Scientific interests and competences
- Lignocellulosic fibers, technologies and products
- Packaging materials from natural fibers
- Nanocellulose - production, modifications, applications
Additional information
- Expert of Latvian Council of Science in Chemical engineering and Material science
- Docent in Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
Additional professional education:
- 2011 Product oriented wood supply and fibre processing, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
- 2007 Modern analytical tools for Pulp and Paper, Abo Academy, Finland
The most important projects
- 2024 - 2026, Development of Biopolymer-based Hydrophobic Multi-layer Packaging Material from Biomass Waste Streams
- 2023 - 2026, Bio-based Solutions for Improved Acoustic Applications (Bio-Acouis)
- 2021 - 2025, Sustainable production of Cellulose-based products and additives to be used in SMEs and rural areas (CELISE)
The most important publications
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Effect of Nanofibrillated Cellulose on Alginate and Chitosan Film Properties as Potential Barrier Coatings for Paper Food Packaging
BioResources, 2024, 19(2), 3375-3389, doi: 10.15376/biores.19.2.3375-3389
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Enhancing Paper Packaging’s Wet Strength Using the Synergy between Chitosan and Nanofibrillated Cellulose Additives
Polymers, 2024, 16(2), 227, doi: 10.3390/polym16020227
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Improving Recycled Paper Materials through the Incorporation of Hemp, Wood Virgin Cellulose Fibers, and Nanofibers
Fibers, 2023, 11(12), 101, doi: 10.3390/fib11120101
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Optimization of Thermal Conductivity vs. Bulk Density of Steam-Exploded Loose-Fill Annual Lignocellulosics
Materials, 2023, 16(10), 3654, doi: 10.3390/ma16103654
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Hemp Shives Mycelium Composites – An Alternative Material for Traditionally Used Plastic Packaging
Materials Science Forum, 2022, 1071, 126-138, doi: 10.4028/p-yl4pa1
Dr. sc. ing. Inese Filipova
Member of the Scientific Council
Leading Researcher
Project Manager
Education
2016 - Doctor of Engineering (Dr.sc.ing.) in the sub-sector of Wood materials and technologies, Latvian University of Agriculture, Forestry Faculty