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🗓 May 16  🕐 13H00 CEST 📍 Paper & Biorefinery Conference, Messecongress Graz, Austria Join Mónica Gaspar Simões, Senior Researcher at AlmaScience, for a talk on “How to build a sustainable future with cellulose-based products?”: tomorrow at 13h00 CEST, at the Paper & Biorefinery Congress (https://lnkd.in/dR2_ihB4) in Graz, Austria. 📣 European regulations are fiercely pushing to replace all fossil-based products with more sustainable, biodegradable, and recyclable solutions. Hence, there is an urgent need to develop new and more environmentally friendly products to answer such demands that will ultimately affect all European manufacturing sectors. We are presenting two use cases that reveal the innovative applications of cellulose. Petricell Dry is a cellulose-based biodegradable and recyclable solution for microbial analysis to replace the traditional agar-based Petri dish, which is ready to use, reduces weight, and has an extended shelf-life at room temperature. With similar performance to agar-based Petri dishes, this technology can reduce transport/energy costs, preparation time, storage space, and generated waste. Furthermore, the long shelf-life at room temperature allows its application in emergency/disaster situations and countries/regions with limited access to electricity and equipment. The other use case is the GELA technology. GELA is a biodegradable and recyclable cellulose-based wrap to be placed around bottles or cups. With a double-layer structure of printable paper for branding placement and a cellulose-based hydrogel for water absorption, this solution demonstrates a 60%-time reduction in colling time against the regular beverage glass bottle through a controlled evaporative cooling phenomenon. In addition, AlmaScience has also dedicated efforts with positive outcomes in designing sustainable biodegradable and recyclable paper electronics/sensors, 100% compostable cellulose-based foams, textiles, cosmetics, and other temperature-controlled packaging utilizing cellulose biodegradable derivatives and different types of fibres giving preference to production processes with a low demand of harsh chemicals and energy consumptions, which we believe is the path to build a sustainable future with cellulose-based products. #pbcgraz #BeyondPaper #Innovation #Technology #ResearchAndDevelopment #sustainability

As a cutting-edge Pilot Plant manufacturing company, Pilon is committed towards fostering a sustainable environment. Team Pilon has developed state-of-the-art, tailored Pilot Solutions for Polymerization and De-polymerization processes to enhance efficiency and support creation of eco-friendly materials. Our contribution in the same domain has been in the form of six Pilot Plants that we have delivered to some of our esteemed clients. Our Key Focus: -Innovative Solutions: Advanced pilot plants for developing new, sustainable materials. -Sustainable Practices: Optimizing processes to reduce plastic waste and promote a circular economy. -Tailored Services: Customized solutions for specific industry needs. We understand that every Polymerization process we come across has its own uniqueness. In-depth study of each process to come up with product specific solutions is our USP. Benefits We Offer: -Enhanced Recycling: Transforming plastic waste into reusable materials. -Resource Conservation: Lowering carbon footprints and conserving natural resources. -Material Innovation: Supporting the creation of biodegradable polymers. Throughout our endeavor to contribute towards scientific advancements, we address challenges such as Technological complexities of any process, need for customization and take care of safety and environmental challenges. We embrace all the opportunities that come our way. Partnering with the R&D community, we drive technological advancements. Owing to enhanced research capabilities, we enable researchers to explore new frontiers, leading to breakthrough innovations. Let’s join to make strides towards a more sustainable future! #PilotPlant #Sustainability #Recycling #Environment #Polymerization #DePolymerization #PolymerScience #GreenTechnology #CircularEconomy #PilotPlantManufacturer #PolymerizationPilotPlant

Plastics, despite their durability, malleability, and low cost, pose significant environmental challenges, including contamination of nature, difficulty in recycling, and high CO2 emissions. Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a new biodegradable material from modified starch that decomposes completely within two months. This innovative material, derived from natural plant materials, particularly barley and sugar industry waste, could be used for food packaging and other applications, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics. Professor Andreas Blennow highlights the limitations of current bioplastics, which often require industrial composting and can still contribute to pollution as microplastics. The new biocomposite material, combining amylose and nanocellulose, forms strong molecular chains, providing durability and flexibility. It can be produced using existing infrastructure, making large-scale production feasible. The material's development involves collaboration with researchers from Aarhus University and has led to the creation of a barley variety producing pure amylose, enhancing its stability and strength. As researchers work on patent applications and prototype development with Danish packaging companies, the new biocomposite holds promise for diverse applications, from food packaging to automotive interiors. Professor Blennow is optimistic that prototypes for various packaging forms will be developed within the next one to five years, marking a significant step towards reducing plastic pollution and transitioning to more sustainable materials. #plastic #Biodegradable #EnvironmentalImpact #recycling #sustainability #CO2emissions

"What if plastic was regenerative instead of destructive?" After 4 years of development, Sway developed a scalable solution to replace Petroleum based flexible packaging. ▶ TPSea (Thermoplastic Seaweed Resin ) A Microplastic-free resin made from regenerative ocean crop that can replenish ecosystems and that support communities. ▶ It's bio-based, home compostable and made mostly from seaweed. ▶ Sway sources seaweed from vetted ocean farms and processors in emerging blue economy zones and extracts the natural polymers of seaweed, which mimic the qualities of plastic. ▶ The breakthrough technology enables seaweed to melt and flow seamlessly through traditional plastics equipment.  ▶ Trend tracks: #seaweed #packaging #plasticalternatives #wastereduction #circulareconomy #regenerativesolutions #compostablepackaging #scalability #innovation #leavenotrace #biomaterials ▶ Read more: https://lnkd.in/gsekyBTM

