Objectif The short-running of minerals such as oil and the increasing waste problem are the reasons for the fast growing interest in biopolymers. “Biopolymer” describes on the one hand polymers that are biodegradable and on the other hand plastics synthesized from renewable sources. Ideally, both of those independent properties are to be unified in the same material. However, such “ideal” biopolymers still suffer from poor properties and high prices, which extremely limit their applications and potential to replace “conventional” polymers.The aim of the proposed project is the design and optimized manufacturing of biosynthesized and biodegradable polymers for widespread applications. The very promising poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) - PHBV - is addressed by reinforcing its properties using natural available fillers, such as clay (layered silicate). The resulting nanocomposites will be characterized in detail and new insight regarding their processing-structure-property relationship provided. The results will impact the production process of PHBV and yield optimized PHBV designs for various applications in packaging, agriculture or throw-away-products.These investigations will allow the fellow to acquire excellent expertise in a pioneering research topic, which is of crucial importance for the worldwide efforts to combat the energy and waste problems. In combination with the complementary training, this IEF project will help the applicant to restart her research career, to obtain scientific maturity and to actively participate in shaping future research regarding nanocomposites of biopolymers, which is a rapidly emerging field. Consequently, the IEF perfectly consolidates the fellow’s long-term aim to reach an independent position at a university or research institution in Europe. Champ scientifique engineering and technologymaterials engineeringcompositesnatural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciencesagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagricultureengineering and technologymaterials engineeringnanocomposites Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IEF - Marie-Curie Action: "Intra-European fellowships for career development" Appel à propositions FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IEF Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement MC-IEF - Intra-European Fellowships (IEF) Coordinateur UNIVERSIDADE DA CORUNA Contribution de l’UE € 166 565,60 Adresse CALLE DE LA MAESTRANZA 9 15001 La Coruna Espagne Voir sur la carte Région Noroeste Galicia A Coruña Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Angel Fernández Castro (Prof.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée