Nathanael Guigo

Research Director

Email address: Nathanael.Guigo@minesparis.psl.eu
Discipline(s): Molecular Chemistry, Polymers, Theoretical and Analytical Physical Chemistry
Topic(s): Biomaterials, Circularity, Innovation and Design, Polymer, Recycling, Sustainable Development

Keywords

Team

CEMEF

Biography

Nathanael Guigo is a researcher specializing in bio-based polymers and sustainable materials. His work focuses on studying the mechanisms of dissolution, recycling, and functionalization of polymers, as well as on developing resins and thermosets derived from renewable resources. His research specifically addresses the optimization of the thermal, mechanical, and structural properties of polymers such as poly(butylene furanoate) (PBF), poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PEF), and furan resins, by incorporating advanced kinetic and spectroscopic approaches. He also explores innovative processes for plastic recycling, such as dissolution/precipitation, and contributes to the development of biocompatible materials for applications in regenerative medicine and sustainable electronics.

Publication(s)

2026
Dissolution kinetics of poly(styrene-co-acrylonitrile) below and above its glass transition temperature DOI : 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2025.114556
2025
Polyurethane free biobased epoxy binder for cork agglomeration DOI : 10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120972
2025
Unveiling the uncommon crystallization features of 3,4-PEF, a thermal and DFT study DOI : 10.1016/j.polymer.2025.128065
2025
Shedding light on the impact of a dissolution-precipitation recycling process on crystallization and thermal stability of PBS DOI : 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2025.108924
2025
Exploiting epoxy-based monomers from biobased ferulic acid and furfuryl amine for a new set of bio-derived materials DOI : 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2025.106443
2025
Catalytic Effect of Eutectic Hardeners to Polymerize Epoxidized Vegetable Oil for the Synthesis of Fully Biobased Thermosets at Low Temperatures DOI : 10.1021/acs.macromol.4c02107
2025
Etherification of Bio-Based Furanic Compounds via Continuous Flow DOI : 10.1002/adsu.202500526
2025
Effect of Carbon-Based Nanofillers with Different Geometries on the Crystallization Behavior and Molecular Dynamics of Poly(Butylene Furanoate) (PBF) DOI : 10.1002/macp.202500215
2025
Effect of mechanical recycling and virgin PBR addition on the properties of ABS recovered from WEEE: A multi-technique characterization DOI : 10.1016/j.wmb.2025.100238
2025
Bioderived Green Algae Metabolite as a Latent Cross-Linking Agent for Protein-Based Hydrogels with High Potential for Skin Repair Applications DOI : 10.1021/acsabm.5c00010
2025
Synthesis of semi-rigid-biobased polyesters from renewable furanic cyclobutane diacid DOI : 10.1039/d5py00485c
2024
Tuning conditions for the amine-functionalization of carbonyls formed in biobased polyfurfuryl alcohol DOI : 10.1016/j.giant.2024.100283
2024
Beyond 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid: status quo, environmental assessment, and blind spots of furanic monomers for bio-based polymers DOI : 10.1039/d4gc00784k
2024
Poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) pole figures to determine the microstructural scheme upon uniaxial stretching: Link between orientation and crystallisation DOI : 10.1016/j.polymer.2024.127613
2024
Editorial DOI : 10.1680/jgrma.2024.12.4.223
2024
Sustainable alliance between nanocellulose and biobased polyfurfuryl alcohol DOI : 10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.118346
2024
Low-Viscosity Eutectic Hardeners for More Sustainable Cross-Linking Conditions DOI : 10.1021/acsapm.4c00510
2024
Monitoring in-situ dissolution of polystyrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) via calorimetry and spectroscopy DOI : 10.1016/j.molliq.2024.126336
2024
Novel Biobased Copolymers Based on Poly(butylene succinate) and Cutin: In Situ Synthesis and Structure Properties Investigations DOI : 10.3390/polym16162270
2024
Quantifying the Crystalline Polymorphism in PVDF: Comparative Criteria Using DSC, WAXS, FT-IR, and Raman Spectroscopy DOI : 10.1021/acsapm.4c01157
2024
Exploring and Understanding the Recycling of a Bio-Based Epoxy Thermoset via Saponification DOI : 10.1021/acssusresmgt.4c00207
2024
Oxygen-induced surface hardening and aromatization of thermoset furanic biobased resin: Origin and consequences DOI : 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2024.111020
2023
Cross-Linking Mechanisms of a Rigid Plant Oil-Based Thermoset from Furfural-Derived Cyclobutane DOI : 10.1021/acs.macromol.2c02219
2023
