Eco-friendly nanoclay, nanocellulose and MIP composites for microbial formulations - COMPIO

Project summary

In COMPIO we will develop both synthetic and biobased high performance composites for microbial formulations: • Based on molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) • Based on nanoclay • Implementing nano crystalline cellulose as carrier, natural filler and dispersion agent The integration of these types of composites will • provide clearly enhanced water vapour and O2 barrier properties • significantly improve mechanical strength and reduce abrasion • protect beneficial microbes from UV-radiation damage • enhance shelf life This project will make its principal impact in development of sustainable materials and processes for the highly requested field of biocontrol addressing the market of large-scale plant cultures (maize, tomato sunflower). COMPIO is expected to support current research efforts of the consortium (AIT, PPIMC, AGLYCON, Simbiyotek, Melodea) and generate strong input for the company partners opening up new business segments and application fields.