Biodegradable polymer development and optimization

December 19th, 2023 | Research Area 1 – Biodegradable polymer development and optimization

Ravindra Chowreddy

Norner AS

Leader Research Area 1, Biodegradable polymer development and optimization

This research area will develop a range of biodegradable plastic materials with controlled biodegradability, and the properties needed for products used in fishing and aquaculture industries. The developed materials should meet a range of processing and performance requirements, including biodegradability, and be verified through small-scale pilot studies.

The key research and development tasks are:

1.1 Biodegradable polymers – general knowledge

1.2 Biodegradable polymer material concepts for fiber applications (twines, netting, ropes)

1.3 Biodegradable polymer material concepts for injection molding applications (pots, traps, boxes.)

1.4 Biodegradable polymer material concepts for coating applications (steel rope coatings)

1.5 Potential microplastics formation from biodegradable plastics

1.6 Establish new collaborations

1.7 New material and design concepts for polymer materials in selected applications in fishing and aquaculture

Publications

NR230125 Potential modification strategies for biodegradable plastics in Dsolve project, Norner, Ravindra Chowreddy

NR230450 Summary of 1st round of monofilament spinning trials on bioplastics and results of mechanical testing, Norner, Ravindra Chowreddy and Vinh Cao

NR230571 Summary of characterization results of bioplastics sourced in 2022, Norner, Ravindra Chowreddy