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

该项目旨在评估一种低碳、创新的海藻地膜取代传统地膜和不可回收地膜的可行性。与现有的生物可降解聚合物解决方案相比，这是一个重大改进，这些解决方案通常使用石油基材料制成。我们的农膜将适合有机耕作，有助于支持作物生产、增产和改善土壤健康。该项目将评估海藻地膜开发中的技术挑战、环境影响和市场需求。该项目扩展了PlantSea为加工和生产海藻衍生生物材料而开发的新方法。该项目与生物复合材料中心和G‘s Fresh农场合作，其中包括聚合物和农业行业的几位领先的行业专家。

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.