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Biopolymers Research - Bio-plastics for recycling of biomass
Collaborative Project
Contract period:
01.07.2009
- 31.05.2014
Budget:
4700000 Euro
Coordinating institution:
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research
So far biopolymers and bio-based natural fiber reinforced plastics are used only in relatively small amounts: Only about one percent of plastics are made from renewable resources. The potential of bioplastics is much larger; technically they can replace virtually all the classical, based on fossil raw plastics. For this change has yet to many of the system screws are turned. This includes inter alia the development of new biopolymers because of their specific functions constitute an adequate substitute for the many uses of today's plastics.
At this point, the research network 'Biopolymers - Bioplastics for recycling of biomass' applies. He wants to produce new bioplastics and biomaterials from natural biopolymers such as starch, cellulose and lignin as well as from synthetic biopolymers, which are obtained by fermentation or chemical from renewable resources.
Both thermoset and thermoplastic bioplastics and biocomposites are developed. With the value the network also seeks to increasingly utilize residual and secondary flows of agricultural and pulp production
Collaborative Projects
Subproject 1
Research projects
Subproject 2
Research projects
- Biopolymers Research - Bio-plastics for recycling of biomass, sub-project 2A: thermosets and fiber-reinforced composite with native lignin from black liquor - lignin derivatization and thermoset formulation
- Biopolymers Research - Bio-plastics for recycling of biomass, sub-project 2B: thermosets and fiber-reinforced composite with native lignin from black liquor - process development of lignin-biocomposites
Subproject 3
Research projects
- Biopolymers Research - Bio-plastics for recycling of biomass, sub-project 3A: Energy-efficient processing of innovative construction materials based on cellulose fiber reinforced by bio-based polyamide - Cellulosic staple fiber reinforcement and fillers alternative
- Biopolymers Research - Bio-plastics for recycling of biomass, sub-project 3B: Energy-efficient processing of innovative construction materials based on cellulose fiber reinforced by bio-based polyamide - property and process optimization of bio-based natural fiber PA
- Biopolymers Research - Bio-plastics for recycling of biomass, sub-project 3C: Energy-efficient processing of innovative construction materials based on bio-based polyamide reinforced by cellulose fiber - Process validation and up-scaling of the process chain in compound production
Subproject 4
Research projects
- Biopolymers Research - Bio-plastics for recycling of biomass, 4A sub-projects: the development of design froth foaming starch-based - process development of hydrophobic thicknesses to be processed by micro -
- Biopolymers Research - Bio-plastics for recycling of biomass, sub-project 4B: Development of construction foam on starch basis - starch hydrophobic
Subproject 5
Research projects
Subproject 6
Research projects
- Biopolymers Research - Bio-plastics for recycling of biomass, sub-project 6A: Modification of cellulose fiber products with polyvinyl acetate and derivatives and their use in bioplastics - Fiber and Composite treatment
- Biopolymers Research - Bio-plastics for recycling of biomass, sub-project 6B: Modification of cellulose fiber products with polyvinyl acetate and derivatives and their application in bio-plastics - Injection and Simulation
Subproject 7
Research projects
Subproject 8
Research projects
- Biopolymers Research - Bio-plastics for recycling of biomass, sub-project 8A: increase the thermal stability of cellulosic fibers - mechanisms, laboratory tests and composite manufacturing
- Biopolymers Research - Bio-plastics for recycling of biomass, sub-project 8B: increase the thermal stability of cellulosic fibers - inhibition of the thermal degradation experiments and pilot-scale
Subproject 9
