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Developing Bioplastics
Timeline
3 months
Scope
Research, R&D, Material Testing
Design Focus
Sustainable Materials
01 | PROJECT OBJECTIVE
Over the course of three months, I developed around 60+ bioplastic samples to use in industrial processes to manufacture sustainable design solutions. We aimed to develop a material similar to plastic sheets but made from natural sources.
02 | GOAL
How do we develop a sustainable material that replaces single use plastic?​
03 | R&D
Research and Development
Our R&D process involved creating bioplastic samples using a combination of starch, acid, plasticizer, and solvent - experimenting with different ratios to study texture, durability, and flexibility.
Bioplastic test with used tea leaves
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Bioplastic with gelatin for flexibility
Rice based bioplastic
Bioplastic with added colour
Samples were tested for
Flammability
Water Resistance
Endurance
Biodegradability
Flexibility
04 | REFLECTIONS
Personal Takeaways
Personally, it felt like running my own bioplastics lab, experimenting, modifying recipes and testing every day. Towards the end of this project, we narrowed down on one sample that was then handed over to a team of manufacturing experts to bring this project to life.
Thank you for reading!
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