From Biomass to Porous Materials: Blended Processing for Efficiency and Sustainability
In a world still dominated by non-biodegradable, petroleum-based porous plastics used in a wide range of single-use products, immediate solutions are needed. By transforming renewable biomass into functional porous materials, we aim to replace fossil-based porous plastics while achieving competitive performance through low-energy thermomechanical processing.
Time: Tue 2025-12-02 09.00 - 10.00
Location: Rånbyrummet, Teknikringen 56
Participating: Antonio Capezza
This docent lecture summarizes how our team addresses this challenge by engineering biopolymer blends with tailored properties that can be shaped using conventional plastic processing equipment. The developed porous materials have demonstrated complete biodegradability within weeks under hydrolytic or composting conditions, leading to microplastic-free prototypes. The session will conclude by presenting our team’s current research directions, including degradable permeable membranes and smart foams for controlled release in agricultural and biomedical applications.