Polylactide-based multifunctional materials - PolyBioMat

Project summary

The PolyBioMat project will develop a Polylactide (PLA) with the use of additives, which will lead to the expansion of its range of applications. Currently, there is poor compatibility between matrix polymer and filler, resulting in significant degradation of mechanical properties with the use of multiple fillers. This challenge will be addressed and additional slow compostability. The aim is to produce and process novel and more cost-effective PLA-based materials with non-toxic compatibilizers and fillers from organic waste materials from agriculture. The functional properties are at the level of conventional technical PLA grades. The service life covers at least three processing cycles. The advantages are with a new, fully biodegradable PLA-based composite with good functional properties. In addition, fertilization properties are generated after biodegradation. Furthermore, new ways for material utilization of waste from agricultural production will be demonstrated.