DURBIO
Durable Biobased Plastics
Applications of biobased plastics in extrusion processes for durable end products
A successful transition of oil-based polymers to biopolymers demands that the (mechanical) properties of the latter can compete with those of synthetic polymers and that the stability of the products can be guaranteed over a longer period.
Objectives of the trajectory:
Assisting the extrusion companies during the transition from oil-based to renewable polymers while keeping an eye on:
- the optimisation of the “processing conditions”
- mapping the material specifications per application area
- adapt and optimize polymer formulations, if needed
- suitability between end product and biopolymer formulation
- avoiding degradation processes under the influence of light, humidity, stress
- expanding the expertise on innovating polymers and polymer combinations
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Start date:
01 Jun 2012
End date:
31 May 2015
