The main results obtained so far in the field of 3D composites based on cellulosic fibers in the EU
funded SustainPack project will be presented. During this workshop, you will be informed about the state
of the art and the last research results obtained in the areas of thermoplastic material based on cellulosic
fibers and renewable polymeric matrices, and of cushioning material based on fibers or microfibrillated cellulose
and matrices. The ultimate goal is to replace the petroleum based counterparts.
The researchers of the different partners of SP5 will be giving the lectures, and will be answering your questions.
The content of the lectures will be specially organized to fit an audience of industry and research and development people
interested composites made from cellulosic fibers and renewable matrices, as well as suppliers willing to know about
new opportunities for their products or equipments. Time will be left for discussions and exchanges and special care
will be taken to make this event most fruitful and enjoyable.
The attached programme gives the list of the topics which will be actually covered.
| Nr. |
Title |
Author(s) |
| 01 |
Opening remarks. |
Christine Chirat, SP5 coordinator, EFPG
Kennert Johansson, SustainPack coordinator, STFI-Packforsk (Sweden) |
| First session -
3D fiber based composites for thermoplastic applications |
| Chairman: Naceur
Belgacem, EFPG |
| 02. |
General introduction to composite materials made from cellulosic
fibers (State of the art) |
Alain Dufresne, EFPG |
| 03. |
Review of the different processing techniques used to produce
thermoplastic composites (State of the art) |
Maria Angel Pelach, University of Girona (Spain) |
| 04. |
Chemical modifications of fibers – Part 1 – Impact on composite properties. |
Wim Thielemans, EFPG |
| 05. |
Chemical modifications – Part 2 - Impact on composite properties. |
Fredrik Berthold, STFI-Packforsk (Sweden) |
| 06. |
Preparation, properties and potential applications of hybrids
from cellulosic fibres and nano-minerals. |
Paula Alexandrina Marques, University of
Aveiro (Portugal) |
| Second session - 3D based composites for cushioning applications |
| Chairperson: Patrizia
Sadocco, SSCCP (Italy) |
| 07. |
General introduction to cushioning materials. |
Lars Berglund, KTH (Sweden) |
| 08. |
Starch based foam : processing, properties and applications. |
Anna Svagan, KTH (Sweden) |
| 09. |
Cushions made from dry-refined fibers. |
Pirjo Yli-Viitala, University of
Oulu (Finland) |
|
Third session - Food contact and recycling ability of the composites |
| Chairperson: Maria Angel Pelach,
University of Girona (Spain) |
| 10. |
Paper and plastic, compliance with food contact legislation. Assessment and application
for innovative composite materials |
Giovanna Ferrari, SSCCP, Italy |
| 11. |
Packaging Recyclability according to the European Packaging and Packaging Waste
Directive (94/62/EC). Material Recycling and Organic Recovery, requirements and application of CEN technical norms
to composites. |
Patrizia Sadocco, SSCCP, Italy |
| 12. |
Concluding remarks. |
|
(in French)
