3^rd Global Summit on Biopolymers and Bioplastics

Biography

Although there are certain environmental trade-offs, bio-based plastics have a lot of promise to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Bio-based polyethylene terephthalate, or Bio-PET, is a promising alternative in the field of sustainable development. The plastic that is created from the biobased monomers terephthalic acid (PTA) and monoethylene glycol (MEG) is completely made from renewable resources. It may also be recycled, which promotes the circular economy of plastic. According to a recent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) research, PET that is entirely bio-based has a smaller carbon footprint than PET that is derived from fossil fuels. Still, there’s potential for improvement.

Marivi’s research aims to assess several biobased production pathways using life cycle assessment (LCA) to maximize Bio-PET production with the least amount of climate effect. In order to identify the most ecologically friendly methods for producing Bio-PET and promoting circularity, the study will also look at end-of-life situations. Finding the most environmentally friendly manufacturing and circularity plan for Bio-PET is the main objective. The research project is funded by the Dutch Polymer Institute (DPI) within the Sustainable Polymers program. Furthermore, she is involved in the REPAIRTECTURE project.

Research Interest

• Plastic Waste Management
• Microplastics
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Mechanical Recycling
• Carbon Emissions/Footprint
• Environmental Economics
• Sustainable assessment
• Multi-Criteria Decision Making
• Nanocomposite polymers