In this seminar, we will learn about the work carried out by the Biodegradability and Compostability of Materials Unit, MATBIO, which since 2023 has been offering scientific and technical services related to biodegradation in different environments (soil, compost, aqueous/marine) and compostability (according to EN 13432) of materials, mainly those derived from biomass and/or intended to replace single-use plastic materials.

The MATBIO Unit is located at the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC) in Paterna (Valencia), forming part of the Packaging Group within the Food Safety and Preservation area.

Presented by: Alcira Reyes Rovatti, researcher and Head of the Biodegradability and Compostability of Materials Unit at the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC)

Date: Thursday, June 12th, at 11:00 a.m.

Location: CIDE conference room.

Carretera CV-315, km 10.7 (formerly Carretera Moncada-Nàquera, km 4.5)-Moncada, Valencia.

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