Grant: Idea to Innovation
Queen's University
$124,964.00
Phase I: A novel nucleating and reinforcement additive for bioplastics
EF 2017-18
Résumé
This project aims to advance the technology relevant to a novel nucleating and reinforcing agent for polylacticacid (PLA) that was recently developed by the applicant. This 100% bio-based additive (biofiller) addresses thelimitations of existing PLA-modification technologies and has the potential to provide a more cost-effectiveand efficient solution. Specifically, we have proven that our biofiller, when combined with PLA (which is abio-based and biodegradable thermoplastic with a significant and growing market), significantly improves itsprocessability and properties, including crystallization kinetics, degree of crystallinity, toughness, and rigidity.These attributes readily translate to enhanced heat resistance of PLA products and reduced processing cycletimes, which are highly sought by the bioplastics industry. In this project we will demonstrate that thistechnology can meet the specifications targeted by PLA processors and that the adoption of this technology willbenefit their businesses in a tangible manner, thus strengthening the opportunities for licensing. This projectwill also serve to broaden the patent claims of our provisional patent application.
Programme
Idea to Innovation
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Ontario, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
Tel que publié
Application id
516203-2017
Name nom
Kontopoulou, Marianna
Department département
Chemical Engineering
Organization id
29
Institution établissement
Queen's University
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2017
Competition year année de concours
2017
Award amount
124964
Program id
I2IPJ
Program name en
Idea to Innovation
Program name fr
De l'idée à l'innovation
Group en
Research partnerships programs
Group fr
Programmes de partenariat
Committee code
96
Committee name en
RPP Internal Decision Cttee
Committee name fr
Cté de décision interne - PPR
Area of application code
500
Area of application group en
Manufacturing processes and products
Area of application group fr
Procédés et produits industriels
Area of application en
Manufacturing processes and products
Area of application fr
Procédés et produits industriels
Research subject code
3754
Research subject group en
Polymer chemistry
Research subject group fr
Chimie des polymères
Research subject en
Biopolymers
Research subject fr
Biopolymères
Partie
1
Nb partie
1
Application title
Phase I: A novel nucleating and reinforcement additive for bioplastics
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
This project aims to advance the technology relevant to a novel nucleating and reinforcing agent for polylacticacid (PLA) that was recently developed by the applicant. This 100% bio-based additive (biofiller) addresses thelimitations of existing PLA-modification technologies and has the potential to provide a more cost-effectiveand efficient solution. Specifically, we have proven that our biofiller, when combined with PLA (which is abio-based and biodegradable thermoplastic with a significant and growing market), significantly improves itsprocessability and properties, including crystallization kinetics, degree of crystallinity, toughness, and rigidity.These attributes readily translate to enhanced heat resistance of PLA products and reduced processing cycletimes, which are highly sought by the bioplastics industry. In this project we will demonstrate that thistechnology can meet the specifications targeted by PLA processors and that the adoption of this technology willbenefit their businesses in a tangible manner, thus strengthening the opportunities for licensing. This projectwill also serve to broaden the patent claims of our provisional patent application.