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Researchers at the Weizmann Institute have developed a new biodegradable composite plastic that is both strong and eco-friendly. The plastic is made by combining hydroxyethyl cellulose, a weak polymer, with tyrosine nanocrystals, a strong amino acid. This mixture, when cooled after boiling in water, forms a durable material that is both malleable and stronger than the original polymer. The material has significant industrial potential due to its strength, lightness, and ease of production. Additionally, both components are edible, though not yet suitable for consumption. Researchers are working to refine the production process for large-scale industrial use. #materialsscience #plastic

Bloom Labs Emerges as a Pioneer in Protein-Based Alternatives for the Circular Economy Bloom Labs, a trailblazing company in the realm of material science, has unveiled cutting-edge alternatives to both natural and synthetic fibers, as well as plastics, marking a significant stride in propelling the global transition towards a circular economy. Read now on CommonShare News 👉🏼 https://buff.ly/499VztS #circular #circularity #circulareconomy #circulartextiles #materials #science #materialscience #naturalfibers #syntheticfibers #sustainable #sustainablematerials

More circular♻️: Bio-plastic to eat?🧴 "Shrilk" decomposes in 2 weeks🧐 In a linear world where plastic reigns supreme, we need to find 100% biodegradable products ASAP. A challenge - because of material composition, costs, scalability and many other reasons. That makes the search ever more urgent. Can a material combination called "shrilk" be a game changer? Developed by Harvard's Wyss Institute, it combines chitosan from shrimp shells with fibroin from silk to create a 100% biodegradable alternative to conventional plastics. Cool features: ➡️ RBiodegradation: Breaks down in just 2 weeks when composted. ➡️ Nutrient-rich decomposition: Releases nitrogen-rich fertiliser as it degrades. ➡️ Versatility: Can be molded into complex 3D shapes. ➡️ Strength: Mimics the tough microarchitecture of insect exoskeletons. ➡️ Waste to value: There is a potential to use by-products from the shrimp industry. Which bio-plastics have you heard of? ✍🏽 Ping me for a "design-out-plastic" sprint. ♻️ Share to solve the global plastic crisis. 👉 Hit follow to hear more. #CircularEconomy #SustainableMaterials #BioplasticInnovation Credit: Interesting Engineering

Did you know that, according to the Henry Royce Institute, there are over 2,500 companies in the UK that are active in materials innovation? ⁠ ⁠ This week, we will be spotlighting some of our members and a few other exciting businesses specialising in materials science and development: ⁠ ⁠ 🚀MarinaTex⁠: MarinaTex have developed a home compostable bioplastic as an alternative to single-use plastic film! Founded by Sussex University alumna Lucy Hughes, MarinaTex is made from organic fish waste and local red algae. 🚀Biomr: Biomr offers water-proof and oil-proof coatings that are free from PFAS and synthetic plastics. They upcycle agricultural waste to valuable textile finishes designed for the fashion industry. ⁠ 🚀BubbleLife Ltd⁠: Sussex Innovation Member BubbleLife have developed an unique biodegradable bubble membrane for bathroom products! Constructed of natural bio-polymers, this bubble technology can be used instead of plastic to help reduce waste at home and in the hotel industry. 🚀Envopap⁠: envoPAP are a sustainable materials company that make innovative packaging and paper using discarded agricultural fibres. For example, using waste sugarcane instead of wood pulp! ⁠ 🚀RiceHide⁠: Developed by Arham Rahim from the University of Sussex, RiceHide is an early-stage eco-innovative leather made from upcycled rice husks. It offers a sustainable alternative to traditional leather, reducing carbon emissions and enabling more cost-efficient manufacturing. 🚀Deakin Bio: Deakin Bio is an advanced materials company that creates bio-based alternatives to ceramic materials. Using bioinspired design engineering, they draw inspiration from natural materials - such as spider silk, shells, and pearl - to produce biopolymer-mineral hybrid materials. ⁠ 🚀ANAMAD Ltd: Sussex Innovation Member ANAMAD focuses on developing and applying advanced materials for various practical uses. They work on projects related to water treatment and environmental remediation! ⁠ If your organisation are innovators in the materials sector and you want to access expert support and insights to scale...⁠ ⁠ Get in touch with our team Or visit our website today!👇️ https://lnkd.in/eZyHWbz3 #materialsinnovation #materialsscience #innovation

#UnpopularOpinion : Think twice before ditching plastics! 📦🌍 🤔 A new study from Politecnico di Milano reveals that alternative packaging materials aren't always more sustainable. While #bioplastics, glass, and metals offer benefits, they also come with their own environmental impacts. This research highlights the complexity of packaging choices and the need for a balanced, life-cycle approach to truly #sustainablesolutions. 🌱🔄 Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dDYmAeQA #AccelWater #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #Packaging #Research