Our Projects

Tambopata Research and Innovation academy

Research and Innovation

Scientific research provides valuable data to find new applications of bioproducts.

We have studied chitosan structure and morphology to develop new hydrogels. These new products can find their application in the agricultural industry.

Chitosan hydrogel SEM
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) image of a chitosan hydrogel
Hydrogels
Hydrogels

We have studied Arapaima gigas scales structure and morphology to develop new bioproducts. These new products can find their application in the biomedical industry.

Arapaima gigas scale SEM
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) image of Arapaima gigas scale
Arapaima gigas scale

Some of our studies are inspired in the understanding and imitation of biological structures from animals, seeds, shells, plants, among others.

Thevetia peruviana SEM
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) image of Thevetia peruviana seeds
Thevetia peruviana
Thevetia peruviana seeds

CTRI has developed several research studies to assess natural products properties, such as forest and non-timber forest products.

Residuos agroforestales
Timber products wastes
Coffee seeds
Coffee husks
Desechos de castaña
Brazil nut shells
Microplastic