Mechanical Behaviour and Induced Microstructural Development upon Simultaneous and Balanced Biaxial Stretching of Poly(ethylene furandicarboxylate), PEF DOI : 10.3390/polym15030661
2023
Impact of amine functionalization on poly(furfuryl alcohol) properties DOI : 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2023.108248
2023
Poly(hexylene vanillate): Synthetic Pathway and Remarkable Properties of a Novel Alipharomatic Lignin-Based Polyester DOI : 10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c06507
2023
Kinetics and mechanism of nonisothermal crystallization of biobased poly(hexamethylene 2,5-furan dicarboxylate) DOI : 10.1016/j.polymer.2023.126366
2023
Structural Variations in Biobased Polyfurfuryl Alcohol Induced by Polymerization in Water DOI : 10.3390/polym15071745
2023
Revealed pathways of furan ring opening and surface crosslinking in biobased polyfurfuryl alcohol DOI : 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.111869
2023
Photopolymerization of furan-based monomers: Exploiting UV-light for a new age of green polymers DOI : 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2023.105540
2023
Cross-Linking of Biobased Monofunctional Furan Epoxy Monomer by Two Steps Process, UV Irradiation and Thermal Treatment DOI : 10.1002/macp.202200012
2023
Sustainable approach for coating production: Room temperature curing of diglycidyl furfuryl amine and itaconic acid with UV-induced thiol-ene surface post-functionalization DOI : 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2022.105486
2022
Furanic Humins from Biorefinery as Biobased Binder for Bitumen DOI : 10.3390/polym14051019
2022
Thiol-ene biobased networks: Furan allyl derivatives for green coating applications DOI : 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2022.107203
2022
Developing future visions for bio-plastics substituting PET – A backcasting approach DOI : 10.1016/j.spc.2022.02.019
2022
Monitoring the Degree of Carbonyl-Based Open Structure in a Furanic Macromolecular System DOI : 10.1021/acs.macromol.1c02098
2022
Review of Wood Modification and Wood Functionalization Technologies DOI : 10.3390/f13071004
2022
Conditions to Control Furan Ring Opening during Furfuryl Alcohol Polymerization DOI : 10.3390/molecules27103212
2022
Exploring New Horizons for Bio-Based Poly(furfuryl alcohol) by Exploiting Functionalities Offered by Side Reactions DOI : 10.1021/acsmacrolett.2c00427
2022
A proposal for enhanced microstructural development of Poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate), PEF, upon stretching: On strain-induced crystallization and amorphous phase stability improvement DOI : 10.1016/j.polymer.2022.124775
2022
Hot-lithography 3D printing of biobased epoxy resins DOI : 10.1016/j.polymer.2022.125097
2022
Radical Oxidation of Itaconic Acid-Derived Unsaturated Polyesters under Thermal Curing Conditions DOI : 10.1021/acs.macromol.2c01682
2021
Cross-linking behavior of eutectic hardeners from natural acid mixtures DOI : 10.1039/d0gc03172k
2021
Spent Coffee Grounds as Property Enhancing Filler in a Wholly Bio-Based Epoxy Resin DOI : 10.1002/mame.202100323
2021
Natural fibre composites with furanic thermoset resins. Comparison between polyfurfuryl alcohol and humins from sugar conversion DOI : 10.1016/j.jcomc.2021.100109
2021
Cationic UV Curing of Bioderived Epoxy Furan-Based Coatings: Tailoring the Final Properties by in Situ Formation of Hybrid Network and Addition of Monofunctional Monomer DOI : 10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c06939
2021
Biobased furanic derivatives for sustainable development DOI : 10.1039/d1gc90124a
2021
Unravelling the para- and ortho-benzene substituent effect on the glass transition of renewable wholly (hetero-)aromatic polyesters bearing 2,5-furandicarboxylic moieties DOI : 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110413
2021
Towards increased sustainability for aromatic polyesters: Poly(butylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) and its blends with poly(butylene terephthalate) DOI : 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.123157
2021
A rigid plant oil-based thermoset with a furfural-derived cyclobutane cross-linker DOI : 10.1039/d0gc04323k
2021
Recommendations for replacing PET on packaging, fiber, and film materials with biobased counterparts DOI : 10.1039/d1gc02082j
2021
Comparative analysis of the mechanical behaviour of pef and pet uniaxial stretching based on the time/temperature superposition principle DOI : 10.3390/polym13193295
2021
Suberin from Cork as a Tough Cross-Linker in Bioepoxy Resins DOI : 10.1021/acsapm.1c00927
2021
Non-furanic humins-based non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) thermoset wood adhesives DOI : 10.3390/polym13030372
2020
Eutectic hardener from food-based chemicals to obtain fully bio-based and durable thermosets DOI : 10.1039/d0gc00311e
