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Exploring Bioplastics: A Sustainable Alternative to Fossil Fuels and Chemicals

This research delves into the differences between oil and biomass, highlighting the potential of bioplastics as a sustainable solution amidst growing environmental concerns. With the global energy landscape shifting towards renewable sources such as solar, wind, and biomass, this project emphasizes the importance of bioproducts in reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Participants will undertake the creation and testing of bioplastic samples using natural components and ratios, aiming to develop data-driven proposals to address pressing sustainability challenges in the materials sector.

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Exploring Bioplastics: A Sustainable Alternative to Fossil Fuels and Chemicals

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  1. Researching For a Sustainable Future

  2. www.earthlab.com

  3. Oil vs. BiomassWhat’s the difference?

  4. World Energy Today TOTAL RESERVES YEARLY WORLD ENERGY USE SOLAR GAS HYDRO GEOTHERMAL OIL WIND URANIUM BIOMASS COAL http://www.asrc.cestm.albany.edu/perez/

  5. SO, WHY BIORENEWABLES??? Because there’s more to life than GAS & iPhones! (aka FUELS & ELECTRICITY)

  6. $400+ Billion Enterprise PetroChemicals: From Personal Care Products to Building Materials

  7. enter foroenewablehemicals C Bi R C

  8. Oil Barrel Breakdown Value per % $110bn $5bn

  9. Biorenewable Chemicals Fossil Carbon Fuel and Chemicals Processing Industry Renewable Carbon

  10. Carbon-Based Chemicals Ethylene New Structures α-Olefins Propylene Benzene Ring Structures Ethers/Esters Methanol Xylene Branched Structures Dienes FUNCTIONALLY SIMILAR

  11. Bioplastics 4 Basic Components • Carbon Source (cornstarch) • Plasticizer (glycerine) • Cross-linker (vinegar) • Solvent (water)

  12. Bioplastics The Project • Create plastic samples w/ known ratios • Test samples • Analyze data setfrom tests • Submit a proposal for “future work” that solves a problem, supported by test data.

  13. Bioplastics Today’s Work • Label & organize materials • Create bioplastic using given “recipe” (8) • Store bioplastic for curing

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