Feasibility of a unique seaweed-based mulch film, from lab to field

该项目旨在评估一种低碳、创新的海藻基地膜的可行性，以取代传统的、不可回收的地膜。这代表了对现有生物可降解聚合物解决方案的重大改进，通常使用石油基材料制成。我们的农用薄膜将适用于有机农业，有助于支持作物生产，提高产量，改善土壤健康。该项目将评估开发PlantSea海藻基地膜的技术挑战、环境影响和市场需求。该项目扩展了PlantSea开发的加工和生产海藻衍生生物材料的新方法。该项目是与生物复合材料中心和G的新鲜农场合作的，包括一些在聚合物和农业行业领先的行业专家。

This project aims to assess the feasibility of a low-carbon, innovative seaweed-based mulch film to replace conventional and un-recyclable films. This represents a significant improvement over existing biodegradable polymer solutions, often made using petroleum-based materials. Our agricultural film will be suitable for organic farming and help support crop production, increasing yield, and improving soil health.The project will assess the technological challenges, environmental impacts, and market need in the development of PlantSea seaweed-based mulch film. The project expands on novel methodologies developed by PlantSea for processing and production of seaweed-derived biomaterials. This project is in collaboration with BioComposites Centre and G's Fresh farms, including a few industry experts leading within the polymer and farming industry.