Bioplastics

A two-year program conducted by CEFLEX gathered information from 1,700 data points and over 600 packaging samples. As a result, a design guide was developed to ensure the practical recyclability of flexible packaging.

Flexible bio-based polyester blocks transform brittle PLLA into ultra-tough copolymers with high extensibility and industrially relevant strength.

Made from polylactic acid (PLA), these mono-material sandwich structures with foam-filled cores offer sustainability and high performance.

Biopolymer seed coatings cut agricultural microplastics while maintaining adhesion, dust control, and germination for safer, more sustainable farming.

Insect farming using mealworms and black soldier fly larvae offers a two-step solution to manage plastic and food waste while reducing microplastics in soil.

Biointellectus develops the next generation of bioproducts by transforming biomass into functional plastics.

Additive manufacturing has significant advantages for lightweight gear systems, and researchers are pinpointing how to maximize their durability.

Researchers are developing a more environmentally friendly and time-effective material for art preservation.

The incorporation of recycled polymers into transparent applications challenges engineers to control haze, color shifts, and light scattering.

Plastics save lives, and the next frontier in medical innovation is making them as sustainable as they are essential.