We are proud to announce that yet another research paper was published, through a collaboration between Bio4Circularity (B4C) Network premium members.
TICASS and HAW Hamburg conducted a research that explored the suitability of bio-based PolyButylene Succinate (PBS) as a sustainable alternative to plastics for single-use packaging. Originally, PBS can be produced from different feedstocks, some of which could compete with food production. However, recent production of PBS has been focused mainly on second or third generation feedstock in order to improve material’s sustainability.
Sustainability of innovative bio-based materials is crucial for its implementation to the market, since it deals with all three pillars of sustainability – environmental, economic and social. Based on its properties, PBS is considered as one of the most reliable biodegradable plastics (bio-based) used in food packaging. The study evaluated the structural and functional performance of newly developed PBS-based biopolymers with inorganic fillers for use in single-use soft packaging. Specifically, it investigated how food contact affects these materials by examining structural changes and potential degradation in various food simulants.
To access the full paper and to learn about the research findings, please visit: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0260877425003048
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