Felice Quartinello

Felice Quartinello is a researcher at the Institute of Environmental Biotechnology within the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His work focuses on biotechnological approaches to waste recycling, enzyme processes, and sustainable material development, particularly in textile and polymer waste valorization.

• Research Interests: Biotechnology, enzymology, microbiology, fermentation technology, waste recycling, and biorefinery systems.
• Key Projects: REPurpose (EU-funded enzymatic recycling), Systemkreislaufwirtschaft & Textilrecycling (EU-funded), and projects on enzyme-driven polyester degradation.

His recent publications highlight innovations in textile waste upcycling (e.g., PET recovery, amino acid valorization), biopolymer production from orange peel waste, and enzyme characterization (e.g., dihydropyrimidinase for polyamide hydrolysis). He has supervised master’s theses on DNA-based flame retardants and cutinase immobilization.

Scientific Contributions include collaborations on advanced enzymatic recycling methods, bioplasticizer development, and biotechnological solutions for chronic wound care. His work aligns with circular economy principles, emphasizing sustainable processing of synthetic and natural polymers.