (PI)
01/11/2023 → …
Project: Research
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Efficient Depolymerization of Poly(ethylene 2,5-furanoate) Using Polyester Hydrolases
Kumar, V., Pellis, A., Wimmer, R., Popok, V., Christiansen, J. D. C. & Varrone, C., 1 Jul 2024, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 12, 26, p. 9658-9668 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Selection of polyolefins-degrading mixed microbial consortia through long-term enrichment
Lomwongsopon, P., Wimmer, R. & Varrone, C., 2024, 11th International Conference on Sustainable Soild Waste management. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Conference abstract in proceeding › Research
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Development of microbial consortia for valorizing post-consumer polyethylene via thermal-biological process: The Plastic Biorefinery
Lomwongsopon, P. & Varrone, C., Jun 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference without publisher/journal › Poster › Research › peer-review
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Critical Review on the Progress of Plastic Bioupcycling Technology as a Potential Solution for Sustainable Plastic Waste Management
Lomwongsopon, P. & Varrone, C., 18 Nov 2022, In: Polymers. 14, 22, 4996.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A review of lignin-based adsorbent materials: Synthesis and applications in the remediation of heavy metal/ antibiotic-containing wastewater
Yang, Z., Wan, X., Chen, Y., Chen, X., Wang, Z., Zhang, C., Kumar, V., Varrone, C., Xiao, X., Yu, P. & Huang, W., Oct 2025, In: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 13, 5, 14 p., 119080.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)47 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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UPLIFT Plastic Upcycling project
varrone, C. (Creator), Mendeley Data, 26 Oct 2022
DOI: 10.17632/ffmr8gyt9j.1, https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/ffmr8gyt9j
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Activities
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Three bio-paths, one solution for plastics seminar
Varrone, C. (Participant)
9 Apr 2024Activity: Attending an event › Conference organisation or participation
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European Federation of Biotechnology Seminar on Plastic Challenges and Biotechnological solutions
Varrone, C. (Participant)
20 Mar 2024Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses, seminars, exhibitions or similar
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20th international conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries 2024
Varrone, C. (Participant)
2024Activity: Attending an event › Conference organisation or participation
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ATV Tech Talk Vejen mod en bæredygtig produktionsindustri
Christiansen, J. D. C. (Lecturer), Wæhrens, B. V. (Lecturer), Jensen, L. R. (Lecturer), Varrone, C. (Lecturer), Rasmussen, J. (Lecturer), Brunø, T. D. (Lecturer), Pedersen, K. (Lecturer) & Stingl, V. (Lecturer)
8 Jun 2023Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies
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Frontiers in Microbiology (Journal)
Varrone, C. (Peer reviewer)
8 Jul 2022 → 31 Dec 2022Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Series editor › Research
Press/Media
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Ny teknik kan forvandle beskidt plast til brugbart bioplast
27/05/2025
1 item of Media coverage
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Der er snart mere plastik end fisk i havene - men Cristiano har en plan
09/05/2025 → 10/05/2025
3 items of Media coverage
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Forskere fra Aalborg Universitet gør det muligt at forvandle beskidt plastaffald til rent bioplast
07/04/2025
1 item of Media coverage
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UPLIFT-projektets resultater gør det muligt at forvandle beskidt plastikaffald til rent bioplast
25/03/2025
1 item of Media coverage
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Beskidt og besværligt plast bliver tacklet af forskerne bag Uplift
18/03/2025
1 item of Media coverage
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