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Hello LinkedIn community, I'm excited to share my first post, that is my first patent in my Undergraduation. We filed the patent for our 1-year project, which is” PROCESS METHODOLOGY TO DEVELOP BIODEGRADABLE FOOD PACKAGING FILM USING SEAWEED AND THEREOF”. Our intent is to develop a degradable plastic and utilize the algal biomass availability. And we had successfully accomplished our objectives in this research work. Also, I gained significant knowledge about Rhodophyta(seaweed), polymers, polymerization and characterization of materials through this work. Additionally, I handled multiple instruments for material characterization especially Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy – attenuated total reflectance (FTIR–ATR), Thermogravimetric analyzer(TGA) and UV-spectrophotometer. And very sincere thanks to Dr.Kirupa Sankar Muthuvelu, who mentored me and my team Arul Mukhilan, GAAYATHRI R C, MUTHUSHREE R, PRAGADEESHWARAN S S for the successful completion of this work and also took up this invention for publication. Additionally, we wish to commercialise our biodegradable material to the public in order to shield the environment from plastic pollution. Save Nature 🍃 #bioprocess #productdevelopment #materialcharacterization #patent #polymer #wastemanagement #ecofreindly

Scientists in Japan have conducted a promising study on using melanin, a pigment found in cuttlefish ink, as a source for creating sustainable materials. This research could be a significant step towards a more circular economy by giving new life to waste products. The study addresses the potential of melanin, a complex biopolymer. The researchers were led by Associate Professor Michinari Kohri from the Graduate School of Engineering at 千葉大学 Chiba University, Japan. Learn more about this exciting new research via our World Bio Market Insights article ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4bAlQll #Biomass #Biotech #Bioeconomy #Biobased #Sustainable #WorldBioMarkets #Sustainability #Innovation #CircularEconomy

 According to researchers, namely Sudeshna Sharma , Arundhuti Devi and Krishna Gopal Bhattacharyya, a new metal oxide nanocomposite has been developed that can help photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants like dyes and pharmaceuticals and hence can be used as sustainable technologies for cleaning up the environment. Large amounts of organic contaminants are discharged into water bodies from textile and other industries, with the potential for adverse effects on different forms of life. Such discharges contain large amounts of dyes that are often non-biodegradable and harmful to the ecology. Such wastewaters are usually processed through the use of a number of advanced techniques such as adsorption, biodegradation, coagulation, flocculation, electro-coagulation etc. with various degrees of success. In such physico-chemical processes, the chromophoric components of dyes could be degraded to various extents leading to either partial or complete mineralization.

💡 Do you know that it's possible to produce a 100% #biodegradable #bioplastic using biomass derived from the valorization of agro-industrial waste? 💡 I’m excited to share my latest work on the development of #protein-based bioplastics, produced from sustainable sources like dairy waste. 🧀 🐮 👩🔬 The study explores the potential of single-cell protein (SCP), derived from cheese whey and anaerobic digestate, to create bioplastic films. The latter proved to be fully biodegradable within 1 month! A huge thank you to my colleagues from LARA - Laboratorio di Analisi e Ricerche Ambientali and to the co-authors from KTH Royal Institute of Technology for this valuable collaboration. This study brings us closer to a future with less conventional plastic and more sustainable materials! 🌿 🔗Want to know more? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dfiviCkA #ScientificResearch #Bioplastics #MicrobialProtein #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation 

𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐯 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 September 10th 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Natural polymers are an abundant and renewable resource that can be assembled into low cost bioplastics, a promising alternative to petroleum-based plastics. The goal of the present research was to develop biodegradable materials of desired properties, in the forms of films, from chemically modified biopolymer lignin. Overall, this study demonstrated the potential practical applications of chemically modified lignin for formation of biodegradable films of interest to agriculture and food packaging applications. . 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 https://bit.ly/3XksSab . . . #iufost2024 #foodscience #sustainability #innovations #foodtechnology #foodsafety #foodscienceandtechnology #rimini

And yet another powerful application for #SingleCellProtein! Imagine recovering mineral nitrogen from overabundant N-rich waste like #anaerobic #digestate, upcycling it into protein-rich microbial biomass (#SCP) by valorizing carbon-rich dairy waste, and finally using it to produce protein-based #bioplastics with full #biodegradability and high #biogas production potential when digested anaerobically. This novel biopolymer could find application in the food domain as #packaging material which, when wasted and treated through #anaerobicdigestion, could unlock the #circular recovery of energy and #nitrogen to support the renewable synthesis of more biopolymers. A huge thanks goes to the Swedish-Italian #multidisciplinary team which made this study possible. More details and link to the study below 👇

