2. Choosing the right biopolymer(s)
To determine which material to use to replace your current plastic, you first need to know your product.
2.1 Technical data sheet and specifications
Do you know your material? Do you have the manufacturer's data sheet for your raw material? Do you have a complete specification of the properties required to fulfill the function of the target product?
A detailed technical data sheet is essential to determine which biopolymer is best suited to your application. This data sheet should include all the technical characteristics of your raw material:
identification of the polymer or polymer blend in question;
any additives used ;
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Bibliography
Lemonde.fr (2010) - Non-biodegradable plastic bags to be taxed in 2014 http://bercy.blog.lemonde.fr/2010/12/21/les-sacs-en-plastique-non-biodegradable-seront-taxes-en-2014/
Specialized research laboratories
École des mines d'Alès - Centre des matériaux de grande diffusion (Alès, Gard)
Polymer engineering laboratory for high technologies (Strasbourg, Alsace)
University of Montpellier II - Agropolymer engineering and emerging technologies (Montpellier, Hérault)
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Websites
Official presentation of the research tax credit : www.industrie.gouv.fr/enjeux/innovation/credit-impot-recherche.php
European bioplastics lobby: en.european-bioplastics.org
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