Nidal Del Valle Raydan
Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Lebanese University
Research areas: Materials Science · Polymers and Plastics · Wood Treatment and Properties · Lignin and Wood Chemistry · Collagen: Extraction and Characterization
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About
I hold a PhD in Materials Chemistry, specializing in bio-based polymers, protein valorization, and green chemistry, with international training in Lebanon, France, Germany, Poland, and Slovenia. I completed my PhD at UPPA on the development of keratin-based adhesives from duck feathers, combining protein extraction, disulfide chemistry, and structure–property analysis. I worked as an Assistant Professor at UPPA, where I investigated bio-based adhesives, films, composites, and quantum dots, while also teaching and supervising students. Most recently, I am involved in the maturation phase of a know-how I developed, focusing on the valorization and transfer of bio-based adhesives.
Employment
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L'Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour Assistant Professor (Contractual)2024 - 2025
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Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Faculté des Sciences et Technologies Stagiaire de laboratoire IRCELYON2020 - 2020
Education
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Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry2020 - 2023
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Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Faculté des Sciences et Technologies Master 2 in Synthesis, Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry2019 - 2020
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Lebanese University Master’s Degree (M1) in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry2018 - 2019
Projects & Funding
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UNITA Starting Grant – Circular Economy in Viticulture UNITA – Universitas Montium Alliance2025 - 2026
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Développement de nouvelles colles à base de nanokératine extraite de plumes de canard, pour l'élaboration de matériaux composites Conseil Régional Aquitaine
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Développement de nouvelles colles à base de nanokératine extraite de plumes de canard, pour l'élaboration de matériaux composites Energy Environment Solutions, E2S UPPA
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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF)_ReWOOLVE European Research Executive Agency
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COST Action CA20127 – Short-Term Scientific Mission COST Association
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COST Action CA18224 – Short-Term Scientific Mission COST Association
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Development of keratin-based adhesives OFAJ (Franco-German Youth Office)
Publications (13)
- Dissolution and regeneration of keratin from duck feathers using N-methylmorpholine N-oxide across variable conditions Save
- Ultrasound-Assisted alkaline hydrolysis of feather keratin using a cup horn sonoreactor Save
- Coffee Silverskin as a Sustainable Alternative Filler for Plywood: Characterization and Performance Analysis Save
- Feather keratin hydrolysates as sustainable binders for high-density fiberboards Save
- Preparation and Characterization of Particleboard Made from Industrial-Type Wood Particles and Discarded Duck Feathers Save
- A comprehensive comparative study of ultrasound-alkaline and thermal-alkaline hydrolysis of duck feather Save
- Cold-set, crosslinker-free wood adhesives: A comparative study of ultrasound-extracted duck feather keratin and traditional food proteins Save
- Single Source Precursor Path to 2D Materials: A Case Study of Solution-Processed Molybdenum-Rich MoSe2-x Ultrathin Nanosheets Save
- Assessment and Characterization of Duck Feathers as Potential Source of Biopolymers from an Upcycling Perspective Save
- Development of protein-based adhesives for wood composite materials Save
- Young Talents 2021 – Erasmus Descartes Conference Save
- Recent advances on the development of protein-based adhesives for wood composite materials—a review Save
- Single source precursor route to nanometric tin chalcogenides Save