Yuuki Takatsuna

Yuuki Takatsuna is a Researcher at the Institute of Colloid and Biointerface Science within the Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Resources at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). Located at Muthgasse 11 in Vienna, Takatsuna holds an M.Sc. degree and maintains an active research profile with recent publications in sustainable materials science.

Takatsuna's research focuses on sustainable materials development, particularly in the areas of biodegradable polymers and advanced food packaging solutions. Their work bridges materials science with environmental sustainability, exploring novel applications of cellulose-based materials and nanotechnology for eco-friendly packaging systems. Key research areas include surface modification of cellulose particles, development of biodegradable composites, and utilization of bacterial cellulose derived from kombucha fermentation.

Recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward developing sustainable alternatives for food packaging, with emphasis on incorporating nanofillers to enhance material properties while maintaining biodegradability. Takatsuna's work shows interdisciplinary connections between materials science, food technology, and environmental engineering.

Takatsuna is actively involved in the research project "TERRITORIAL CIRCULAR SYSTEMIC SOLUTION FOR THE UPCYCLING OF RESIDUES FROM THE AGRIFOOD SECTOR" (2021-2025), funded by the European Commission, which aims to develop circular economy solutions for agricultural waste streams.