Partial project
DP 012
Biopolymers for agrochemical applications (BioAgro)
Principal investigator: Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Materials Research Centre
Project objectives: Development of a biodegradable polymeric system for encapsulation of nitrogen fertilisers to ensure responsible management of agrochemicals.
Planned outcomes:
Gfunk – Solvent system (05–2025)
Ztech – Verified technology for ethyl lactate production from ethanol and LA from waste feedstock (05–2025)
O – LCA research report (05–2026)
Gfunk – Functional sample of a slow-release fertiliser based on biopolymer coating (05–2026)
Ztech – Verified slow-release fertiliser coating technology based on PHA coating (05–2026)
Fuzit – Utility model of a slow-release fertiliser based on biopolymer coating (05–2026)
O – Final research report (05–2026)