01Research Area
Biodegradable Plastics
We develop quantitative analytical methods for biodegradable plastics such as PLA and PHB, and bridge them to standardization, certification, and industrial deployment.
PLAPHBUV-visCertificationDegradation
RESEARCH
Research
Core research areas at ACTRL — bridging bio, environment, materials, and analysis.
ACTIVE PROJECTS
Active Projects (10 Ongoing)
Student-led research across bio, cosmetics, and environment — see all projects.
02Research Area
Microplastics Analysis
We refine field-applicable analytical workflows for microplastics, covering sample pretreatment, particle separation, quantification, and reproducibility.
CosmeticsSamplingFTIR/RamanMethod Development
03Research Area
Fine Dust Test Chamber
We operate a chamber-based platform for particle generation, collection, and exposure assessment.
AerosolPMChamberAir Quality
04Research Area
Cosmetics & Bio-Materials
Connecting cosmetic ingredients, surfactant removal, functional evaluation, and applications across skin and bio-based materials.
CosmeticsArtificial SkinBioassaySurfactants
05Research Area
Chemical Analysis
Foundational analytical work — method validation, QC/QA, pretreatment optimization, and reference material development.
QuantificationPretreatmentQCAnalytical Method
06Research Area
Lab Startup & Translation
Translating lab technology into industry through patents, lab startups, and industry-academia collaboration.
StartupTechnology TransferIndustryTranslation