BIOELASTOMER 1

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Physical properties

General

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Structure

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Texture

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Performance

Mechanics

High Resistance:

Fragile:

High Scratch R:

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Physical

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Conductive

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Sensoriality

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Touch

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Smell

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Hear

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Taste

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Sustainability

Origin

Recycled

Bioplastic

End-of-life

Biodegradable

Biocycle

Bio-based hydrophobic polymers made with waste deriving from agro-food chains with the recovery of very high percentages of recycled material (from 50% to 80%) mixed with polymers of natural origin. These are new advanced composite materials with carefully modulated properties but at the same time with minimal environmental impact. The sample shown is a bioelastomer obtained with unmodified corn starch and mixed with PDMS (water repellent polymer) through a simple solvent casting process. The material has excellent mechanical and energy dissipation properties and it is biodegradable in 3-6 years.

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