Bioplastics refer to both polymers from biomass and biodegradable polymers. Nowadays bioplastics attract increasing interest because of their positive environmental impact, their wide range of properties, applications and also competitive price. Bioplastics are used in packaging, agriculture, medicine, automotive, textile, cosmetics and many other areas. They are being developed in a large number of countries and this is reflected in the steady increase of their use. Estimates from the European Commission predict that by 2020-2030, bioplastics will represent 20% of polymer production worldwide, indicating outstanding expansion.
In order to meet the increasing demand in the development of bioplastic materials, companies working in this sector need highly qualified researchers trained in polymer physics, chemistry and processing who focus on polymers from biomass sources, and have additional knowledge of mathematical modelling, biotechnology, management, environmental and risk regulations.
To answer these needs, the MINES ParisTech is creating a Post-Master training program in Bioplastics, which begins in autumn 2008.
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/gradschool/documents/newsfeed/bioplastics-brochure-2009-2010.pdf
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