2020
Understanding of strain-induced crystallization developments scenarios for polyesters: Comparison of poly(ethylene furanoate), PEF, and poly(ethylene terephthalate), PET DOI : 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.122755
2020
Ambient temperature self‐blowing tannin–humins biofoams DOI : 10.3390/polym12112732
2020
Conformational Change Analysis of Poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) and Poly(ethylene terephthalate) under Uniaxial Stretching DOI : 10.1021/acs.macromol.0c00691
2020
Polymerization kinetic pathways of epoxidized linseed oil with aliphatic bio-based dicarboxylic acids DOI : 10.1002/pol.20200118
2020
Humin based resin for wood modification and property improvement DOI : 10.1039/c9gc03620b
2020
A Perspective on PEF Synthesis, Properties, and End-Life DOI : 10.3389/fchem.2020.00585
2020
Strain-induced crystallization of poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate). Mechanical and crystallographic analysis DOI : 10.1016/j.polymer.2019.122126
2019
Kinetics and chemorheological analysis of cross-linking reactions in humins DOI : 10.3390/polym11111804
2019
Investigation on the role of the alkyl side chain of cardanol on benzoxazine polymerization and polymer properties DOI : 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.07.026
2019
Suberin/ trans-Cinnamaldehyde Oil Nanoparticles with Antimicrobial Activity and Anticancer Properties When Loaded with Paclitaxel DOI : 10.1021/acsabm.9b00408
2019
Green' composites prepared from polyfurfuryl alcohol and cork residues: Thermal and mechanical properties DOI : 10.1016/j.compositesa.2019.105473
2019
All ‘green’ composites comprising flax fibres and humins’ resins DOI : 10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.12.008
2019
Synthesis and characterization of two new biobased poly(pentylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate-co-caprolactone) and poly(hexamethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate-co-caprolactone) copolyesters with enhanced enzymatic hydrolysis properties DOI : 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.01.004
2019
Crystallization of polytetrafluoroethylene in awide range of cooling rates: Nucleation and diffiusion in the presence of nanosilica clusters DOI : 10.3390/molecules24091797
2019
Thermal Properties of Biobased Polymers: Furandicarboxylic Acid (FDCA)-Based Polyesters DOI : 10.1007/12_2019_51
2018
Humins from Biorefineries as Thermoreactive Macromolecular Systems DOI : 10.1002/cssc.201802066
2018
Chain Structure and Molecular Weight Dependent Mechanics of Poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) Compared to Poly(ethylene terephthalate) DOI : 10.1021/acs.macromol.8b01831
2018
Strain induced crystallization in biobased Poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PEF); conditions for appearance and microstructure analysis DOI : 10.1016/j.polymer.2018.10.054
2018
Biaxial Orientation of Poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate): An Explorative Study DOI : 10.1002/mame.201700507
2018
FA polymerization disruption by protic polar solvents DOI : 10.3390/polym10050529
2018
Opening Furan for Tailoring Properties of Bio-based Poly(Furfuryl Alcohol) Thermoset DOI : 10.1002/cssc.201800620
2018
Thermal Analysis of Biobased Polymers and Composites DOI : 10.1016/B978-0-444-64062-8.00002-4
2018
Tailored design of renewable copolymers based on poly(1,4-butylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) and poly(ethylene glycol) with refined thermal properties DOI : 10.1039/c7py01627a
2018
Humins valorization: From well-defined properties to potential applications DOI : 10.1063/1.5045888
2017
Preparation and characterization of poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate/nanocrystalline cellulose composites via solvent casting DOI : 10.1515/polyeng-2017-0042
2017
Preparation and crystallization behavior of poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate)/cellulose composites by twin screw extrusion DOI : 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.07.006
2017
Kinetics of doublet formation in bicomponent magnetic suspensions: The role of the magnetic permeability anisotropy DOI : 10.1103/PhysRevE.96.062604
2017
Influence of organically modified montmorillonite and sepiolite clays on the physical properties of bio-based poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) DOI : 10.1016/j.compositesb.2016.11.008
2017
Further insights into the kinetics of thermal decomposition during continuous cooling DOI : 10.1039/c7cp00573c
2017
Modelling the non-isothermal crystallization of polymers: Application to poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) DOI : 10.1016/j.tca.2017.02.008
2017
