Advancements in plastics, driven by chemistry and technology, have significantly enhanced everyday applications. Nevertheless, the extensive use of petroleum-based plastics raises alarming environmental concerns. This project aims to replace petroleum-based polymers with biopolymers integrated with natural fibers and nanoparticles. The project addresses challenges associated with extraction, manufacturing processes, moisture absorption, and inadequate fiber-matrix adhesion, ultimately demonstrating the suitability of the developed material for food packaging and laboratory equipment.
Project funding:
Projects funded by the Research Council of Lithuania (RCL), Projects carried out by researchers’ teams
Project results:
Sustainable biocomposites will be created
Period of project implementation: 2024-11-04 - 2027-11-03
Project coordinator: Klaipėda University
Project partners: Kaunas University of Technology
