About Workshop
This 3-day virtual hands-on workshop focuses on nano-enabled bioplastics for sustainable materials and product innovation. Participants will learn how biopolymers such as starch, cellulose, chitosan, alginate, PLA, and PHA can be combined with nano-additives like nanocellulose, nano-clay, ZnO, TiO₂, and silver nanoparticles to develop functional bioplastic films and edible coatings. The workshop covers formulation design, film preparation, testing, applications, and lab-to-market product development. Using tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, Canva, Miro, ImageJ, FTIR, SEM, XRD, TGA, and tensile testing, participants will design formulations and develop a nano-bioplastic product concept for packaging, biomedical, agricultural, or sustainable applications.
Aim
This workshop aims to provide practical knowledge on the design and development of nano-enabled bioplastics for sustainable and eco-friendly applications. Participants will learn how biopolymers and nanomaterials can be combined to create advanced biodegradable materials with enhanced mechanical, barrier, and antimicrobial properties. The program focuses on formulation design, characterization, and product innovation pathways. It bridges biotechnology, nanotechnology, and sustainable materials engineering.
What Participants Will Learn
- Understand fundamentals of bioplastics and nano-enabled materials.
- Learn formulation strategies using biopolymers and nano-additives.
- Explore film preparation and coating methods.
- Analyze material properties using characterization techniques.
- Develop sustainable nano-bioplastic product concepts for real applications.
Structure
Day 1: Fundamentals of Nano-Enabled Bioplastics
- Introduction to bioplastics and biodegradable materials
- Role of biotechnology and nanotechnology in bioplastic development
- Common biopolymers: starch, cellulose, chitosan, alginate, PLA, PHA
- Nano-additives: nanocellulose, nano-clay, ZnO, TiO₂, silver nanoparticles
- Hands-on: Design a basic nano-bioplastic formulation
- Selection of polymer, plasticizer, nanofiller, and bioactive additive
- Solvent casting and coating methods
- Preparation of bioplastic films and edible coatings
- Basic process flow: mixing, heating, casting, drying, peeling
- Hands-on: Create a formulation sheet for bioplastic film
- Basic characterization: thickness, strength, flexibility, water resistance
- Advanced testing: FTIR, SEM, XRD, TGA, antimicrobial activity
- Applications in food packaging, edible coating, biomedical, and agriculture
- Lab-to-market pathway and product claims
- Hands-on: Develop one nano-bioplastic product concept
Important Dates
Registration Ends
7 : 00 PM
Workshop Dates
2026-06-10
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
What You Will Gain
Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Design nano-bioplastic formulations using biopolymers and nanofillers.
- Understand preparation methods for films and edible coatings.
- Interpret characterization and testing results for bioplastic materials.
- Evaluate sustainable applications in packaging, biomedical, and agriculture sectors.
- Develop market-oriented nano-bioplastic product concepts.
Who Should Attend
- Undergraduate/postgraduate degree in Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
- Researchers and professionals working in sustainable materials, packaging, nanotechnology, food technology, or biotech R&D.
- Individuals interested in green materials, biodegradable products, and sustainable innovation.
- Students and innovators keen on developing eco-friendly product concepts.