SubsidieMeestersCellulose Based Photonic Materials
The project aims to replace harmful microplastics in personal care products with cellulose-based alternatives, utilizing photonic architectures to create functional, eco-friendly materials.
Projectdetails
Introduction
Improper recycling of plastics leads to their degradation in the environment, resulting in smaller pieces of plastics that are harmful for the life on the planet. Microplastics are also intentionally included in many products as whitening agents, to produce a white appearance in many personal care products and contribute to the microplastic pollution.
Proposal Overview
In this proposal, we will provide the industry with viable alternatives to substitute current opacifying agents that follow European regulations.
Proposed Solution
In particular, we will propose the use of cellulose, earth’s most abundant biopolymer which is also bioresorbable. To this end, we will exploit our expertise in photonic architectures to engineer scattering inks from nanocellulosic and seaweed materials.
Application Expansion
In addition, we will also expand the range of applications of cellulose-derived thin films through an inexpensive and scalable patterning process that provides optical functionality to these membranes.
Development of Smart Paper Films
The development of smart paper films with different sensing or anti-reflection functionalities will serve to illustrate the many hidden talents of this biomaterial.
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 150.000 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 150.000 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-6-2022 |
| Einddatum | 30-11-2023 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2022 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- AGENCIA ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICASpenvoerder
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