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Plastics Recycling: Using Agricultural Residues to Improve Performance II
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Woman-Owned: YesMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2002Title: Plastics Recycling: Using Agricultural Residues to Improve Performance IIAgency: USDAContract: 2002-33610-12751Award Amount: $0.00
Abstract:
The goal of this Phase II SBIR is to commercialize the process to use wheat straw fibers as a means to improve the characteristics of commingled plastic. The Phase I research proved the feasibility of using wheat straw as a filler for commingled plastic. However, in order to commercialize the process, hurdles still need to be overcome in order to have a In order to reach this goal the following objectives have been developed: Improve the mechanical properties of the commingled plastic so it can be automatically fed into the twin-screw extruder. Optimize the chemical additives to improve the binding of the commingled plastic with each other and with the agricultural fillers. Determine methods, such as low-temperature compounding, which can be used in the extruder to both ensure good melt of the plastics but reduce fiber degradation. Look at the long-term weatherability of the plastics to determine their outdoor applications. Work with manufacturers to test the product and incorporate their comments back into the research plan.Small Business Information at Submission:Agro-Plastics, Inc.
619 East 8th Street, Suite D Lawrence, KS 66044EIN/Tax ID: 481206500DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees: N/AWoman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
Award Information
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Agency: Department of Agriculture |
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Award ID: 57324 |
Program Year/Program: 2002 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: 2002-03053 |
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Solicitation Topic Code: N/A |
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