 According to researchers, namely Sudeshna Sharma , Arundhuti Devi and Krishna Gopal Bhattacharyya, a new metal oxide nanocomposite has been developed that can help photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants like dyes and pharmaceuticals and hence can be used as sustainable technologies for cleaning up the environment. Large amounts of organic contaminants are discharged into water bodies from textile and other industries, with the potential for adverse effects on different forms of life. Such discharges contain large amounts of dyes that are often non-biodegradable and harmful to the ecology. Such wastewaters are usually processed through the use of a number of advanced techniques such as adsorption, biodegradation, coagulation, flocculation, electro-coagulation etc. with various degrees of success. In such physico-chemical processes, the chromophoric components of dyes could be degraded to various extents leading to either partial or complete mineralization.

Surfteic recently collaborated with IBioIC and Dr. Andreia Silva from the University of Edinburgh, which has had a significant impact. Our latest article, published on the IBioIC website, discusses our groundbreaking work in waste transformation. The article explains how we're converting by-products from the fish industry into high-value, eco-friendly surfactants. It's a must-read for those interested in biotechnology and sustainable innovation. You'll find this article insightful if you're passionate about sustainability and biotechnology. You can read it here: 🔗 A circular approach in aquaculture- Advancement of a biosurfactant extracted from fish low-value by-products — IBioIC 🔗 https://lnkd.in/euhNbuTq

Transparent and thin layers that enclose a world of technology and research 🔬 I’m talking about greenhouse covers, which require highly specialized processing to ensure top performance over time. What may appear to be simple plastic films are actually made of a very special, high-tech compound. Specialty chemicals add significant value: the combination of polymers with advanced solutions is key to creating long-lasting, high-performing films. Moreover, there are important human well-being aspects to consider: farmers often need to cultivate thriving crops even in challenging climates. This is why we have developed our ZINFLAM® Thermal Balance line, meticulously formulated to seamlessly integrate with existing greenhouse film production processes. Thanks to their extreme purity and precision, our brand-new range offers several revolutionary advantages. 🌡️ Precise control over temperature fluctuations: this means plants experience less stress (as do the operators inside the greenhouse), leading to healthier growth and higher yields. 🌗 By optimizing day/night temperature balance and reducing energy loss, our additives contribute to a more sustainable agricultural ecosystem. 🌿 Non-interference with UV stabilizers, antifog, and anti-mist additives. This product is the outcome of years of dedicated effort and close collaboration with our industry-leading partners to ensure unparalleled quality and performance. Through extensive testing and research, we have refined our advanced greenhouse film additives, setting a new standard for excellence in the industry.

🌟 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 🌟 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘰 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥? 🌱 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺'𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴! 👩🔬 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙮𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙊𝙞𝙡𝙨: 𝘼 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 In the search for more 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨, plant oils have become a key resource in the production of highly effective monomers and polymers. Plant oils, like 𝘀𝗼𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻, 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱, 𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗮, are becoming essential in producing eco-friendly monomers and polymers. Rich in fatty acids, these oils can be converted into acrylic monomers for processes like emulsion polymerization, resulting in latexes and other valuable materials. Plant oil-based monomers (POBMs) provide a bio-based alternative to petroleum-derived monomers. They undergo free-radical polymerization while retaining reactive sites. These enable crosslinking after polymerization, 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵, 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. POBMs can be copolymerized with petroleum-based or bio-based counterparts, offering tunable properties for applications ranging from coatings and adhesives to bioplastics. They are crucial for producing waterborne polymers, replacing petroleum-based monomers without compromising performance. Their sustainable properties make them a vital choice for industries seeking greener solutions. Incorporating POBMs into polymer production marks a key advancement in sustainable materials, paving the way for 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗲𝗰𝗼-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀. If you want to learn more about the renewability and applications of plant oils in polymer science or share your thoughts, join us at the 𝗙𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 (𝗜𝗦𝗠𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱) at North Dakota State University, our official website at https://lnkd.in/g83JJ67r. 𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 Tetiana Shevtsova (advisor Dr.Andriy Voronov, NDSU) NDSU Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials , North Dakota State University , NDSU Office of Research and Creative Activity , International Symposium On Materials From Renewables (ISMR)