PROMOFER Project Converts Waste into Sustainable Bioplastics
The PROMOFER project, led by AIMPLAS, is making strides in turning agro-food and lignocellulosic waste into sustainable bioplastics. This four-year initiative, ending in June 2028, involves 13 partners from 7 European countries. After its first year, the project has shown promising results in enzymatic hydrolysis and more.
PROMOFER focuses on converting low-value materials like starches, whey, industrial wastewater, and plant residues into valuable bioplastics. These include polyhydroxybutyrate valerate (PHBV) and 1,3-butanediol (2,3-BDO), which can be used in geotextiles, coated paper, and fashion industry textiles.
The project aims to enhance bioplastic properties and expand their applications using waste materials. It also seeks to improve fermentative processes to compete with chemical synthesis methods. After its first year, PROMOFER has achieved promising results in enzymatic hydrolysis, microorganism characterization, and volatile fatty acid production.
The PROMOFER project, coordinated by AIMPLAS, is addressing the high demand for bioplastic materials while reducing waste and emissions. With 3.5 years remaining, the project is well-positioned to deliver sustainable solutions in bioplastics production.