Impact of Silica Nanoclusters on Furfuryl Alcohol Polymerization and Molecular Mobility DOI : 10.1021/acs.jpcc.6b12882
2017
Crystallization of Poly(butylene succinate) on Rapid Cooling and Heating: Toward Enhanced Nucleation by Graphene Nanosheets DOI : 10.1021/acs.jpcc.7b02887
2017
Humins as promising material for producing sustainable carbohydrate-derived building materials DOI : 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.11.019
2016
Glass transition dynamics and cooperativity length of poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) compared to poly(ethylene terephthalate) DOI : 10.1039/c6cp01227b
2016
Morphology and thermal properties of novel clay-based poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PEF) nanocomposites DOI : 10.1039/c6ra09114h
2016
Fast Crystallization and Melting Behavior of a Long-Spaced Aliphatic Furandicarboxylate Biobased Polyester, Poly(dodecylene 2,5-furanoate) DOI : 10.1021/acs.iecr.6b00811
2016
Isoconversional kinetics by fast scanning calorimetry DOI : 10.1007/978-3-319-31329-0_7
2016
Nucleation and Self-Nucleation of Bio-Based Poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) Probed by Fast Scanning Calorimetry DOI : 10.1002/mame.201500418
2015
Thermomechanical behavior of a novel biobased poly(furfurylalcohol)/silica nanocomposite elaborated by smart functionalization of silica nanoparticles DOI : 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2015.04.018
2015
Synthesis, properties and thermal behavior of poly(decylene-2,5-furanoate): A biobased polyester from 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid DOI : 10.1039/c5ra13324f
2015
On the bio-based furanic polyesters: Synthesis and thermal behavior study of poly(octylene furanoate) using fast and temperature modulated scanning calorimetry DOI : 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2015.04.011
2015
Partial periodate oxidation and thermal cross-linking for the processing ofthermosetall-cellulose composites DOI : 10.1016/j.compscitech.2015.05.022
2015
Isothermal crystallization kinetics of poly (ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) DOI : 10.1002/mame.201400376
2015
Copolymerization as a Strategy to Combine Epoxidized Linseed Oil and Furfuryl Alcohol: The Design of a Fully Bio-Based Thermoset DOI : 10.1002/cssc.201501259
2014
Surface modification of cellulose microfibrils by periodate oxidation and subsequent reductive amination with benzylamine: a topochemical study DOI : 10.1007/s10570-014-0459-0
2014
Non-isothermal Crystallization Kinetics of Biobased Poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) Synthesized via the Direct Esterification Process DOI : 10.1002/macp.201400316
2014
Melt and glass crystallization of PDMS and PDMS silica nanocomposites DOI : 10.1039/c4cp00164h
2014
Valorization of biorefinery side-stream products: Combination of humins with polyfurfuryl alcohol for composite elaboration DOI : 10.1021/sc5003769
2013
Crystallization behaviour of polytetrafluoroethylene over very large cooling rate domains DOI : 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.747.201
2013
Elaboration and characterization of a novel biobased poly(furfurylalcohol)/silica nanocomposite DOI : 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.747.657
2013
Nonisothermal crystallization of polytetrafluoroethylene in a wide range of cooling rates DOI : 10.1021/jp311196g
2012
Atypical gelation in gelatin solutions probed by ultra-fast calorimetry DOI : 10.1039/c2sm25737h
2012
Gelation on heating of supercooled gelatin solutions DOI : 10.1002/marc.201100748
2012
Complex kinetic pathway of furfuryl alcohol polymerization catalyzed by green montmorillonite clays DOI : 10.1021/jp301439q
2010
Shear induced structuration of liquid crystalline epoxy thermosets DOI : 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2010.04.001
2010
Eco-friendly composite resins based on renewable biomass resources: Polyfurfuryl alcohol/lignin thermosets DOI : 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2010.02.010
2009
New insights on the thermal degradation pathways of neat poly(furfuryl alcohol) and poly(furfuryl alcohol)/SiO2 hybrid materials DOI : 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2009.03.008
2009
Innovative green nanocomposites based on silicate clays/lignin/natural fibres DOI : 10.1016/j.compscitech.2009.05.001
2009
Integral, differential and advanced isoconversional methods. Complex mechanisms and isothermal predicted conversion-time curves DOI : 10.1016/j.chemolab.2009.02.002
2009
Molecular mobility and relaxation process of isolated lignin studied by multifrequency calorimetric experiments DOI : 10.1039/b812512k
2007
Chemorheological analysis and model-free kinetics of acid catalysed furfuryl alcohol polymerization DOI : 10.1039/b707950h

