EMNANDI: Advanced Characterisation and Aging of Compostable Bioplastics for Automotive Applications

该项目旨在解决汽车工业中塑料对环境的紧迫影响。目前，塑料在一辆典型汽车中所占的比例高达20%，这给回收利用带来了挑战，并造成了环境污染。欧洲每年销售超过1500万辆汽车，积极变化的潜力是巨大的，重点是可降解生物塑料作为可持续替代品的变革潜力。通过与一家领先的汽车模具制造商建立战略合作伙伴关系，为大众、宝马、丰田等主要制造商提供服务，我们正在踏上一段雄心勃勃的旅程。我们的目标是探索将机械回收聚乳酸（PLA）用于汽车内部可见部件的可行性。我们项目的核心是一系列广泛的测试，包括pla基共混物的机械、物理、耐久性和分解分析。我们的目标是满足行业标准，特别是由一个主要客户设定的标准，以解锁可堆肥生物塑料在汽车应用中的商业可行性。我们的方法超越了传统方法。通过采用专业测试，专家实验设计和尖端的分析设备，我们寻求提高和优化材料的性能。深入了解聚合物化学和材料物理是满足汽车行业苛刻性能要求的关键。我们的研究有望推动材料的进步，超越“现成”的选择。通过使可堆肥生物塑料成为汽车内饰的可行和可持续选择，整个行业转向更环保的做法。我们期望我们的工作能激发更广泛地采用可降解生物塑料，促进可持续和负责任的制造业

This project aims to address the pressing environmental impact of plastics in the automotive industry. Plastics currently account for a significant 20% of a typical vehicle, leading to recycling challenges and contributing to environmental pollution. With over 15 million vehicles sold annually in Europe, the potential for positive change is enormous, focusing on the transformative potential of compostable bioplastics as a sustainable alternative.Through a strategic partnership with a leading automotive moulder, serving major manufacturers such as VW, BMW, and Toyota, we are embarking on an ambitious journey. Our goal is to explore the feasibility of using mechanically recycled poly lactic acid (PLA) for interior visible parts in automobiles.Central to our project is an extensive series of tests, including mechanical, physical, durability, and decomposition analyses of PLA-based blends. We aim to meet industry standards, particularly those set by one major customer, to unlock the commercial viability of compostable bioplastics for automotive applications.Our approach goes beyond conventional methods. By employing specialised testing, expert experiment design, and cutting-edge analytical equipment, we seek to enhance and optimise the material's properties. A deep understanding of polymer chemistry and material physics is key to meeting the automotive sector's demanding performance requirements. Our research promises to drive material advancements that surpass 'off the shelf' options. By making compostable bioplastics a viable and sustainable choice for automotive interiors, shifting towards greener practices across the industry. We envision our work inspiring broader adoption of compostable bioplastics, fostering a sustainable and responsible manufacturing