Bioplastic made from Kiwi Branches
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Nov 14, 2024
Keywords:
Cellulose, Bioplastic, Kiwi Residue, Waste, Chemical Product Design
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Abstract
The main goal of this work was to develop a product whose cellulose is extracted from kiwi branches. The product presented, Kiwiplast consists of a bioplastic film for food packaging. This way, it intends to create a circular economy and lower environmental impact. The extraction and production process were studied and scaled up to industrial level. The company would be located in Agueda, with a working force of 10 workers. An economic analysis has shown that this project requires an investment of 896 k€ and is viable and profitable.
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