The following is an overview of the research projects that FKuR is currently involved in. Please contact us if you need more information.
BioFlooring
Development of a bioplastic material based on polylactic acid (PLA) to produce a homogeneous, elastic flooring as an alternative to soft PVC.
Bioshoreline
Sequentially biodegradable geotextiles.
Flame retardants for CA (cellulose acetate)
Development of a flame-retardant system for the sustainable bioplastic cellulose acetate for use in resource saving foams.
CA-2K
Development of a biobased hard-soft composite material for multi-component injection moulding.
KaRMA2020
Industrial Feather Waste Valorisation for Sustainable KeRatin-based Materials.
Stereoflex
Development and trial of non-migrating plasticizers for poly-L-lactic acid.
TechPLAstic
Development of a flame retardant injection material from PLA with high heat resistance and impact resistance for technical products
WeRümA
Material development on the basis of beet pulp for market relevant applications.
Successfully completed research projects:
Bio-MS
Development of a novel multi-skin sheet based on bioplastics.
BIOMULCH
Integrated solution for innovative biodegradation control of agricultural plastic mulches.
BiPol
Utilization of biopolymer materials for the ecological process optimization of laser sintering.