Phase I: A novel nucleating and reinforcement additive for bioplastics

第一阶段：一种新型的生物塑料成核和增强添加剂

• 批准号: 516203-2017
• 负责人: Kontopoulou, Marianna
• 金额: $ 9.1万
• 依托单位: Queen's University
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Idea to Innovation
• 财政年份: 2017
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2017-01-01 至 2018-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=618957
• 关键词: Phase; novel; nucleating; reinforcement; additive

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.

本项目旨在推进申请人最近开发的新型聚乳酸（PLA）成核增强剂的相关技术。这种100%生物基添加剂（生物填料）解决了现有PLA改性技术的局限性，并有可能提供更具成本效益和高效的解决方案。具体来说，我们已经证明，我们的生物填料，当与聚乳酸相结合，（这是一种无机基和可生物降解的热塑性塑料，市场巨大且不断增长），显著改善了其加工性能和性能，包括结晶动力学、结晶度、韧性和刚性。这些属性很容易转化为PLA产品增强的耐热性和减少的加工周期，这是生物塑料工业高度追求的。在这个项目中，我们将证明这项技术可以满足PLA加工商的目标规格，并且采用这项技术将以有形的方式使他们的业务受益，从而增加许可的机会。该项目还有助于扩大我们临时专利申请的专利权利要求。