Projects

2025-2029 SUSPENSE Scientific Director The SUSPENSE project (HORIZON-JU-CBE-2024-IA-06) aims to develop and demonstrate innovative safe and sustainable bio-based adhesives for wood board and wood panels to replace conventional fossil-based adhesives, which are harmful to the environment and human health. The project focuses on creating adhesives from renewable feedstocks such as bio-acids, polyphenolics, proteins and other bio-derived materials. Scientific leader of WP3 on recycling strategies of wood-based adhesives and panels.

Teaching

Materials for Engineers

Lecturer

The in-person component (27 hours) is structured into plenary sessions in a lecture hall (12 hours), small-group sessions (12 hours) with fewer students, and presentations of lab reports to a panel (30 minutes). It also includes a written exam (2 hours and 30 minutes). Students’ independent work (18 hours) includes (in addition to the engine disassembly and reassembly mentioned above): A self-assessment multiple-choice quiz (30 min) on prerequisites. This self-assessment is conducted prior to the first class to identify students’ strengths and weaknesses and then focus on certain aspects during face-to-face instruction. An assignment on phase diagrams (2 hours) An assignment on material aging (2 hours) Laboratory work at the CMAT (6 hours): 13 lab sessions are conducted in groups of 4 to 5 students, supervised by the Center’s engineers and technicians as well as doctoral students, since most lab topics are related to current thesis projects. A 20-minute oral presentation for each lab is given at the end of the day in two parallel sessions. Students therefore complete one of the lab sessions and participate in or attend half of the presentations at the end of the day. Two similar days are organized to accommodate the entire class. Final exam review (5 hours)

PhD supervision

2025 Effect of structure-property relationships during polymerization processes of a poly(furfuryl alcohol) matrix prepreg. BEN AYED Hiba
2017 Study of the induced microstructure of PEF, a bio-based polymer, during uniaxial and biaxial drawing above the α transition FORESTIER Emilie