Project description
Biodegradable yet highly absorbent polymers are on their way to market
Plastics such as bags, bottles and straws tend to get most of the attention among the public when it comes to recycling and sustainability of polymers, resulting in significant advances in materials and methods. Superabsorbent polymers used in products like diapers, feminine hygiene and food pads for meat and fish are due for an update because of increasing concerns not only for the environment but for human health. The EU-funded CellSorb project will optimise its cost-effective, non-toxic and biodegradable food pads made from bioplastics and superabsorbent micro-cellulose materials for a green revolution in ‘superabsorbency’.
Fields of science
- natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryalkali metals
- engineering and technologyenvironmental biotechnologybioremediationcompost
- social scienceseconomics and businessbusiness and managementbusiness models
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringwaste managementwaste treatment processes
- engineering and technologyindustrial biotechnologybiomaterialsbioplastics
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1
Coordinator
CELLCOMB AB
Net EU contribution
€ 50 000,00
Address
Amalsvagen 13
661 32 Saffle
Sweden
661 32 Saffle
Sweden
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Region
Norra Sverige Norra Mellansverige Värmlands län
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Non-EU contribution
€ 21 429,00