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QLK5-1999-01355
BIOFLEX RENEW: Biocompatible flexible polymer alloys based on polyesters from renewable resources for mass-consumer applications involving contact with human fluids and tissues |
| Contract No: | QLK5-1999-01355 |
| Project Type: | RS (Research and Technological Development Project) |
| Start Date: | 01-02-2000 |
| Duration: | 36 months |
| Total Cost: | 4,490,000 EUR |
| EC Contribution: | 2,399,981 EUR |
| Scientific Officer: | Ciaran MANGAN |
Abstract:
The massive consumption of crude fossil fuel, both as energy source and as raw material supply, results in environmental penalties incompatible with the concept of sustainable growth in a modern society. In this context, production of fine chemicals through their natural synthesis by fermentation of excess agricultural products or agro-industrial sub-products is a very appealing alternative compared to their conventional production from petrochemical sources. In particular, the synthesis from natural resources of polymers which could be blended with poly vinyl chloride (PVC), for production of polymer alloys with properties comparable to plasticised PVC grades. This could lead to a total replacement of phthalate PVC plasticisers nowadays heavily contested from both medical and environmental points of view, especially in highly demanding applications such as blood and plasma bags, medical tubing or toys, which will be an extremely successful development due to the very high volumes of productions involved and the resulting safety improvement for these highly demanding applications.
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