DECEMBER 11, 2026 - BYOPOLYMERS AND SUSTAINABILITY

In the first part of the course, the main classes of macromolecular-based materials that can be included in the group of what are commonly referred to as 'Biopolymers' will be illustrated. The concepts and definitions concerning the biodegradability of a polymeric material and the chemical origin of the material itself will be discussed in order to be able to classify it as a "Biopolymer". In the second part of the course, the basic concepts that revolve around the generic term of 'Sustainability' will be covered. Dealing with these topics means trying to translate, in the most scientific and measurable way possible, very noble concepts, but often too poorly defined.

COURSE TIMES

From 9.30 to 17.00

SPEAKERS

Dr. Carmine del Fiore

Administrator of M.A. Plastic Engineering. Degree in Industrial Chemistry with over 30 years of experience in the processing of polymeric materials.

Ing. Luca Ciceri

Graduated in macromolecular chemical engineering (1998), he worked for over twenty years in the field of polyamide base compounds. He was responsible for industrial formulation (1999-2002) and R&D (2002-2016) in Euronil/Nilit Plastic Division and European Product Specialitst (2016-2020) for Celanese polyamide base materials. He also worked as head of the physical-mechanical testing laboratory in IIP (2020). Since 2020 Technical Consultant (Plastic Materials) in RDLab137.

Dr. Maurizio Veronelli

Administrator of RDLab137. Degree in Physics and Specialization in Polymer Science. 25 years of experience in the field of characterization of polymeric materials.

MODALITY OF THE COURSE

- In presence in the classroom

- In Webinar mode

COURSE PROGRAM

1. Biodegradable Polymers and Biopolymers: Description and Definition
2. The Chemical Classes of Biodegradable Materials
3. Materials on the market: characteristics and properties
4. Characterization of Biodegradable and Biopolymer-based materials
5. Sustainability: general concepts
6. LCA (life cycle assessment) and climate impact
7. Circular economy of plastics and types of recycling

ADDRESS OF THE COURSE

RDLab137 S.r.l.
Cascina Venina 7, Building S - 20057 - Assago (MI)
Subway: ASSAGO MILANOFIORI

PARTICIPATION FEE

Euro 380 + VAT in presence in classroom (including coffee break e lunch)

Euro 300 + VAT in Webinar mode

Registration for the course will become effective upon payment and must be made no later than December 4, 2026.

For two or more people of the same institution or company, a 10% reduction on the net amount will be applied.

A further 10% reduction will be applied for registration that take place at least 21 days in advance from the date of the course.

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