Daryna Diment

Daryna Diment is a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, focusing on lignin chemistry and biorefinery processes. She collaborates with researchers across Europe and contributes to advancements in lignin valorization, antioxidant assays, and machine learning applications in biomass processing.

Research Interests

Daryna's work centers on lignin-carbohydrate complexes (LCCs), lignin structure-property correlations, and green biorefinery technologies. Key areas include:

• Elucidating lignin's chemical structure and its impact on material properties
• Developing machine learning models for optimizing LCC production
• Testing antioxidant activity using DPPH assays
• Exploring supercritical water treatments for lignin extraction
• Studying lignin interactions with organic molecules like methylene blue
• Advancing reactive extraction methods for ethoxylated lignins

Publications Highlight

Her research spans journals like ChemSusChem, Biomacromolecules, and Green Chemistry, emphasizing data-driven approaches and sustainable chemical processes. Collaborations include leading scientists from Finland, Sweden, and Germany.