MATS Celebrates the Second Seminar on “Development and Stability of Biopolymers for Biomedical, Filtration, and Agricultural Applications.”
The second edition of this seminar presented innovative approaches in the development of biopolymers and improving their stability for applications in biomedicine, packaging, and agriculture. The event was organized into two sessions: the first focused on the synthesis and development of biopolymers, and the second on advanced oxidation processes to assess biodegradability.
Session I: Synthesis and Development of Biopolymers for Biomedical and Packaging Applications
Camila Arango presented her research on "Optimization of a Sericin/Gelatin/Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel for Potential Wound Dressing Applications: An Experimental Design Approach." This work highlighted the use of a systematic experimental design to improve the properties of the hydrogel, making it suitable for use as a dressing in wound healing.
Jorge Hurtado introduced the concept of a "Jatropha Biorefinery; Converting Waste into Functional Materials." His presentation explored the transformation of Jatropha-derived waste into high-value materials for packaging applications, aligning with sustainability goals.
Session II: Advanced Oxidation Processes to Evaluate the Stability of Biopolymers
Karen Gutiérrez shared her findings on "Chemothermal Treatment for Accelerated Biodegradation of Biopolymers," describing how chemical and thermal treatments can significantly improve the biodegradation rates of biopolymers.
Alejandro Jordán closed the seminar with his work on "Chemothermal Degradation Treatments to Improve the Biodegradability of Bioplastics." This research focused on using chemothermal degradation processes to enhance the environmental performance of bioplastics.
The seminar presented cutting-edge methodologies and solutions for the sustainable development and application of biopolymers, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to address global challenges in materials science and environmental conservation.
This seminar is part of the outreach activities of the BIOFAST project: Methodological Strategies for the Accelerated Biodegradation of Bioplastics in Compost Medium (INNEST/2022/295), funded by the Valencian Innovation Agency.
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